Toyota and Suzuki take full advantage of their collaboration, rebadging one another’s vehicles for different markets. This time it was Suzuki’s turn to present its own version of the Toyota Innova Zenix, which debuted in India with the Invicto moniker. The minivan is available in 7-seater and 8-seater configurations, exclusively with a hybrid powertrain.
Predictably, the SUV-inspired styling of the Suzuki Invicto is nearly identical to the Toyota Innova Zenix. Changes are focused at the front end, where Suzuki designers added a larger grille with a heavier dose of chrome, alongside a redesigned bumper with slightly different faux intakes and skid plate. The headlight graphics have also been revised in order to better suit Suzuki’s styling language. The profile is carried over with the exception of the unique 17-inch alloy wheels. The same applies to the tail besides the slightly tweaked taillight graphics and the chrome trim around the faux intakes.
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The 4,755 mm (187.2 inches) long minivan is based on a stretched version of Toyota‘s GA-C unibody architecture, with the 2,850 mm (112.2 inches) wheelbase resulting in a spacious cabin. The three-row layout can have either 7 or 8 seats depending on the configuration of the second row. The boot has a capacity of 239 lt (8.4 cubic feet) with all seats in their place, or 690 lt (24.4 cubic feet) when the third row is folded, combined with plenty of storage compartments and cup holders all around the cabin.
Interior changes between the Suzuki and the Toyota are limited to the color combinations, with the Invicto featuring black leatherette upholstery for the seats and Champagne Gold accents. Equipment includes a 10.1-inch infotainment touchscreen, a 7-inch screen within the instrument cluster, a 6-speaker audio system, ventilated seats, dual-zone air-conditioning, a panoramic sunroof, a 360-degree camera, and more. In terms of safety, the minivan comes standard with six airbags but there is a notable absence of ADAS.
Unlike its Toyota twin, which offers a choice between petrol and hybrid powertrains, the Suzuki Invicto is exclusively available in electrified form. The self-charging hybrid setup has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 150 hp (112 kW / 152 PS) and an electric motor that makes 112 hp (84 kW / 114 PS) for a combined power output of 183 hp (137 kW / 186 PS). Power is transmitted to the front wheels through an e-CVT gearbox. Furthermore, the driver has access to four different modes – EV, Normal, Eco, and Power.
The Suzuki Invicto will be produced in the Toyota Bidadi plant in India alongside its sister model. In the local market, it will be available through Maruti Suzuki’s Nexa dealer network. Prices range between INR 24.79-28.82 lahks ($30-35k), making it slightly cheaper than the Toyota.