Verdict
At RM86,719, the Toyota Rush Mk2 is RM6,281 cheaper and its 1.5-litre manual puts out 107 hp and 141 Nm, against the Toyota Rush F800 automatic’s 104 hp and 136 Nm. But the F800 is the much more complete family car: it is 380 mm longer, has a 105 mm longer wheelbase, a 213-litre boot and five-star ASEAN NCAP rating. Its six airbags, stability control and 360-degree camera matter far more than the Mk2’s extra 5 hp and 5 Nm for most Malaysian buyers.
Pick the Toyota Rush Mk2 if you want the lower entry price, a five-speed manual and the stronger 107 hp/141 Nm output.
Pick the Toyota Rush F800 if you want seven-seat practicality with a 213-litre boot, automatic transmission and substantially stronger safety equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Rush Mk2 RM86,719; Toyota Rush F800 RM93,000.
- Output: Mk2 107 hp and 141 Nm; F800 104 hp and 136 Nm.
- Transmission: Mk2 five-speed manual; F800 four-speed conventional automatic.
- Length and wheelbase: Mk2 4,055 mm and 2,580 mm; F800 4,435 mm and 2,685 mm.
- Safety: Mk2 has two airbags; F800 has six airbags, ABS/EBD, stability control and a five-star ASEAN NCAP rating.
- Fuel tank and boot: Mk2 50 litres and no boot figure stated; F800 45 litres and 213 litres.
Mk2
- 107 hp and 141 Nm, ahead by 5 hp and 5 Nm.
- Five-speed manual transmission.
- 50-litre fuel tank, 5 litres larger.
- Only driver and passenger airbags, against the F800’s six airbags.
- No ABS/EBD, stability control, blind-spot information system or reverse camera.
- Shorter 2,580 mm wheelbase and no stated boot capacity.
F800
- Six airbags, ABS/EBD, stability control and five-star ASEAN NCAP rating.
- 213-litre boot, 4,435 mm length and 2,685 mm wheelbase.
- Automatic climate control, keyless push-button start and 360-degree camera.
- 104 hp and 136 Nm trail the Mk2 by 5 hp and 5 Nm.
- 45-litre fuel tank is 5 litres smaller.
- Four-speed automatic has one fewer ratio than the Mk2’s five-speed manual.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM86,719✓ | RM93,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,495 cc | 1,496 cc |
| Horsepower | 107 hp✓ | 104 hp |
| Torque | 141 Nm✓ | 136 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.1 | 10 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 5 Speed Manual | 4 Speed Automatic |
| Gears | 5 | 4 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Aisin |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,055 mm | 4,435 mm |
| Width | 1,695 mm | 1,695 mm |
| Height | 1,690 mm | 1,705 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,580 mm | 2,685 mm |
| Weight | 1,210 kg | 1,305 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 50 litres | 45 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 7 | 7 |
| Boot Space | — | 213 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/65R16 | 215/60R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/65R16 | 215/60R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 16" Alloy | Full-size 17" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | — | Bridgestone Alenza 001A |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Indonesia (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Live Axle with Coil Springs | Live Axle with Coil Springs |
| Front Wheels | 16" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 16" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 5 stars |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | — | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 6 Three-point, 1 Lap-belt on Middle Row | 7 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer middle row passenger seats | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED Reflectors |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | LED Combination |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 50:50 Split-folding Middle Row, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with One-touch Tumble, Manual Recline, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents with Blower | Rear Vents with Blower |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front | 1 Front, 1 Last Row |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Middle Row, 1 Last Row | 3 Front, 2 Last Row |
| Audio | Radio CD/MP3 Player with Bluetooth and 6 Speakers | 6.8" DVD-AVX touchscreen with 6 speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Start/Stop | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 2 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | — | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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Mk2 vs F800 FAQ
Is the Toyota Rush Mk2 or Toyota Rush F800 better?
The Toyota Rush F800 is the better family-car choice because it adds six airbags, stability control, a 213-litre boot and automatic transmission. Choose the Toyota Rush Mk2 only if its lower cost, manual gearbox and slightly stronger engine matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Rush F800 costs RM6,281 more than the Toyota Rush Mk2. That gap brings major safety additions, a longer body and wheelbase, automatic climate control, keyless start and a 360-degree camera.
Which Toyota Rush has the better safety kit?
The Toyota Rush F800 clearly does. It has six airbags, ABS/EBD, stability control, blind-spot information, front parking sensors and a 360-degree camera; the Mk2 has two airbags and rear parking sensors.
