Toyota Rush 1.5 S (2018) Video Review

Ciro De Siena

4 Sep 2018

With the new Rush, Toyota continues its proud history of offering affordable people-movers in the South African market. Based on the popular Avanza MPV, this Indonesian-made newcomer combines typical SUV features such as off-roader styling cues, a raised driving position and a higher ride height, with a generously equipped 5-seater cabin and a spacious luggage compartment.

With attractive, purposeful looks, nice-to-have features such as a multifunction steering wheel, electric windows, climate control, an Android Auto and Apple CarPlay-compatible touchscreen audio system, as well as a reverse-view camera, let alone its comprehensive safety spec, the Toyota seems a near-complete package for entry-level family car buyers. However, is this Rush a bargain “baby Fortuner” or does it struggle to overcome its (albeit proven) workhorse underpinnings? Let's find out.

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Ciro De Siena

Ciro De Siena

Ciro built his first car website back in his university days and despite denting his first ever test car, it launched his career. He's still at this car journalism gig 16 years later and over the years has hosted live TV segments on national television and hosts a regular car segment on CapeTalk radio. He is most at his happiest however producing content for the Cars.co.za Youtube channel.

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