Toyota Motor Philippines is looking to ramp up its presence in the local crossover market. To do just that, it has recently brought in the all-new 2022 Toyota Raize as its entry into the subcompact crossover segment.
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It is set to compete against the likes of the MG ZS, Hyundai Venue, Ford EcoSport, Kia Stonic, Chery Tiggo 2, Geely Coolray, among others.
So, what is the 2022 Toyota Raize offering? Let’s talk about it in detail.
Exterior
To start, the Raize comes in a compact form factor that’s sure to do well within the tight confines of city streets. Specifically, it has a length of 4,030mm, a width of 1,710mm, and a height of 1,605mm. Then again, it also has a ground clearance of 200mm, which can be useful in dealing with the occasional rough bumpy road.
The Raize from the side
Style-wise, the Raize assumes the current design language followed by contemporary Toyota crossover models. It is sharp-looking, and it comes standard with a pair of LED taillights, and a shark fin antenna.
The top-spec Toyota Raize variant is fitted with LED headlamps, power-folding side mirrors, and a two-tone body paint. The Raize then rides on 16-inch or 17-inch alloy wheels, depending on the variant.
Check out its rear end
Interior
As with its similarly sized competitors, the Raize can seat up to five occupants. The top-spec 1.0 Turbo CVT and the mid-spec G CVT version also provide a wealth of on-board amenities which include a push to start button, digital gauge cluster, automatic air-conditioning, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
The Raize's well-arranged cockpit
The entry-level Raize E MT and E CVT in turn gets manual air-conditioning, a urethane steering wheel, a turn key starter, and an analog gauge cluster.
Tech & Safety
To keep its occupants entertained, the 1.0 Turbo trim is kitted out with a nine-inch headunit, while the G and E trims come with an eight-inch headunit. Both are capable of connecting to smartphones through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
On the 1.0 Turbo and G variants is a set of six speakers, while the E variants come standard with four speakers.
The Raize 1.0 Turbo's nine-inch touchscreen headunit
Safety-wise, all Toyota Raize variants are equipped with anti-lock braking, stability control, hill-start assist, a child restraint system, an engine immobilizer, and a rear parking sensor.
Both the Raize 1.0 Turbo and the G have a reverse camera. Only the top-spec 1.0 Turbo variant gets driver-assist technologies. These include blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert.
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For airbags, the E and G trims get two for the front cabin, whereas the top-spec 1.0 Turbo adds on to the front airbags with a side-front airbag, and a curtain shield airbag.
Engine
There are two engine options for the Philippine-spec 2022 Toyota Raize. The more powerful one is found on the top-of-the-line variant, and it’s a 1.0-liter turbocharged inline-3 gasoline mill. At maximum, it can make up to 97 horsepower and 140 Nm of torque.
The G and the E trims meanwhile, use a 1.2-liter inline-3 gasoline engine rated at 87 horsepower and 113 Nm of torque.
The top-spec Raize's 1.0-liter inline-3 1KR-VET gasoline engine.
Both the 1.0 Turbo and the G use a continuously variable transmission (CVT). The entry-level E trim can have a CVT or a five-speed manual gearbox.
Lastly, the Toyota Raize is a front-wheel-drive vehicle that uses the Daihatsu New Global Architecture.
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Price
View Detail at: Toyota Raize Price Philippines
| Toyota Raize Variants | Price |
| Raize E 1.2 MT | Php 746,000 |
| Raize E 1.2 CVT | Php 816,000 |
| Raize G 1.2 CVT | Php 906,000 |
| Raize 1.0 Turbo CVT | Php 1,031,000 |
| Raize 1.0 Turbo CVT (White Pearl) | Php 1,036,000 |
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