Minda to supply CNG kits for Toyota Innova

Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has launched the Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered Innova. The multipurpose vehicle already comes in the petrol version. The dual- fuel Innova will use CNG as an alternate fuel.

TKM has tied up with leading CNG kit supplier Minda Auto Gas to supply the CNG kits. The sophisticated kit is not only safe but its advanced Lambda control system ensures that it meets the Euro III emission norms. To ensure that there are no flaws in the fitment process, TKM has a special arrangement with Minda Auto Gas to retrofit the kits on the Innova.

According to Hiroshi Nakagawa, managing director, TKM, “Toyota is an environment-conscious company committed to the cause of nurturing and protecting nature in its myriad forms. With CNG having established itself as an eco-friendly, reliable and economic fuel, TKM is pleased to announce India’s first ever energy efficient MPV in India. This is yet another step in our efforts to make the environment more inhabitable.”

In the first phase of launch, the CNG Innova has been introduced in Delhi, Mumbai, Surat, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad. The CNG Innova will also soon be launched in Vadodara and Vijaywada. All Toyota dealers in these seven cities are equipped to sell and service the CNG Innova.

The Innova CNG comes with a 1998cc, 16V DOHC VVTi petrol engine which is compatible with CNG. The CNG Innova has a manual selector switch that enables the driver to easily switch from petrol to CNG and vice-versa. The CNG Innova is priced at around Rs 85,000 higher than the current petrol version.