Toyota Innova is a capable multi-purpose vehicle. Because of its enormous abilities, the Innova is often mistaken for a sport utility vehicle. In the Philippines, the Innova is a very popular model fit for families and businesses because of its generous space capacity. It is very seldom to encounter a Filipino who doesn’t know what Toyota Innova looks like, as this model is everywhere in the country. For several years since its launch, the Innova has always been on the top list of best-selling cars, not only in the country but internationally.
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The 2022 version of the Toyota Innova has the capacity of 7 to 8 passengers, depending on the variant. Plus, it can hold up to 300 liters of cargo load on a default seat setting. With that amount of weight the Innova promises to carry, it needs a robust engine and great powertrain system to pull a heavy load smoothly.
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The Innova 2022 stands on a Toyota IMV platform, the same platform that Toyota Fortuner and Toyota Hilux use. The whole lineup is powered by a 2.8-liter Euro 4 Diesel Engine that can produce 172 hp and 360 Nm torque power on a 6-speed automatic transmission, and 168 hp and 343 Nm torque for the 5-speed manual transmission. Set on a front-engine rear-wheel drive, the Toyota Innova offers an average type of engine for a multi-purpose vehicle. But based on user reviews, this Toyota model has exceeded the expectations based on its specifications. Its performance is quite above the average as compared to its rivals in the automotive market. No wonder this best-selling MPV has been on the top 10 list for several years.
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2022 has been more exciting as Toyota announced that the Innova will be available in a hybrid powertrain setup in 2023. Although it is still early to speculate whether this will be a successful project for the Innova, car enthusiasts and insiders have been spreading information regarding the Toyota Innova Hybrid. Whether it is going to be successful or not, it is a good thing that Toyota is developing car models in sync with the modern automotive innovation.
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