On the outside, the age old silhouette hasn't changed, not a single bit. The front end now gets a more prominent radiator grille, with horizontal slats. Looks are a very personal thing, and unless you are turned off by garish designs, the new grille won't take time to grow on you. The sides and rear remain almost unchanged. It's an overall decent looking design, so it shouldn't really concern even if you use it as your daily driver.

The side profile is one of the most simple but effective designs. Even with the length and rather large footprint, it doesn't look out of proportion. The side skirts, the alloy wheels and a very balanced design make the Innova look good from the side. Chrome on door handles and side beadings, and the new sticker job is a welcome touch.

The tail-gate mounted spoiler is almost vestigial. But the addition of the new reflector strip is not. It looks good and gives the rear design a lot more character than before. It looks more Nissan Evalia like but while retaining the overall design that we are so familiar to. The 15-inch alloys look small but since Innova's made for ride comfort and not out and out cornering pleasure, it's well understandable.