One of the archetypal models rebadged nether its concern statement with Suzuki, the Toyota Rumion has softly benefitted from a mid-life facelift conscionable nether 2 years aft making its section marketplace debut.

The changes

Hinted back successful 2020, the replacement for the Avanza continues to beryllium modelled Connected the Suzuki Ertiga, but with a restyled front-end derived from the caller Innova Hycross sold successful India since earlier this year.

Seemingly, thing has changed astatine the rear, with the aforesaid applying to the S, SX and TX trim level denominators.

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Based connected information from cars.co.za, and Toyota’s website, the Rumion’s revised aesthetic comprises a caller mesh grille with chrome surrounds connected the TX, a redesigned little aerial intake with chrome detailing again connected the TX, restyled headlights, revised fog lamps bezels and caller 15-inch alloy wheels connected the flagship.

Based connected the images, small has changed inside, barroom a power from acheronian to a lighter shadiness of imitation wood connected the dashboard and steering instrumentality of the TX.

Spec

Still providing seating for seven, specification items connected the S includes ABS, EBD and dual beforehand airbags, colour coded bumpers, 15-inch alloy wheels with integrative covers, each astir electrical windows, rear parking sensors and Vehicle Stability Control.

Up next, the SX adds assemblage coloured doorway handles and retractable electrical mirrors, a reverse camera, distant cardinal locking, multi-function steering wheel, rear conditioning vents, a four-speaker dependable system, infotainment sheet with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Hill Start Assist connected automatic versions.

Sitting astatine the apical of the range, the TX, successful summation to the caller alloy wheels, wood detailing and fog lamps, comes modular with a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system, six-speaker audio, keyless entry, automatic aerial conditioning and push-button start.

Same drivetrain

Underneath the bonnet, the Suzuki-made 1.5 K15B petrol motor continues unchanged with outputs of 77kW/138Nm. A five-speed manual gearbox is modular crossed the range, with a four-speed automatic optional connected the SX and TX.

Colours

In total, the Rumion’s colour palette present spans 7 options; Cedar Brown, Azure Blue, Mystic White Pearl, Seal Grey Metallic, Premium Liquid Silver, Shadow Black Pearl and Autumn Blaze Red.

Price

As before, each Rumion’s sticker terms includes a three-year/100 000 km warranty arsenic good arsenic a 4 service/60 000 km work plan.

Based connected Toyota South Africa Motors’ website, lone the S and SX diagnostic pricing with those of the TX expected successful owed course.

• Rumion 1.5 S – R296 600
• Rumion 1.5 SX – R331 600
• Rumion 1.5 SX AT – R351 700
• Rumion 1.5 TX – TBA
• Rumion 1.5 TX AT – TBA

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