2023 Toyota Rumion MPV Launched in South Africa, India Launch Soon?

The Toyota Rumion, a rebadged Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, is expected to hit the Indian market later this year. However, before that, Toyota introduced the facelifted version of the Rumion in South Africa. For 2023, the Japanese automaker has offered a few aesthetic changes to the new Rumion. While the original model came with a chrome radiator grille, the redesigned Rumion gets a bigger grille with a mesh finish. Along with refreshed alloy wheel design, the 2023 model gets a sportier front bumper. Except for the badging, the MPV's interior has the same dashboard design as the Ertiga. The seating arrangement and paint scheme are both identical as well. But unlike the Ertiga, it has a flat-bottom steering wheel, a twin-dial instrument cluster, and an 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system in the centre.

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2023 Toyota Rumion: Engine

The Rumion is available in South Africa with a 1.5-litre petrol engine that generates 103bhp and 138Nm. Either a 5-speed manual or a 4-speed automatic gearbox can be used with this motor. Right now, there is no official information, but industry reports claim that the India-spec model will get the same powertrain. 

2023 Toyota Rumion: Safety Equipment 

The safety gear of the Rumion has also been revised by Toyota. The revamped Rumion MPV now comes standard with rear parking sensors, electronic stability control (ESC), and seatbelt warning. Added features including reclining third-row seat backrests, as well as, height-adjustable front seatbelts, are now available on higher-spec models. The top-of-the-line Rumion version gets a few extra features, including cruise control, a touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and others. 

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Toyota Rumion MPV India Launch Soon?

The few models that are shared between Maruti Suzuki and Toyota are the Baleno/Glanza, Grand Vitara/Hyryder, and Hycross/Invicto. With the launch of the Rumion, the rebadged-engineered range will grow even more. Although Toyota has not formally stated when it would introduce the MPV to our market, industry rumours indicate that it may do so around the holiday season. The Rumion, a rebadged version of the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, is expected to have an ex-showroom starting price of Rs 9 lakh.