Toyota Rumion — Price & Specs for Taxi Use
An Ertiga with a Toyota badge and Toyota service. Costs more, and for some clients that badge is the point.
The Rumion is Toyota's rebadged Ertiga, built alongside it and mechanically identical. It costs more than the Ertiga Tour M and there is no commercial trim, but it comes with Toyota's service experience and warranty — which matters to corporate clients who specify Toyota by name in contracts.
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Toyota Rumion Price — All Variants
| Variant | Fuel | Transmission | Ex-showroom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rumion 1.5 Petrol E | Petrol | 5MT | ₹9,79,000 |
| Rumion 1.5 CNGMost bought for taxi | CNG (factory) | 5MT | ₹13,58,000 |
| Rumion 1.5 Petrol V AT | Petrol | AT | ₹14,21,000 |
What it actually costs on the road with a T-permit
Commercial (yellow plate) registration is not the same as private. Road tax is charged on a different slab, and you also pay for the permit, fitness certificate and commercial insurance. As a working figure, budget ₹11.06 L – ₹17.05 L on-road for Toyota Rumion with commercial registration in Delhi NCR. Rates differ by state and permit type, so always ask the dealer for a written commercial quote — the private on-road price they show first is not what you will pay.
Running Cost — What You Will Actually Spend
ARAI figures are lab numbers. These are derated to what operators report under real commercial duty — AC on, passengers aboard, city traffic.
| Fuel | ARAI | Realistic | Cost / km | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 20.51 km/l | 16.8 km/l | ₹5.65 | ₹25,419 |
| CNG | 26.11 km/kg | 21.4 km/kg | ₹3.55 | ₹15,974 |
Fuel only — excludes EMI, insurance, servicing, tyres and permit renewal. Assumes CNG at ₹76/kg, petrol at ₹95/l and diesel at ₹88/l (Delhi, July 2026) over 30 working days.
Key Specifications
| Engine | 1.5L 4-cylinder petrol / CNG |
|---|---|
| Power (CNG) | 88 hp / 121 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual (petrol also available with AT) |
| Fuel options | Petrol / factory CNG |
| Seating | 7 |
| Variants | 8 |
Colours Available
White and silver dominate taxi fleets — they resell fastest and show dust least. Some states also specify a livery colour for permit vehicles; check with your RTO before ordering.
Features
- Factory CNG on a 7-seater with Toyota warranty
- Automatic option on petrol — not offered on the Ertiga Tour M
- Toyota service experience and extended warranty programmes
- Mechanically identical to the Ertiga, so parts are cheap and universal
Safety
- 6 airbags
- ABS with EBD
- Electronic Stability Program
- Hill hold assist
- Rear parking sensors
Good for taxi use
- Toyota badge and service, which some corporate contracts explicitly require
- Shares Ertiga mechanicals, so running costs and parts stay low
- Automatic petrol variant available for chauffeur work
- Toyota's extended warranty options run longer than Maruti's
Worth knowing first
- Roughly ₹2.7 lakh more than an Ertiga Tour M CNG for the same mechanicals
- No commercial trim, so no discounted fleet pricing
- Thinner dealer network than Maruti Commercial
- Resale in the taxi market still trails the Ertiga
Where You Can Run It
| Platform | Category | Eligible |
|---|---|---|
| Uber | UberXL | Yes |
| Ola | Prime SUV | Yes |
| Corporate contracts | Preferred where Toyota is specified | Yes |
| Outstation operators | Standard MUV | Yes |
Eligibility assumes a commercial yellow-plate RC, a valid city taxi or All India Tourist Permit, and commercial insurance. Vehicle age caps vary by platform and city.
Finance on a New Rumion
New commercial vehicles finance more easily than used ones. For Toyota Rumion, banks and NBFCs typically fund 80–90% of the ex-showroom price over a 3–5 year term, provided you hold a valid permit and can show income. Rates on new commercial vehicles run below used-vehicle rates because the asset is fresh collateral.
- Manufacturer finance arms (Toyota dealers) usually quote fastest, but not always cheapest.
- Your existing bank will often better a dealer quote if you already run an account with them.
- Get the commercial on-road figure in writing before you compare EMIs; dealers often quote the private one.
Buy Sell Taxi does not lend. We put you in touch with the dealer and you arrange finance directly with them or your own bank.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Toyota Rumion just a rebadged Maruti Ertiga?
Yes — it is built in the same plant on the same platform with the same 1.5-litre engine and gearbox. The differences are the badge, the front and rear styling, the dealer network and the warranty terms. Mechanically there is nothing to separate them.
Should I buy a Rumion or an Ertiga Tour M for taxi use?
On pure economics the Ertiga Tour M wins: it is roughly ₹2.7 lakh cheaper for the CNG variant, has commercial-channel pricing and stronger taxi resale. The Rumion makes sense when a corporate client specifies Toyota in the contract, or when you want Toyota's extended warranty and service standards on a high-mileage vehicle.
What mileage does the Toyota Rumion CNG give?
ARAI certifies 26.11 km/kg on the CNG variant. Under commercial load expect 21–23 km/kg, which is essentially identical to the Ertiga Tour M since the powertrain is shared.
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Price Sources
Prices last verified July 2026 for Delhi. Manufacturers revise prices without notice — confirm with the dealer before you commit.