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Toyota Raize Compact SUV – 5 Things To Know

Toyota Raize SUV

Toyota is all set to reveal the new Raize subcompact SUV for the international markets. Scheduled to make global debut in November 2019, the new Toyota Raize compact SUV will challenge the likes of the Ford EcoSport, Hyundai Venue and others in the global markets. Here are 5 facts you want to know about the Toyota’s new small SUV – the Raize –

Based on Daihatsu Rocky

At the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show, Toyota’s sister brand Daihatsu revealed the Rocky compact SUV. The new Daihatsu Rocky is basically the production version of the DN D-Trec Concept. The Toyota Raize shares its platform, body panels, engines and interior bits with the sibling SUV.

Toyota Raize compact SUV

Design

The Toyota Raize comes with different styling, featuring a more Toyota-like front. It gets a large trapezoidal grille with mesh inserts that resembles the RAV4 SUV. The SUV gets new housings for fog lamps and LED daytime running lamps, while the Toyota Logo is placed above the grille. Though, the headlamp cluster is the same unit that is available in the Rocky. The SUV rides on chunky 17-inch alloy wheels. It is also expected that the Toyota Raize will receive the TRD sportivo package. At the rear, the compact SUV gets horizontally stacked wraparound tail-lamps with LED inserts. There is a thick chrome bar that runs across the width, while the floating D-pillar and thick cladding gives it a strong road presence.

Interior Similar to the Daihatsu Rocky

The cabin of the Toyota Raize will be shared with the Rocky. It will have similary styled dashboard with faux brushed-aluminium inserts around AC vents and on the steering wheel. The centre console is dominated by a large 8.0-inch freestanding touchscreen infotainment system with smartphone connectivity.

Toyota’s Flexible DNGA platform

The new Toyota Raize compact SUV is based on the Toyota’s flexible DNGA platform, which is developed for products aiming at emerging markets. This platform is basically a low-cost version of the advanced TNGA modular architecture, which underpins the C-HR, Prius and RAV4. It is expected that the Raize compact SUV will have dimensions similar to the Rocky SUV. The Toyota Riaze measures 3,995mm in length, 1,620mm in width and 1,695mm in height, and has a wheelbase of 2,525mm.

Engine & Gearbox

The Toyota Raize is powered by a 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder, 12-valve turbo-petrol engine that is capable of producing 98bhp of power at 6,000rpm and 140.2Nm of torque at 2,400-4,000rpm. Transmission choices include a CVT and a six-speed manual. The front-wheel-drive layout will come as standard, while the top-end model will have a 4WD layout.

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