85-568: The Toyota Innova is a series of multi-purpose vehicles (MPV) manufactured by the Japanese carmaker Toyota since 2004, mainly sold with three-row seating. The Innova is the replacement for wagon versions of Kijang (internally known as the Toyota Utility Vehicle), which was also marketed under different names such as Tamaraw FX/Revo, Unser, Zace and Condor. Like the outgoing Kijang, the first two generations (2004–2022) of
170-829: A transverse engine , a flat floor, and multi-configurable seating, all of which would later become characteristics of minivans. In 1950, the Volkswagen Type 2 adapted a bus-shaped body to the chassis of a small passenger car (the Volkswagen Beetle). When Volkswagen introduced a sliding side door to the Type 2 in 1968, it then had the prominent features that would later come to define a minivan: compact length, three rows of forward-facing seats, station wagon-style top-hinged tailgate/liftgate, sliding side door, passenger car base. The 1956–1969 Fiat Multipla also had many features in common with modern minivans. The Multipla
255-592: A two-box or a one-box body design with A, B, C, and D pillars . The cabin may be fitted with two, three, or four rows of seats, with the most common configurations being 2+3+2 or 2+3+3. Compared to other types of passenger vehicles, the body shape of minivans is designed to maximize interior space for both passengers and cargo. It is achieved by lengthening the wheelbase , creating a flatter floor, taller roof, and more upright side profile, but not as prominent as commercial-oriented vans that are boxier in profile. Practicality and comfort for passengers are also enhanced with
340-422: A " crossover MPV", in the sense of combining the essence of an MPV with the "tough, emotional elements" of an SUV. It is 150 mm (5.9 in) longer, 55 mm (2.2 in) wider, 35 mm (1.4 in) taller, and around 210–290 kg (460–640 lb) heavier than its predecessor. In the interior, it gains larger headroom for the first and third row occupants, and the seating distance between occupants
425-422: A car." The result of this program was the first American minivans based on the S platform , the 1984 Plymouth Voyager and Dodge Caravan . The S minivans debuted the minivan design features of front-wheel drive, a flat floor and a sliding door for rear passengers. The term minivan came into use largely compared to size to full-size vans ; at six feet tall or lower, 1980s minivans were intended to fit inside
510-586: A crossover due to its small size and the use of hinged rear doors. Another compact MPV released to the market was the Mazda5 in 2004, a three-row vehicle with rear sliding doors. Mazda claimed the model "does not fit into any traditional (North American) segmentation." The Ford C-Max was released for 2013 as a hybrid electric and battery electric compact MPV with sliding doors. However, it did not offer third-row seating in North America. In Europe,
595-505: A facelifted version of the Innova was launched, featuring a redesigned front bumper, headlights, and taillights. In early 2014, another facelifted version of the Innova was launched; a redesigned front bumper and tailgate were parts of this update. 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. The first-generation Innova
680-459: A four-speed automatic transmission. The Innova was introduced in 2005 to replace the Revo . Grade levels include the J, the E (mid-level model with power features, airbags , and only available with a diesel engine; a petrol engine variant was added for 2008), the G (middle model with carry over equipment levels from the E grade albeit with leather seats and interiors), and the V (high end model, which
765-510: A front mesh grille. In January 2008, the G grade could be optioned as a seven-seater with the "Captain Seat" sub-grade. The facelifted Kijang Innova was released on 26 August 2008 with updated front bumper and grille design, taillights and bumpers, and redesigned wheels. At the 17th Indonesia International Motor Show in July 2009, the G Luxury and V Luxury grades were introduced as replacements for
850-679: A front-wheel drive layout and offered with a hybrid powertrain since 2001. In 2002, Toyota introduced the Toyota Alphard which was developed as a luxury-oriented model. In 2020, Lexus introduced their first luxury minivan, the Lexus LM , produced with varying degrees of relation with the Toyota Alphard/Vellfire. The LM designation stands for "Luxury Mover". Nissan introduced the Nissan Serena in 1991 and
935-469: A higher roof, a flat floor, sliding doors for rear passengers, and high H-point seating. The largest size of minivans is also referred to as 'Large MPV' and became popular following the introduction of the 1984 Dodge Caravan and Renault Espace . Typically, these have platforms derived from D-segment passenger cars or compact pickups. Since the 1990s, the smaller compact MPV and mini MPV sizes of minivans have also become popular. Though predecessors to
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#17327906931051020-472: A larger rear cargo space opening and larger windows. Some minivans/MPVs may use sliding doors, while others offer conventional forward-hinged doors. Initially, a feature of the 1982 Nissan Prairie , the 1996 Chrysler minivans introduced a driver-side sliding door; by 2002, all minivans were sold with doors on both sides of the body. Most minivans are configured with a rear liftgate ; few minivans have used panel-style rear doors, for example, cargo versions of
1105-441: A larger vehicle with sliding doors. The highest selling year for minivans was in 2000, when 1.4 million units were sold. However, in the following years, sales of minivans began to decrease. In 2013, the segment's sales reached approximately 500,000, one-third of its 2000 peak. Market share of minivans in 2019 reached around 2% after a steady decline from 2004, when the segment recorded above 6% of share. It has been suggested that
1190-630: A lifting rear hatch. The Mitsubishi Chariot adopted nearly the same form factor, instead using wagon-style front-hinged doors. In 1990, Toyota introduced the Toyota Estima in Japan, which carried over the mid-engine configuration of the TownAce. Along with its highly rounded exterior, the Estima was distinguished by its nearly panoramic window glass. The Estima was redesigned in 2000, adopting
1275-711: A more upscale seven-seat layout with captain seats for the second row. The facelifted Innova debuted on 26 August 2008 in Indonesia. It featured a redesigned front and rear bumper, front grille, and rear taillights. It was also launched in the Philippines in November 2008 and in India on 28 January 2009. In August 2009, the E and G-type Kijang Innova received improvements, such as redesigned side body moulding, chrome ornaments on rear windshield and boot lid. The Luxury package
1360-702: A new "compact MPV" standard with the Renault Scénic in 1996, which became popular. Based on the C-segment Mégane platform, it offered the same multi-use and flexibility aspects as the larger MPVs but with a much smaller footprint. After the success of the Renault Scénic, other makers have developed similar European-focused products, such as the Opel Zafira that offered three-row seating, Citroën Xsara Picasso and others. In Japan,
1445-475: A part of this update. The Kijang Innova was introduced in Indonesia on 1 September 2004. It was initially available in E, G and V grade levels, equipped with either 2.0-litre petrol or 2.5-litre diesel engine. Manual transmission was offered in all grades, while the automatic transmission was only offered in G and V grades. The E and G grades retained three-spoke steering wheel design from the second facelift fourth-generation Kijang and first-generation Vios , while
1530-691: A rear seat that folded flat into the floor (replacing a removable rear seat). The Odyssey evolved into a low-roof, estate-like minivan until 2013, when it adopted a high-roof body with rear sliding doors. Honda also produced the Honda Stepwgn mid-size MPV since 1996, which is designed with a higher cabin and narrow width, and the Honda Stream since 2000 to slot below the Odyssey. In 2020, minivans made up 20.8% of total automobile sales in Japan, behind SUVs and compact hatchbacks, making it one of
1615-546: A revised front bumper, boot garnish and equipment upgrades. In India, the Innova was introduced in February 2005 to replace the Qualis . 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, "Z"
1700-482: A thicker side rail to offer better strength and structural rigidity . The second-generation Innova retains its double wishbone suspension with coil springs and stabilizer up front and a four-link with coil spring and lateral rod suspension at the rear. The low end variants rode on 16-inch alloy wheels, while the top-end variant received 17-inch alloy wheels. It could be optioned with seven airbags, stability control , and hill start assist . The second-generation Innova
1785-431: A turbocharged 2KD-FTV engine which produces 75 kW (101 hp; 102 PS) and 260 N⋅m (26.5 kg⋅m; 192 lb⋅ft) of torque when mated to the four-speed automatic transmission and 200 N⋅m (20.4 kg⋅m; 148 lb⋅ft) when mated to the five-speed manual. Petrol versions were also available in five-speed manual or four-speed automatic versions. The second-generation Innova, designated AN140 series,
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#17327906931051870-482: A typical garage door opening. In 1984, The New York Times described minivans "the hot cars coming out of Detroit," noting that "analysts say the mini-van has created an entirely new market, one that may well overshadow the... station wagon ." In response to the popularity of the Voyager/Caravan, General Motors released the 1985 Chevrolet Astro and GMC Safari badge-engineered twins, and Ford released
1955-477: Is MPV ( multi-purpose vehicle ) or M-segment - and are taller than a sedan car , hatchback , SUV or station wagon . Compared with a full-size van , most minivans are based on a passenger car platform and have a lower body. Early models such as the Ford Aerostar and Chevrolet Astro utilized a compact pickup truck platform. Minivans often have a 'one-box' or 'two-box' body configuration ,
2040-505: Is a long history of one-box passenger vehicles roughly approximating the body style, with the 1936 Stout Scarab often cited as the first minivan. The passenger seats in the Scarab were moveable and could be configured for the passengers to sit around a table in the rear of the cabin. Passengers entered and exited the Scarab via a centrally-mounted door. The DKW Schnellaster —manufactured from 1949 until 1962—featured front-wheel drive ,
2125-634: Is fully manufactured in Indonesia and India, and also assembled by knock-down kits in Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam. For the Indian market, the second-generation Innova was showcased at Auto Expo in February 2016. Marketed as the Innova Crysta , this generation was launched in May 2016. Exclusive for this model is a 2.8-litre 1GD-FTV inline-four turbocharged diesel engine. The Innova Crysta
2210-449: Is increased by 19 mm (0.7 in). It was reported that the second-generation Innova shares "only 5% of its components with the outgoing model, which is, apparently, a few bolts and screws," according to Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN) director of production engineering, Nandi Julianto. While keeping the same wheelbase as the previous generation, the Innova rides on a revised body-on-frame chassis that has been tweaked with
2295-593: Is mated with either a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission with sequential shift according to different grade levels. Grade levels are G, V, and the flagship Z. In May 2017, Toyota launched the Innova Touring Sport which feature exterior elements from the Indonesian market Kijang Innova Venturer. The lineup received an update in October 2017 with a 6-speed manual transmission. In 2020,
2380-614: The Chevrolet Astro , Ford Aerostar , and the Mercedes-Benz V-Class . Most minivans have a reconfigurable interior to carry passengers and their effects. The first examples were designed with removable rear seats unlatched from the floor for removal and storage (in line with larger vans); however, users gave poor reception to the design as many seats were heavy and hard to remove. In 1995, the Honda Odyssey
2465-631: The Ford Windstar for 1995. The models also increased in size due to the extended-wheelbase ("Grand") versions of the Voyager and Caravan, launched in 1987. An increase in luxury features and interior equipment was seen in the Eddie Bauer version of the 1988 Ford Aerostar, the 1990 Chrysler Town & Country , and the 1990 Oldsmobile Silhouette . The third-generation Plymouth Voyager, Dodge Caravan, and Chrysler Town & Country – released for
2550-777: The GA-C platform with a unibody chassis. The change was made to make use of the hybrid powertrain (which the IMV platform cannot utilise), and to provide the comfort and efficiency benefits of the front-wheel-drive layout. The Innova first entered production in Indonesia in August 2004 and has been manufactured in other emerging countries such as India, Malaysia, the Philippines, Taiwan and Vietnam. The Innova has also been marketed in Brunei, Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, GCC countries, Ecuador, Egypt, Jamaica and Argentina. The name Innova comes from
2635-546: The Mazda MPV was released as the first Japanese-brand minivan developed from the ground up specifically for the North American market. Its larger chassis allowed an optional V6 engine and four-wheel drive to fit. In contrast to the sliding doors of American minivans, a hinged passenger-side door was used. A driver-side entry was added for 1996, as Mazda gradually remarketed the model line as an early crossover SUV. By
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2720-489: The Mercedes-Benz V-Class as a standard panel van for cargo (called Vito) or with passenger accommodations substituted for part or all of the load area (called V-Class or Viano). In 1998, the Fiat Multipla was released. A two-row, six-seater MPV with a 3+3 seat configuration borrowing its name from an older minivan , it is notable for its highly controversial design. Market reaction to these new full-size MPV models
2805-529: The Nissan Elgrand in 1997. In 1995, Honda entered the minivan segment by introducing the Honda Odyssey . The Odyssey was designed with front-hinged doors and as derived from the Honda Accord. It came with advantages such as sedan-like driving dynamics and a lower floor to allow for easy access. In a design feature that would become widely adopted by other manufacturers, the Odyssey introduced
2890-715: The Toyota Previa in 1990 to replace the Van/Wagon in North America. It was designed solely as a passenger vehicle sized to compete with American-market minivans. For 1998, the Toyota Sienna became the first Japanese-brand minivan assembled in North America, replacing the Toyota Previa in that market. For 1999, Honda introduced a separate version of the Odyssey for North America , with North America receiving
2975-567: The Toyota TownAce , Toyota HiAce , Nissan Vanette , Mitsubishi Delica and Mazda Bongo . These vehicles were based on commercial vehicles, which created a gap compared to sedans regarding ride quality and luxury. The Nissan Prairie , released in 1982, is considered the first Japanese compact minivan. Derived closely from a compact sedan, the Prairie was marketed as a "boxy sedan", configured with sliding doors, folding rear seats, and
3060-514: The 1986 Ford Aerostar . These vehicles used a traditional rear-wheel drive layout, unlike the Voyager/Caravan. To match the launch of minivans by American manufacturers, Japanese manufacturers introduced the Toyota Van , Nissan Vanette , and Mitsubishi Delica to North America in 1984, 1986, and 1987, respectively. These vehicles were marketed with the generic "Van" and "Wagon" names (for cargo and passenger vans, respectively). In 1989,
3145-645: The 1990s. Since the 2000s, their reception has varied in different parts of the world: in North America, for example, they have been largely eclipsed by crossovers and SUVs , while in Asia they are commonly marketed as luxury vehicles . The term minivan originated in North America and the United Kingdom in 1959. In the UK, the Minivan was a small van manufactured by Austin based on the newly introduced Mini car. In
3230-605: The 1996 model year – had an additional sliding door on the driver's side. Following the 1990 discontinuation of the Nissan Vanette in the United States, Nissan also ended the sale of the second-generation Nissan Axxess . Nissan reentered the segment by forming a joint venture with Ford to develop and assemble a minivan that became the Nissan Quest and its Mercury Villager counterpart. Toyota also introduced
3315-463: The 2.4-litre manual produces the same torque of 343 N⋅m (35.0 kg⋅m; 253 lb⋅ft) that the 2.8-litre manual produced. To comply with the Bharat Stage 6 emission norms , the engine is equipped with a DPF + SCR system for exhaust after-treatment and mandates the use of diesel exhaust fluid . The updated Innova Crysta was launched in India on 24 November 2020, with changes mainly in
3400-473: 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. Production continues without significant changes until 2016, when it was discontinued without a direct successor. The Innova was introduced in January 2006. In its first year,
3485-409: The 2.8-litre 1GD-FTV engine was discontinued for the Indian market due to the implementation of Bharat Stage 6 emission standard. The 2.8-litre automatic variant was subsequently replaced with the 2.4-litre automatic variant. However, the 2.4-litre 2GD-FTV diesel in the automatic variant produces the same torque of 360 N⋅m (36.7 kg⋅m; 266 lb⋅ft) that the 2.8-litre automatic produced and
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3570-526: The E, G and V grades. In August 2014, the Kijang Innova was updated again with the redesigned wheels, while Luxury grades received a redesigned rear body kit. 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
3655-538: The English word 'innovate'. Its official name in Indonesia is Toyota Kijang Innova , while for other countries it is simply called "Innova". For the second generation, it is known as Toyota Innova Crysta in India and Thailand. For the third generation, it received another moniker in Indonesia as the Toyota Kijang Innova Zenix ( Toyota Innova Zenix in overseas markets or simply Toyota Zenix in
3740-570: The Euro 4 emission standards. It was introduced during the 26th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show . On 17 August 2020, a limited-production TRD Sportivo variant based on the G and V diesel grades was introduced. Only 2,632 units were produced. The facelift model of the Kijang Innova was released on 15 October 2020. The Q grade was removed from the lineup and replaced by the Luxury variant of G and V grades with captain seats. It also marked
3825-576: The European subsidiaries of Chrysler, the Espace was intended as a successor for the Matra Rancho , leading to its use of front-hinged doors. While slow-selling at the time of its release, the Espace would become the most successful European-brand minivan. Initially intending to market the Espace in North America through American Motors Corporation (AMC), the 1987 sale of AMC to Chrysler canceled
3910-407: The G grade, the plastic grille ornament was replaced with a chrome grille ornament, while the V grade received LED projector headlights. The 2.0 Q grade received 17-inch alloy wheels from the discontinued Q diesel grade. This updated Kijang Innova was introduced at the 25th Gaikindo Indonesia International Auto Show . On 2 August 2018, the petrol engine on the Kijang Innova was updated to comply with
3995-414: The Indonesian market Kijang Innova are the base G, the mid-level V and the flagship Q grade. As the Kijang Innova is moving upmarket to make room for the second-generation Sienta , the J and E grades from the previous generation was removed. The engine options in the Indonesian market are the 2.0-litre 1TR-FE petrol and 2.4-litre 2GD-FTV common rail diesel. On 16 January 2017, the diesel-engined Q grade
4080-610: The Innova are rear-wheel-drive vehicles built on the body-on-frame chassis shared with the Hilux pickup truck and the Fortuner SUV under the IMV project , instead of the unibody construction commonly used by MPVs of its era. The chassis was adopted due to the perceived strength and durability which are preferred by customers mainly in Indonesia. The third-generation model introduced in 2022 switched to front-wheel-drive layout, using
4165-459: The Innova include throttle-by-wire and variable valve timing . It adopted independent double wishbone front suspension with coil springs and stabilizer bar and a four-link solid axle rear suspension with a lateral rod. Depending on the market and grade level, the Innova could be configured as a two-row five-seater vehicle (such as in Taiwan), or a three-row vehicle with either eight seats or
4250-454: The Innova sold 9,934 units with a share of the overall car market of 23 percent, a record in the country. The first-generation Innova was powered by either a 2.0-litre petrol 100 kW (134 hp; 136 PS) 1TR-FE with VVT-i , a 2.7-litre petrol 118 kW (158 hp; 160 PS) 2TR-FE with VVT-i, or a 2.5-litre 102 PS (75 kW) 2KD-FTV D-4D common rail turbocharged diesel engine . The diesel variants used
4335-646: The Philippines) and in India as the Toyota Innova HyCross along with its rebadged version Maruti Suzuki Invicto . In September 2004, Toyota debuted the first-generation Innova (designated AN40 series) in Indonesia. It followed the 2003 introduction of the Avanza —the replacement for low-spec versions of the Kijang. Badged as the Kijang Innova, the first-generation Innova in Indonesia was marketed as
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#17327906931054420-633: The US, the term was used to differentiate the smaller passenger vehicles from full-size vans (such as the Ford E-Series, Dodge Ram Van, and Chevrolet Van), which were then called 'vans'. The first known use of the term was in 1959, but not until the 1980s was it commonly used. In contrast to larger vans, most modern minivans/MPVs use a front-engine, front-wheel drive layout, while some model lines offer all-wheel drive as an option (ie. Toyota Sienna, Toyota Previa, Chrysler Pacifica ). Alongside adopting
4505-437: The V Xtra grade. In August 2009, the petrol-only J grade was introduced as the base model. On 20 July 2011, the Kijang Innova received a second facelift. Changes include updated front clip design, taillights, redesigned wheels and updated center dashboard design. On 19 August 2013, the third facelift of the Kijang Innova was launched. Changes consist of a larger grille, redesigned bumpers and an updated boot garnish exclusive to
4590-573: The V grade shared its 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 no manual transmission option. It
4675-458: The cabin floor; DVD/VCR entertainment systems; in-dash navigation and rear-view camera (both only offered on higher-end trims); and parking sensors. However, the Quest and Sedona only echo these design changes in their third and second respective generations. At the same time, Chrysler introduced fold-flat seating in 2005 (under the trademark “Stow-n’-go”) . Mazda's MPV did not feature power doors and
4760-414: The classification is commonly known as "MPV", "people carrier", or officially M-segment, and includes van -based vehicles and smaller vehicles with two-row seating. The 1984 Renault Espace was the first European-developed minivan developed primarily for passenger use (as the earlier DKW and Volkswagen used their commercial van platforms in a minibus variant). Beginning development in the 1970s under
4845-408: The classification is known as "minivan" ( Japanese : ミニバン , Hepburn : Miniban ) and defined by its three-row seating capacity. Before the birth of minivans with modern form factors, tall wagon-type vehicles with large seating capacity in Japan were known as light vans. They commonly adopted mid-engine , cab over design, and rear-wheel drive layout with one-box form factor. Examples included
4930-488: The commercial-oriented Ford Transit Connect Wagon from Turkey. A similar vehicle, the Mercedes-Benz Metris , entered the North American market in 2016. The Kia Sedona , which was introduced for the 2002 model year, is notable for being the first minivan from a South Korean manufacturer in the region. For 2007, Kia also introduced the three-row Kia Rondo compact MPV, where it was prominently marketed as
5015-456: The end of the 1980s, demand for minivans as family vehicles had largely superseded full-size station wagons in the United States. During the 1990s, the minivan segment underwent several significant changes. Many models switched to the front-wheel drive layout used by the Voyager/Caravan minivans. For example, Ford replaced the Aerostar with the front-wheel drive Mercury Villager for 1993 and
5100-406: The falling popularity of minivans is due to the increasing popularity of SUVs and crossovers, and its increasingly undesirable image as a vehicle for older drivers or the soccer mom demographics. From 2000 onward, several minivan manufacturers adopted boxier square-based exterior designs and began offering more advanced equipment, including power doors and liftgate; seating that folded flat into
5185-411: The fifth-generation Kijang to maintain the lineage with the fourth-generation model . It also had a more upmarket positioning than the latter. Development started in 1999, and was led by Kaoru Hosokawa, the chief engineer and product planning leader of Toyota Commercial Vehicle Development Centre. Targeted annual production in Indonesia was 80,000 units, including 10,000 units for export. Compared to
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#17327906931055270-811: The form factor introduced by Chrysler minivans , the configuration allows for less engine intrusion and a lower floor in the passenger compartment. In line with larger full-size vans, unibody construction has been commonly used (the spaceframe design of the Renault Espace and the General Motors APV minivans being exceptions). Minivans/MPVs are produced on distinct chassis architecture or share platforms with other vehicles such as sedans and crossover SUVs . Minivans do not have as much ground clearance, towing capacity, or off-road capability compared to SUVs. Minivans provide more space for passengers and cargo than sedans and SUVs. Minivans/MPVs use either
5355-436: The front styling. The Innova Crysta was reintroduced to be sold alongside the newer Innova HyCross in January 2023 with a restyled front end. The petrol engine option and automatic transmission was dropped, leaving the 2.4-litre diesel engine with manual transmission. The second-generation Kijang Innova (colloquially known as "Kijang Innova Reborn") was launched in Jakarta, Indonesia on 23 November 2015. Initial grade levels of
5440-407: The largest minivan markets in the world. In South Korea, both the terms "minivan" and "MPV" are used. The Kia Carnival (also sold the Kia Sedona) was introduced in 1998 with dual sliding doors. Sharing its configuration with the Honda Odyssey, the Hyundai Trajet was sold from 1999 to 2008. Introduced in 2004, the SsangYong Rodius is the highest-capacity minivan, seating up to 11 passengers. It
5525-431: The long-wheelbase fourth-generation Kijang wagon, the Innova was made 30 mm (1.2 in) longer and 100 mm (3.9 in) wider while gained a more rounded MPV proportions. Its wheelbase also grew by 100 mm (3.9 in). Unlike its predecessor, the Innova could be equipped with modern safety features such as ABS and airbags as it was designated as a more global oriented model. Other technologies incorporated to
5610-453: The market. The Innova was introduced in Taiwan 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. Monthly sales were targeted at 900 units. In November 2011,
5695-428: The minivan date back to the 1930s, the contemporary minivan body style was developed concurrently by several companies in the early 1980s, most notably by Chrysler (producer of the Chrysler minivans ) and Renault (the Renault Espace ), both first sold for model year 1984. Minivans cut into and eventually overshadowed the traditional market of the station wagon and grew in global popularity and diversity throughout
5780-492: The plans for Renault to do so. In the late 1980s, Chrysler and Ford commenced sales of American-designed minivans in Europe (categorized as full-size in the region), selling the Chrysler Voyager and Ford Aerostar. General Motors imported the Oldsmobile Silhouette (branded as the Pontiac Trans Sport), later marketing the American-produced Opel/Vauxhall Sintra . In the 1990s, several joint ventures produced long-running minivan designs. In 1994, badge engineered series of Eurovans
5865-433: The revival of Luxury variant of G and V grades, after four year and 11-months hiatus. Vehicle stability control and hill-start assist became standard on all grades. Multi-purpose vehicle Minivan (sometimes called simply a van ) is a car classification for vehicles designed to transport passengers in the rear seating row(s), with reconfigurable seats in two or three rows . The equivalent classification in Europe
5950-427: The segment totalled 310,630 units in the U.S. (2.1% of the overall car market), and 33,544 in Canada (2.0% of the overall car market). As of 2022 , the passenger-oriented minivan segment consists of the Toyota Sienna , Chrysler Pacifica , Chrysler Voyager , Honda Odyssey , and Kia Carnival . In the late 1970s, Chrysler began a development program to design "a small affordable van that looked and handled more like
6035-445: Was also introduced for the G and V type. On 20 July 2011, Toyota launched the second facelift of the Innova in Indonesia. It featured redesigned headlights, grille, bonnet, bumpers, taillights and wheels. The interior was updated with an updated steering wheel, updated air-conditioning knobs (for non V variants), and a revised center dashboard design. The third facelift of the Innova debuted in August 2013 in Indonesia, which introduced
6120-748: Was based on the chassis of the Fiat 600 and had a rear engine and cab forward layout. The early 1960s saw Ford and Chevrolet introduce "compact" vans for the North American market, the Econoline Club Wagon and Greenbrier respectively. The Ford version was marketed in the Falcon series, the Chevrolet in the Corvair 95 series. The Econoline grew larger in the 1970s, while the Greenbrier
6205-479: Was discontinued in 2007 due to low demand caused by its relatively high price. 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 Euro 2 emission standards . It received a catalytic converter and the injection system was changed to a closed loop system. The Kijang Innova also received
6290-761: Was discontinued in 2017. Due to the market decline, North American sales of the Volkswagen Eurovan ceased in 2003. Ford exited the segment in 2006 when the Ford Freestar was canceled, Chrysler discontinued its short-wheelbase minivans in 2007, and General Motors left the market segment in 2009 with the cancellation of the Chevrolet Uplander . However, Volkswagen marketed the Volkswagen Routan (a rebadged Chrysler RT minivans ) between 2009 and 2013. In 2010, Ford started importing
6375-564: 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. The first-generation Innova received an update for the Indian market in 2015. With this update, all variants gained dual airbags 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. Rear HVAC outlets became standard as
6460-494: Was introduced in the last quarter of 2006 and only available with an automatic transmission, captains seats on the middle row, and high end audio system). In 2010, an upgraded version of the Innova E grade 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 was offered until early 2012 and in that same year,
6545-399: Was introduced with a third-row seat that folded flat into the floor, which was then adopted by many competitors, including Chrysler that introduced third-row and fold-flat second-row seats in 2005. High-end minivans may include distinguished features such as captain seats or Ottoman seats , as opposed to bench seats for the second row. Before the adoption of the minivan term, there
6630-525: Was introduced, produced by Sevel Nord and marketed by Citroën, Fiat, Lancia, and Peugeot. The Eurovans were built with two sliding doors; the gearshift was located on the dashboard to increase interior space, and a petal-type handbrake was adopted. In 1995, Ford of Europe and Volkswagen entered a joint venture, producing the Ford Galaxy , SEAT Alhambra , and Volkswagen Sharan minivans, featuring front-hinged rear side doors. In 1996, Mercedes introduced
6715-600: Was joined by (and later replaced by) the Chevy Van . Due to their larger footprint and engines, minivans developed for the North American market are distinct from most minivans/MPVs marketed in other regions, such as Europe and Asia. As of 2020 , average exterior length for minivans in North America ranged around 200 inches (5.08 m), while many models use V6 engines with more than 270 horsepower (201 kW; 274 PS) mainly to fulfill towing capacity requirements which North American customers demand. In 2021, sales of
6800-488: Was launched in May 2016 as with two diesel engine options: the 2.8-litre diesel and the 2.4-litre diesel. The 2.8-litre engine gets the six-speed automatic transmission with sequential shift while the 2.4-litre gets the five-speed manual transmission. In August 2016, the 2.7-litre petrol engine option was introduced, in response to the ban on diesel vehicles with engine capacities over 2,000 cc in Delhi and NCR . The petrol engine
6885-522: Was launched in November 2015 in Indonesia. Its introduction follows the other vehicles from the IMV family, the Hilux and the Fortuner, which received newer generations in May and July respectively. The second-generation Innova featured an improved platform and newer diesel engines, with development led by executive chief engineer Hiroki Nakajima. According to Nakajima, the second-generation Innova aimed to be
6970-478: Was made as a flagship grade above the VX. Toyota set an initial sales target of 45,000 units annually. 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. A second facelift
7055-494: Was mixed. Consumers perceived MPVs as large and truck-like despite boasting similar footprints as large sedans. Arguably, cultural reasons regarding vehicle size and high fuel prices were a factor. During 1996 and 1997, the Western European MPV market expanded from around 210,000 units to 350,000 units annually. However, the growth did not continue as expected, resulting in serious plant overcapacity . Renault set
7140-410: Was replaced by Venturer grade (available in both petrol and diesel engines). It has a more pronounced crossover SUV-inspired look with the inclusion of aerokits, black 17-inch alloy wheels. It is also equipped with leather upholstery and captain seats. The grade omitted the "Kijang" badge and was marketed separately from the lesser grades. On 10 August 2017, the Kijang Innova received a minor update. For
7225-506: Was sold over 140,000 units in the Philippines. The Innova was introduced in its second facelift form in October 2011, sitting in between the Verso and the smaller Avanza. 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. The model was not replaced with the second-generation model upon its discontinuation due to poor sales and slumping demand for MPVs in
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