Toyota Motor Philippines has launched the 2024 Toyota Zenix as its new 7-seater hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) for the Philippine market. 

The new Zenix launches in the country with two variants available; the first is a 2.0-liter gasoline-only model, while the second is the top-of-the-line 2.0-liter hybrid model. As this is an all-new car, the MPV comes with a hefty price tag as it brings new hybrid technology.

Below is its pricing:

• Toyota Zenix 2.0 V CVT - ₱1,670,000 
• Toyota Zeniz 2.0 HEV CVT -₱1,953,000

The new MPV HEV is positioned to bring the electrified mobility experience to modern Filipino families. It presents itself as a versatile vehicle with a self-charging hybrid system, combining the comfort, spaciousness, and reliability of a Toyota family carrier.

Exterior specs

Regarding size, the Toyota Zenix measures 4,755 mm in length, 1,850 mm in width, and 1,790 mm in height, making it bigger than its Toyota Innova sibling, which is also positioned in the 7-seater MPV segment.

As for its exterior features, the Toyota Zenix comes standard with the following:

• LED headlights
• LED Foglamps
• Outside view mirrors with power adjust, side turn signal, and auto fold functionality
• Intermittent and time adjust windshield wipers

If you go for the 2.0 Hybrid Q variant, you get access to LED daytime running lights.

Depending on the variant, you will get 17-inch alloy wheels for the 2.0 V variant or 18-inch alloy wheels for the 2.0 Hybrid Q model. 

As for colors, the HEV variant comes in Platinum White Pearl Mica, Blackish Brown Mica, and Dark Steel Mica, while the gas variant is available in Platinum White Pearl Mica, Silver Metallic, Gray Metallic, and Attitude Black Mica.

Interior specs

For its interior, the Toyota Zenix has leather seats as standard for both variants available. It comes in a Dark Chestnut and black color combination. 

As for the seats themselves, the driver’s seat comes with 8-way power adjustability, while the front passenger gets 4-way manual adjustability. 

The 2.0 Hybrid Q variant gets captain’s chairs for its second-row seating that also comes with a power ottoman and power recline feature. Meanwhile, the 2.0 V variant gets captain’s seats with a sliding functionality. 

For convenience, the Zenix has six cup holders in the front and seven in the back.

To keep the cabin cool, the Zenix gets an auto single-zone climate control system with an auto rear cooler as standard for both variants.

Technology

Regarding its technology features, the Toyota Zenix has a 10.1-inch infotainment system with six speakers. It has standard wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Bluetooth connectivity.

The MPV is equipped with a 7-inch multi-information display. Aside from this, the Zenix comes with a hybrid display system for the 2.0 Q and an Eco Lamp for the 2.0 V model.

Paddle shifters, electric power steering, smart keyless entry, and a push start system are available for both variants. 

The hybrid model gets access to EV mode, which lets you drive the MPV on electric power alone, but at a limited distance.

For charging ports, the Toyota MPV has one Type A and one Type C USB port in the front, while the rear gets two Type C USB ports. 

Gasoline and Hybrid drivetrains

Both versions of the Toyota Zenix use a 2.0-liter gasoline engine as its base motor. The 2.0 V uses the M20A-FKS engine, while the HEV variant uses the M20A-FXS variant. Both of these engines are inline 4-cylinder motors that have 16 valves and come with a timing chain.

The 2.0 V model produces 174 PS at 6,600 rpm and 205 Nm of torque at 4,500 to 4,900 rpm and comes with a CVT that sends the engine’s power to the front wheels.

Meanwhile, the 2.0 Hybrid Q model has a maximum total output of 186 PS and 188 Nm of torque at 4,400 to 5,200 rpm. The gasoline engine on its own runs on an Atkinson cycle, meaning it is tuned for efficiency rather than outright power. It produces 152 PS at 6,000, while the electric motor generator has an output of 113 PS.

Both variants of the MPV have a 52-liter fuel tank as standard.

Safety

The Toyota Innova comes with the following safety features for the 2.0 hybrid Q variant:

• Pre-Collision System
• Automatic High Beam
• Lane Tracing Assist
• Lane Departure Alert
• Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
• Blind Spot Monitor
• Rear Cross Traffic Alert
• Panoramic View Monitor

As standard, the MPV comes with the following features:

• Driver, Passenger, Side, and Curtain Shield airbags
• 3-point seat belts 
• Seatbelt reminder
• ISOFIX tether points
• Toyota Vehicle Security System
• Emergency Brake Signal
• ABS with EBD
• Vehicle Stability Control
• Hill Star Assist Control
• Reverse Camera
• Clearance and Back Sonar

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