2018 Toyota Rush SUV Introduced in Nepal; Pre-booking Open

United Traders Syndicate, the authorized sole distributor of Toyota vehicles in Nepal, has introduced a new SUV Toyota Rush in Nepal. Celebrating their 50 years in Nepal, a true SUV Toyota Rush is presented in the Nepalese automobile Market with a starting price of Rs. 59,90,000.

The pre-booking of the vehicle is available at United Traders Syndicate and as an introductory offer, first 50 customers are provided with the Early Bird Benefits. Toyota Rush packs a 1496cc 4-cylinder petrol engine producing a maximum power of 104 PS at 6000 rpm with a torque of 136 Nm at 4200 rpm. The transmission of the vehicle is held by 5-speed manual transmission and top spec model comes with 4-speed automatic gearbox.

Toyota claims to provide best in class unique features with the all-new Rush as it contains smart technologies like VSC(Vehicle Stability Control), TRC(Traction Control System), ESS(Emergency Signal System), ABS(Antilock Braking System) and HAC(Hill-Start Assist Control) embedded in the vehicle. Similarly, other features of the vehicle include LED Headlamps with Auto Light control and Front Fog Lamps, Smart Entry System, Push Button Engine Smart System, 6 SRS Air Bags and Built-in Roof rail.

The exterior of the vehicle consists of muscular creases, chromed door handles, and black plastic body cladding. The front of the SUV consists L-shaped Daytime Running lamps, blackened fog lamps, and pronounced hoods. Styling elements such as retractable wing mirrors with chrome garnishing and integrated LED side turn indicators are carried over from the previous models of Toyota. High-mounted LED brake light, LED tail lights, sporty bumper, and rear spoiler create a sporty rear appearance of the SUV.

This slideshow requires JavaScript.

The interior of the SUV features 7.0-inch touch screen instrument cluster with reverse parking display. The silver bits on steering wheel and dashboard add more to its premium appearance. The instrument console has blue and white backlighting. The new Toyota Rush gets three large cup holders instead of the center armrest. The seat cover design with rear stitches adds more to its sporty appearance.

The 7-seater SUV consists of 17-inch alloy wheels. With the ground clearance of 290mm and 2685mm of wheelbase, the Rush focuses its prime on providing smooth and powerful performance. The braking system of the vehicle consists of ABS(Anti-lock Braking System) and EBD(Electronic brake-force distribution) with 16″ Disc brakes at the front and Drum brakes at the rear.

What Stands out Toyota Rush?

New chromed grille
New dashboard layout
Silver bits on the steering wheel and dashboard
Three large cup holders instead of a center armrest
Retractable wing mirrors with LED side turn
The long hexagonal radiator grille

Toyota Rush Key Specifications

Displacement: 1496cc
Transmission: Manual
No. of Gears: 5
Max. Power: 10 PS @ 6000 RPM
Max. Torque: 136 Nm @ 4200 RPM
Brakes: Front 16″ Disc, Rear Drum
Seating Capacity: 7
Fuel Tank Capacity: 50 Litres
Kerb Weight: 1190 Kg

Toyota Rush Price in Nepal (Starting price): Rs. 59,90,000

The Japanese automobile maker Toyota has a high-selling SUV – Fortuner in the premium SUV segment. However, the company doesn’t have any affordable SUV which is gaining popularity in Nepal. The major competitors of Toyota Rush in Nepal are Hyundai Creta, Suzuki Vitara Brezza, Renault Duster and Ford Ecosports.

Among these affordable SUVs, Rush is a 7-seater model which gives it an edge over its five-seater rivals. The Toyota Rush is based on a low-cost platform and receives comprehensive design and feature updates which make it stand out among its range of SUV in Nepal.