The Indian auto market has been all about the compact hatchback class and who can make a mark in that segment. The Japanese auto maker, Toyota also planned to enter into this segment and gain some market share and thus developed the Etios and the Etios Liva, the Etios Liva being the compact hatchback while the Etios being the compact sedan. However, when the models were launched, it drew some flak from the market. Personally speaking, I think Toyota gave a half-heated approach while developing the cars because a company with its technology expertise could have indeed come up with a better model. Market feedback talked about its bland, boxy design, cheap interior plastics and poor NVH levels. [click to continue…]
Toyota has unveiled the concept cars for its Etios Motor Racing Trophy, which is a one make racing series. This motorsport championship will be supported by TRD (Toyota Racing Development) and will start in the second half of 2013. There will be 6 individual race events wherein the Etios Sedan Petrol will race in the very first season. The cars will be certified by FIA and will feature racing parts from TRD. This championship will training young racers to hone their skills and help them for their future in motorsports. The Etios racing cars will soon be touring 12 cities and visit 22 Toyota dealerships across the country. [click to continue…]
Toyota, the Japanese company which is known for quality is recalling 41000 units of the Etios and Etios Liva in India. Both the cars are affected with a faulty inlet pipe, which connects to the fuel tank. Although this is technically a recall, the company chose to call it a safety campaign. The filler hose is being replaced to prevent fuel leakage on a full tank Etios vehicle. Cars which have been produced till 8th October, 2011 are affected with this problem and owners need to contact their nearest dealer to get their issues addressed. Customers are being informed through social media and Toyota India website about the safety campaign. [click to continue…]
Toyota has managed to enter the mass market for hatchback and entry level sedan via the Etios and Etios Liva but the both the cars are not doing that great because of no diesel engine option. Toyota when launching Etios said that the diesel version will be coming too and finally that day has come and the Japanese automaker has launched both its volume cars with a diesel heart. The Engine used in both the cars is the same 1.4 liter diesel motor which is seen doing duty on the Toyota Corolla. The engine used in both these cars will use Fixed Geometry Turbo (FGT) which is tuned for mileage and both these vehicles deliver 23.59 kmpl (certified by ARAI). [click to continue…]
The Toyota Etios Liva was launched with much enthusiasm but after a few months competition has grown severely, leaving the Etios Liva without its USP. The Etios Liva is a good car, solely because it has good space and the Toyota badge. However, it lacks the traits of the Toyota brand. Quality is nothing to talk about, while the overall driving dynamics are just about average. Frankly, if you love driving, your better off buying a Swift, which is priced at Rs. 6.46 lakhs for the ZXi variant. Now coming to space, the Jazz trumps the Liva fair and square when it comes to interior room. The Honda Jazz X costs Rs. 7.06 lakhs and Jazz S costs Rs. 6.41 lakhs. While the Etios Liva VX costs 7.01 lakhs and the Etios V costs Rs. 6.43 lakhs (all prices on-road, Mumbai). [click to continue…]
Toyota commands a high brand value and the bookings received for the Etios Liva are just proof of the same. The company launched its first hatchback in India on Monday and has already received more than 1000 bookings for the Liva. Although many find the Etios Liva overpriced compared to the competition and some also feel that quality is lacking, the car has struck the right chord with the practical amongst us. Space on the Toyota Etios Liva is one of the best in the segment and there is plenty of room for everyone (just like the Tata Indica). [click to continue…]
We are reporting live from the launch of the Toyota Etios Liva at New Delhi. Prices start at Rs. 3.99 lakhs for the base variant J. While other variants are priced as follows – Rs. 4.59 lakhs for the G variant, Rs. 5.09 lakhs for the G(SP) variant, Rs. 5.49 lakhs for the V variant and the top of the line Etios Liva VX is priced at Rs. 5.99 lakhs (all prices ex-showroom). The Toyota Etios Liva has a ARAI certified mileage of 18.31 kmpl. The top model Etios VX has ABS, EBD, Dual SRS Airbags, audio controls on steering wheel as standard. [click to continue…]
Toyota will launch the Etios Liva on the 27th of June, 2011. The company currently offers the Etios in petrol only and will continue the same trend with the hatchback Liva. However, even though the Etios is doing very well with extremely good sales figure, the petrol does not cut the mustard for must. It is thus but natural for the Japanese automaker to consider a diesel motor for the Etios sedan and hatchback. The production of the diesel motor for the Toyota Etios twins is expected to begin by September, with the launch being set for the end of this year. Decent performance and fantastic fuel efficiency will be the forte of the diesel powered Etios. [click to continue…]
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