Looks like UMW Toyota is prepared to launch the facelifted variant of the Toyota Rush, after the new models appeared on Toyota Malaysia’s official website.
Some readers have pointed out that the Toyota Rush was conspicuously missing from UMW Toyota’s post-GST pricing, as some have wondered if Toyota had dropped it from its line-up.
Largely a facelift, the 2015 Toyota Rush has a new updated front fascia, with a dual-tone effect on the front bumper for a more muscular look, while the front lights gets a chrome lining that goes across the new inverted trapezoidal grille. All variants will get projector headlamps, while the range-topping 1.5S gets LED position lights. Apart from that, the 1.5S also gets front foglights and power retractable wing mirrors. The 16-inch alloy wheels (which is standard across the range) is also new.
The only difference inside is the new seat cover design. Toyota retained the 50:50 split fold rear, one-touch tumble, reclining and sliding seats for versatile seat arrangement. Toyota has also thrown in a new 2-DIN audio system with a tuner, MP3 player, CD player, USB, AUX input and Bluetooth connectivity. The new audio system is also iPod compatible and has steering-mounted audio controls.
Apart from that, the facelifted Toyota Rush remains identical in terms of safety and is still powered by the same 1.5-litre 3SZ-FE 4 cylinder engine with 109 PS at 6,000 rpm and 141 Nm of torque at 4,400 rpm. The 1.5G variant is offered with both a 4-speed automatic and a 5-speed manual, while the range topping 1.5S only gets the self-shifting gearbox. All three variants (1.5G AT, 1.5G MT, 1.5S AT) shares similar safety kit, which includes dual front SRS airbags, ABS with EBD, side door beams and ISOFIX mounts all wrapped inside Toyota’s Global Outstanding Assessment (GOA) body.
The 2015 Toyota Rush facelift will have a starting price of RM97,258.00 for the 1.5G MT, while the Rush 1.5G AT will set buyers back for RM 99,530.44. The range topping 1.5S AT will retail for RM102,530.44. All prices for non-metallic colours and are inclusive of GST and insurance.
Check out the full specifications below.
