Toyota Raize

The 2024 Toyota Raize debuted in several international markets earlier this year. The car comes with 1.0-litre and 1.2-litre petrol engine options. The Raize is targeted at buyers who are about to buy their first car. It’s a perfect urban car that comes with compact dimensions, enabling quick overtaking. The car gets a paddle shifter and Sport and Power driving modes. Ride quality of course isn’t sedan class. The 2024 Toyota Raize still manages to offer a comfortable travelling experiences over short distance. Handling is easy and mileage is excellent. The price of the 2024 Toyota Raize starts at AED 61,900.  

How much is the price of the Toyota Raize in the UAE?

The Toyota Raize, since its global debut, has been a hit in many countries. The subcompact crossover from one of the biggest carmakers in the word, has won hearts of buyers because of its competitive pricing and list of features. The starting price of the 2024 Toyota Raize is AED is 61,900.

How many variants are there in the Toyota Raize range?

The 2024 Toyota Raize is available in two variants with two engine options.

Which is the most value-for-money variant of the Toyota Raize?

The 2024 Toyota Raize 1.0L Turbo is the most value-for-money variant. Though it has a less powerful engine, this model comes with three additional features over and above the entry-level version.

What features does the Toyota Raize get?

The 2024 Toyota Raize looks like a sized-down sports utility vehicle (SUV), courtesy of its boxy design. There's a large front grille flanked by sleek headlights. The car gets all-around LED lighting along with sequential turn indicators. The front also gets daytime running lights (DRLs) with a plastic bumper chin. On the sides, the 2024 Toyota Raize gets clean lines along with plastic body cladding. The entry-level model runs on 16-inch alloy wheels. The car gets a rather unique tailgate design with black plastic that runs across the entire width and the Toyota logo. The taillights and cladding are housed in the lower section of the bumper.  The bumper itself gets black accents. The tailgate gets a small spoiler. Overall, the 2024 Toyota Raize does its best to look like a small SUV. The car has a rugged appearance though it's not much of an attention grabber.

The cabin of the 2024 Toyota Raize gets fabric seats and upholstery. The seats get accent stitching and are matched with the car's body colour. The two-layer dashboard gets a floating 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment unit in the middle, connected to a six-speaker sound system. The display is clear and the icons are easy to operate. It supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The car gets a push-start system that's paired with keyless entry. The air vents are hexagonal air on the sides. There are two regular vents in the middle. The climate control system gets physical buttons that reduce over-dependency on the touchscreen. The driver's digital instrument panel lends the cabin a premium feel.

The cabin of the 2024 Toyota Raize is more practical than premium. A lot of hard plastics have been widely used in the cabin to enhance durability. The plastics are scratchy but can withstand the rigors of daily use.

The 2024 Toyota Raize comes with 369 litres of boot space.

How spacious is the Toyota Land Raize?

With 4,030mm length, 1,710 mm width, 1,635 mm height, the 2024 Toyota Raize is a compact crossover with a decent amount of space. The two front seats get the maximum space. All seats get nice cushioning and back support. Space on the rear seat is enough for two adults to sit comfortably. Accommodating three adults in the rear seat will make it cramped. There's no dearth of headroom on the rear seat because of the boxy proportions. The rear seat can be folded to increase the boot space. The windows of the 2024 Toyota Raize are large and make the cabin airy.

The 2024 Toyota Raize's suspension system is nicely balanced and absorbs most of the bumps and potholes. But the Raize is still an entry-level car and it's not expected to fully iron out all road imperfections. The cabin isn't entirely noiseless. Some of the outside noise does enter the cabin.

What engine and transmission options are available?

The 2024 Toyota Raize's entry-level model is equipped with a three-cylinder, 1.2-litre petrol engine that produces 87PS/113Nm. The motor is mated to a CVT. The top model is hauled by a turbocharged three-cylinder, 1.0-litre petrol engine that produces 97PS/140Nm. The motor is mated to a CVT. The 2024 Toyota Raize is a small car that's nimble and fairly quick on city streets. The compact size helps in overtaking. But the CVT is a bit of a letdown. The motor does feel underpowered at times, particularly while driving on the highway. Handling is easy though and the car doesn't need much prodding. The higher, turbocharged model outputs more torque. The naturally aspirated model takes time to deliver the required torque.

What’s the mileage of the Toyota Raize?

Being a subcompact car, the 2024 Toyota Raize outputs around 25kmpl on the highway, and 10kmpl on city roads. The entry-level model of course returns better mileage while mid-range power from the turbocharged model demands more fuel.

How safe is the Toyota Land Raize?

The 2024 Toyota Raize is a well-equipped car in terms of safety. The 1.2-litre turbocharged model comes with antilock braking, vehicle stability control, hill start assist, and an engine immobilizer with alarm. The car gets a rearview camera with guidelines and parking sensors. The system works well and helps the driver to manoeuvre the car and reduce the number of blind spots.   

How many colour options are there for the Toyota Raize?

The 2024 Toyota Raize is available in black, yellow, grey metallic, turquoise, and silver colours. It's also available in dual-colour options.

Should you buy the 2024 Toyota Raize?

The 2024 Toyota Raize is an affordable car more attuned for city driving. It comes with a number of features. It's backed by Toyota's reliability and extensive service network. Maintenance cost is low. 

What are my alternatives?

The 2024 Toyota Raize has a number of competitors in its segment. These include Nissan Kicks, BAIC X35, and the Chevrolet Groove. The Raize is the most affordably priced in its segment.

Other things to consider

The 2024 Toyota Raize doesn't have a very powerful engine. It's a daily commuting car that offers good fuel economy. The safety equipment should have been better. It's a worthy option for those who'll be buying their first car.