Toyota Rush - Full details

The 2019 Toyota Rush is a full size 7- seater offering which can best be described as a cross between an SUV and an MPV. Toyota’s crossover offers one of the best NVH levels in the segment and impressive ride quality with the suspension has been set up for a soft and comfortable ride.

For a car this size there is some understandable body roll. In the crossover SUV category, the 2019 Toyota Rush rivals the likes of the segment favourite Honda BR-V and the upcoming Mitsubishi Xpander. We will now take a deep dive into all the details of the Toyota Rush and see if it has what it takes to become a segment leader.

Toyota Rush Price

The 2019 Toyota Rush is only available in two variant lineup prices of which start at RM 93,000. Check out the full price list of the 2019 rush below.

Variant	Price
1.5G	RM 93,000
1.5S	RM 97,000

 

Toyota Rush Engine

Under the hood, the 2019 Toyota Rush is powered by the company’s DVT engine which comes mated to a 4- speed standard automatic gearbox. It comes with the rear wheel-drive-setup only which hampers its handling characteristics around tight corners.

Considering its size and the RWD drive type, the  Rush does feel underpowered as it offers sluggish acceleration off the line. With 136 Nm of peak torque, to hit the 100 kmph mark you have to rev the engine up to 3000 RPM.

Even with an absentee all-wheel-drive system, the 2019 Toyota Rush has incredible off-road capability thanks to its solid body on frame underpinnings. Unlike Honda BR- V even on rough off-road terrains the 2019 Toyota Rush feels very calm and composed and offers a very comfortable even borderline plush ride.

2019 Toyota Rush
Engine	1.5L Petrol Engine, Inline 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC with Dual VVT-i
Transmission	4- Speed Automatic
Power	104 BHP
Torque	136 Nm
Claimed Fuel Economy (kmpl)	16 kmpl

 

Toyota Rush Exteriors and Dimensions

The all-new Toyota Rush features the Japanese carmaker’s latest generation design language. At the front, we find a large blacked-out grille that sits right in the middle of two LED headlamps that come equipped with daytime running lights.

The grille also features the Toyota logo and sits atop an angular and sharply creased bumper that features black cladding that also encases the fog lamps. Also at the front, we find a small splitter. Sides of the 2019 Toyota Rush also get the black cladding treatment and the car rides on 17-inch two-tone diamond-cut alloy wheels.

Also found on the sides are the subtle character lines that run across the length of the car, the windows sills are surrounded by chrome accents and the crossover also gets the body- flat roof rails. At the rear of the crossover SUV, we again find the LED treatment within the tail lamp clusters and Toyota Rush comes equipped with halogen fog lamps.

The outgoing model of Toyota Rush is available in five different color schemes which include titanium silver, blue, dark grey, metallic green, and white.

Measurements	2019 Toyota Rush
Length	4435 mm
Width	1695 mm
Height	1705 mm
Wheelbase	2685 mm
Ground Clearance	220 mm
Boot Capacity	609 liters

 

Toyota Rush Interior

The interior of the 2019 Toyota Rush has been designed for comfort and convenience. A perfect example of this is that the Japanese carmaker has equipped its crossover SUV with a whopping 13 cup holders.

The middle row of Toyota Rush gets ample amount of legroom however an argument can be made that the middle row seats don't offer the best in class thigh support which is understandable considering the crossover’s price point. A surprising highlight of the middle row seat is that they are reclinable. Unlike Honda BR-V, Toyota Rush specs sheet misses a well- equipped centre console and even misses out on the front armrest. The 2019 Toyota Rush also comes equipped with a dashcam as standard.

Other creature comforts full offered in the 2019 Toyota Rush include fabric seats, leather steering wheel with tilt and telescopic adjustment, automatic climate control, 7- inch touchscreen display which comes with Apple CarPlay and Android auto a standard.

The touchscreen infotainment display comes mated to an 8 speaker sound system and also gets aux-in, USB, and Bluetooth connectivity. Other standard features offered in the 2019 Rush include steering mounted controls, push-button start and there are three 12- volt sockets offered inside the cabin.

In a true Toyota fashion, the build quality of the cabin is impeccable and the panels feel quite sturdy. With 609 litres of payload capacity, the 2019 Toyota rush offers one of the best in segment boot space and therefore adds to the crossover’s versatility.

Toyota Rush Safety

Some standard safety and driver- assistance features offered in the 2019 Toyota Rush include -

• 6 airbags
• Reverse camera
• 360-degree camera
• Reverse cross-traffic alert
• Blindspot information system
• Rear sonar sensors
• Smart tag

• ISOFIX mounts
• Hill-start assist
• Vehicle stability assist
• Traction control
• Alarm with immobilizer
• Anti-lock brakes
• EBD and AEB
• Front departure warning

Which is better 2019 Toyota Rush or 2019 Honda BR- V?

The 2019 Toyota rush might not be the most powerful car in the segment or the best equipped but when it comes to practicality, the crossover SUV manages to outshine the likes of Honda BR-V very easily. With 120 bhp of peak power output however, Honda BR-V also easily manages to outshine the power output of Toyota Rush.
Being a Toyota product, the 2019 Rush will also benefit from the brand's renowned reliability and technical prowess.

Toyota’s crossover SUV is also one of the most competitively priced offerings in the segment and benefits from its low cost of ownership. The bargain-basement price, however, does come at a cost. For instance, the four-speed automatic transmission is not the smoothest unit but it is inexpensive, time tested and reliable which also best describes the characteristics of Toyota Rush.

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