The Toyota Innova Zenix that was launched tonight is not a replacement for the second-generation Innova in Malaysia. UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) says that the old MPV, referred to internally as the Innova CG, will continue to be sold alongside the Zenix.

“For those who require the load-carrying capabilities and more functional attributes, UMW Toyota Motor will continue to offer the Innova 2.0X and 2.0G currently assembled in Malaysia,” the company said.

The Innova CG is priced from RM133,880 (G) to RM141,880 (X), while the new Zenix starts from RM165,000 for the 2.0 V. That’s a significant price gap of over RM23,000 between the cheapest Zenix and the most expensive Innova CG. The new Zenix 2.0 HEV hybrid even crosses the RM200k mark. The Zenix is a CBU import from Indonesia while the CG is CKD locally assembled.

The ‘old Innova’ is the second-generation facelift model that was launched here in February 2021. This generation of the Innova first surfaced in Indonesia back in end-2015. It rides on the IMV ladder frame chassis and is rear-wheel drive, as it has been since the original Innova debut in 2004.

The Zenix switches to the TNGA platform, monocoque construction and front-wheel drive. It also uses the latest Dynamic Force engine and a CVT. Full details, specs and galleries of the Innova Zenix here.

GALLERY: 2021 Toyota Innova 2.0X