A mix of style, decent size, and good fuel economy makes for a pretty great city car. That’s exactly what the Toyota Raize has, which is why it’s been turning heads since Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) launched it here.
But there is a glaring question among car buyers eyeing this subcompact crossover: Should you go for the range-topping turbo, or should you stick with the lower variants with the naturally aspirated engine? Top Gear Philippines’ very own Niky Tamayo recently spent time with the top-of-the-line Toyota Raize 1.0 Turbo CVT, and he has some insights.
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In a nutshell, he says the turbocharged Raize with its 1.0-liter in-line-three engine churning out 97hp and 140Nm of torque is all sorts of fun and comes in a very well-rounded P1,031,000 package. However, he thinks most people would be just fine going for the non-turbo variants with the 1.2-liter three-cylinder gasoline mill producing 87hp and 113Nm of torque.
But we won’t spoil you much about what Mr. Tamayo has to say. For a better look, you can click play on the embedded video above and let him talk you through the whole thing. If you’d like to read more about the Raize, you can also check out our full review by clicking these blue words.
