Verdict
The Toyota Innova AN140 Facelift costs RM5,858 more, but turns the same 1,998 cc, 137 hp and 183 Nm rear-wheel-drive MPV into a far easier family car to live with through its six-speed automatic rather than a five-speed manual. More importantly, it moves from a four-star ASEAN NCAP result with three airbags and no stability control to five stars, seven airbags and stability control. The original is 15 kg lighter and retains remote boot release plus an extra front cup holder, but safety is the decisive difference for Malaysian family use.
Pick the Toyota Innova AN140 if you want the RM5,858 lower entry price and specifically prefer a five-speed manual.
Pick the Toyota Innova AN140 Facelift if you want a six-speed automatic, seven airbags and stability control for family duties.
Key differences
- Price: RM105,764 vs RM111,622, a RM5,858 gap.
- Transmission: five-speed manual vs six-speed automatic with Sequential Shifter.
- Safety rating: four-star ASEAN NCAP with 3 airbags vs five stars with 7 airbags.
- Stability control: not fitted vs fitted.
- Blind Spot Info System: not fitted vs fitted.
- Kerb weight: 1,700 kg vs 1,715 kg.
AN140
- RM5,858 cheaper to buy.
- Five-speed manual transmission.
- Remote-control boot operation and three front cup holders.
- Only 3 airbags and no stability control, versus 7 airbags and stability control.
- No Blind Spot Info System, front foglamps or hill start assist.
- Five-speed manual instead of the facelift's six-speed automatic.
AN140 Facelift
- Seven airbags, stability control and a five-star ASEAN NCAP rating.
- Six-speed automatic with Sequential Shifter.
- Adds Blind Spot Info System, hill start assist and front foglamps.
- Costs RM5,858 more.
- 15 kg heavier at 1,715 kg.
- Manual boot operation replaces the original's remote-control boot release.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM105,764✓ | RM111,622 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM439 | RM439 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 6-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing (Dual VVT-i) | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,998 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Horsepower | 137 hp at 5,600 rpm | 137 hp at 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 183 Nm at 4,000 rpm | 183 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 86 mm × 86 mm | 86 mm × 86 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.4 | 10.4 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 5-speed Manual | 6-speed Automatic with Sequential Shifter |
| Gears | 5 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Aisin |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | —✓ | 16.4 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 9.4 L/100 km | 9.1 L/100 km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,735 mm | 4,735 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,830 mm |
| Height | 1,795 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | 1,700 kg | 1,715 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 55 litres | 55 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 8 | 8 |
| Boot Space | 300 litres | 300 litres |
| Front Tyre | 205/65R16 | 205/65R16 |
| Rear Tyre | 205/65R16 | 205/65R16 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Alloy | Full-size 16" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 | Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link with Live Axle |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 16" Two-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 16" Two-tone Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | 4 stars — With 3 airbags and no stability control | 5 stars — With 7 airbags and stability control✓ |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 3 (Driver and Passenger, Driver's Knee) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| 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 two outer middle row passenger seats | Available on Outer Middle Row Passenger Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | Halogen Reflector |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | Normal Bulb |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with one-touch tumble, manual recline, slidable, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with one-touch space up | 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 |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Manual Single-zone |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | Manual Single-zone |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Middle Row | 1 Front, 1 Middle Row, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 3 Front, 2 Middle Row | 2 Front |
| Audio | Radio CD/MP3 Player with Bluetooth and 6 Speakers | Radio/CD Player with 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual key | Manual Key |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| 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.
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AN140 vs AN140 Facelift FAQ
Is the Toyota Innova AN140 or Toyota Innova AN140 Facelift better?
The Toyota Innova AN140 Facelift is the better family choice: it has seven airbags, stability control, a five-star ASEAN NCAP rating and a six-speed automatic. Choose the original only if its lower price and manual gearbox matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Innova AN140 Facelift costs RM5,858 more than the Toyota Innova AN140, at RM111,622 versus RM105,764.
Which Toyota Innova has the better safety equipment?
The Toyota Innova AN140 Facelift does. It has seven airbags, stability control and Blind Spot Info System, while the Toyota Innova AN140 has three airbags and lacks both stability control and blind-spot monitoring.
