India
In India, the Innova was introduced in February 2005 to replace the Qualis.[15][16] It was available with twelve variants. Three variants of the Innova came with a petrol engine option which was powered by a 2.0-litre engine with electronic fuel injection. The diesel variants of the Innova are powered by a 2.5-litre engine. The available grades were E, G, GX and VX. In 2012, a "Z" trim was added and made as the flagship grade above the VX. Toyota set an initial sales target of 45,000 units annually.[17]
The Innova was sold in large numbers in India (where it is known as an MUV)—primarily serving the tourist taxi market and fleet operations of large technology business process outsourcing companies.
In 2009, a facelift was introduced with exterior cosmetic changes, and the inclusion of an intercooler.[16]
A second facelift was introduced in 2012 at the 11th Auto Expo with updated bumper designs, grille, updated headlights and newly designed alloy wheels. Steering-mounted controls for the audio and climate control system became an option.[17]
The first-generation Innova received an update for the Indian market in 2015.[18] With this update, all variants gained dual airbags as standard and there were cosmetic changes such as the inclusion of dark grey two-tone alloy wheels, wood finished steering wheel, redesigned leather seats, and an oak interior colour.[19] Rear HVAC outlets became standard as a part of this update.[20]
Indonesia
The Kijang Innova was introduced in Indonesia on 1 September 2004.[9] It was initially available in E, G and V grade levels, equipped with either with a 2.0-litre petrol engine or a 2.5-litre diesel engine. Manual transmission was standard in all grades, while the automatic transmission was only offered in G and V grades. The E and G grades retained the three-spoke steering wheel design from the second facelift fourth-generation Kijang and first-generation Vios, while the V grade shared its new four-spoke steering wheel design from the E120 series Corolla Altis, first-generation Alphard, facelifted J100 series Land Cruiser and the facelifted XV30 series Camry.
In January 2005, the 2.7 V grade was released as the flagship model. It was equipped with a 2.7-litre 2TR-FE engine (later also used on petrol variants of the Toyota Fortuner), dual airbags, ABS, seven-seat layout, with only the automatic gearbox option. It was discontinued in 2007 due to low demand caused by its relatively high price.[11][21] In 2006, the V Xtra grade was released with similar equipment levels as the 2.7 V grade.
In early 2007, the engines on the Indonesian market Kijang Innova were updated to comply with the
Malaysia
In Malaysia, the Innova was launched on 27 May 2005, replacing the Unser and was offered in two variants: the E and G, both powered by the 1TR-FE 2.0-litre engine with VVT-i. The powertrains available were either paired with a five-speed manual transmission or a four-speed automatic transmission.[27]
Philippines
In Philippines, the Innova was introduced in March 2005 to replace the Revo. Grade levels include the J (entry-level model had no power features and steel wheels with hubcaps), the E (mid-level model with power features, airbags, and only available with a diesel engine; a petrol engine variant was added in 2006), the G (middle model with carry over features from the E grade albeit with fabric seats and fog lights), and V (high end model, which was introduced in the last quarter of 2006 and only available with an automatic transmission, leather seats and interiors, captains seats on the middle row, and high-end audio system).
The first facelift of Innova came out in 2008 with the same four grades. In 2010, an upgraded version of the Innova E variant called the Sport Runner was offered. It was only available with a 2.5-litre diesel engine and was offered with either a 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission. It has sportier body kits and 5-spoke SR wheels. Available colors were Beige and Black metallic.[28] It was offered until early 2012 and in that same year, a second facelift version was introduced.
In early 2014, another facelift version was launched (except for J) and in 2015, the E variant was added with rear demister and has same wheel design as the G and V grades.
In June 2015, TMP offered a limited edition 1 Million Innova with GPS navigation, rear spoiler and 1 Million badge, and a special Jade Green Metallic exterior colour.[29]
South Africa
In South Africa, the Innova was introduced in its second facelift form in October 2011, sitting in between the Verso and the smaller Avanza.[30] Equipped with a 2.7-litre engine mated exclusively to a 5-speed manual, it was offered with eight-seater variant and a more upscale seven-seater.[31] The model was not replaced with the second-generation model upon its discontinuation due to poor sales and slumping demand for MPVs in the market.[32]
Taiwan
In Taiwan, the Innova was introduced in July 2007 to replace the Zace Surf, as it was not compliant with the stricter emissions regulations. Positioned as a recreational vehicle and a commercial vehicle, the Taiwanese market Innova was only offered with a two-row, five-seater capacity. Initial models are equipped with the 2.7-litre petrol engine with J, E, G and Z grade levels.[33] Monthly sales were targeted at 900 units.[34] In November 2011, the 2.7-litre engine was replaced by the 2.0-litre engine with price reductions and monthly sales target of 700 units. Retaining the same initial exterior styling without a facelift, the vehicle gained black interior colour replacing beige.[35] Production continues without significant changes until 2016, when it was discontinued without a direct successor.[36][37]
Vietnam
In Vietnam, the Innova was introduced in January 2006 to replace the Zace. In its first year, the Innova sold 9,934 units with a share of the overall car market of 23 percent, a record in the country.[38]
