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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 05:01 PM
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Default Rumion Launched

http://toyota.jp/corollarumion/index...from.toyota.jp

the TRD version is awesome too:

http://toyota.jp/corollarumion/dop/package/index3.html

They have a lot of stuff I wish we had over here...

...conversion anyone?
Old Oct 9, 2007 | 05:53 PM
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Pretty hot indeed.
Old Oct 9, 2007 | 09:34 PM
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if only the front and rear were simple bolt on affairs . . .
Old Oct 9, 2007 | 09:36 PM
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very sexah
Old Oct 9, 2007 | 10:36 PM
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those wheels are sick....i wish i could order those..
Old Oct 9, 2007 | 10:48 PM
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Hate it.
Old Oct 10, 2007 | 01:09 AM
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voted yup!
Old Oct 10, 2007 | 01:12 AM
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Sunroof. Yum.
It's a PDF.
http://www.toyota.co.jp/jp/tech/new_...pdf/p03_04.pdf
Old Oct 10, 2007 | 01:14 AM
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I think it is awesome because it shut up all the owners of the old xB who cried constantly about the lack of JDM "cred" in the new xB.

Frankly, I could not give less of a ____ about JDM, other than for the reason above.

On the subject of the Rumion, I think it looks plain/boring compared to the xB, but the TRD version is nice.
Old Oct 10, 2007 | 02:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Bigfieroman
On the subject of the Rumion, I think it looks plain/boring compared to the xB, but the TRD version is nice.
Agreed
Old Oct 10, 2007 | 06:25 AM
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i love all the options they have compared to ours like push start, sunroof, kits, more navi...

i like our front end though, more pronounced
Old Oct 10, 2007 | 07:02 AM
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many didnt like the New XB... wait till i do the conversion... those that dont like it will change there minds..

you know how I do things..

Stay tuned
Old Oct 10, 2007 | 11:28 AM
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As mentioned above, with options such as the sunroof, Smartkey system and automatic climate control on the Rumion you have to wonder if those are going to be made available on the 2009 xB.
Old Oct 10, 2007 | 04:34 PM
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The TRD version is very nice. It looks like a conversion wouldn't be impossible either. It basically looks like you could just replace the body panels forward of the front doors, and the headlights. Of course, I could be wrong.

The extra options would be nice, too, but I think roXor boXor is right, they're probably saving those for the mid-cycle refresh. Gotta have something to update.
Old Oct 10, 2007 | 05:00 PM
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Unless I'm mistaken the JDM Rumion will come only with 1.5 and 1.8L engines. This should appeal to the XB1 owners who feel that the XB2 is over-powered. Personally I like the 2.4L and wouldn't want anything less. The optional 7-speed auto is nice but they can keep the CVT.

http://www.autobloggreen.com/2007/10...orolla-rumion/
Old Oct 10, 2007 | 05:32 PM
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Nissan Pivo 2? :-P
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20071005...n_071005161109
Old Oct 10, 2007 | 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by uberspeed
Yeah, ain't that sumpn? Complete with on-board R2 unit.
Seen the video?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-Ijsfg4tx4
Old Oct 10, 2007 | 08:07 PM
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I saw it, wife wants one just for the flippin' robot lol
She says it's cute.
Women.
Old Oct 10, 2007 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by ScionFred
Unless I'm mistaken the JDM Rumion will come only with 1.5 and 1.8L engines. This should appeal to the XB1 owners who feel that the XB2 is over-powered. Personally I like the 2.4L and wouldn't want anything less. The optional 7-speed auto is nice but they can keep the CVT.

http://www.autobloggreen.com/2007/10...orolla-rumion/
Yeah, the 1.5 is joke in a 3000+ lbs car. 1.8/7-speed auto probably just barely copes.
I'm skeptical about the Japan MPG ratings. How does the xB magically get 10 more mpg just because it has it has a smaller engine? I say real world it's +1 or +2 mpg tops. Unless the 2.4 is just VERY inefficient for some reason.

What would be really cool would be a 1.8 + electric hybrid powertrain! Same power as 2.4 but with fuel economy of or better than xD.
Old Oct 11, 2007 | 01:43 AM
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Originally Posted by roXor_boXor
As mentioned above, with options such as the sunroof, Smartkey system and automatic climate control on the Rumion you have to wonder if those are going to be made available on the 2009 xB.
Doubt something like digi climate control would become an option. The only things optional on scions are the things that can be installed by a dealer since they all hit the lot monospec, and while I'm sure a dealer could do that swap it seems like it would be a little more pricey than what people would be willing to pay for it.

So basically I'd hope they might make it standard, but I doubt it. I may just look into doing that swap myself once I get my xB, I love me some digi climate control.



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