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The Touring Sport doesn’t get any changes to the engines
Performance – The Innova Touring Sport is offered with the same 2.7-litre petrol engine, and 2.4-litre and 2.8-litre diesel engines without any changes. Talking about the petrol engine, it is paired to either a 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission. A peak power output of 166 PS is produced at 5200 RPM along with 245 Nm of twist at 4000 RPM. The powerplant is a very refined unit. Step on the accelerator and you’ll notice that there’s hardly any lag from the motor. Power delivery is linear right from the low-end to the 5900 RPM redline and the powertrain does tend to get noisy post the mid-range. The automatic gearbox is smooth but it takes its own sweet time to downshift. Fuel efficiency is another concern with the petrol-engined Innova and you can expect barely 5-7 km/l. You also get Eco and Power modes, along with a Tiptronic mode on the transmission.
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Refinement and NVH levels are very good on the Innova
All the engines have good driveability but we would prefer the oil-burners
The oil burners on the Innova fetch the most volumes. While the 2.4-litre unit produces 150 PS at 3700 RPM and 343 Nm at 1400-2800 RPM, the bigger motor produces 174 PS at 3400 RPM and 360 Nm at 1200-3400 RPM. The 2.4-litre mill can be had with a 5-speed manual gearbox while the other drivetrain gets only a 6-speed automatic. Both the powerplants offer good driveability and while there is some lag before the turbo kicks in, power delivery is smooth then and the mid-range on both the oil-burners is very good. Redline comes in at 4500 RPM and the engines are very refined. Vibrations inside the cabin are very less. Fuel efficiency is pretty decent for a car of this size, ranging from 10-14 km/l for the 2.4 engine and 9-13 km/l for the larger 2.8 unit.
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The Innova is so comfortable it doesn’t make passengers feel tired
Driving Dynamics – The suspension on the Innova Touring Sport is also the same as the Crysta. The ride is extremely comfortable and the vehicle remains composed even over bad roads without passengers experiencing any sort of discomfort. Bumps are negotiated very well and the flat ride at high speeds makes long journeys a pleasant affair. The steering feels heavy at low speeds and even though it weighs up nicely as the speeds increase, it lacks feel. Handling is very good by MPV standards and while there is some unavoidable body roll due to the size of the car, the Innova has still got a very good balance between ride and handling. The brakes do their job well with good stopping power.
