Toyota Raize 2026 UAE: The Compact SUV That Punches Well Above Its Size

Dubai: Small on the outside, surprisingly grown-up on the inside, the Raize has quietly become one of the smartest entry points into SUVs in the UAE’s most hotly contested SUV showdown. Toyota gave it a turbocharged heart, a genuinely premium-feeling cabin for its class, and a long list of safety tech that rivals twice the price often skip. We're putting the spotlight on the range-topping turbo trim here, the one that gets every feature Toyota offers on this car. 

Engine & Performance

This model runs a turbocharged 1.0-litre, 3-cylinder engine, the punchier option in the Raize lineup. It is built for confident overtakes and quick merges onto UAE highways, while the CVT keeps power delivery smooth instead of jerky.

Spec	Details
Engine	1.0L Turbo, 3-cylinder, 12-valve DOHC
Power	87 HP @ 6,000 rpm
Torque	113 Nm @ 4,500 rpm
Transmission	CVT
Fuel Economy	Around 20.2 km/l
Fuel Tank	36 litres
Tyres	205/60 R17
Wheelbase	2,525mm
Dimensions	4,030mm long, 1,710mm wide, 1,635mm tall
Cargo Space	369 litres
Emission Standard	Euro 4

Exterior Style

The styling leans into a bold, lifted SUV stance, with sharp angular bumpers and black garnishes that give it a stronger road presence than its compact footprint suggests. In the list of affordable SUVs, this model also gets two-tone body paint, a step up from the standard single-colour finish.

• LED headlamps with auto light control
• LED rear combination lamps
• Daytime running lights
• 17-inch alloy wheels
• Two-tone body colour option
• Rear spoiler and shark fin antenna
• Body-coloured door handles
• Powered, foldable side mirrors
• Keyless entry

Cabin Comfort

Inside, the cockpit-style cabin is designed to feel snug and driver-focused without sacrificing practicality. The rear seats fold in a 60:40 split, which makes loading bulkier items genuinely easy for a car this size.

• Leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel and shift knob
• Fabric seats with red piping detail
• 60:40 split-folding rear seats
• Electric power steering
• Multi-information display
• Trunk mat cover and tonneau cover for the cargo area
• Manual air conditioning

Infotainment & Connectivity

The tech setup keeps things simple but covers what most buyers actually use day to day, with smartphone mirroring built in from the base trim upward.

Feature	Details
Display Audio	8-inch screen with AM/FM/DAB/USB
Smartphone Mirroring	Apple CarPlay & Android Auto ready
Speakers	4-speaker audio system
Steering Controls	Audio and multimedia controls on the wheel

Safety Features

Safety is where this little SUV genuinely overdelivers, packing driver-assist tech that many budget-friendly compact crossovers in this price bracket leave out entirely.

• Dual front SRS airbags
• Vehicle Stability Control
• Hill-start Assist Control
• E-Call emergency system
• Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
• Rear fog lamp
• ISO-FIX child seat anchors
• Rear parking sensors and rear-view camera

Priced from AED 66,900, this turbocharged trim brings two-tone styling, 17-inch alloys, a leather-trimmed cabin, and a full suite of safety features that few rivals match at this price point. The Toyota Raize is one of the best cars for First-Time Buyers in the UAE who want a compact SUV that feels properly equipped rather than stripped-down. This is the version worth choosing.

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