Verdict
The RM37,000 step from the RM165,000 Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 V to the RM202,000 Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 HEV buys a 113 hp, 206 Nm electric motor, panoramic sunroof and second-row captain seats, but reduces seating from eight to seven. The V’s petrol engine is stronger on its own figures at 174 hp and 205 Nm against the HEV engine’s 152 hp and 188 Nm. Both retain the same 2,850 mm wheelbase, 239-litre boot and comprehensive TSS safety hardware. The V is the rational family pick; choose the HEV for its hybrid hardware and more upmarket second row.
Pick the Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 V if you need eight seats and want the 174 hp petrol engine without paying the RM37,000 premium.
Pick the Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 HEV if seven seats are enough and you want the hybrid motor, captain seats and panoramic sunroof.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 V RM165,000; Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 HEV RM202,000.
- Seating: Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 V has 8 seats; Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 HEV has 7 seats.
- Engine output: Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 V makes 174 hp and 205 Nm; Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 HEV’s engine makes 152 hp and 188 Nm.
- Electric motor: Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 V has no motor; Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 HEV has 1 motor producing 113 hp and 206 Nm.
- Middle row and sunroof: Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 V has a 60:40 split-folding bench and no sunroof; Toyota Innova Zenix 2.
- Kerb weight: Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 V weighs 1,595 kg; Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 HEV weighs 1,685 kg.
2.0 V
- Eight-seat cabin with a 60:40 split-folding middle-row bench.
- 174 hp and 205 Nm from its 1,987 cc petrol engine.
- 10-speed Direct Shift CVT with Sequential Shiftmatic.
- No 113 hp, 206 Nm electric motor.
- No panoramic front tilt-and-slide sunroof.
- No individual second-row captain seats.
2.0 HEV
- Hybrid system adds a 113 hp, 206 Nm electric motor.
- Individual second-row captain seats.
- Panoramic front tilt-and-slide sunroof.
- Seven seats instead of the V’s eight.
- Its 1,987 cc engine produces 152 hp and 188 Nm, versus 174 hp and 205 Nm in the V.
- 90 kg heavier than the V.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM165,000✓ | RM202,000 |
| Body type | MPV | MPV |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM435 | RM435 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 4-cylinder inline, 16 valve DOHC, Toyota Dynamic Force Direct Injection | 4-cylinder inline, 16 valve DOHC, Toyota Dynamic Force Direct Injection |
| Capacity | 1,987 cc | 1,987 cc |
| Horsepower | 174 hp✓ | 152 hp |
| Torque | 205 Nm✓ | 188 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 80.5 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13 | 14 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 113 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 206 Nm |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | CVT Automatic | eCVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 10-speed Direct Shift CVT with Sequential Shiftmatic | Hybrid eCVT |
| Gears | 10 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Toyota |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,760 mm | 4,760 mm |
| Width | 1,850 mm | 1,850 mm |
| Height | 1,795 mm | 1,795 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,850 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | 1,595 kg | 1,685 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 52 litres | 52 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 8 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 239 litres | 239 litres |
| Front Tyre | 225/50R18 | 225/50R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/50R18 | 225/50R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Steel 205/65R16 Tyre | Full-size 16" Steel 205/65R16 Tyre |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Indonesia (CBU) | Indonesia (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 8 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer middle passenger seats | Available on two outer middle passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection | Yes, TSS Pre-collision Braking (4-120 km/h) with Pedestrian Detection |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED | LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | Individual Captain Seat Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower Control | Rear Vents with Blower Control |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 1 Front Cig Socket, 2 Middle Row USB-C, 1 Rear Row Cig Socket | 1 Front USB, 1 Front USB-C, 1 Front Cig Socket, 2 Middle Row USB-C, 1 Rear Row Cig Socket |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 10.1" Capacitive Touchscreen Display, 6 Speakers, Wireless Carplay and Wired Android Auto, USB and Bluetooth | 10.1" Capacitive Touchscreen Display, 6 Speakers, Wireless Carplay and Wired Android Auto, USB and Bluetooth |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist | Adaptive Cruise Control with Stop and Go and Steering Assist |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered boot | Powered boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| 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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2.0 V vs 2.0 HEV FAQ
Is the Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 V or Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 HEV better?
The 2.0 V is better for buyers who need all eight seats and prioritise purchase cost. The 2.0 HEV is the better-equipped choice if its hybrid motor, captain seats and panoramic sunroof matter more than the lost seat.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 HEV costs RM37,000 more than the Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 V.
Which Innova Zenix has more seats?
The Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 V seats eight with a 60:40 split-folding middle-row bench. The Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 HEV seats seven because it uses individual second-row captain seats.
