Toyota Rush 2018 - new generation 'mini Fortuner' launched

The two 7-seat SUVs Toyota Rush and Daihatsu Terios have similar designs, use the same engine, and are both competitors of the Honda BR-V.

After being owned by Toyota, Daihatsu offered the same line of cars with similar designs to the products bearing the parent company's logo but at a cheaper price.

Toyota Rush 2018 was just launched in the Indonesian market on November 23.

The new generation Rush and Terios are upgraded on the old platform, rear-wheel drive. Daihatsu said that this improvement helps the car operate more smoothly and stably.At the same time, fuel efficiency is significantly improved.

Toyota Rush and Daihatsu Terios are equipped with a new engine - Dual VVT-i with a capacity of 1.5 liters for a capacity of 102 horsepower at 6,000 rpm, torque of 136 Nm at 4,200 rpm. Performance is about 25% higher than the previous generation. Optional transmission is 5-speed manual or 4-speed automatic.

Daihatsu Terios, as well as the new generation Rush, is equipped with a 1.5-liter engine.

The two 7-seater models are both 4,435 mm long, 1,695 mm wide and have a ground clearance of 220 mm.The cabin length is increased by 170 mm, increasing the distance between the front and second row seats.45mmLuggage space is also more spacious..

The distinguishing feature between twins isThe Terios has a grille with shiny chrome horizontal bars that resemble the fog lamp surrounds. The Rush has matte chrome horizontal bars and black fog lamp surrounds. Both use headlights with integrated LED daytime running lights.

Safety features include anti-lock brakes, electronic brake force distribution, emergency brake assist, electronic balance and hill start assist.

The main competitor of the two 7-seater models will be the Honda BR-V. In Indonesia, the current version of the BR-V is priced from 17,200 USD, while the 5-seater Rush is currently priced at 17,700 USD. The selling prices of the new generation Rush and Terios have not been announced.

According to VNE