The 2018 Toyota Rush is all set to make its first public debut this year. If it comes to India, it is going to mark Toyota’s entry in the compact SUV space. Hence, the Rush will stand as the direct competition for the Hyundai Creta.
If you are a regular follower of the Indian automotive news, you must be aware that currently there are a lot of speculations regarding the launch of the 2018 Toyota Rush in India. The Japanese automaker will launch the latest iteration of this compact SUV in Indonesia this year. Meanwhile, it is still mute about a possible debut of this SUV in India. If launched, the Rush will mark Toyota’s debut in the highly lucrative compact SUV segment in India. Furthermore, we will finally have a genuine contender for the Hyundai Creta. In Indonesia, the Rush will sell in a 7-seater guise. The Indian spec version is likely to have only a 5-seater layout.
2018 Toyota Rush India Launch
As mentioned before, Toyota is completely silent regarding the debut of the Rush in India. However, the debut of the latest iteration of this SUV is scheduled in Indonesia this year itself. If all goes well, expect Toyota to launch the Rush SUV in India sometime during fiscal 2018-19.
| Launch Date | Fiscal 2018-19 | |
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2018 Toyota Rush Price In India
The Rush will compete in the compact SUV segment in India. This means that it will compete against the likes of Hyundai Creta and Renault Duster alike. Consequently, expect this SUV to cost in-between INR 8 Lakh to 14 Lakh.
| Expected Price | INR 8 Lakh to INR 14 Lakh | |
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2018 Toyota Rush India: A Quick Overview
The latest iteration of the Toyota Rush is based on the TREC concept. Consequently, we expect the SUV to come with a sharp exterior profile. Designers are likely to keep the aesthetics sleek, just like we see on some of Toyota’s new vehicles. That said, the vehicle will have classic SUV silhouette, to attract customers in that segment. The cabin of the 2018 Rush is going to have a very premium set-up. It will get a host of features. Expect the next-gen rush to have a roomier cabin, something which the Indians are going to like quite a lot. The 2018 Rush is likely to get the following features:
- Touchscreen Infotainment
- Start-Stop Button
- Keyless Entry
- Bluetooth/USB/Aux-in Support
- 6 Speakers
- Multi-function Steering Wheel
- Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel
- Leather-wrapped Gear Knob
- Rear AC Blower
- Dual Front SRS Airbags
- ABS with EBD
- 3-point ELRx2 Pretensioner and Force Limiter Seatbelts
- Child Safety Door Lock
- ISOFIX Child Seat Anchors
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The lack of a diesel engine is one of the major reasons that Toyota did not launch the current generation Rush SUV in India. Hence, the 2018 Rush, when it debuts will have both petrol and diesel engine options. Consequently, the petrol engine will get a 1.5-litre engine. This engine is going to produce 107 Bhp of power along with 141 Nm of peak torque. While the diesel derivative is going to get a 1.4-litre unit. This oil-burner will probably produce 100 BHP along with 220 Nm of peak torque. The petrol derivative will get a 5-speed manual gearbox as standard. While the diesel derivative is going to feature a 6-speed manual unit. Toyota could also introduce an automatic gearbox as well.
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Engine | 1.5-litre | 1.4-litre |
| Power | 107 BHP | 100 BHP |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual/Auto | 6-Speed Manual |
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