Last month, Philkotse learned that the Rush GR-Sport (GR-S) is already available in the Philippines, and on display in select Toyota showrooms. The said news was confirmed by our insider source among Toyota dealers.
Now, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) made an official announcement that the Rush GR-S is indeed available in the market. It retails at Php 1,176,000, which is accurate to our previous report about the said vehicle.
The new Toyota Rush GR-S will also be the model’s top-of-the-line variant, replacing the G trim. Previously, our report stated that TMP has dropped the Rush G trim from the model’s variant lineup. But, the Rush G variant is still shown on Toyota Philippines’ official website as of this writing with a corresponding price tag of Php 1,176,000. Maybe TMP has yet to update its website and spec sheet for the Rush.
Similar to other GR-S Toyota models in the Philippines, the specific Rush variant comes with a more assertive-looking demeanor due to the addition of GR-S-specific design details. It comes with GR-branded front bumper spoiler, rear bumper, spoiler, and side body molding. TMP said that the Rush GR-S has the following color options: Dark Red Mica Metallic, Black Metallic 1, and White 2.
"The Toyota Rush has been a preferred SUV for young people seeking to fully live their active lifestyle with a car that can keep up with their desire to break away from the everyday," TMP First Vice President Sherwin Chualim said.
The Toyota Rush GR-S is also integrated with a 7-inch infotainment system that has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. It also comes with standard safety and security functions like Anti-Lock Brake System, Vehicle Stability Control, Hill-Start Assist Control, Toyota Vehicle Security System, among others. Aside from those mentioned, the Rush GR-S has a camera and back sonar/sensor.
It still has the same 1.5-liter gasoline engine under the hood that delivers 102 hp and 134 Nm of torque. The engine is connected to a four-speed automatic transmission. The 2022 Toyota Rush GR-S is now available in TMP’s 72 dealerships nationwide.
Get access to the latest automotive news on Philkotse.com.