There are heaps of new launches in 2014, and one car to look forward to Toyota Etios Cross. Toyota Kirloskar Motor will launch the car in May, the launch of Etios Cross sounds thrilling, because of the Cross factor. The uniqueness lies in side plastic cladding, and the other interesting features are silver skid guards, diamond cut alloy wheels and roof rails.
Etios Cross was unveiled at 2014 Indian auto expo, and it is a fascinating piece, especially with the Cross identity attached to it. Etios Cross is Liva hatch, the only varied identity is thick plastic cladding. Cross is a new segment in car design, and is not as common as new hatch, SUV or sedan car. The competition levels in Indian car market are at its peak, evident with new launches from all possible quarters that exist in car segment. The common perception is that Cross cars are one of a kind, and there are just a couple of launches, Toyota has to face the stiff battle that exists in current car market with Etios Cross, and its robust contenders are Fiat Aventura Cross Polo, Volkswagen Cross Polo and Maruti Suzuki Sx4 S Cross.
Toyota has experimented on Cross to a great deal, and Etios Cross is the third new variant of Liva hatch, and the standard car is Sportivo TRD Liva. Etios Cross is draped with plastic cladding, roof fitted rear spoiler, roof rails, fifteen inch wheels, fresh alloy design and grille guard. The car is equipped with potent 1.5 liter and 1.2 liter petrol engine that releases efficient power outputs of 90PS and 80 PS. The diesel engine moves on 1.4 liter capacity and churns 68PS and the engines are mated to five speed manual transmission gearbox. The other curiosity element with Etios Liva Cross is what else is different apart from plastic cladding, the car has lesser fitments, and there are however more standard features such as world class 2 Din music system with Bluetooth and Aux-in connectivity, audio controls on steering and premium leather fitted steering wheel.
The launch date of the much awaited Etios Cross is just about a couple of months away in May. The thrill factor with the car is at its peak, and test mule of Etios Cross was spotted close to a dealership. Spotting a Cross car is exhilarating, and the greater amusement picture is the car was captured in an electrifying blue shade. From the test mule images the car looks pretty attractive, the blue color merges well with black cladding.
Those who are keen to purchase Etios Cross, it is a worthy buy, to explore a new package different from the usual. Car enthusiasts who are fascinated with all the possible car genres that exist on the planet can fit in the Cross to the long list of car diversity. A Cross product is rare and unbelievably unique and the amazement can be compared to that of Cross breed animal, which is too common yet uncommon at the same time.
The price structure of Etios Cross lies between Rs 5.5 to 7.5 lakhs based on variant.
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