Next Gen 2016 Toyota Innova Spied Testing Again

The next generation Toyota Innova has been caught on camera once again in the country while undergoing test.

Expected to make its debut in 2015 and hit the roads in early 2016, the next generation Toyota Innova looks almost identical to the current generation Innova. In the latest spy shot snapped by Autocar India folks, the vehicle is seen heavily disguised; however, we can make out the few updates received for the new car.

The 2016 Innova is likely to get a new front fascia with rectangular grille, which has three slats on top and three smaller slats at the bottom. The front design of the car fall in line with the company's global offering and the car will be based on a new platform called Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA).

In terms of its mechanical specifications, the MPV is likely to carry on with the same motor of the current Innova. However, Toyota may offer a tuned version of the same to deliver a better performance. There are also rumours that the new Innova would get power from a new Toyota diesel engine coupled to an automatic transmission.

Once it hits the market, the new generation Innova will be pinned to rival the newly launched Honda Mobilio, Chevrolet Enjoy and Nissan Evalia.

In India, Toyota recently expanded its portfolio with the launch of the limited edition of Etios sedan and Corolla Altis.

The Etios Xclusive, a car based on the G grade of the current lineup is available in both petrol and diesel engine options in the country. It features a new front full-chrome grille, new chrome garnish on the tail lamp, headlamp and ORVM.

Inside the cabin, the car gets new Bluetooth Audio system and a limited edition - Xclusive badge. While the petrol model of new Etios Xclusive is priced at ₹5,98,140 (ex-showroom, Delhi), the diesel model comes with a price tag of ₹7,10,240 (ex-showroom, Delhi).

Altis comes with a price tag ranging between ₹11.99 lakh and ₹16.89 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi) and it is being offered in five petrol trims - J(S), G, G-CVT, GL and VL (CVT) and four diesel trims - DJ, DJ(S), DG and DGL in the domestic market.