Toyota's Rumion MPV launching to take on Maruti Ertiga, check details
Delhi : Toyota will introduce the Rumion MPV, based on the Maruti Ertiga, in India, extending its MPV line-up. Both brands benefit from working with Maruti Suzuki to produce successful products. In a significant move, Toyota is getting ready to release the eagerly anticipated Rumion MPV in India, which is based on the well-liked Maruti Ertiga.
This exciting breakthrough is the result of the two automakers' collaboration, with Maruti Suzuki managing the production and supply of the Toyota Rumion. The Rumion, which was first offered in South Africa in October 2021, is already well-known abroad. During the same month, Toyota lost no time in registering the name Rumion as a trademark in India.
The Rumion will soon be introduced, becoming Toyota's fourth MPV in India, joining the Innova Crysta, Innova Hycross, and Vellfire, all of which have enjoyed tremendous success. Notably, a complete model redesign for the Vellfire MPV is also anticipated soon.
The Rumion MPV looks remarkably similar to the Ertiga, its counterpart from India, with only a minor visual differences. It stands apart thanks to the grille, distinctive alloy wheel design, and Toyota emblems rather than Suzuki ones. Both MPVs feature the same layout and equipment list within the cabin. The Indian variant of the Rumion is more likely to have interiors with a beige color scheme, in contrast to the South African model's all-black interior.
The 1.5-liter petrol engine with 103 horsepower and 137 pound-feet of torque from the Ertiga will power the Rumion, guaranteeing a comfortable and effective ride. Customers will have the choice of a six-speed torque converter automatic or a five-speed manual transmission. Toyota also intends to offer a CNG powerplant alternative in the future. The Rumion will be available in a three-row, eight-seater configuration, similar to the Ertiga, providing plenty of room for families and their adventures.
Another excellent Toyota and Suzuki joint venture under their strategic relationship is the Rumion. As the second Maruti-supplied product for Toyota in India, the Rumion follows in the steps of the Glanza, which is based on the Maruti Baleno. In exchange, Maruti provides Toyota with a variety of vehicles for the global market, including the Belta, Vitz, and Starlet variants of the Ciaz, Celerio, and Baleno. In addition, Toyota produces both the Grand Vitara and the Hyryder in its Bidadi plant in Karnataka, a Maruti vehicle.
Notably, Maruti also contributed the recently released Invicto MPV, based on the Innova Hycross, which is marketed under the Toyota name in India. This partnership has been successful for both businesses since Toyota provides Suzuki with the Toyota RAV4 SUV, sold as the Suzuki Swace in areas like the UK, and the Corolla Wagon.
Given Toyota's reputation for excellence and Maruti's dominant position in the Indian automotive market, the Rumion MPV's entry in the country is eagerly anticipated. The Rumion is ready to have a big effect on the MPV market thanks to its roomy interior, dependable performance, and support from two prestigious brands. When this exciting new product debuts on Indian roads in September, car fans and families alike can anticipate it with excitement.
