Looks like the Avanza isn’t the only model that has been updated for the 2011 model year – the Toyota Rush has received a similar update. Like the Avanza, the Rush’s interior has been updated to a dark colour scheme similar to that of the Perodua Nautica’s.
There’s also a new front bumper with restyled foglamp housings for the 1.5S variant. On the rear, the Toyota Rush gets restyled tail lamps and a restyled protector plate. Wing mirrors now have turn indicators. The Rush also comes standard with solar film from the factory now – 99% UV cut and 40% IR cut.
Other than the new colour scheme for the interior, there’s a new gearknob design as well as a new better-looking three-spoke steering wheel, replacing the previous version’s four spoke steering wheel. The audio system is now a 2-DIN unit that plays MP3s and WMA from either CDs or USB storage. The third row is now able to be split-folded 50:50.
Everything else is pretty much same old – the engine remains the 3SZ-VE making 109 PS and 141Nm, and the chassis still rides on MacPherson struts at the front and a live axle with coil springs at the rear. In terms of safety features the Rush has ABS and EBD as standard but only the 1.5S gets dual SRS airbags, while a single driver airbag is standard on all of the other models.
- Toyota Rush 1.5S Automatic – RM96,990
- Toyota Rush 1.5G Automatic – RM91,190
- Toyota Rush 1.5G Manual – RM88,190
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Comments are mostly supportive or neutral about the Toyota Rush update with darker interior, appreciating its practicality for urban families, and commenting on its aesthetics and features. Several users note its affordable price for a 7-seater and compare it favorably to competitors. Some comments are critical, mentioning safety concerns, value for money, and the vehicle's true capabilities, but overall, the sentiment is that the updated Rush appeals as a stylish and functional city vehicle.