Toyota Rush

With the new second generation, the All-new Toyota Rush retains the image of an Urban SUV for Rugged-Active Lifestyles, combining the comfort of a passenger car with spaciousness, high seating position, and greater ground clearance of an SUV.

Black leather with white trimmings envelope the dashboard, with the centre console as the centrepiece, with easy access knobs for quick adjustments to air conditioning. Knobs are kinda preferable with tactile feedback the driver can adjust according to feel. 

The cons of leather seats in hot weather can cook your skin off. But can be remedied with investment in good tinting and shades for the car. The good is that it is easier to clean than fabric.

2nd and 3rd row can be folded to provide cavernous boot space to easily place big items smaller than a single bed. Great for camping gear, golf bags and plants if you are a horticulturist.

Can easily bring 7 friends for a road trip, but with huge luggage, some friends may need to be sacrificed to bring your girlfriend’s make-up kit.

There is a small glove compartment that can fit in a few packets of wet tissues and a few small platforms to put your keys or cards.

Stay hydrated on the go with 13 cup-holders you can bring all the drinks you like but you will need to make frequent pit-stops for toilet breaks. It is still a nice feature to have.

2 accessory 12v connectors front and 3rd row make it easy for a handheld vacuum to cover the whole car, no need for long extension cords. 2 USB ports to keep your tablets fully charged and kids entertained.

Like every Toyota the build is impeccable with few to no issues. 

2nd and 3rd row can be folded to provide cavernous boot space to easily place big items smaller than a single bed. Great for camping gear, golf bags and plants if you are a horticulturist.

Length 4,435mm, Width 1,695mm , Height 1,705mm and Wheelbase 2,685mm , Weight 1,305kg and Fuel tank 45 Litres. The Toyota Rush is a very long car and may need some getting used to if previously your vehicle is from the compact segment.

Departing from the conventional form of the first generation, the styling has sharp character lines which give an advanced unique design that is known as ‘R-BLADE’. The ‘R’ stands for ‘Rush ’ and the ‘blade’ refers to Metal, Sharp and Edge, while a dual tone theme on the bodywork adds visual impact. It also comes with front fog lamps to help you find your way safely through bad weather conditions.

The back is large with a nice dual-tone colour effect. The taillamps play a major role in making the design more sporty.

The white and blue car colours really make the headlamps pop, with their black covering for the fog lights. Whereas the silver and black blends too well with the black cover reducing the dual-tone effect but gives off a monochromatic look.

Large LED taillamps make it easier to indicate driver intention to vehicles in the rear, whereas some cars have thin lights to make them sportier but sometimes harder to see.

The new normal, LED turn signals on side mirrors make it easier for other drivers to anticipate your intentions. Electrically powered makes it even easier to park in tight spaces or trim the width of the car in tight spaces.  

17-inch wheels with blade spoked rims show its sportier side. But can always be replaced to suit the owners' needs. For me, metallic chrome spinners are always the right choice.

Comes with most if not all safety features, which makes it the safest car in this segment. Nearly all aspects of driving a car will have sensors helping the driver be aware of other cars. Reversing into and out of parking, switching lanes, emergency braking, etc. While it is great to have the constant alarms and whistles will need some getting used to.

• Anti-lock Braking System ABS

• Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)

• Brake Assist (BA)

• Emergency Stop Signal (ESS)

• Vehicle Stabilty Control (VSC)

• Traction Control (TRC)

• Hill-Start Assist Control (HAC)

• Blind Spot Monitor (BSM)

• Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA)

• Pre-collision System 

• Parking Sensors

• Auto Door Lock

• SRS Airbags

• Seatbelts (Front)

• Seatbelts (2nd Row)

• Seatbelts (3rd Row)

  
  

  
  

  

  
  

The Rush is the only one in the segment that provides 6 airbags. This will not affect baby chairs, as only the side airbags will deploy. The fear that is most commonly associated with this is that a front-facing airbag will suffocate the baby. But the baby chair will provide enough protection from being knocked by the airbag.

Panoramic view for parking or driving into tight spots, which is a great addition with the many small lanes when driving in Malaysia. 

6.8-inch DVD-AVX with USB mirroring to connect with your phone to bring your entertainment on the go. The problem with touch screen controls can be hit or miss which is frustrating.

The Rush may run on 105ps but is still able to carry 7 passengers or a full load of cargo with little to no issue on inclines. It can still ferry you, friends and family up to Cameron for a trip.

Engine 4-cylinder, In-line, 16-valve DOHC

Displacement 1,496cc

Torque 136nm / 4,200 RPM

Horsepower 105ps / 6,000 RPM

4-speed AT can function well within city limits but its low gear ratio may prove to be fuel inefficient on highways when driving at higher speeds.

8.0L /100km within city limits, but varies according to drivers with heavy foot syndrome.

Keyless entry system, air conditioning for rear passengers, with 2 accessory connectors and 2 USB ports. Panoramic View Monitor and digital video recorder (DVR). Wide trunk opening.

Rear air vents for back passenger comfort only at 2nd row.

The Toyota Rush provides great stability and comfort in its spacious cabin. With little to no swaying that induces motion sickness.

How quiet is the car, engine and wind sound during low speed or high speed, best if have the data like how many DB.

The Toyota Rush is a great car, but with this facelift makes it more attractive and appealing to the mass audience. Offering the best safety features in this segment gives it an even broader appeal to more family oriented buyers.