Test Drive: Toyota Rush 2011 [part 2]

JIMBARAN - As described previously, test drive the inaugural 2011 Toyota Rush, updates on the steering and suspension system of the New Toyota Rush had a positive impact for driving and controlling.

Along the way vegacar.blogspot.com from Denpasar-Jimbaran-Bangli, past the bend-bend, rise and fall, and the smooth asphalt surface and gravel, Toyota Rush behave politely.
We do not need to spend much energy to deflect or menikungkan car, thanks to the EPS (Electronic Power Steering) - make the steering lighter driven. Although operated light that does not mean cause oversteer, when we turned around 70 km / h. symptoms are not found - revised front suspension played a role too.

Front Supensi experienced pavement so that cars driving and cornering is more stable. Rush driving feels harder than its predecessor in order to eliminate the cradle when the car drove. The swing is still felt, but far less than its predecessor. Ride and harder not to hurt the enjoyment of your adventure, though the gravel road we passed a few hundred meters.

Rush is still relying on new 1500 cc engine, VVT-i, with 108 hp and torque of 146 hp, and accompanied by a 4-speed automatic transmission or 5-speed manual. Toyota feels this machine enough to get you exploring rural or urban areas with various contours.
Although not entirely agree - I prefer a bigger engine - engine performance Rush did not disappoint as long as 250 km of our trip in Bali. Hill-climb from Gianyar Bangli to be completed well enough without having to insist on an all-out.

At one point, in rural Bangli, kitchen runway Rush had to work hard. We face a steep and direct descendant sharp uphill and cornering. Thanks to the steep derivatives where I have to keep the pace car for not swiftly by entering the gear lever to position 2, Rush 2 Rush uphill with all the gear and the remaining 80% being stabbed with gear 1. There was no problem and pleasant, let alone a Balinese girl who sat next to me ask once again.

Cabin Rush did not disappoint. Revisions in the dashboard to make the eyes more comfortable looking at him. Spacious cabin and trunk satisfactory for the size of a compact SUV. You can also add third-row seat to add to Rp 1.7 million.
Rush is our drive is a Rush S with ABS brakes, a pair of airbags in front, rear spoiler and steering wheel audio switches. All that is what distinguishes it from Rush G.
With a starting price of USD 191.7 million (GM / T) to $ 214.8 million (SA / T), Rush deserves dipinang.