You must have heard about the famous Toyota Rush, a small utility vehicle manufactured by Toyota Motor before. It was first introduced in the Philippines in May 2019 and is available in five or seven-seat configurations.
Due to its comfortable 5 to 7-seat capacity and 220mm ground clearance, it has enjoyed lots of love and a good reputation in the country's automotive industry.
At the first sign, the Toyota Rush may bring you a feeling of an SUV, but it is more compact and affordable.
It is the reason that car buyers adore the Rush - the more high-end car than Avanza, but more budget-friendly than Fortuner.
Under the hood of the Toyota Rush is a 1.5-liter gasoline engine paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission or a 5-speed manual transmission. The car is equipped with various safety features, making it ideal for those who need a full-utility vehicle.
Buying Toyota Rush with Honda BR-V and Mitsubishi Xpander is always the best choice in terms of seating capacity, size, and appearance. Rush is still the least expensive choice out of the three vehicles, though.
These factors may lead you to believe that the Toyota Rush is one of your family's best options for a vehicle. Otherwise, it still has a number of issues that want your attention.
If you want to know more about the Toyota Rush problems and give your love-Rush-unconditionally letter a second chance, freely stay with Philtoyota.com till the end.
The Toyota Rush's slow acceleration is one of the most frequent complaints from motorists. Although it is comparable to other cars in the segment and neither better nor worse, some people feel that it fell short in terms of hill climbing and highway travel.
The Rush’s four-speed gearbox quite fails to provide power to the rear wheels. It also needs to reach about 3500 to 4,000 RPM before the power can be felt when idling.
This type of lackluster engine of the Rush is not good for fuel mileage.
The table below will give you more detailed information on the fuel-consumption level of a Rush:
Overall, the fuel consumption of the Toyota car model is only on average for both manual and automatic variants.
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Additionally, despite just having two occupants, Rush occasionally seems underpowered while operating the vehicle. As a result, there are more passengers in the rows behind the driver who likewise experience displeasure.
The vehicle is also reluctant to drive forward while stopped; in order to overtake another vehicle, you must apply considerable force with your lead foot.
With its light steering that feels numb at speed, the Toyota Rush's handling is another issue that need to be noted. You might need to adjust the steering wheel frequently when driving on motorways or through long street bends. However, the brakes' functionality is enough for making a secure stop and can be improved.
Unfortunately, if you just lightly put step on the accelerator pedal, the car will not start. Instead, you have to step on another quarter of an inch to tilt it. From a standstill, the gearbox may feel like a bad CVT.
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In comparison to other cars in the same segment, the Rush's third-row capacity can quickly take the cramped reign of the second row. Due to its limitations, we advise against putting three or more adults inside as they can feel uncomfortable on a long journey.
The driver's seat cannot be lowered enough due to the front seat belt, and the steering wheel can only be rotated up or down, not forward or backward.
Within Rush’s cabin, it isn't easy to get to a comfortable driving position.
Your legs may bend too tightly and become easily cramped if you sit too near the steering wheel. Consider sitting far back in this situation so that your legs only barely bend before reaching the driving wheel, and then get the seat belt out.
Although the exterior of the Toyota Rush is quite eye-catching and modern, the design of its interior may somehow confuse some drivers.
The appearance of Rush’s interior weakens the overall driving and entertaining experience.
Just look at the design and you can notice a few unpleasant-looking-n-touching details, especially plastic surfaces on the dashboard and center console.
A real Toyota car shows its style with a classic appearance and reliable engine, with the highest quality and reasonable price. However, the materials used for the cab of the new-generation Toyota Rush feel quite mediocre.
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In general, the Toyota Rush showcases a significantly good performance with the spacious cabin and the ride's height to embark on a less prosperous road. Besides, it is also an entry-level pricing car for Filipinos.
However, considering its underpowered engine, rigid suspension, and one quite cramped seat row, this vehicle is now getting several complaints from users. And we need to consider the fact that some new models such as Mitsubishi Xpander Cross and Suzuki XL7 have become the country’s favorites.
In hindsight, it looks like the benefits have outweighed the Toyota Rush issues.
Overall, if you are looking for a seven-seater vehicle with tons of powered features and cargo flexibility, Rush is still worth a try!
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