My Experience with Toyota Innova [G]

**Vibhor** 6th June 2009, 9:47 pm

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My Experience with Toyota Innova [G]

Vibhor 6th June 2009, 9:47 pm

Hi All,

In my recent trip to Shirdi, I spent alot of time in a Toyota Innova, As I don't have other details of it nor I driven the car, So I can't write up its complete review, So I would just like to share some likes and dislikes for the Innova with some pics.

The Innova which we used was the G variant(Ltd. Edition) D4D which had clocked around 50,000+ Kms on the odo.

I liked it,

The Innova has now become quite old car but still feels fresh.
Nice sleek sedan like looks (Ofcourse better than of Xylo)
Sufficient space inside.
I found the NVH levels to be very low inside the car.One of the good positives.
All controls are very easily reachable for driver as well as front passanger, So you don't have to bang your head and take eyes out of road to adjust the Music system or other controls.
Its really hot these summers but Innova's A/C managed to cool the whole car(Esp.Cabin) quickly.
Instrument panel looks very nice when lit up at night.
Lots of cubby holes here and there, Very useful indeed.
We had a 4hrs+ long drive in it but still no one felt much tired!
Its a MUV but when you get inside it you still feel like sitting in a sedan.
Theres a clear view of road from the cabin.
A big ORVMs give a clear view in this "big"car.
I found the plastic quality to be better than in Xylo.
It managed to climb up the hills without much difficulties.
Who said that overtaking is difficult in an Innova, Our driver very easily overtook many HMVs and cars on the highway.

Now some Dislikes,

Firstly I would like to point out the Road and Tyre noise, It was quite alot inside the cabin with all windows rolled up, Also add the D4D engine's noise too!
Sadly, All space is occupied by seats,Where to keep our luggage? I think toyota forgot that when there will be so many passangers inside the car, There will be luggage too!
As this was the G variant, I felt the steering's plastic quality to be bit low.
A-Pillar really obstructs some vision, A pain in the congested areas.
As being a long car, Rear visibility is almost Zero, Parking sensors are a must in it.
A/C vents doesn't shut down fully,Looks odd!
Why exposed gearlever and other bits even in G variant?(That too Ltd. Ed).
Manual ORVM adjust! :frustration:
Blacked out Headlamps(In Diesel)looks like they have already busted!(Most of the people don't like them)Thankfully they aren't in the the facelifted Innova.

So these were the likes and dislikes of mine in the Innova G D4D,Personally, I feel it an overall a very nice car for long familly drives and Taxi purposes aswell(Which its serving in huge nos. in India)I've sat in its E variant to but thats a way too basic, This G version makes a VFM buy but if you need more add-ons then the V version is for you, which is actually a complete package, Offering many more features such as alloys, Airbags, Wooden finish etc etc.
I will keep adding when more points come in mind.