Toyota imports Innova with 2.4-litre diesel engine for R&D

Toyota has imported some more units of the Innova MPV for R&D purposes. The import data indicates that the vehicles have a 2.4-litre diesel engine. This power plant is likely to be from the GD family of engines that Toyota had displayed at Vienna earlier this year.

The GD range, which replaces the KD range, consists of two engines - a 2.4-litre unit and a 2.8-litre power plant. These engines will be used to power the Innova and Fortuner.

The 2.4-litre engine has a variable geometry turbo. The engine can be mated to a 6-speed manual or automatic transmission. It features Toyota's Economy with Superior Thermal Efficient Combustion (ESTEC) technology. 

The new engine replaces the 2.5-litre unit that is found in the current Innova. It is expected to be more fuel efficient and less polluting.

The new Innova is likely to be displayed at the 2016 Auto Expo, which will be held in February next year.

Source: Zauba