In our earlier
post we had posted about the next generation Toyota Innova being tested on
Bangalore roads amid heavy camouflage. Carefully observing the spy pictures one
might get doubt whether it is indeed the old Innova with heavy facelift in the
front, rear and rear side profile. We too felt that the vehicle seen from the
spy pictures is the same old Innova with heavy cosmetic changes. Note the
similar dimension of the vehicle.
If our guess is
true, then we think Toyota is not aggressive in growing Indian market. Normally
Toyota vehicle life cycle is 8 years and it’s the 9th year running
for the Innova in India since its launch in 2005. If they are not planning to
bring an all new replacement vehicle now, then when will they do? Probably the
labour unrest at the Toyota factory in the outskirts of Bangalore might have
changed the plans of Toyota for India, at least it might have affected the near
future plans of the company.
When the Qualis
was stopped, Toyota received huge request for restarting the vehicle but the
company ruled out to bring Qualis back saying it had completed its product life
cycle. Since then Toyota has been seen as a renowned car manufacturer and
customers thought of buying a Toyota with closed eyes. But Etios spoiled the
party. Probably the company got carried away or country advisers mislead the
parent company at Japan. Having burnt the finger once, it’s hard to understand
why Toyota is still playing a safe game by giving a makeover to an old vehicle.
Having said all
these we wish our guess does not come true. Let’s wish to see an all new next
generation Toyota Innova to carry on with the legacy of its predecessor.
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