Toyota Rumion: A useful 7 Seater under the Reliable Toyota Badge Toyota Rumion is Toyota’s new venture into the compact MPV segment in India. Rebadged Maruti Suzuki Ertiga The Rumion is one of Toyota’s lineup that guarantees reliability and a “worry-free maintenance” for a segment that banks its life on being practical, spacious, and cost-efficient.
With some design changes and strong after-sales support from Toyota, the Rumion hopes to lure families to a car which has no pretensions and can move people about in the city as well as on the highway.
Familiar Yet Distinct Design
A casual glance at the Toyota Rumion might make you grin somewhat. But Toyota threw in a few design cues to help differentiate it.
The front grille adopts Toyota’s hexagonal pattern, playing up a little bit of a mature and premium appearance.
The bumper looks slightly restyled and the Toyota badge sits proudly in the middle.
The Eeco’s side profile and rear look almost similar to the Ertiga, keeping things plain,
simple and yet functional that focuses more on space and practicality rather than on frivolity.
Compared to the rest of it, the dimensions are little even by city car standards,
but the perception is that of a full size MPV that appeals to families.
Roomy and Cozy Cockpit
Step into the Rumion, and you find yourself in a familiar cabin layout.
The dashboard layout, seat fabric, and some equipment is the same.
A white interiorscheme creates an airy ambiance for all occupants and larger windows provide excellent all round visibility.
Enjoy this gallery of car interiors! The Rumion is very strong because of its seating’s flexibility.
The second row has plenty of legroom and can slide and recline for greater comfort.
The third row, as you would expect in this segment, is mostly for kids or shorter adults on longer trips,
but can accommodate adult passengers at full capacity without any unbearable sacrifices.
The 209-litre boot with all the seats up can be expanded easily when the third row is down.
The features list comprises of a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment unit with sub-systems for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay,
steering mounted audio and voice control, rear AC vents and keyless entry with push button start (available with the top-end variants).
Stutter-free Experience in Your Daily Use
The Toyota Rumion is available with 1.5-litre K-Series petrol engine that makes about 103 PS of power and 137 Nm of torque.
However, this engine isn’t exactly a powerhouse – it’s smooth and efficient, but not super powerful.
Buyers have the option of a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed automatic. The Rumion Touch:
Its strength is the high quality, calming driving feeling — while comfortable cruising at highway speeds, the car is also fun to drive in the city.
For cost-conscious buyers, Toyota also provides a CNG option. The ride quality is soft and compliant, soaking up most bumps and potholes with ease.
Pros:
Toyota Reliability: Supported by Toyota’s reputable after-sale service.
Roomy and Practical: Versatile seating, usable third row.
Frugal Engine: Trusty engine with optional CNG for economy.
Light steering and good visibility make driving it around the city a breeze.
Cons:
Styling Difference: Nothing is really different here, design feels Ertiga like.
No Diesel Option Some buyers might miss the option for a diesel.
Highway median punch: Not for those looking to roll MPV deep.
Toyota Rumion: Final Word
The Toyota Rumion provides an affordable yet practical 7-seater for families wanting good value from their motoring dollar.
It’s not thrilling to enthusiasts, but that’s not what it’s supposed to be; it provides the essentials — comfort, space, efficiency and Toyota’s old faithful peace of mind.