Toyota has launched a more affordable compact 5-seater crossover or SUV in the form of Toyota Raize 2020. It is the answer of the Japanese carmaker to the likes of Ford Ecosport and Honda HRV.
The Raize is also step down to the Toyota CH-R in terms of engine and features. However, the design is based on the new platform of Daihatsu and Toyota and inspired by the 2020 RAV4 and Rush. The former has overseen the development of the new SUV.
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Speaking of the engine, the 1.0-liter Turbo petrol or the gas-powered 4-cylinder engine will power the Raize. It provides ample power and torque close to the 1.5-liter engine found on Toyota Rush at 97HP and 140 Nm.
The new engine will also deliver the most efficient output among Toyota’s sedan and SUV engines. The rating is about 18km/l for mixed driving in city and highway while the 4WD version will have an estimated 17km/l rating.
Several safety features will come standard as well like the Touch Infotainment display, ISOFIX, and airbags while options for Adaptive Cruise Control and panoramic parking are available for other models.
The pricing of the Toyota Raize starts at P790k Philippine pesos (1.6M Japanese Yen). So we expect that the final price of the Raize base model will be around P800k to P890k after taxes and tariffs in the Philippines. The expected launch is in mid-2020 for major Asian countries including the Philippines.
Toyota Raize photos
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rodolfo tolentino says:
is this toyota model still available in the local market?
Danilo Astillero says:
You have mentioned that this car has 4 cylinder engine. However, there are a lot of reviews that says it is a 3 cylinder engine. Which is correct then. Thanks, and by the way you made a very good review.
Jade Bryan Jardinico says:
Sorry for the mistake. It’s a 3-cylinder and much improved vs the Wigo’s engine.