Toyota Rumion

Toyota has launched its most affordable three-row offering, the Rumion which is priced from Rs 10.29 lakh to Rs 13.68 lakh (ex-showroom, Delhi). The Toyota Rumion is available in three broad variants: S, G and V. The company has started its bookings for Rs 11,000. The Rumion is based on the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga but is priced higher than the latter. It is the fourth people mover in Toyota’s India lineup. Other MPVs in the Toyota India lineup include the Innova Crysta, Innova Hycross and Vellfire.

The Toyota Rumion is powered by a 1.5-litre petrol engine that belts out 101 bhp and 137Nm of peak torque. This engine is mated to either a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission. The Rumion can also be opted with a CNG powertrain, which generates 86 bhp and 121.5Nm of peak torque and only comes paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. The Rumion’s claimed mileage figures are 20.51 kmpl (Petrol MT), 20.11 kmpl (Petrol AT) and 26.11 km/kg (CNG).

The Toyota Rumion gets an Innova Hycross-inspired front grille, projector halogen headlamps, 15-inch alloy wheels, 7-inch touchscreen system with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, automatic climate control, cruise control, and paddle shifters. For safety, it is packed with up to four airbags, ABS with EBD, hill hold assist, electronic stability control (ESC), rear parking camera, and ISOFIX child seat mounts.

The Rumion is a direct rival to the Maruti Ertiga but is also an indirect rival to the likes of premium MPVs like the Mahindra Marazzo, Kia Carens, and the Toyota Innova Crysta.