Toyota Etios is here - Most refined car in its segment

Overview of Toyota Etios

Toyota India unvieled its all new small car Etios Hatchback and Etios Sedan concept at the Auto Expo 2010. Toyota India has launched the sedan variant of Etios and the hatchback version will be launched in March, 2011. The diesel variants of both the versions will feature the same engine which we have seen in Corolla Altis diesel and will be launched in June, 2011. In addition to India, the Toyota Etios (the name means 'the origin of') hatchback - Etios Liva will also be sold in Russia, South America and perhaps other emerging markets.

Fast Facts about Toyota Etios

- Etios Launched - Four Variants - J, G, G Option, V and VX
- Booking starts today (1st December) at Rs. 50000. Deliveries start in January 2011
- Base Variant of Etios priced at Rs. 4.96 lakhs!!
- Etios hatchback will be launched in march, 2011
- The hatchback version is Etios Liva
- The diesel variants of Etios will be be launched in June, 2011
- Etios sedan powered by a 1496cc 4 cylinder in-line petrol engine
- Maximum power of Etios is 89 bhp at 5600 rpm
- Maximum torque of 132 nm at 3000 rpm
- Centrally mounted instrument cluster and steering mounted audio controls
- Safety features includes dual SRS airbags and ABS with EBD

Price of Toyota Etios

Toyota India has announced the prices of Toyota Etios:

- Toyota Etios J - Rs. 4,96,000.00
- Toyota Etios G - Rs. 5,46,000.00
- Toyota Etios G Option - 5,96,000.00
- Toyota Etios V - Rs. 6,41,000.00
- Toyota Etios VX - Rs. 6,86,000.00

All these prices are ex-showroom New Delhi. The base variant of Etios - Etios J is priced at Rs. 4.96 lakhs and top of the line Etios VX is priced at Rs. 6.86 lakhs. The prices of Toyota Etios seems to be very competitive considering the fact that it is a Toyota and the build quality is top notch. But less price doesn't mean that base variant will sell in huge numbers, buyers also want good looks and loads of features in a car of this segment. It is expected that the demand for "V" and "VX" variants will be more in comparison to the base variants.

Engine & Fuel Efficiency of Toyota Etios

- 1196cc Petrol Engine
- Maximum Power of 89 Bhp at 5600 rpm
- Maximum Torque of 132 Nm at 3000 rpm
- Under ARAI standard conditions it returns mileage of 17.64 kmpl.

The Etios features a 1.5 litre petrol engine which generates maximum power of 90 Bhp at 5600 rpm with maximum torque of 132 Nm at 3000 rpm. Plans for diesel motor are on hold and the buyers will only have the choice of petrol engine initially. Under ARAI standard conditions, Toyota etios returns a mileage of 17.64 kmpl.

Shades Available in Toyota Etios

Toyota Etios is available in following six shades:

- Symphony Silver
- Harmony Beige
- Serene Bluish Silver
- Vermilion Red
- Celestial Black
- White

VERDICT
FOR	Toyota Brand Name Solid Build Quality Refined Petrol Engine Cooled 13 litre Glove Box
AGAINST	Design and Styling is too basic and bland Base Variant lacks power steering, power windows and remote central locking