Toyota Corolla Rumion

The Toyota Corolla Rumion, called the Toyota Rukus in Australia,[1] is a compact 5-door hatchback produced by the Kanto Auto Works[2] in Japan under the Toyota label.

Toyota Corolla Rumion (E150)
Overview
ManufacturerToyota
Also calledScion xB (Canada and USA)
Toyota Rukus (Australia)
Production2007–2015
AssemblyJapan: Kanegasaki, Iwate (Kanto Auto Works); Toyota, Aichi (Takaoka plant)
DesignerHiroaki Suzuki (2005)
Body and chassis
ClassCompact car
Body style5-door hatchback
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
PlatformToyota New MC platform
RelatedToyota Corolla (E150)
Toyota Auris (E150)
Powertrain
Engine1.5 L 1NZ-FE I4
1.8 L 2ZR-FAE I4
TransmissionSuper CVT-i
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,600 mm (102.4 in)
Length4,210 mm (165.7 in)
Width1,760 mm (69.3 in)
Height1,630–1,640 mm (64.2–64.6 in)
Curb weight1,270–1,400 kg (2,800–3,086 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorToyota Corolla Spacio (E120)
SuccessorToyota Auris (E180)

The Corolla Rumion based on the second generation of the Scion xB, the same car but with a different hood, front bumper, front fenders and headlights. The Australian Toyota Rukus uses the same front clip as the xB.

Specifications

Body styles
Chassis codes(DBA-)ZRE152N-FHXSK(DBA-)NZE151N-FHXEK(DBA-)NZE151N-FHXNK(DBA-)ZRE154N-FHXSK
Model1.8S 2WD1.5G 2WD1.5X 2WD1.8S 4WD
DriveFWDFWDFWD4WD
Engine2ZR-FAE1NZ-FE1NZ-FE2ZR-FAE

Engines
CodeYearsCapacityTypePower at rpmTorque at rpm
1NZ-FE2007-1,496 cc (1.496 L; 91.3 cu in)I4110 PS (81 kW; 108 hp) at 6000143 N⋅m (105 lb⋅ft) at 4400
2ZR-FAE2007-1,797 cc (1.797 L; 109.7 cu in)I4136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp) at 6000175 N⋅m (129 lb⋅ft) at 4400

Transmissions
Model(s)Type
1.5G, 1.5XSuper CVT-i
1.8SSuper CVT-i with 7-speed sport sequential shiftmatic

Limited editions and packages

Aerotourer Chocolate

The 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

The 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”

The 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

The Toyota Corolla Rumion was built in the Iwate Plant of Kanto Auto Works Ltd.[7] Toyota stopped exporting the Scion xB to the North American market in 2015 as it was replaced by the Scion iM. This was a rebadged second generation Toyota Auris, which was re-branded as the Toyota Corolla iM from August 2016 for the 2017 model year since the Scion brand was discontinued.

  • Rear view
  • Interior
  • Toyota Rukus (Australian model)

References
  1. "Toyota Rukus Home Australia". Toyota Australia. Retrieved 2011-03-16.
  2. http://www.kanto-aw.co.jp/en/products/automotiver/
  3. TOYOTA、カローラ ルミオンの特別仕様車を発売
  4. Toyota Rumion Aerotourer Sora Special Edition
  5. 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
  6. Toyota page Archived 2009-10-02 at the Wayback Machine
  7. Toyota Launches 'Corolla Rumion' Compact Hatchback Archived 2010-05-26 at the Wayback Machine
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