Body style: Hatchback
Segment: Compact
Production years: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Toyota tried to introduce a cheaper sub-brand under its umbrella, the Scion. Still, soon after, it died killed by the 2008 world economic crisis's after-effects.
The Scion xB was not very successful on the market, but since it used the same platform as the Toyota Corolla/Auris, it was easy to build by the Japanese carmaker. In 2007, due to high demands for spacious, but small, hatchbacks on several markets, it introduced the Rukus.
Basically, the Rukus was a re-badged Scion xB with a different front bumper, hood, and badge. The high-roof, boxy, appearance was needed to offer enough interior room. In the back, the flat and vertical tailgate was cut around the taillights.
Since the car featured a short wheelbase, the designers had to put higher seats for all passengers to provide enough legroom and headroom. The dashboard was flat and narrow, with the instrument cluster placed in the middle. Their design mimicked an inline-four engine, with separate clusters for the dials and the digital speedometer. The car featured an infotainment unit with a sat-nav system that was installed above the center stack, closer to the passenger than to the driver.
Toyota installed a 2.4-liter, naturally aspirated engine under the Rukus's hood. It was paired as standard to a 4-speed automatic gearbox that sent the power to the front wheels. It was the only option available.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L VVT-i 4AT (185 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2362 cm3 |
Power: | 136 KW @ 6000 RPM 185 HP @ 6000 RPM 182 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 165 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM 224 Nm @ 4000 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 4-Speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 167.7 in (4260 mm) |
Width: | 69.3 in (1760 mm) |
Height: | 64.8 in (1646 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60/59.8 in (1,524/1,519 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 102.4 in (2601 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.1 in (130 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10.9 cuFT (309 L) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3064 lbs (1390 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4090 lbs (1855 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 26.7 mpg US (8.8 L/100Km) |