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(New page: Image:Toyota_Corolla_Rumion.jpg '''Toyota Corolla Rumion (E150N). 2007 to date (prod. unknown). 5-door sedan. F/F, F/A, 1496, 1797, 2362 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC).''' Oddball squared-off nov...)
 
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'''Toyota Corolla Rumion (E150N). 2007 to date (prod. unknown). 5-door sedan. F/F, F/A, 1496, 1797, 2362 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC).''' Oddball squared-off novelty car on [[Toyota Corolla (E150)|E150 Corolla]] MC platform, sold at a premium in Japan. Succeeded the boxy [[Toyota BB]] and [[Toyota Corolla (E120)|Toyota Corolla]] Spacio, and exported with slight variations as [[Scion]] XB and Toyota Rukus. Name meant to be a blend of the words ''roomy'' and ''unique''. Shape lent itself to lots of interior room, and entry and exit particularly easy, which explains why some were converted for wheelchair use in Japan. Poor visibility thanks to large C-pillar. Some body roll, but very good ride; handling and interior appointments average.
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'''Toyota Corolla Rumion (E150N). 2007–15 (prod. n/a). 5-door sedan. F/F, F/A, 1496, 1797, 2362 cm³ (I4 DOHC).''' Oddball squared-off novelty car on [[Toyota Corolla (E150)|E150 Corolla]] MC platform, exceeding the 1,700 mm width for the 5 tax bracket. Succeeded the boxy [[Toyota BB]] and [[Toyota Corolla (E120)|Toyota Corolla]] Spacio, and exported with slight variations as [[Scion XB]] and Toyota Rukus. Name meant to be a blend of the words ''roomy'' and ''unique''. Shape lent itself to lots of interior room, and entry and exit particularly easy, which explains why some were converted for wheelchair use in Japan. But despite weighing 582 lb more than old BB, space gains were minimal, according to US test. Poor visibility thanks to large C-pillar. Some body roll, but very good ride; handling and interior appointments average.
  
  
 
''Manufacturing location:'' Iwate, Japan
 
''Manufacturing location:'' Iwate, Japan
  
''Marque:'' [[Toyota]] | ''Model:'' [[Toyota Corolla]] | ''Predecessors:'' [[Toyota Corolla (E120)]], [[Toyota BB (NCP3)]]
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''Marque:'' [[Toyota]] | ''Model:'' [[Toyota Corolla]] | ''Predecessors:'' [[Toyota Corolla (E120)]], [[Toyota BB (NCP3)]] | ''Successor:'' [[Toyota Corolla Cross]]
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==Off-site link==
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*[http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/car/07q3/2008_scion_xb-road_test ''Car and Driver'' road test]

Latest revision as of 19:20, 13 February 2024

Toyota Corolla Rumion.jpg

Toyota Corolla Rumion (E150N). 2007–15 (prod. n/a). 5-door sedan. F/F, F/A, 1496, 1797, 2362 cm³ (I4 DOHC). Oddball squared-off novelty car on E150 Corolla MC platform, exceeding the 1,700 mm width for the 5 tax bracket. Succeeded the boxy Toyota BB and Toyota Corolla Spacio, and exported with slight variations as Scion XB and Toyota Rukus. Name meant to be a blend of the words roomy and unique. Shape lent itself to lots of interior room, and entry and exit particularly easy, which explains why some were converted for wheelchair use in Japan. But despite weighing 582 lb more than old BB, space gains were minimal, according to US test. Poor visibility thanks to large C-pillar. Some body roll, but very good ride; handling and interior appointments average.


Manufacturing location: Iwate, Japan

Marque: Toyota | Model: Toyota Corolla | Predecessors: Toyota Corolla (E120), Toyota BB (NCP3) | Successor: Toyota Corolla Cross


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