- The Toyota Rumion is already available in South Africa
- The Rumion is a rebadged version of the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga
- In India, the Rumion trademark was also filed last year.
- Here is a thorough comparison of the Maruti Suzuki XL6 and Toyota Rumion
At the same time last year, Toyota filed the Rumion trademark in the Indian market. The Toyota Rumion is another creation of the Maruti Suzuki and Toyota vehicle-sharing alliance. The Toyota Rumion, which is sold in South Africa, is a rebadged version of the Maruti Suzuki Ertiga. We've already compared the Rumion with various MPVs but in this article we'll compare Maruti Suzuki XL6 vs Toyota Rumion.
Maruti Suzuki XL6 vs Toyota Rumion - Design & Dimensions
The front grille of the XL6 has chrome accents, and the tailgate also has a chrome lining. A sharper look has also been added to the rear roof-mounted spoiler. On the XL6, the overall body lines and panels provide a sporty appearance. On the other hand, the MS Ertiga and the Toyota Rumion have comparable body lines and body panels. The vehicle does, however, receive a new three-slat vertical chrome grille with a large Toyota badge in the middle.
| Dimensions | Maruti Suzuki XL6 | Toyota Rumion |
| Length | 4445 mm | 4395 mm |
| Width | 1775 mm | 1735 mm |
| Height | 1755 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2740 mm | 2740 mm |
| Boot Space | 209 litre (up to 692 litre) | 550 litre |
With 50 mm more length, 40 mm more width, and 65 mm more height than the Toyota Rumion, the XL6 is larger overall. The two MPVs have a comparable wheelbase. If we talk about the trunk, the XL6 has a 209-liter capacity with all seats up and a 692-liter capacity with the third and second rows folded. The Rumion, on the other hand, has a boot that can hold 550 litres.
Maruti Suzuki XL6 vs Toyota Rumion - Engine Specifications
| Specifications | Maruti Suzuki XL6 | Toyota Rumion |
| Engine | 1.5-litre NA | 1.5-litre NA |
| Power | 102 bhp | 103 bhp |
| Torque | 136.8 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed MT, 6-speed AT | 5-speed MT, 4-speed AT |
| Fuel Efficiency | 20.97 (MT), 20.27 (AT) | - |
The new generation K15C petrol engine in the 2022 Maruti Suzuki XL6 is tuned for less power and torque and more mileage. Both MPVs produce nearly identical amounts of power and torque, with the Rumion producing a slight increase of 1 bhp and 1.2 Nm.
Maruti Suzuki XL6 vs Toyota Rumion - Features
Automatic climate control, a 360-degree camera, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, push-button start, ventilated front seats, cruise control, UV cut glasses, and other features are all included in the 2022 Maruti Suzuki XL6.
Push-button start, automatic climate control, steering-mounted controls, touchscreen infotainment system, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, rear AC vents, and numerous other features like electrically adjustable and folding ORVMs, day/night IRVMs, and a height-adjustable driver's seat are all included in the Toyota Rumion's feature set.
Maruti Suzuki XL6 vs Toyota Rumion - Price
There are four different Maruti Suzuki XL6 models: Zeta, Zeta+, Alpha, and Alpha+. The XL6 is priced from Rs. 11.29 lakh (ex-showroom) up to Rs. 14.39 lakh (ex-showroom).
In the South African market, there are three different Toyota Rumion models available: S, SX, and TX. Price ranges from R265,800 (Rs 12,17,953 converted) to R343,200 (Rs 15,72,616 converted).
Verdict
The Toyota Rumion's launch date in India has not yet been announced, but if it does, the pricing will be competitive with the Ertiga. The XL6 is a six-seater MPV, on the other hand, and it has a lot of features and is very comfy. Given that the Toyota Rumion and Ertiga have similar looks, the Rumion might not sell well in India.
