Suzuki XL7 Vs Toyota Rush: A Comparison Of Japanese 7-Seat SUVs

Introduction

Since they are all 7-seat SUVs, Suzuki XL7 vs Toyota Rush quickly became rivals in the Philippine market. Both have many similarities and differences, built from two famous brands and become the car line of choice for many customers.

This article will compare them in dimension, exterior, interior, technology, engine, and price for your reference. So, do not miss any details!

Overview

Suzuki XL7 vs Toyota Rush

Suzuki xl7

In 2019, Suzuki split the Ertiga into two separate lines, the XL6 for the Indian market and the XL7 for the worldwide market. Both lines are officially announced to have more than 200 differences from the original one, from design, engine, the better center of gravity, and upgraded suspension.

The XL7 series was released to the Philippines market in March 2020 and will have sold more than 2,000 units by the end of 2021.

This year's version is impressed by its strong design; the contour points are highlighted, helping the driver easily conquer all difficult terrains.

Toyota Rush

This model's predecessor is Daihatsu Terios, an SUV produced in 1997. This car line has many different names depending on each market, and the above name has been official since 2006 until now.

In May 2018, the company launched this model in the Philippines market with two levels: E - 5 seats with manual or automatic transmission, and G - 7 seats with an only automatic one. In 2020 and 2021, this model has sold more than 22,700 units in this market.

This year's version has officially been upgraded to 7 seats, along with the appearance of the GS Sport variant, which has made its opponents shy. Besides, the infotainment screen is also upgraded for both normal and high-end variants.

Compare Suzuki Xl7 vs Toyota Rush

Exterior/Dimensions

Suzuki XL7 2023

Suzuki XL7 dimensions are 4,450 x 1,715 x 1,710 mm, which have a greater length, width, and height than the Toyota Rush by 15 mm, 80 mm, and 5 mm, respectively. Meanwhile, its ground clearance is 200mm, 20mm smaller than the competition.

Looking at the exterior design, the lighting system of both includes headlights with daytime running lights and taillights. The similarity puts them on par in terms of their respective lighting fixtures. While in terms of wheels, the Rush has either 16- or 17-inch wheels depending on the variant, but with its rival, you only have a 16-inch option.

In terms of colors, Rush's collection is more than its competitor one option is white, black, bronze, silver, and red. As for the XL7, you can choose from 4 colors: white, khaki, gray, and orange for your vehicle.

Interior

Toyota Rush 2023 interior chooses black as the main color, beige as an accent, and gray as the header. The material is also carefully selected with hard plastic to enhance the durability of the equipment inside, and the seats are upholstered in fabric. Its cabin volume is 213L and expands to 514L when the rear seats are folded.

In terms of technology, all variants of this model are equipped with a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment system with the Weblink capable of connecting to Android or iOS smartphones. Accompanying it is a sound system with 6 or 8 speakers, based on variants, and can connect with USB or Bluetooth.

On the other hand, the XL7 interior, with the main color tone of black and beige, is used for the header. The material combines hard plastic and carbon fiber with piano buttons design, making the dashboard more sophisticated, and the seats are upholstered in fabric.

Its cabin volume is 153L, and when folding, the rear seats up can increase by 550L, reaching 803L, larger than its rival.

Its infotainment screen is also bigger, with a 10-inch touchscreen compatible with both Apple Carplay and Android Auto, and has AUX, Bluetooth, and USB connectivity. The sound system has only six speakers, equivalent to the lowest variant of the Rush.

Engine

When it comes to engines, XL7 vs Rush all have 1.5-liter gasoline ones with four cylinders in-line.

The Suzuki series, powered by the K15B engine, is designed for commercial use. Combined with the 4-speed automatic transmission, it can generate maximum power and torque of up to 103 hp and 138 Nm.

Contrastingly, Toyota's line of cars uses 2NR-VE engines, combined with a 4-speed automatic transmission or 5-speed manual transmission. This combination increases maximum power to 102 hp and torque to 134 Nm.

Toyota Rush 2023