Last month, Toyota revealed the second generation Toyota Rush in Indonesia. As per report published in Bangkok Post, Toyota will soon launch it in Thailand too. The all-new Toyota Rush will be expected to replace the ageing Toyota Avanza in Thailand. Apart from rival Honda BR-V, the second-gen Toyota Rush implies a ladder-frame chassis for higher toughness which is predominantly done to deal with the rural roads in Indonesia and other similar markets.
The 2018 Toyota Rush measures 4,435 mm in length, 1,695 mm in width and 1,705 mm in height. It has a 2,685 mm wheelbase and a 220 mm ground clearance. It is power-driven by the 2NR-VE 1.5-litre Dual-VVT-i petrol engine that generates 104 PS at 6,000 rpm and 136 Nm of torque at 4,200 rpm, mated to a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic transmission.
Outstanding features of the all-new Toyota Rush take in :
- LED headlamps, dark chrome front grille, 17-inch alloy wheels,
- LED rear combination lamps, two-tone dashboard, automatic climate control,
- 7-inch touchscreen infotainmentsystem, charging slot in every row, six airbags and rear parking camera.
Toyota Rush’s sibling, the 2018 Daihatsu Terios was also unveiled in Indonesia last month. The duo sheds off the boxy 4×4 look of old model (no more spare wheel on the tailgate too) for an SUV inspired styling with inspirations of Toyota Fortuner in the design. The twins will take on the SUV-essence MPVs for example the Honda BR-V and Mitsubishi Xpander in ASEAN markets.
It will be more suitable for Indus Motors to bring in either the Toyota Rush or the Daihatsu Terios substituting the old Avanza to counter the triumph of Honda BR-V 7 seater in our market.
Let us know with your opinion if you believe the Avanza, should be replaced by Rush/ Terios?
