The Toyota Corolla Rumion (Japanese: トヨタ・カローラルミオン, Hepburn: Toyota Karōra Rumion), also called the Toyota Rukus in Australia,[2] and the Scion xB in the US and Canada, is a compact 5-door hatchback produced by Toyota from 2007 to 2015. Based on the E150 series Corolla, the design of the car had been adapted from the xB to meet the Japanese preferences. It is also the first Japanese domestic market Corolla model to exceed the Japanese compact car's 1,695 mm (66.7 in) width limit, by having 1,760 mm (69.3 in).
Toyota Corolla Rumion (E150) | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Toyota |
Also called | Toyota Rukus (Australia) Scion xB (US and Canada) |
Production | 2007–2015 |
Assembly | Japan: Kanegasaki, Iwate (Kanto Auto Works);[1] Toyota, Aichi (Takaoka plant) |
Designer | Hiroaki Suzuki (2005) |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Compact car (C) |
Body style | 5-door hatchback |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive (Japan only) |
Platform | Toyota New MC platform |
Related | Toyota Corolla (E150) Toyota Auris (E150) |
Powertrain | |
Engine | Petrol: 1.5 L 1NZ-FE I4 (NZE151) 1.8 L 2ZR-FAE I4 (ZRE152/154) |
Transmission | Super CVT-i |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,600 mm (102.4 in) |
Length | 4,210 mm (165.7 in) |
Width | 1,760 mm (69.3 in) |
Height | 1,630–1,640 mm (64.2–64.6 in) |
Curb weight | 1,270–1,400 kg (2,800–3,086 lb) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor |
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Successor | Toyota Auris (E180) |
The "Rumion" nameplate was revived in October 2021 for the rebadged second-generation Suzuki Ertiga marketed in various African countries.
Specifications
editBody styles
editChassis codes | (DBA-)ZRE152N-FHXSK | (DBA-)NZE151N-FHXEK | (DBA-)NZE151N-FHXNK | (DBA-)ZRE154N-FHXSK |
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Model | 1.8S 2WD | 1.5G 2WD | 1.5X 2WD | 1.8S 4WD |
Drive | FWD | FWD | FWD | 4WD |
Engine | 2ZR-FAE | 1NZ-FE | 1NZ-FE | 2ZR-FAE |
Engines
editCode | Years | Capacity | Type | Power at rpm | Torque at rpm |
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1NZ-FE | 2007- | 1,496 cc (1.496 L; 91.3 cu in) | I4 | 110 PS (81 kW; 108 hp) at 6000 | 143 N⋅m (105 lb⋅ft) at 4400 |
2ZR-FAE | 2007- | 1,797 cc (1.797 L; 109.7 cu in) | I4 | 136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) at 6000 | 175 N⋅m (129 lb⋅ft) at 4400 |
Transmissions
editModel(s) | Type |
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1.5G, 1.5X | Super CVT-i |
1.8S | Super CVT-i with 7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic |
Limited editions and packages
editAerotourer Chocolate
editThe Toyota Corolla Rumion Aerotourer Chocolate is a limited edition of 1.5X, 1.5G, 1.8S with chocolate-colored body. The Corolla Rumion Aerotourer Chocolate edition went on sale on 21 January 2008.[3]
Aerotourer Sora
editThe Toyota Corolla Rumion Aerotourer Sora is a limited edition of 1.5G Aero Tourer, 1.8S Aero Tourer with Light Blue Mica Metallic body, Super White II-colored aero parts (front spoiler, side mudguard, rear bumpers, rear roof spoiler), two-tone interior (Light Blue Mica Metallic with Super White II meter borders).[4] The Corolla Rumion Aerotourer Sora edition went on sale on 6 May 2008.[5]
1.8S/1.5G “Smart Package”
editThe 1.8S/1.5G “Smart Package” is an equipment package keyless entry, engine start/stop switch, engine immobilizer. Optional features (standard on 1.8S) include high intensity discharge head lamp, driver side arm rest.[6]
Production
editThe Toyota Corolla Rumion was built in the Iwate plant of Kanto Auto Works.[7] Toyota stopped exporting the Scion xB to the North American market in 2015 as it was replaced by the iM, which is a rebadged second generation Auris, which was rebranded as the Corolla iM from August 2016 for the 2017 model year since the Scion brand was discontinued.
Gallery
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Rear view
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Facelift
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Interior
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Toyota Rukus (Australia)
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Toyota Rukus (Australia)
References
edit- ^ "Kanto Auto Works, Ltd". Archived from the original on 2012-03-10. Retrieved 2010-07-12.
- ^ "Toyota Rukus Home Australia". Toyota Australia. Retrieved 2011-03-16.
- ^ TOYOTA、カローラ ルミオンの特別仕様車を発売
- ^ Toyota Rumion Aerotourer Sora Special Edition[permanent dead link]
- ^ TOYOTA、カローラ ルミオンの特別仕様車を発売 Archived 2010-05-01 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Toyota page Archived 2009-10-02 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Toyota Launches 'Corolla Rumion' Compact Hatchback Archived 2010-05-26 at the Wayback Machine
External links
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