Are you looking for a spacious, comfortable and affordable MPV for your family? If yes, then you might want to check out the upcoming Toyota Rumion MPV, which is expected to launch in India around September 2023. The Rumion is based on the popular Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, but with some minor styling tweaks and a Toyota badge. In this blog post, we will tell you everything you need to know about the Rumion, including its launch date, price, features, engine, mileage and Vc.
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What is the Rumion?
The Toyota Rumion is a mid-sized MPV that can seat up to seven or eight passengers, depending on the configuration. It is part of the Toyota-Suzuki strategic alliance, which aims to create vehicles on jointly-developed platforms as well as re-introduce existing offerings by switching logos. The Rumion is already sold in markets like South Africa, where it was launched in October 2021.
How does the Toyota Rumion look?
The Toyota Rumion looks almost identical to the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, except for a few cosmetic changes. The most noticeable difference is the grille, which features a large chrome surround and horizontal slats with the Toyota logo. The alloy wheels also have a unique dual-tone design that sets them apart from the Ertiga’s. The rest of the exterior design is similar to the Ertiga’s, with swept-back projector LED headlights, indicator-mounted ORVMs, blacked-out B-pillars, flared wheel arches, wrap-around LED taillamps and a roof-mounted spoiler.
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What are the features of the Rumion?
The interior of the Toyota Rumion is expected to be similar to the Ertiga’s as well, with a dual-tone dashboard, faux wood trims, fabric upholstery, automatic climate control with roof-mounted vents for rear passengers, a multifunctional steering wheel, a semi-digital instrument cluster and a touchscreen infotainment panel with latest connectivity features. The only difference might be the all-black interior theme that the Rumion has in South Africa, compared to the Ertiga’s beige interiors. The Rumion will also offer multiple airbags for passengers’ safety.
What is the engine of the Toyota Rumion?
The Toyota Rumion will be powered by the same 1.5-litre DualJet engine with a mild-hybrid system as the Ertiga. The engine will produce 103hp and 136.8Nm of torque. The transmission options will include a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed torque converter automatic gearbox. The Rumion might also get a CNG powertrain option later.
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What is the mileage of the Toyota Rumion?
The mileage of the Toyota Rumion will depend on the fuel type and transmission choice. The petrol manual variant of the Ertiga has an ARAI-certified mileage of 19.01 kmpl, while the petrol automatic variant has 17.99 kmpl. The CNG variant has 26.08 km/kg. The Rumion is likely to have similar figures.
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What is the price of the Toyota Rumion?
The price of the Toyota Rumion is not yet revealed by Toyota, but it is expected to carry a premium over its cousin, the Ertiga, which ranges between Rs. 8.64 lakh and Rs. 13.08 lakh (ex-showroom). For reference, the Rumion starts at ZAR 296,900 (roughly Rs. 12.84 lakh) in South Africa.
We hope this blog post has given you a clear idea about what to expect from the upcoming Toyota Rumion. If you are interested in buying this MPV, stay tuned for more updates on its launch date and availability.