Toyota recently revealed the Rumion, the twin sibling of Maruti Suzuki’s popular MPV, the Ertiga, in the Indian market. This move marks another successful collaboration between the Japanese automaker Toyota and the Indian automobile giant Maruti Suzuki. The Toyota Rumion is a rebadged version of the Ertiga, which means it shares the same platform, engine, and most of the features with its sibling.
One of the main advantages of the Rumion is its competitive pricing. The Maruti Ertiga has always been known for its affordability, and with the Toyota Rumion, customers will be able to experience the same reliability and quality of a Toyota vehicle at a more budget-friendly price. The Rumion is expected to be offered in multiple variants to cater to different customer preferences.
Despite being a rebadged version, the Toyota Rumion does come with some unique features. Four special features that set it apart from the Maruti Ertiga are:
1. Toyota Safety Sense: The Rumion will come equipped with Toyota’s advanced safety suite, which includes features like Pre-Collision System, Lane Departure Alert, and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control.
2. Premium Interior: The Rumion will offer a more premium and upmarket interior compared to the Ertiga, with higher-quality materials and additional comfort features.
3. Toyota Connect: The Rumion will have access to Toyota Connect, a connected car technology that offers features like vehicle tracking, remote engine start/stop, and emergency assistance.
4. Toyota’s After-sales Support: Buying a Toyota vehicle means getting access to Toyota’s renowned after-sales support and service network, providing peace of mind to the customers.
In terms of specifications, the Rumion is likely to be powered by the same 1.5-liter petrol engine found in the Ertiga, delivering adequate power and fuel efficiency. It is expected to offer both manual and automatic transmission options, along with the choice of a petrol-CNG variant.
All in all, the Toyota Rumion seems to be a worthy rebadge of the Maruti Ertiga. With its competitive pricing, unique features, and Toyota’s reputation for reliability, it is expected to attract a lot of attention from customers looking for a spacious and affordable MPV.
