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Rukus by Toyota. Don't Blend In

Rukus has been unleashed on the streets and this small car sensation is sure to create a stir. Its boxy shape and edgy urban styling are anything but boring, so you'll never blend in. But Rukus is more than just striking looks. Tame the urban jungle with powerful performance, cavernous interior space and a long list of high-grade features.

Put simply, it's a box full of surprises!

Features (build 1)

2.4L VVT-i Engine
4 Speed Automatic Transmission (with Sequential shift function)
16" Alloy Wheels
Driver & Passenger Front Airbags, Front Seat mounted Side and full length Curtain Shield Airbags
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) & Traction Control (TRC)
Active Braking with intelligence (AB-i) incorporating Anti-skid
Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA)
Front and Rear Disc Brakes
Cruise Control
Smart Entry + Smart Start
Power Windows (One Touch for all windows)
Power Mirrors (Body Colour)
Privacy Glass (Rear Door and Rear side glass)
Multi Information Display
Manual Air Conditioner
Front and Rear Cup Holders
Fabric Interior Trim

^ Available from February 2007 production ^^Compatible with HFP (Hands Free Profile) version 1.0

Exterior

A real head turner

Rukus may be square in shape, but it's definitely not square in attitude. Its bold angles and edgy urban style aren't afraid to make a statement, so you'll never blend in.

In the US, Rukus' sibling, the Scion xB, has built a cult following. Fanatics have raced to get behind the wheel of this urban utility vehicle and strut their stuff with its head-turning style that's fortified with blistering performance and advanced safety equipment.

With street smart styling, Rukus is designed with the inner-city lifestyle in mind. Its daring profile will challenge convention, Rukus looks like no other car and its unique, angular and edgy design will ensure its identity is never mistaken.

So get ready as Rukus design shifts the small car psyche. No more small car conventional - with Rukus it's all about small car sensational.

Bold exterior styling

With its boxy shape and edgy urban styling, Rukus is unlike anything on the road. And although it may be big on impact, it's still small enough to be perfect for inner city driving.

Front on, its rectangular grille presents an assertive expression, daring you to look it square in the eye. While on the side, high windows and large, flat door panels create the distinctive proportions of its eye-catching boxy profile - setting up Rukus' bold and confident stance.

But it's not all about shape. Rukus' distinctive look is accentuated by stylish design cues including wide-set projector headlamps, high contrast tail lamps and LED indicator lights on the outside mirrors.

Alloy Wheels

Rukus stays true to its bold and edgy design with 10-spoke, 16-inch alloy wheels that add a distinctly sporty touch to Rukus' confident stance.

interior

Enough room to start a Rukus

Slip inside Rukus and you'll see the radical styling on the outside creates a world of difference on the inside. For a small car the Rukus interior is huge. And all this space is well decked out with outstanding equipment and audio gear.

Premium steering wheel

Steering on the Rukus feels solid and crisp. And you can step up the driving experience with a premium steering wheel to match the leather accented interior option.

Audio switches are set into the steering wheel of all models so you can easily change the volume and audio without taking your hands off the wheel.

Car audio - 6 speaker - Build 1

Love your music? Rukus is built for sound. No matter what your style, your favourite tracks will sound better on the 6-speaker car audio. With 2 tweeters up front, 2 front and 2 rear door speakers - this car audio envelops you and your passengers with riotous sound.

There's also a USB port for connectivity with your iPod®^, so you can simply plug in your media player and listen to your entire music collection as you drive. A 3.5mm audio input also provides additional MP3 and WMA capability.

Plus there's Bluetooth™* functionality for hands-free calling or audio streaming# when you’re behind the wheel.

*The Bluetooth word mark is owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Bluetooth™ will only operate with telephones enabled with compatible Bluetooth™ wireless technology (HFP (Hands Free Profile) v1.0 or later and OPP (Object Push Profile) v1.1 or later international standards). OPP functionality only works on satellite navigation equipment. # Streaming Bluetooth™ Audio compatibility requires devices that are enabled with compatible technology Bluetooth™ v1.2 and must also be enabled with both A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile le) v1.0 or later and AVRCP (Audio/Video Remote Control Profile) v1.0 or later. ^iPod® is a registered trademark of Apple Inc.

Car audio - 9 Speaker - Build 2 and 3

Ramp it up with Rukus' 9 speaker 6CD car audio. It delivers high volume output and sublime audio quality through 2 tweeters up front, 2 front and 2 rear door speakers, 2 rear squawkers and a booming sub-woofer. With this level of car audio, you'll always create a noise.

Belt out your entire music collection as you drive with USB and 3.5mm audio inputs that allow you to plug in your iPod®^ or other media players. The addition of a striking 4.3 inch TFT screen makes viewing your iPod®^ music selections a piece of cake.

As well as potent sound for your music, both car audio systems deliver the convenience of Bluetooth™* hands-free functionality and Bluetooth™ streaming audio#, so you can call, talk and do business when you’re on the move (with compatible devices).

Leather accented interior trim - Build 2 and 3

For something a little more indulgent, you can spec up your interior with a dark grey leather accented interior trim.

safety

Stand out, stay safe

Rukus is uncompromising when it comes to safety. It's loaded with world-class safety features to keep you and your passengers safe. Rukus safety equipment includes Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and Traction Control (TRC), Active Braking with intelligence (AB-i) incorporating Anti-skid Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA) and a suite of driver and passenger airbags to cushion you in the event of an accident.

World-class brake system

Rukus has plenty of force to pull you up in a hurry with Active Braking with intelligence (AB-i) incorporating Anti-skid Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA).

Anti skid braking system (ABS)

The anti-skid braking system on the Rukus automatically controls the brakes and helps prevent your wheels from locking up when you hit the brakes hard during an emergency stop. This helps you maintain control of the steering, helping you to avoid an accident.

ABS constantly monitors the wheels, and if it detects that the wheels are beginning to lock, it adjusts the braking pressure to free the lock-up. This improves steering control during emergency braking and helps the brakes achieve optimum braking performance.

Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)

This sophisticated brake system minimises stopping distances by shifting braking pressure to the wheels with the most grip. It senses the weight transfer of the vehicle when the brakes are applied, and automatically adjusts pressure distribution to each of the brakes accordingly.

So if you’re carrying a heavy load in the back and need to stop quickly, the brake system senses the extra weight in the rear of the car and applies more braking to the rear wheels. Conversely, if more of the weight is in the front of the car, more braking force is applied to the front wheels

EBD also controls the brake forces between the left and right wheels when brakes are applied while cornering to improve braking performance.

Brake Assist (BA)

Too many accidents happen because drivers can't stop their cars fast enough or wheel lock-up causes the vehicle to skid out of control. With Brake Assist, it's easier to stop your Rukus in a hurry. Brake Assist interprets a sudden, quick push of the brake pedal as emergency braking and increases the brake pressure to reduce the braking distance.

Steering Control

Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) helps you stay in command of your Rukus in cornering situations. The VSC system utilises electronic sensors to help control any potential understeer or oversteer situations. Understeer is when the vehicle loses front-wheel traction and wants to push forward nose first. Oversteer is when the rear wheels lose traction and the tail begins to slide.

6 Airbags

Unfortunately accidents do happen, so inside every Rukus there are six SRS airbags to help protect everyone. In the event of a frontal collision there's driver and front passenger airbags, there's also front seat side mounted airbags and full-length curtain shield airbags to help protect in side collisions.

Front and rear disc brakes

Front and rear disc brakes that are smooth and responsive help make Rukus a great drive around town. The front and rear rotors are both big for a small car and provide smooth braking and additional stopping power.

technology

Rukus Technology

Rukus is as striking inside as it is out with loads of hi-tech features normally reserved for luxury vehicles.

Smart Entry – Keyless entry

Forget about fumbling around for keys. Electronic sensors and transmitters recognise you and prepare your car for automatic unlocking. So all you need to do is grab the door handle and Smart Entry unlocks the door for you.

Smart Start - Push-button start

Once you're inside, you can still forget about your keys. With the advanced Smart Start feature all you have to do is put your foot on the brake and push the start button to start the car. Simple.

Smart Entry and Smart Start is the type of car technology you expect to find in a luxury car. But that's not the case with Rukus. You'll find both standard on all Builds.

Single touch power windows

Need some air? Power your windows up or down with a single touch with Rukus' innovative one-touch power windows. You can also automatically lock the passenger windows, which is useful when you're carrying kids (or rowdy mates) in the back.

Car dashboard – Multi-information display

A sleek, centrally-mounted dashboard dominates Rukus' interior. The dashboard includes a multi-information display that shows the time and outside temperature and lets you toggle through handy stuff like your driving time, potential cruising range, average fuel consumption, average vehicle speed, and current fuel consumption. Car technology with the cred that typifies Rukus.

LCD speedometer

Even the instrument gauges on Rukus fuse function with style. The LCD speedometer is constantly illuminated to provide a high level of visibility day and night.

Auto air conditioning - Build 2 and 3

Auto air conditioning allows you to set and forget. Set the temperature, airflow level and air vent mode on the LCD and the system will automatically control the climate inside your car. The air conditioning system makes automatic adjustments to fan speed and temperature to ensure your car's climate remains how you like it.

Practicality

Uncompromising practicality

With Rukus, there's no compromise on practicality. In fact, it doesn't even know what compromise means. Designed to suit your life, Rukus is loaded with space and versatility you'd expect to find in a much larger car. So when you sit inside, you'll forget it's a small car.

Cavernous boot space

Luggage space is no longer at a premium with Rukus. Behind the back seat there's 310-litre boot capacity, ready to carry whatever your life demands. But even in the boot there's more storage than meets the eye. Lift up the floor and you'll find a nifty storage space. Just one example of Rukus' incredible versatility.

Sits five, fits heaps

Never worry about cramming your mates in the back seats again. The seating inside Rukus is designed for maximum passenger comfort with plenty of headroom and legroom to comfortably seat five adults. You might not have kids yet, but there’s more than enough room for you and your mates. And even with five people packed in, there's still heaps of room to carry cargo.

60:40 Split fold rear seat

The flexibility of a 60:40 split fold rear seat takes your cargo space to another level. The rear seats can easily be folded away flat without removing the headrests giving you a huge 1331 litres of cargo space. It's perfect for trips away or times when you just need that extra bit of space.

Travel in comfort with cruise control

Rukus comes with cruise control as a standard feature on all Builds. Cruise control makes it easy to maintain a constant speed on long road trips, making your trip all the more comfortable and economical. With cruise control once you’ve reached your cruising speed, you can take your foot off the pedal yet still maintain the desired speed.

Enhanced passenger comfort

For driving comfort that's a cut about the conventional. Your driver and front-passenger seats are fully adjustable. Designed for comfort and support, there's also height adjustment functionality included on your driver's seat as well as funky tilt and telescope adjustments to the steering wheel. The heating, ventilation and air conditioning system is designed to keep you and your passengers comfortable whatever the weather outside. You can also recirculate the air within the cabin to bolster the speed of the air conditioning cooling in hot weather and keep out dust and bad smells.

An edgy yet practical alternative to more-traditional small cars, Rukus is anything but boring!

Performance

Spine-tingling performance

Looks can be deceiving. It may look small, but under the bonnet is enough power to put boring to the sword. Rukus performance is truly outstanding. It's one spirited little mover with a lively driving experience that's set to leave the competition standing. Rukus' American sibling, the Scion xB, made quite a name for itself with its thrilling driving experience. Its performance and power ensured it always punched above its weight, making it a huge hit among drivers in big cities across the US. And now Rukus is gearing up to do the same in Australia with something that's right out of the box.