Toyota Rumion gets a new, cheaper E variant, now priced at ₹9.56 lakh
Japanese car manufacturer Toyota Motor Corporation has launched a new base E variant of its popular MPV, the Toyota Rumion, in the Indian market. With the introduction of this new trim, the Rumion’s starting price has now become ₹9.56 lakh (ex-showroom).
According to the company, with this new variant, the entry price of the Rumion has been reduced by approximately ₹95,000, making this MPV an affordable option for more customers than ever before.
Available only with petrol and manual gearboxes
The new E variant is available only in a petrol-manual configuration. It is powered by the same 1.5-liter naturally aspirated petrol engine, which:
. Produces 103 hp
. Comes with a 5-speed manual gearbox
However, this variant does not offer an automatic transmission or CNG option.
Features Available in the Base Variant
Despite being a base variant, Toyota has provided several essential features in this variant. Key features include:
. Projector halogen headlights
. LED taillights
. Manual air conditioning
. Four power windows
. Rear parking sensors
This MPV also includes some essential safety features.
Safety Features
The new Toyota Rumion’s base E variant comes with:
. 6 airbags
. Hill-hold assist
These features make it the best safety option in its segment.
These features will be missing
However, being the base variant, it will not have some features available in higher variants. These include:
. Rear AC vents
. Powered ORVM (Outside Rear View Mirror)
. Adjustable IRVM
. Infotainment system and speakers
Toyota Rumion’s new price range
After the launch of the new E variant, the Toyota Rumion is now priced between:
₹9.56 lakh and ₹13.86 lakh (ex-showroom).
Compete with these MPVs
In the Indian MPV segment, the Toyota Rumion primarily competes with the following models:
. Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
. Maruti Suzuki XL6
. Kia Carens
Toyota has launched the new base E variant of the Rumion, making this MPV more affordable. With a low price and reliable engine, this variant could be a good option for customers looking to purchase a 7-seater family MPV on a budget.
