I have been driving Toyota
Rush since June 2012 and the total
mileage I have achieved is more than 15,000 kilometers. Most of my trip is
through highway and I drive it to commute to my office. Usually, it takes me
about 45 minutes to get my office. Well, I feel I am lucky as not many people
in Jakarta can reach their offices below 1 hour. I am one in million. Previously,
I drove a small size sedan (Honda city). So this Toyota Rush 2012 is my first small
SUV.
In general, my impression
about this car is practical and economical. Being practical means it is easy to
park and I can go through any road condition due to its high ground clearance. The
fuel consumption fits with my pocket (1
liter of gasoline for 10 -11 kilometers depending on driving style and the
traffic condition). In other words, this small SUV is quite economical. My
Toyota Rush has accompanied me to wherever I go and so far I have never had
serious problem.
In fact, Toyota Rush has only one competitor. The only competitor in the market is Daihatsu
Terios. These two cars are actually “twin”. What makes them different is only
their brands. Even though Toyota Rush and Daihatsu
Terios are identical but many people still think these two cars are different.
For safety, Toyota Rush is
equipped with double air bag (S type only). I do not know whether Daihatsu Terios
has same safety feature. But one thing I know about Daihatsu Terios is it can
carry 7 people. Recently, I heard that the latest version of Toyota Rush also offers 7 seats.
Toyota Rush has engine capacity of
1,500 cc DOHC. I personally would say the performance is not disappointing
especially when we drive it for daily use in a crowded city like Jakarta.