Better late than never, our northern neighbours Thailand has finally seen the all-new 2023 Toyota Innova Zenix Hybrid launched there in 2 variants and with prices starting from 1,379,000 baht (~RM 185,100). However, unlike Malaysia, only the hybrid powertrain will be offered in Thailand.

Just like the Malaysian market, the Thai Innova will be imported from Indonesia as well. The 2 variants available there is as follows:

• 2.0 HEV Smart 1,379,000 baht (~RM 185,100)
• 2.0 HEV Premium 1,479,000 baht (~RM 198,500)

The new Innova Zenix Hybrid rides on the monocoque TNGA-C platform that’s shared with the Corolla Cross, making it a front-wheel drive model.

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With Thailand only offering the petrol hybrid powertrain, that means the Thai Innova Zenix will stricly be a 7-seater as only the non-hybrid variant can be had with 8 seats. To recap the powertrain, that’s the 2.0-litre M20A-FXS Atkinson-cycle petrol engine that features dual VVT-i and D4-S (direct and port injection). Thermal efficiency - the amount of energy an engine can extract from the combustion process, is a best-in-class 41 percent. On its own, the petrol engine makes 152 PS and 188 Nm of torque.

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The electric motor delivers 113 PS and 206 Nm of torque, with a 1.3 kWh Ni-MH battery that’s installed under the front seats.

Combined, the powertrain produces 186 PS and 206 Nm of torque that reaches the front wheels via an e-CVT automatic transmission.

Equipment wise, the entry Innova Zenix HEV Smart packs the following:

• 18-inch alloy wheels, 225/50 R18
• LED lighting all-around
• 7-inch TFT driving information display
• Electric parking brake
• 10.1-inch touchscreen infotainment with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

Safety

• ABS, EBD, BA
• Stability Control
• Traction control
• Emergency lighting system for sudden braking ESS
• Blind spot warning
• RCTA
• Autonomous cruice control
• 6 airbags

Toyota Safety Sense 3.0

• Auto High Beam (AHB)
• Road Sign Assist (RSA)
• Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)
• Lane Departure Alert (LDA)
• Pre-Collision System (PCS)
• Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC, full speed)
• Automatic braking Pre-Collision System

As for the Innova Zenix HEV Premium, the powertrain remains the same. The additions are:

• Panoramic sunroof
• Two-tone cabin, black-brown + Dark Chestnut
• Paddle shifters
• 2nd row seats recline electrically
• 2nd row seat with Ottoman calf support
• 360-degree panoramic view camera

The Innova Zenix Hybrid in Thailand comes with the following warranty:

• Warranty for 5 years or 150,000 km
• Hybrid system warranty for 5 years, unlimited mileage
• Battery warranty for 10 years, unlimited mileage