Toyota Motors launched its highly awaited sedan, Toyota Etios in Bangalore on 1 december 2010. The sedan is priced at Rs. 4.96 lac (base variant) and Rs. 6.86 lac (top end variant) with a booking amount of Rs. 50,000. This is the first ever and the last (as per the company) low cost sedan from Toyota stable. The hatchback version, Toyota Etios Liva which was unveiled on dec 1 will be launched in April 2011. The sedan will be available in 6 colors comes with 5 variants namely Toyota Etios J, Toyota Etios G, Toyota Etios G safety, Toyota Etios V and Toyota Etios VX.
The sedan equipped with a 5 Speed MT boasts of a 1.5 liter DOHC engine that offers 90 Ps of power along with 132 Nm of torque. The car offering a mileage of 17.6 kmpl is available for booking starting from today.
The sedan equipped with a 5 Speed MT boasts of a 1.5 liter DOHC engine that offers 90 Ps of power along with 132 Nm of torque. The car offering a mileage of 17.6 kmpl is available for booking starting from today.
Toyota Etios Description :
Overall
Toyota Kirloskar Motor (KTM) launched one of its most innovative creation on dec 1 at an event in Bangalore, Toyota Etios sedan and unveiled hatchback, Toyota Etios Liva. The booking of this new concept car is started in India and will be introduced in other countries thereafter. The delivery of Toyota Etios saloon version will start from January 2011. This compact car, Toyota Etios, is targeted at masses in India. As per the company, to develop this people's car, over 2,000 engineers were engaged to give it small size without compromising on the eye-catching interior, power, performance and higher fuel economy. At the Auto Expo 2010, the company displayed hatchback and sedan models of Toyota Etios and now finally the saloon version is launched whereas the hatchback version of Etios named Toyota Etios Liva is unveiled. The launch of this hatchback version is planned in the month of April next year. The company had worked hard to make Toyota Etios affordable and wished to use only domestic components for the same.
Toyota has promised to provide world class technology and quality with the Toyota Etios. The design concept for the car is Bold Simplicity which is referred to affordable luxury and functionality in one machine. The car will have to compete with the likes of Maruti Swift Dzire, Tata Manza and Hyundai Accent. The company will produce around 70K units of the car per year. With its small car Toyota Etios, the company intends to grab a 10 per cent market share in Indian compact cars segment by the end of the current year.
This new innovation of Toyota, Etios sedan comes equipped with 1.5 litre petrol engine. The Toyota Etios sedan's engine will produce 90 PS of peak power at 5600 rpm. The engine generates maximum torque of 132 Nm (13.46 kg-m) at 3000 rpm. This simply indicates huge power hidden in this saloon from Toyota.
The shock absorbers at front are independent MacPherson strut while the rear suspension is non-independent Torsion Beam. The suspensions are very much similar to Toyota's Yari. The frames of the cars are rigid and strong with total weight of 930 kg.
The exterior of both the cars is sporty and sharp. Front face of the Toyota Etios saloon looks like a smiling face of human with dimples at cheek (headlamps). Upper smiling grille and lower grille can be identical to this model. At the back, a big size rain wiper and rear hood are provided which look very general. Both hatchback and saloon cars from Toyota have six spoke alloy wheels. Body colour rear side view mirrors, door handles and bonnet catch the eyes of the beholder.
The instrument panel, including speedo and trip is placed at the middle of the dashboard while the AC vents are in round shape. The three spoke steering wheel comes in dual tone along with the rest of the interior. The dashboard of Toyota Etios hatchback is general while the one in the sedan's is quite appealing. Enough legroom and headroom are given in both models. As far as safety is concerned, it seems the cars will miss a lot apart from seat belts for all passengers.
The instrument panel, including speedo and trip is placed at the middle of the dashboard while the AC vents are in round shape. The three spoke steering wheel comes in dual tone along with the rest of the interior. The dashboard of Toyota Etios hatchback is general while the one in the sedan's is quite appealing. Enough legroom and headroom are given in both models. As far as safety is concerned, it seems the cars will miss a lot apart from seat belts for all passengers.
Mileage, Average and Fuel Economy
Toyota Etios sedan model is equipped with 2NR-FE, petrol, 4 Cylinder 16V, DOHC engine. The engine is developed to give apex power of 90PS at 5600 rpm and maximum torque of 132 Nm at 3000 rpm.
Toyota Etios is loaded with light weight that delivers improved anti-knocking performance, and electronic throttle control contribute to high fuel efficiency. It gives a mileage of 17.6 kmpl on highway and 12 kmpl in city. This makes it a fuel efficient car without compromising on the performance and luxury.
Toyota Etios is loaded with light weight that delivers improved anti-knocking performance, and electronic throttle control contribute to high fuel efficiency. It gives a mileage of 17.6 kmpl on highway and 12 kmpl in city. This makes it a fuel efficient car without compromising on the performance and luxury.
Price Range (in lakhs)* | |
| Ex-showroom Price | Rs 5-7lakh (estimated) (Ex-showroom Delhi) |
ENGINE | |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Type | 4 cylinders in-line, 1496cc |
| Power | 88.7bhp at 5600rpm |
| Torque | 13.46kgm at 3000rpm |
Transmission | |
| Type | Manual |
| Gearbox | 5-speed |
Chassis & Body | |
| Length | 4265mm |
| Width | 1695mm |
| Height | 1510mm |
| Wheel Base | 2550mm |
| Boot Volume | 595-litres |
| Ground Clearance | 170mm |
| Weight | 930kg |
| Wheels | 15 inch |
| Tyres | 185/60 |
| Spare | Full size |
Suspension | |
| Front | Independent, MacPherson strut |
| Rear | Non-independent, torsion beam |
Steering | |
| Type Power | Electronic Power Steering |
Economy | |
| Overall | 17.64kpl ARAI certified |
| Tank size | 45-litres |
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