Verdict
The Toyota Innova is the rational eight-seat MPV at RM111,622, leaving RM53,378 in hand versus the Innova Zenix. It also carries 300 litres of boot space and seven airbags. The Innova Zenix answers with a 174 hp/205 Nm 2.0-litre direct-injection petrol engine, against 137 hp/183 Nm, plus a 100 mm longer wheelbase and a 120 kg lower kerb weight. Its TSS pre-collision braking, adaptive cruise control and 360-degree camera are meaningful upgrades, but the 239-litre boot and six airbags are trade-offs.
Pick the Toyota Innova if RM53,378 saved, a 300-litre boot and seven airbags matter more than driver-assistance technology and stronger performance.
Pick the Toyota Innova Zenix if you want 174 hp, a 2,850 mm wheelbase and TSS pre-collision braking with adaptive cruise control.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Innova RM111,622; Toyota Innova Zenix RM165,000.
- Output: Toyota Innova 137 hp and 183 Nm; Toyota Innova Zenix 174 hp and 205 Nm.
- Driveline: Toyota Innova rear-wheel drive; Toyota Innova Zenix front-wheel drive.
- Wheelbase: Toyota Innova 2,750 mm; Toyota Innova Zenix 2,850 mm.
- Boot space: Toyota Innova 300 litres; Toyota Innova Zenix 239 litres.
- Airbags: Toyota Innova seven; Toyota Innova Zenix six.
Innova
- RM53,378 less expensive.
- 300-litre boot, 61 litres more than the Zenix.
- Seven airbags and five-star ASEAN NCAP rating.
- 137 hp and 183 Nm trail the Zenix's 174 hp and 205 Nm.
- No autonomous braking, collision warning, lane-keeping steering correction or adaptive cruise control.
- 2,750 mm wheelbase is 100 mm shorter.
Innova Zenix
- 174 hp and 205 Nm from its 1,987 cc direct-injection petrol engine.
- TSS pre-collision braking works from 4-120 km/h and includes pedestrian detection.
- Adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go, steering assist and a 360-degree camera.
- Costs RM53,378 more.
- 239-litre boot is 61 litres smaller.
- Six airbags, one fewer than the Innova.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM111,622✓ | RM165,000 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM435✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing | 4-cylinder inline, 16 valve DOHC, Toyota Dynamic Force Direct Injection |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,987 cc |
| Horsepower | 137 hp at 5,600 rpm | 174 hp at 6,600 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 183 Nm at 4,000 rpm | 205 Nm at 4,500 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 86 mm × 86 mm | 80.5 mm × 97.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.4 | 13 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed Automatic with Sequential Shifter | 10-speed Direct Shift CVT with Sequential Shiftmatic |
| Gears | 6 | 10 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Aisin |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 16.4 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | 9.1 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,735 mm | 4,760 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,795 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | 1,715 kg | 1,595 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 55 litres | 52 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 8 | 8 |
| Boot Space | 300 litres✓ | 239 litres |
| Front Tyre | 205/65R16 | 225/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 205/65R16 | 225/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Alloy | Full-size 16" Steel 205/65R16 Tyre |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Indonesia (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link with Live Axle | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 16" Two-tone Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Two-tone Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 5 stars — With 7 airbags and stability control | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 8 Three-point | 8 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Outer Middle Row Passenger Seats | Available on two outer middle passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustment | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline and Slide, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with One-touch Space Up | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Manual Single-zone | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Manual Single-zone | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Middle Row, 1 Front USB | 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 1 Front Cig Socket, 2 Middle Row USB-C, 1 Rear Row Cig Socket |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | Radio/CD Player with 6 Speakers | 10.1" Capacitive Touchscreen Display, 6 Speakers, Wireless Carplay and Wired Android Auto, USB and Bluetooth |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | — |
| Paddle Shift | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Powered boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used Innova & Innova Zenix for sale
Innova vs Innova Zenix FAQ
Is the Toyota Innova or Toyota Innova Zenix better?
The Innova Zenix is better equipped for driver assistance, with pre-collision braking, adaptive cruise control and a 360-degree camera, while also producing 174 hp. The Innova is the better cost-conscious choice, with seven airbags and 300 litres of boot space.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Innova Zenix costs RM53,378 more than the Toyota Innova: RM165,000 versus RM111,622.
Which Toyota MPV has more luggage space?
The Toyota Innova has the larger boot at 300 litres. The Toyota Innova Zenix has 239 litres, a 61-litre deficit.
