New Toyota Rumion : The Rumion is a family-friendly MPV that is based on the Toyota European market Aygo The European market MPV segment is a tough nut to crack in today’s market, as the buyers have a mindset that hardly nothing can change.
While, on the face of it, it is essentially a Maruti Suzuki Ertiga in many ways—courtesy of the Toyota-Suzuki partnership—the Rumion comes with the Toyota badge, its own styling and its service promise.
The Toyota Rumion is targeted at locally active families, fleet and corporate users and urban drivers who require the practicality of a 7-seater in a package that’s smaller and more affordable than full-sized MPVs like the Innova.
It’s not a glamorous car; instead, it hammers home the value of practicality and thrift when it matters the most in the marketplace.
New Toyota Rumion Design – A Classic Look, Toyota Style
Stylistically, the Rumion keeps most of the Ertiga’s shape, but with Toyota-specific design cues to set it apart. Up front you’ve got a redesigned grille featuring a chrome Toyota emblem, a “freshened” bumper that makes it look a little more on the premium side.
Alloy wheels and side profile are the same, including that big tyre-bulge, which helps to give it that small but big appearance.
The back is kept clean with oversized taillamps and an unobtrusive bumper design. Toyota has made no attempt to style the Rumion up to the hilt – unlike some other, more posey MPVs – but instead offered up a clean and functional family MPV. The small size of the vehicle is favorable for maneuvering and finding a parking space in congested city conditions.
OPTION PACKAGES A special edition value package (add dark gray exterior paint, black-painted wheels, and special exterior trim to the select portion of the upgrades) also is offered and costs $1300 on 4x2s and $3000 on 4x4s.
The Toyota Rumion follows the Ertiga’s cabin configuration inside, albeit with more than a few touches of its own. The dashboard in the car combines black and beige, and there is a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto system.
The materials are utilitarian in nature but well-assembled, to create a robust, no-frills sensation.
In space though, the Rumion works for me. It has three rows of seating, and the second and third row can fold and tumble.
The second row seating is spacious enough, with the third row best suited to kids or short trips, but it provides flexibility for larger families.
Other features that the TUV 3OO Plus gets as standard also include-rear AC vents, keyless entry, steering-mounted controls, electrically adjustable ORVMs and a reverse parking camera in the higher trims.
This one doesn’t feel luxurious, but it gets me right where I crave to be when it comes to daily comfort.
Performance and Efficiency – Balanced and Consistent Output
The Toyota Rumion comes with a 1.5L 4 cyl petrol engine, that I putting out a healthy 103 hp and 137 Nm torque. It comes with a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Tuned for more economy than speed, the engine is so smooth, and is just perfect for in-town cruising and the occasional blast up the highway.
Toyota also has a CNG model, which is a major draw for those with an eye on running expenses. Fuel efficiency figures stand at approx 20 km/l (petrol) and 26.1 km/kg (CNG) – making it as one of the most fuel efficient MPVs in the category.
Ride is plush and cushy, and speed bumps and potholes get absorbed with ease.
But don’t expect any sporty driving dynamics — it’s designed for a calm, family-friendly ride.
Safety and Ownership
On the safety front, it offers double airbags, ABS with EBD, parking sensors at the rear ISOFIX mounts as well as engine immobilizer. Not as loaded with ADAS or six airbags, but the essentials are pretty much ticked.
One big advantage of the Rumion is Toyota’s reputation for reliability and wide service network, which means buyers will not have to worry about spares long after the warranty period is over.
Toyota also offers extended warranty offers and low cost service packages.
Pros:
Roomy seven-seater cabin with versatile seating
Toyota’s dependability and service guarantee
The Celerio offers best-in-class fuel efficiency, particularly in its CNG version
Easy to drive and park, anywhere in the city
Silky and well-established petrol motor
Cons:
Mostly Ertiga like design and features
Base variants get few premium features
Third-row seating is cramped for adults
No diesel engine option
Just two airbags on all trims
New Toyota Rumion Final Verdict
The Toyota Rumion may not revolutionise the MPV space, yet it brings just what several of Indians look out for–affordability, efficiency and space in that trademark reliable Toyota badge.
Family growing or need more dispatch of that fleet, then you’ll know that the Rumion makes good sense and the bottom line is well within reach.