Toyota Rumion

What is the latest update on the Toyota Rumion?

The Toyota Rumion's CNG variants are available with year-end offers worth over Rs 1 lakh, valid until December 31.

What is the price of the Toyota Rumion?

The base-spec S variant of the Toyota Rumion starts at Rs 10.44 lakh and goes up to Rs 13.73 lakh for the top-spec V variant.

How many variants are there in the Toyota Rumion?

The Rumion is available in three broad variants: S, G, and V. The CNG option is offered with the entry-level S variant.

Which is the most value for money variant? 

The mid-spec G variant of the Rumion is the most value for money variant. Starting from Rs 11.60 lakh, it offers amenities like a 7-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, automatic AC, a 4-speaker sound system, steering mounted audio controls, and some connected car features as well. In terms of safety, it gets dual front airbags, electronic stability control, and rear parking sensors. The G variant can be had in both manual and torque converter automatic versions.

What features does the Rumion get?

Feature highlights on the Toyota Rumion include a 7-inch touchscreen with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, a 6-speaker sound system, automatic AC, cruise control, and paddle shifters. It also gets push-button engine start/stop, keyless entry, and automatic headlights.

How spacious is it? 

The Rumion offers a comfortable seating for two and even three people, considering that there’s no headrest for middle passengers in the second-row. There’s ample legroom and headroom, and seats are very supportive. Talking about the third-row, the ingress and egress isn’t convenient, but once you settle yourself it feels usable and comfortable. However, the thigh support is compromised in the last row.

What engine and transmission options are available? 

The Rumion comes with a 1.5-litre petrol engine (103 PS/137 Nm), paired with either a 5-speed manual or a 6-speed automatic transmission. The CNG variant, with reduced output (88 PS and 121.5 Nm), is paired with a 5-speed manual.

What’s the mileage of Toyota Rumion?

The claimed fuel efficiency figures for the Rumion are as follows:

• Petrol MT: 20.51 kmpl

• Petrol AT: 20.11 kmpl

• CNG: 26.11 km/kg

How safe is the Toyota Rumion?

The standard safety features on the Rumion includes two airbags, hill hold assist, ISOFIX mounts, rear parking sensors, and a seat belt reminder. Top-spec variants further add features like six airbags, front fog lamps, and a rear parking camera. 

As for a safety score, BNCAP hasn’t crash tested it yet, but its Maruti version got 3 star safety rating in 2019 in Global NCAP crash test.

How many colour options are there? 

It comes in five monotone colours: Spunky Blue, Rustic Brown, Iconic Grey, Cafe White, and Enticing Silver.

We especially like the Rustic Brown colour of the Rumion.

Should you buy the Toyota Rumion?

The Toyota Rumion, in the true sense of an MPV, doesn’t compromise on space and practicality at all. It offers a comfortable seating experience, and good and smooth drivability thanks to the optional 6-speed torque converter automatic transmission, and what makes it stand out from the crowd is its reliability. So if you are looking for a comfortable 7-seater MPV for your family in under Rs 15 lakh, look no further than the Toyota Rumion.

What are the alternatives to the Toyota Ertiga? 

The Toyota Rumion competes with the Maruti Ertiga, Maruti XL6 and Kia Carens and serves as an affordable alternative to bigger MPVs like the Toyota Innova Crysta, Toyota Innova Hycross, and Maruti Invicto.