5 things we know about the 2016 Toyota Innova - Indian Autos Blog (blog)

Toyota has launched successors to two of its IMV (Innovative International Multipurpose Vehicle) products, with the third also due for a launch in Thailand this year. The third vehicle in question is the 2016 Toyota Innova, which is extremely important for the Indian market as the Innova is the best-selling product for TKM (Toyota Kirloskar Motor). Follows an all new design Leaked images of the new Innova have already shown the MPV to get a completely new styling for its headlights, grille, bumpers and taillights, though the overall shape of the vehicle remains similar to the current... New ‘GD’ diesel engine The Innova diesel is likely to trade its 2. 5-liter diesel engine for the all-new 2. 4-liter ‘GD’ diesel engine, which produces 150 PS and 400 Nm of torque on the 2016 Fortuner. However, Toyota is unlikely to offer the more powerful 2. 8-liter diesel on the Innova, though a petrol variant will continue for select markets. Diesel AT to be offered Keeping in mind the growing demand for an automatic transmission, the new Innova will pack a 6-speed torque converter for the diesel variant, though the standard gearbox would be a 6-speed manual unit. TKM (Toyota Kirloskar Motor) made dual front airbags standard on all variants of the Innova (on all other models as well) earlier this year, though the new 2016 Innova will get advanced safety features. Source: indianautosblog.com