It’s evident that the crossover market has been gaining traction in the Philippines. Several car brands have already launched their respective challenger specifically in the subcompact crossover category, a segment where Toyota Motor Philippines wants to join the action.
2022 Toyota Raize subcompact crossover
Set to make its official local debut on February 4, the 2022 Toyota Raize aims to be a contender in the tightly contested five-seater subcompact crossover segment. The Raize will go up against the likes of the Kia Stonic, Volkswagen T-Cross, and Chery Tiggo 2.
In terms of dimensions, the Toyota Raize is a bit more compact when compared to the Kia Stonic. It is 70mm shorter in length, 25mm narrower, and has a 45mm shorter wheelbase. This means that the Raize is smaller in terms of size when compared side by side with Kia’s subcompact crossover. However, the Raize is 72mm taller and has 200mm of ground clearance, which is 15mm more compared to the Stonic’s 185mm.
Toyota PH is joining the subcompact crossover trend
Depending on the variant, the Raize’s exterior can be fitted with LED headlights, power-folding side mirrors, and a set of 16- or 17-inch alloy wheels. As expected, the top-spec Toyota Raize is equipped with LED headlights, a feature that could sway car buyers when compared with the Stonic’s top-of-the-line trim that comes with halogen headlights.
The interior of the top-spec 1.0 Turbo CVT, and the 1.2 G CVT are integrated with a digital instrument cluster, push start button, keyless entry, and automatic airconditioning system. The Toyota Raize 1.0 Turbo variant gets the most when it comes to the infotainment system. It has a nine-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It is then linked to a six-piece speaker system.
Interior of the 2022 Toyota Raize
In terms of safety, standard for all 2022 Toyota Raize is the following: anti-lock brake system, vehicle stability control, and hill-start assist. The top-spec trim, on the other hand, gets a blind-spot monitoring system, rear cross-traffic alert, rear camera, as well as front and rear parking sensors.
The Toyota Raize is powered by either a 1.0-liter turbocharged gasoline engine or a 1.2-liter naturally-aspirated engine. The turbocharged power unit generates 97 hp and 140 Nm of torque, numbers that are at par with the Kia Stonic’s 1.4 gasoline engine.
The Raize is powered by either 1.0-liter turbo gasoline or 1.2-liter engine
The Raize’s non-turbo 1.2-liter engine produces 87 hp and 113 Nm of torque, which obviously lags behind its segment rivals that come with a 1.5-liter engine. To put things in perspective, the Volkswagen T-Cross puts out 112 hp and 145 Nm of torque while the Chery Tiggo 2 Pro has 108 hp and 140 Nm.
The gearbox option for the 2022 Toyota Raize is either a five-speed manual or a continuously variable transmission (CVT), depending on the variant.
One of the interesting points to look out for the Toyota Raize is its price range. The entry-level trim, which is the 1.2 E MT, undercuts its segment rivals when it comes to pricing. The Raize 1.2 E MT has a price tag of Php 746,000, which is Php 19,000 lower than the entry-level Kia Stonic variant.
The Toyota Raize is all set to compete in the local subcompact crossover segment
The Raize could also take away some sales numbers from the Wigo. Car buyers might be lured to drive home the larger Raize than the Wigo’s top-spec variant that’s priced at Php 700,000. The Raize is 330mm longer, and 110mm wider than the Wigo. It also has a longer wheelbase at 75mm, and the Raize has more ground clearance at 200mm as compared to the Wigo’s 180mm.
The 2022 Toyota Raize is offered at the following prices:
- Toyota Raize 1.2 E MT – Php 746,000
- Toyota Raize 1.2 E CVT – Php 816,000
- Toyota Raize 1.2 G CVT – Php 906,000
- Toyota Raize 1.0 Turbo CVT – Php 1,031,000
- Toyota Raize 1.0 Turbo CVT (White Pearl) – Php 1,036,000
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Know more about Toyota Raize 2024
The Toyota Raize is a subcompact crossover for the Philippine market. It is a rebadged version of the Daihatsu Rocky, which was first introduced back in 2019 at the Tokyo Motor Show.
For the Philippines, the Raize is offered in four variants. Toyota Raize price range starts at Php 751,000 for the entry-level Raize E MT variant, to Php 1,063,000 for the top-spec Raize Turbo CVT variant.
The Raize has two engine options. Under the hood of the E and G trims is a 1.2-liter inline-3 engine capable of making up to 87 horsepower and 113 Nm of torque. It is then paired with a continuously variable transmission, or a five-speed manual gearbox. The top-spec version then uses a 1.0-liter turbocharged engine making 97 horsepower and 140 Nm of torque. It is then paired with a CVT. For all variants, power is then sent to its front wheels.
Size-wise, the Toyota Raize is 4,030mm long, 1,710mm wide, and 1,605mm high. It then has a wheelbase length of 2,525mm, and a ground clearance of 200mm.
Locally, the Toyota Raize competes against the likes of the MG ZS, Ford EcoSport, Kia Stonic, Mazda CX-3, Geely Coolray, among others.
₱ 751,000 - ₱ 1,068,000
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