2018 Toyota Innova X Review | EvoMalaysia.com

[@ganzlim4389]

As an owner of Innova & Hilux, I'm agree that that a diesel would be a fantastic match to Innova. Hope UMW Malaysia would hear it.

[@KonWaiLuen]

Hope so too!

[@ganzlim4389]

Good review bro, keep it up. you have pointed out an important message for Toyota's user in Malaysia. Toyota has some good products but we want more option like diesel and manual transmission variants.

[@kitt8915]

Liked your good clear explanation. Like your camera stabilizer as well.

[@KonWaiLuen]

Thanks for watching!

[@JM-jn1wb]

I just wanted to say, IT IS enough torque for this car with a 2.0 petrol engine. I knew this because i own this car thank you. This mpv cannot be compare with those AMGs and M series or those sports car. Beside , this car have the hill start assist ,so that when you going uphill , the car will not struggle that much.

[@KonWaiLuen]

Great to know! You sound like a happy owner.

[@asyimmarsya]

Edwin Tan thanks for the input. Just went to Toyota S3 Wangsa Maju this afternoon. Initialy plan was to check out Vios as 2nd Car. But the Innova X test drive Car was so cun!! I just cant help it. Did the test drive and suprisingly was very impressed with the new look and space, I used to take Innova old model for my daily travelling commuting from JB to SPore. So i had this initial bored and negative impression of Innova. But this new model just a total 180degree turn over! With MYR5k discount + free goodies, the offer is sooo tempting!!

[@kevinprince89]

Great review Kon! Loving your work

[@KonWaiLuen]

Thanks for watching!

[@vitoaditya8337]

17:11 correction: The Innova is also offered with a petrol engine overseas. It's either the 2.7 liter engine from the Fortuner (India, Middle East, South America), or the familiar 2.0 liter engine (everywhere else, including Indonesia). As far as I know, in Thailand, the upper trims are only offered with a diesel. In Indonesia, it's a 50:50 balance between petrol and diesel.

[@KonWaiLuen]

Of course. Though my point is, if you have the option of a diesel, this 2.0 petrol engine becomes a redundant option.

[@NokiaHumanForm]

Some ppl here have to stop their "eh Kon don't criticise the performance of the Innova just because you have driven an AMG/M pwr car before." NONSENSE. An underpowered car would only lead to higher fuel consumption and more frustration when u need the extra acceleration while rushing to a destination. I'm standing with u Kon. I don't hate the Innova but if I get an Innova one day, I would definitely have to turbocharge it. I am only asking for the Innova to have 180hp. That's all.

[@KonWaiLuen]

Thanks for getting my point of view. That being said, don't think got many such comments also lah. Vehicles like the Innova don't need a lot of power, but they certainly could use a healthy dose of torque from low revs so as not to stress the engine under heavy loads.

[@Rasam_Rider_6660]

Boss what different between Innova 2018 x & Innova 2021 x

[@akem_7943]

some said Kon still waiting to tell why we should not change to bigger sized wheel....1:40

[@yarzierd7584]

Really good info to share..i just bought it at 2024 😂😂

[@rajdme2005]

India got 2.4 Diesel & 2.7 Petrol . They do have 2.8 Diesel in AT only option, but recently discontinued to BS6 emission upgrade. Diesel is always hot selling in India.

[@johndehavoc4680]

Here in Philippines we have both the 2.0 petrol and 2.8 diesel.. In my observation most innovas that are running on the streets are diesel.. very rarely you can see a petrol.

[@zachary8716]

Because petrol is more expensive than diesel I guess. In Malaysia, diesel is more expensive than petrol.

[@khairulamali6379]

asal datang nengok2.luar bujet.x sangka plak gi tgk submit form lulus.alhamdulillah berjaya gak memiliki cuma terpaksa bujet lbh pada kenderaan ni.

[@mohdhasniismail]

power cukup tak kereta ni bang?

[@ZenX-0992]

3:50 the holes to slot in and store the headrest is quite a neat feature

[@KonWaiLuen]

Simple and thoughtful design.

[@abdulhakimsadak3602]

Good review kon... Mantoooppp...👍👍👍

[@dhruvdogra1491]

This thing is crazy popular in india. They hike the price every year still around 6000 units a month are sold. Heck even the fortuner sells 2000 plus units a month. The diesel is popular but there is a 2.7 petrol available and im thinking to buy it.

[@themainmanontheblock]

Hi Kon. Nice review as always. Anyway just to share a point of view from other peoples perspective on diesel cars. As of right now many younger generation will buy a petrol and mid price cars "depends on income but in general 50-150 Grand cars" In our mind thats a small or relatively faster cars. The SUV is mostly for older generation that have a growing family 35 and above in general. The Stigma of diesel is a Utilitarian Vehicle and lower class does come to play. Therefore in Malaysia at least it is perceived that diesel engines are not of standard compare to the petrol. Whether it is true/fair or not, that is the perception and that plays a big role in "sales" . Im sure the diesel is a more efficient engine but with the perception as it is now, it will not translate to sales. Again it is my opinion after I ask most of my relatives why they bought SUV in petrol and if they would consider buying a diesel. Anyway keep up the good work.

[@kohsonkoh2955]

cheap car cant expect much,

[@Banom7a]

Also, it doesn't help that our diesel quality are terrible (i.e:more soot) as compared to the euro v diesel

[@KonWaiLuen]

Fair point, themainmanontheblock. Your argument on the diesel stigma is correct, though I would also add that if you're looking at monocoque-based MPVs like the Serena or Biante, you have to go petrol. But the way I see it also is that the Innova is a vehicle of more rugged underpinnings - when one buys an Innova, the main criteria is robustness over refinement, and hence my belief that a diesel engine better suits this vehicle's brief. Thanks for watching!

[@Banom7a]

fun fact: they used to offer diesel Unser but because it wasn't so popular, they decide not to offer it with the Innova.

[@KonWaiLuen]

Don't recall that in Malaysia. As far as I know, the Unser in Malaysia were all petrol. Unless... of course, the Unser Diesel was THAT unpopular that most people don't even remember it. Haha.

[@NokiaHumanForm]

17:08 Taiwan used to have the 2.7 for the first gen innova. Then few years later they replaced that with the 2.0 engine.

[@c1987ks]

The 2.0 liter engine should be coupled with the 'yawn' CVT transmission to maximize the torque usability. As a 07 innova manual driver, i have to agree the diesel engine make a lot of sense to haul this big ass mpv. Often i have to either drag the 2nd gear or lug the 3rd gear to move out from a junction without traffic. Not to mention the the short gearbox that cause the engine to scream at 3.2 k rpm at cruising speed of 110kph

[@mrchongyl]

Chua Ken Seng oh god no, imagine cvt whine every time you want to accelerate. The 6 speeder on the Innova is not bad I would say, just that it shifts too slow. At 110km/h, if I’m not mistaken, the engine rev is about 2.2k

[@KonWaiLuen]

I think the 6AT is a pretty okay transmission. Just can't mask the engine's lack of torque when you need to accelerate.

[@c1987ks]

Since the innova is based on imf platform, I hope someone out there is 'wise enough ' to try to plunk an hilux engine into that chassis. 'legally'

[@leekikwang1725]

Toyota cvt not as bad as proton or honda cvt. No whinning sound at high speed and the shift sometimes feel like u r driving a 7 speed auto gearbox. But when u press full throttle only you will see the characteristic of cvt, stuck at 5000 rpm. (Tested on sienta and altis)

[@AbdulQayyum-qm3ds]

What i can say la.. Damn good laa.. Good review.. Thanks bro

[@KonWaiLuen]

Thanks for watching!

[@mohdfaizal1713]

how about fuel consumption

[@asyimmarsya]

I think you missed to explain about the tyre size. Why not above 18inches tyre??

[@KonWaiLuen]

Oh ya. Sorry. Because the engine is already struggling to pull the car at this tyre size. Any bigger wheel will only make the car even more sluggish.

[@edwinlow3598]

The 2nd Gen Petrol 2.0 Innova is fuel efficient, affordable to maintain and serve its purpose as a people carrier. This MPV is meant to carry families consisting of precious/fragile passengers like infants, little kids and old folks. When we transport them, there is no requirement for us to go on the fast lane and trail the car in front of you in order to prevent other vehicles to overtake your MPV. MPVs uses more left lanes and goes in a cruising speed. True in the sense that for climbing hilly terrains a bit more effort is required but hey, destinations are reached safely, that's more important. I am sure you have driven AMGs, M series turborised cars where the pick-up is within 5-7 seconds to reach 100km. Obviously after driving this MPV, you feel the lag..There are differences between fighter jets vs bombers planes and speed boats vs super tankers. Does this make sense..? Love your reviews anyways Kon...

[@KonWaiLuen]

Yes sir. I get where you're coming from. Agree that the Innova is not meant for enthusiastic driving, hence my advocacy of a medium capacity diesel engine with low horsepower but high torque. The objective here is not for the car to accelerate hard, but merely to let it pull gently without straining the engine.

[@davidckj1]

Low end torque really does matter alot, that's why I always tell my uncle auntie relatives and friends to reconsider when buying large vehicles like these with small petrol, non forced-induction/turbocharged engines. In the end and they just say "it doesn't matter laaa, your uncle drive very slow one and we don't want noisy diesel sound..." The ultimate victim of not enough torque is my friend's dad who uses his first gen 1.6 non-turbo Proton Exora for heavy loading and end up going backwards instead of forward while trying to accelerate up a hill. They ended up reversing far away then accelerate VERY hard on a flat road to keep a fast momentum up for that hill climb. Keep in mind that the old Exora only has 150nm of torque and the Innova is 190nm which is not far away from being under torque and don't forget the Innova is nearly 1.7 tons which weights almost 200kg more than the Exora. So imagine the car with added 6-7 people of weight in the car trying to get to Genting...

[@ganzlim4389]

Yes torque is far more important than horsepower to a large car like Innova. Just to share that my sister family (5 adults, 2 kids) used to go up to Genting with their Toyota Avanza 1.3 auto with the remaining space is full of luggage, no joke :)

[@JM-jn1wb]

I am totally agree with you

[@NokiaHumanForm]

Underpowered cars tend to have worst fuel consumption. My friend's facelifted Axia can only average around 15km/l with relaxing driving. My iriz 1.3 on the other hand can do 14km/l with occasional full throttle. I hope that now you know the Innova deserves slightly more power to make things more efficient.

[@grey71644]

hopefully they can release 2.4 version.

[@KonWaiLuen]

Hahaha... hopefully.

[@Mugenstylo]

Innova vs Serena Pls let me know which is better and durable.

[@KonWaiLuen]

Innova is better on the criteria you mention

[@tengkuadreanna4666]

kon .. why used hybrid cars honda toyota are selling so cheap compared to non hybrid of the same year ?

[@sumarnisumarni6309]

Wow the video its so good love from Indonesia to Malaysia hi,,,😊😊😊

[@NokiaHumanForm]

Memang tiada duanya~

[@shauntan2266]

Agreed with you on the diesal engine needed. Rent an holden trailblazer. If not mistaken is a 2.8L diesal. Around 190hp but the torque is 500nm. With family of 5 and with full load of big luggages. Is really effortless to drive. One will understand when is like your situation you wana pick up speed or when road merging

[@kohsonkoh2955]

doug demuro rip u r exposed

[@shauntan2266]

kohson koh expose?

[@KonWaiLuen]

Yeah.. abt 150-160hp is more than enough, but the extra torque comes in handy.

[@shauntan2266]

Kon Wai Luen yup. Like the torque when first time drive suv 7 seater. Driven a hilux 2.5L also but is modded so is more effortless to drive. Btw kon you will join the tour of nation 13-16july?

[@KonWaiLuen]

Yes, you coming not?

[@mohdyasinmohdamin1190]

Mr Kon, your review is good but it can be better if u use pov-like camera such as gopro on your head while explaining to reduce unnecesary vibration. Anyway, i like how you explain all of the features. No offenses man. :-)

[@KonWaiLuen]

Good idea, but don't have the headgear for it though.

[@DylanChng]

The time stamps in the description is incorrect.

[@KonWaiLuen]

Oh yeah... sorry about that. Will amend.

[@wowwow4774]

GEAR POSTION

[@raphaellazo9218]

They have the 2.0 petrol engine here in the Philippines

[@KonWaiLuen]

You guys do get the diesel as welk too, right?

[@Doraemon-wq2vs]

proton CPS..many taxi use it ...it is tough?

[@KonWaiLuen]

The taxi models use the IAFM engine. Durability is ok for private use, actually, but I have heard of taxi drivers struggling to upkeep the car. Many of them prefer the Sylphy or Sentra.

[@earl4us]

we also have gas variants innova here in manila..

[@heavyarmzs20s5]

ano bah fuel comsuption ng gas na innova compared sa diesel..

[@pete3270]

I think the only idea for Innova's fuel efficiency is by downsize the rim to 15" instead of 17". Do you agree?

[@KonWaiLuen]

Can try, but may be too small for the brakes and vehicle weight.

[@janssenchua8920]

Why is not adviceable to get an 18-inch wheel for innova

[@DylanChng]

ride comfort. cost of tyres.

[@aaronryder8654]

Diesel cars cause dangerous levels of pollution that is why they are getting banned in Europe, they can cause the death of many children and they make noise pollution people want to sleep at night. Diesel cars need bigger engines because they don't have enough power compared to the petrol. Recently petrol cars have become more effeceint and do not require a turbo attachment to provide the power a car needs. In the UK we have 1.6 litre petrol MPV and SUV is plenty for everyday use. if you think it's not enough you can get a turbo model. the 2.0 is more then enough if you want power just add turbos. This is the issue with Asian countries they want big engines for no reason, kill the air quality and kill it's people. You can get a small 1.5 petrol engine with 200 HP these days. Blame Toyota for not giving you the international model and just dumbing Asian with the polluting inefficient trash.

[@KonWaiLuen]

A 1.5-litre with 200hp will definitely need turbocharging, and you'll still get high fuel consumption from a petrol engine tasked to pull a heavy vehicle. The diesel engine's biggest advantage is low end torque, which allows you to pull the vehicle's heavy weight without needing to exert too much effort.

[@tengkushakir0072]

The space really good but less power and noise...outlander much more better but no ac vent at 3row...

[@KonWaiLuen]

The lack of rear a/c is the Outlander's only major drawback.

[@edwinlow3598]

Hi Kon...It will be great if you could get 1.Nissan Serena 2.Innova X 3.Mazda Biante fully loaded with 7pax and go up Genting Highlands. Rate base on Petrol consumption, Drivability and Passenger comfort...I am sure a lot of MPV potential buyers will want to know.

[@KonWaiLuen]

Would love to do that, but we don't even have 7 pax in the Aurizn team. Haha.

[@Doraemon-wq2vs]

agree..petrol engine in heavy vehicle...1..high FC, 2nd so dumb at low rpm, 3rd high roadtax price... roadtax 2.7 petrol fortuner rm600++ 2.4 diesel fortuner below rm200 FC..petrol 6-7km/l diesel 11-12km/l

[@exodus7092]

pikachu mouse where got diesel road tax is cheaper then petrol? 2.4 diesel gonna cost u about 1.6k myr

[@monsterdon3890]

Tq bro

[@叶彬锋-i9d]

97 oil range 750km

[@KonWaiLuen]

Not bad, pretty decent

[@wowow7109]

What the innova new car 2021

[@叶彬锋-i9d]

News cars innova

[@koliqvotw]

do genting run innova x

[@KonWaiLuen]

Think Innova not suitable for Genting Run la. Haha.

[@Alex_FlagWars]

That is venturer in indonesia

[@mkusno]

Great review fren. I really like it. But may i suggest to review under better lighting condition the next session. There were moments i cud barely see the interior when u talked about it.

[@KonWaiLuen]

Thanks for watching! Have to review under shade also, so because if surrounding too bright, there'll be glare when I'm shooting inside.

[@kskwk]

Sound a bit noisy inside the cabin.

[@norhisham7041]

how quite do u want?

[@petemorbius3936]

or turbo petrol

[@KonWaiLuen]

Will be quite thirsty to pull such a heavy vehicle though

[@giffariautomotive9968]

Toyota kijang innova in malaysia market yes. Toyota innova venturer.

[@sammjoho]

@Kon comparing this to the sorento, whats your take?

[@kajiselidikselamat140]

if toyota made this front wheel drive, lighter monocoque body, keep the height and the space, option 1.8 or 2.0 engine. sell it under RM110 k. It will kill all the rivals.

[@KonWaiLuen]

Something like a low-cost Wish, yeah. haha

[@yathiswren3724]

Kon can u do some review about fortuner TRD

[@KonWaiLuen]

Will see if can get car to test

[@sammjoho]

Kon Wai Luen do get it..

[@hinrei1986]

20:08 sure got people flashing lights to you at the back

[@KonWaiLuen]

Hahaha.. I checked to see there was no car behind before doing that.

[@limcharles9730]

2l twin turbo also not too bad... lol

[@KonWaiLuen]

Heavy on fuel lor

[@anandsamy5194]

Bro, I guess now is the turn for Altis FC and Camry Hybrid/2.0 GX review. Hope u can get.

[@KonWaiLuen]

Don't think they have test cars for these two models. Anybody can lend me one?

[@anandsamy5194]

I can borrow mine but Im from Ipoh. Hehe.

[@humaizy]

Thats Bobby Angs phlegm from his cough during his review , now dried up .

[@limcharles9730]

lol

[@KonWaiLuen]

YUCK!!

[@cwchan8824]

Hope toyota Malaysia umw hear it , release the. 2.4 diesel engine ! Innova with 2.0 petrol really underpower. N not fuel efficiency!

[@KonWaiLuen]

I think the diesel engine's fuel efficiency would be a big appeal.

[@PHC24]

A car for 3rd world country. They should bring in the toyota voxy. Its only 125k ringgit in indonesia.

[@kohsonkoh2955]

125 sgd in sg LOL

[@amirkeyrain]

this car gives us problem free for 10 years use, they should bring modern car that can break easily and always buy their spare parts because their profit will increase by this stupid mindset

[@likmingng1055]

20:18 i heard something... Hahaha

[@latojafam9190]

Bro stop lying here in the philippines its still a part of tge asean we have petrol innivas and we have alot more variants and your current model is just the mid variant here its just called the touring sport our variants are called "j" base variant and then "e" 2nd variant and then the "touring sport" and then comes the "g" and then the topline the "v" and all of those comes with a petrol or diesel engine and manual transmission or automatic

[@KonWaiLuen]

Good to know your market has choices. To me, a heavy MPV like the Innova needs a low output but high torque diesel engine. Not for hard acceleration, but it ensures the engine is able to pull high loads gently without needing a lot of RPM.

[@叶彬锋-i9d]

Klang highway

[@guang3003]

1.Driving power mode 2.Driving sport manual shirting 3.6 speed automatic transmission 4.97 oil 5.4 gear 6.Highway klang, ipoh, sungai besi,johor, genting highland 170km/j 7.sepang, nilai, salak, sungai pelek, dickson, melaka 120km/j

[@guang3003]

Nissan van 100km/I 5 speed manual transmission

[@guang3003]

Toyota innova range 690km

[@guang3003]

Range 700 km

[@kobir80]

Innova vehicle confuse btwn suv n mpv dat tyre soo tiny n huge fender gap

[@KonWaiLuen]

MPV trying to berlagak SUV

[@gzc9394]

This or Serena Hybrid? Haha

[@KonWaiLuen]

Depends on what you are looking for. Serena is more modern, more spacious, and more refined. Innova is more robust and better-suited for rough use.

[@NokiaHumanForm]

@@KonWaiLuen I am afraid that I have to tell you the second row seats of the Serena S Hybrid is not as comfy as the Exora and the Innova.

[@nomnom9807]

So itulah game baru kita nama dia rise of kingdom haih

[@truckman7123]

hi Kon, I know why our innova only come with petrol 2.0 engine. Obviously, our innova is marketed as AUV aka Asian Uncle Vehicle. Used car value, reliability, selling price r all what our innova about. Performance nope.

[@KonWaiLuen]

Diesel wouls be more reliable, actually. Haha

[@truckman7123]

@@KonWaiLuen massive torque of diesel is addictive. But then selling price, roadtax, fuel price for diesel 2.4 vs petrol 2.0 r all higher.

[@kohsonkoh2955]

Kon, eco mode is not economic bro.... seriously? Economic....

[@KonWaiLuen]

Economical....

[@James-gp7yp]

The plastic makes the innova look so chip.

[@KonWaiLuen]

Look cheap, but they are quite durable.

[@ganeshc951]

u and bobby exchanging same car and reviewing. tapi picanto u ignore.

[@KonWaiLuen]

Wait bos wait. Got schedule

[@_syedadli_3511]

pakcik saya ade kereta ni...saya rasa biasa je...pendapat org lain x tahu ah

[@KonWaiLuen]

Bagi saya, kereta ini okay sahaja. Kalau nak kereta lasak, boleh pakai lah.

[@sachimaru1009]

minyak jimat x

[@athierahs]

Kon, minyak petrol jimat tak kalau toyota innova ini.

[@ayy.06]

@@sachimaru1009 minyak memang jimat gile

[@Kelvin-iy1kh]

AT INDIA GOT 2.8 Z DIESEL ... INDONISIA 2.4,2.5

[@KonWaiLuen]

2.8 diesel not necessary la. 2.4 would be just nice.

[@raymondyap2188]

Manual

[@KelvinTang171276]

The MIA of a diesel engine in MY always baffle me. Is it b'coz of cost? Such a good vehicle but let down by the choice of engine. What a shame.

[@KonWaiLuen]

As a couple of other commenters point out, there is still a stigma against diesel engines from private buyers, which is a shame.

[@KelvinTang171276]

Kon Wai Luen.... I think that a lame statement from the business

[@arizalrevo9544]

New Enjin diesel kuat sangat...

[@KonWaiLuen]

Boleh de-tune mah.

[@peterlai1985]

Ahhh ahhh ahhh... too many ahhhsss

[@KonWaiLuen]

May be I should say "awwww yeahhhhhhh" next time. Hahaha

[@calvinogood]

Surat khabar lama... lol

[@KonWaiLuen]

Neighbourhood living. Haha.