Tuesday, October 22, 2024
By Kamal Swami
Toyota Launches Festive Edition Of Rumion
Toyota Kirloskar Motor, the Indian alliance of the Japanese carmaker Toyota Motors, has launched the Festive Edition of its Rumion MPV. Developed on Maruti Suzuki’s Ertiga platform, the Festive Edition of Rumion is offered in all variants and comes with a Toyota Genuine Accessories (TGA) package costing Rs 20,608. The TGA offer will be available until October 31, 2024.
The Toyota Rumion Festive Edition offers a range of cosmetic updates to boost its aesthetics. Notable updates include a back door garnish, mud flaps, a deluxe carpet mat, and a rear bumper garnish. Other features include coated headlamps, a coated number plate, a roof edge spoiler, chrome door visors, and garnished body-side moulding. All these changes make the Festive Edition of Rumion look different from its standard version.
Under the hood, the Toyota Rumion receives power from a 1.5-litre K series petrol engine boosting the power of 101bhp and a torque of 136.8Nm. The CNG version generates a power of 86.63 bhp and a torque of 121.5 Nm. According to the company sources, it will offer an average of 20.51 kmpl on the petrol variant and 26.11 km/kg on the CNG variant. The transmission duties are performed by a five-speed manual gear transmission system. There’s also an option of a torque converter automatic gearbox. The CNG version offers a five-speed manual transmission system.
The Toyota Rumion, based on the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga, is available in four variants: S, G, V, and the S CNG. Priced between ₹10.44 lakh and ₹13.73 lakh (ex-showroom), the Rumion is powered by a 1.5-litre K series petrol engine paired with either a 5-speed manual transmission or a torque converter automatic gearbox. Additionally, the MPV offers a petrol-CNG powertrain option, which comes with a 5-speed manual transmission.
In terms of features, the Toyota Rumion is equipped with a 7-inch Smartplay Cast Touchscreen audio system, which supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The Festive Edition also introduces Toyota i-Connect, which allows remote control of key vehicle functions such as climate control, lock/unlock and hazard lights. The MPV also comes with a suite of safety features, including dual front airbags, ABS with EBD, Hill Hold, and an Electronic Stability Program (ESP), ensuring a safe and comfortable drive for all passengers.