Toyota Raize

Depending on the trim, 2025 Toyota Raize comes with either high-durability fabric or faux-leather or leather-like SofTech upholstery with contrast stitching. Higher trims offer perforated faux-leather options for added ventilation and aesthetic refinement. The front seats are nicely contoured with raised side bolsters and varied-density foam padding that lend firm, supportive comfort. Toyota has improved perceived quality by incorporating soft-touch surfaces on the dashboard’s top, door panels, and the steering wheel. Brushed trim and metallic accents, along with optional red highlights are available. Visibility is enhanced, courtesy the slim A-pillars and the relatively high seating position that lends a commanding view. The controls are driver-oriented and accessible. The dashboard is dominated by a floating 9.0-inch touchscreen unit positioned at the top of the central stack. It supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on most models. The user interface is intuitive and responsive. The central console is ergonomically designed. The gear lever is placed within easy reach. A 7.0-inch TFT digital instrument panel is standard on the upper trims, offering Advanced, Exciting, Simple, and Analog display styles. The display is customizable.

The 2025 Toyota Raize measures 4,000 mm in length, 1,710 mm in width, and 1,605 mm in height. The car has a ground clearance of 200 mm. It’s mounted on a compact platform. It sports an imposingly wide trapezoidal hexagonal grille surrounded by angular lower bumper corners. Split LED headlights are available on the higher trims that include sequential turn indicators and slender daytime running lights (DRLs) that extend outward. The 3D mesh grille texture (in the facelift model) cast changing light and shadow. The 2025 Toyota Raize gets a boxy urban crossover silhouette with strong character lines that rise from the front fenders to rear haunches. The high beltline and blacked-out pillars, particularly in the two-tone variants, create a floating roof effect. The roofline, though compact, slopes gently toward the rear. The car runs on 16-inch alloy wheels. The top-level model get 17-inch alloy wheels, framed by pronounced wheel arches and lower plastic cladding. The rear-end gets wide-spanning LED taillights, connected by a non-lift piano-black trim. There’s a sporty roof spoiler with lowered mini-wiper and an aerodynamic bumper design with dual-tone or skid plate touches on the higher trims.

The 2025 Toyota Raize delivers a surprisingly comfortable ride. The car is mounted on MacPherson struts in the front and a torsion beam suspension at the rear that efficiently absorbs most road bumps and potholes. Some sharper bumps can be felt in the cabin. Handling of the 2025 Toyota Raize is nimble. It’s aided by the car’s lightweight structure and tight turning radius. These make the Raize ideal for city driving. There’s enough legroom for occupants on the front seat. Passengers on the rear seat may find space a bit cramped on long trips. Headroom is generous across both rows, adding to the overall sense of space and practicality.

The 2025 Toyota Raize is equipped by either a naturally aspirated, three-cylinder, 1.2-litre petrol engine or a turbocharged, inline-three 1.0-litre petrol motor. The entry-level model gets a five-speed manual transmission. All other variants get a continuously variable transmission. The turbocharged powertrain feels peppy in city traffic. It’s agile off the line despite the modest output, and smooth during overtaking on highway. Performance is aided by a lightweight chassis. On city driving with the air-conditioner on, fuel economy is around 10–12 kmpl. On highways, the mileage returned is 20-25 kmpl.

The Raize comes with the Toyota Safety Sense package. It comprises a radar and a forward-facing stereo camera with pedestrian, and cyclist detection. Other features include lane tracing, adaptive cruise, and automatic high-beam. 

The 2025 Toyota Raize has a starting price of ₱757,000. The car manages to combine practicality with modern features and impressive fuel efficiency. It’s a smart choice for urban drivers who seek versatility, style, and value in one package.