Verdict
At RM165,000 versus RM202,000, the 2.0 V is the rational pick for buyers who need all eight seats and want to keep RM37,000 in their pocket. Its petrol engine is quoted at 174 hp and 205 Nm, against the HEV engine’s 152 hp and 188 Nm, though the hybrid adds a 113 hp, 206 Nm motor and an eCVT. The HEV’s captain-chair middle row and panoramic sunroof are genuine upgrades, but they cost dearly and reduce seating to seven.
Pick the Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 V if you need eight seats and prefer the RM37,000 saving over captain chairs, a panoramic sunroof and hybrid hardware.
Pick the Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 HEV if seven seats suit your family and you specifically want its hybrid motor, eCVT, captain-chair middle row and panoramic sunroof.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 V RM165,000; Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 HEV RM202,000.
- Powertrain: 2.0 V has a 174 hp/205 Nm petrol engine and 10-speed Direct Shift CVT; HEV has a 152 hp/188 Nm engine, 113 hp/206 Nm motor and hybrid eCVT.
- Seating: 2.0 V seats 8 with a 60:40 split-folding middle-row bench; 2.0 HEV seats 7 with individual captain seats.
- Sunroof: 2.0 V has none; 2.0 HEV has a panoramic front tilt-and-slide sunroof.
- Kerb weight: 2.0 V is 1,595 kg; 2.0 HEV is 1,685 kg.
2.0 V
- RM37,000 lower purchase price.
- Eight-seat layout with a 60:40 split-folding middle-row bench.
- Higher quoted petrol-engine output: 174 hp and 205 Nm.
- No panoramic sunroof.
- No individual captain seats in the middle row.
- No 113 hp, 206 Nm hybrid motor.
2.0 HEV
- 113 hp, 206 Nm electric motor with hybrid eCVT.
- Individual captain seats for the middle row.
- Panoramic front tilt-and-slide sunroof.
- Costs RM37,000 more.
- Seats seven rather than eight.
- 90 kg heavier at 1,685 kg.
| 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 at 6,600 rpm✓ | 152 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 205 Nm at 4,500 rpm✓ | 188 Nm at 4,400 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore × Stroke | 80.5 mm × 97.6 mm | 80.5 mm × 97.6 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 | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (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 value if eight seats matter. Choose the 2.0 HEV only if you will use the hybrid motor, captain-chair middle row and panoramic sunroof enough to justify paying RM37,000 more.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Innova Zenix 2.0 HEV costs RM37,000 more than the 2.0 V: RM202,000 against RM165,000.
Which Innova Zenix has more seats?
The 2.0 V has eight seats and a 60:40 split-folding middle-row bench. The 2.0 HEV has seven seats because it uses individual captain seats in the middle row.
