Toyota Indonesia has donated Toyota Innova
Ambulance modified MPV to Indonesian Red Cross and Ministry of Health to aid in
the fight against the COVID-19 outbreak. Toyota Indonesia, consisting of PT.
Toyota-Astra Motor (TAM) and PT. Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN),
has donated 5 units of the Toyota Innova Ambulance, or the Toyota Kijang Innova
Ambulance as it’s called in Indonesia. The modifications have been carried out
by one of Toyota’s supply chains.
The rear cabin of the Toyota Innova has
been modified to include a flat floor with a platform to mount a foldable
stretcher cum trolley on the right side, and two side-facing seats for the
relatives/ambulance attendants. An LED spotlight has been attached right behind
the tailgate to help the rescue efforts in the dark. The images show a mini
washbasin and various medical equipment as well. Modifications on the outside
include special Ambulance livery, painted (covered) rear windows and back glass
and a red light bar on the roof.
Of the G, V and Q trims, the modified
Toyota Innova is based on the most basic, G trim. Under the hood, is the 1TR-FE
2.0-litre Dual VVT-i naturally aspirated petrol engine good for that produces
139 PS of maximum power at 5,600 rpm and 18.7 kg.m of torque at
4,000 rpm. It is paired with a 5-speed manual transmission.
Indonesia is home to the Toyota Innova.
There, it is manufactured at TMMIN’s Karawang Plant 1 in Karawang (West Java).
Indonesia is a major supply base for Toyota’s IMV models, one of which is the
Innova. Both first and second-gen models were first manufactured in Indonesia.
