2016 Toyota Innova to get 'Sport' and 'Eco' driving modes - Report

12/10/2015 - 16:45 | ,   | Aravind Jayachandran

World premiere reported on November 23 in Indonesia.

According to a report from Kompas Otomotif, Toyota will offer a Sport and Eco mode for the 2016 Toyota Innova automatic variant in Indonesia, which is already available in its SUV and pick-up derivative - the 2016 Toyota Fortuner and 2015 Toyota Hilux.

2016 Toyota Innova IAB render front
Based on spyshots, the 2016 Innova appears to be larger than the outgoing model.

Various renders and spyshots have revealed that the second gen Innova will feature a revolutionary styling on an exterior that appears to be slightly larger than the current model. It could potentially be launched with safety features such as ABS/EBD as standard and 7 airbags, including one for the driver’s knee.

2016 Toyota Fortuner 2.8 AT Eco mode and Power Mode at Thailand Big Motor Sale
The 'Eco' and 'Power' mode is provided on the new Fortuner.

Power is likely to be sourced from the new 2.4-liter GD diesel engine, which produces 150 hp and 400 Nm of torque in the 2015 Toyota Hilux. Apart from a standard 6-speed manual, Toyota will also offer a 6-speed automatic gearbox.

2016 Toyota Innova IAB render rear
The Sport and Eco modes could be exclusive to the 6-speed automatic gearbox.

The Toyota Innova will, reportedly, make its world premiere on November 23 in Indonesia. As for the Indian market, it's unclear as to when the second generation Innova will make its debut in 2016. TKM is planning to manufacture 90,000 units of the new Innova in its first year, powered by locally made engines, reports this year stated.

[Source: Otomotif Kompas]

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