A couple of months ago I posted about how a long wheelbase version of the Toyota Rush would be suitable for the Malaysian market. Now an anonymous reader has sent in snapshots of what appears to be a long wheelbase version of the Toyota Rush being transported on trailers to an unknown destination. We know this is the long wheelbase version because it has a much longer rear overhang than the short wheelbase version.
Perodua has previously indicated that the new Kembara replacement will be launched mid this year, so this is a bit too early for a Perodua Kembara replacement to be sighted on trailers. This leads me to believe that we might soon see two different versions of the same SUV being sold under two different badges – a short wheelbase Rush sold by Perodua badged as a Kembara, and a long wheelbase Rush sold by Toyota!
This strategy has been employed by Toyota and Daihatsu in Indonesia for quite some time now, as their market have both the Daihatsu Bego and the Toyota Rush, as well as the Daihatsu Xenia and the Toyota Avanza. Whether this strategy will work in Malaysia or not remains unknown, but it will be interesting to find out!
One more shot after the jump.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments show excitement and anticipation for the Toyota Rush long wheelbase, with many expecting it to be a popular seller due to its Toyota badge. Some express disappointment over the high pricing, which they believe is too close to higher-end SUVs like the Sportage and CR-V, while others compare it to models like the Suzuki Grand Vitara or a potential Kembara replacement. There's also speculation about its engine power, 4WD capability, and pricing—many hoping it will be priced below RM80K to be competitive in the compact SUV segment. Overall, the sentiment is mixed but mostly positive, with enthusiasts eagerly awaiting the launch, hoping it offers good value and performance. Off-topic discussions about unrelated models are filtered out, maintaining focus on the Rush's specifications and market expectations.