New Toyota Etios

A refreshed Etios sedan and Liva hatchback are cars to look forward to, the most loaded Etios sedan will have newly constructed arty tooth shaped grille, new door armrest and freshly tailored seat upholstery. There is also an extra color option, Pearl White shade. The Etios sedan package is amazing with electrically adjustable wing mirrors, rear speakers, chrome door handles, a huge LCD screen and reverse parking sensors. Toyota plans to fit dual front airbags in all variants of the refreshed Etios sedan, and the same procedure will follow in Etios Cross.

The interiors of the revamped Etios Liva hatchback and Etios sedan is richness redefined. The cars will have height adjustable seat in driver compartment, refined wood finish arm rest, electrically controlled outer rear view mirrors and new seat fabric. The two cars have a world class 2-din audio system with Aux-in, remote, USB and Bluetooth connectivity, a chilled glove box is also a common feature in both cars.

Consumers can grab hold of fantastic accessory packages as well, with Etios is offered with the Real Luxury collection package that includes rear door, tail lights, headlights and chrome finish on headlight, and to decorate your car to a whole new level there is also a wooden gear shift knob on offer. The accessory enclosure for Etios Liva is called Décor Collection, and the products on offer are bumper corner protector, chrome molding on doors, side door visor and roof spoiler.

Toyota has not altered the mechanical properties of both cars, the new Etios Liva is powered with 1.5 liter petrol engine, and there is also a 1.4 liter four cylinder diesel engine that pumps out 170Nm and 68PS.  Etios sedan is equipped with 1.5 liter petrol mill that churns 132Nm and 90 PS, and the diesel car runs on 1.4 liter engine.

The price range of new Etios Liva costs Rs 4.76 to 6.5 lakhs and Etios sedan is priced at Rs 5.74 to 7.06 lakhs. The cost range of diesel Liva models is Rs 5.94 to 6.95 lakhs and diesel variants of Etios is priced at Rs 6.84 to 8.16 lakhs.

Toyota has a splendid offering on its new Etios sedan and Etios Liva hatchback cars, the two cars are not only richer, but there are also amazing accessory ranges to avail. The company has packed in a higher level of grandeur on both cars, which is unmatched. The two cars are worth buying and the presence of both will intensify the bottleneck completion that exists in sedan and hatchback market. Some of its arch rivals are Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire sedan and Swift hatchbacks and Honda Amaze and Honda Brio.

So buy the cars and benefit from a lifetime of luxury, safety and comfort.

New Toyota Etios Liva

The new Toyota Etios sedan has received cosmetic updates, and is still offered in the market in both its petrol as well as diesel versions. The diesel Etios gets its power from the 1.4 liter diesel motor, while the petrol version of the sedan continues to get equipped with a 1.5 liter petrol mill.

The Toyota Etios Liva hatchback which is based on the Etios sedan has also got similar cosmetic upgrades as its sedan counterpart. Under the hood, it still retains the same petrol and diesel engines. The petrol variants of the Liva are powered by the same 1.2 liter petrol motor, while the diesel variants are powered by the same 1.4 liter diesel engine.

As far as the cosmetic updates are concerned, the new Etios sedan get new exterior features such as electrically adjustable wing mirrors and chrome inserts for the door handles. The cabin of the sedan has received height adjustable driver’s seat and new premium upholstery. The car also offers reverse parking sensors and updated instrument cluster with new bigger infotainment LCD display. The new Etios also come with alarms for loose seatbelts, turned on headlights and door ajar. The best part of the new model is however, the safety feature of dual front SRS airbags that are offered as a standard feature across all model trims.

During the launch of the new Etios and Liva, the Senior Vice President and Director of Sales and Marketing at TKM, Mr. N Raja said that the company launched the Etios back in 2010 and ever since the product has been constantly being improved with upgrades, new variants and limited edition models. The Toyota Etios range has grown over the years and has been able to cater to the customer requirements and preferences. The new Etios is designed to offer true comfortable sedan experience, as we usually spend long time everyday commuting. The new Etios Liva is also aimed to provide the best comforts and space to become a second home. Raja added by saying that the company thanks the valued customers for their support and appreciation of the product. The new models are aimed at created further customer delight and excitement in the festive season.

Toyota Etios Xclusive Edition Sedan

Toyota has used an interesting punch line for the cars, called New Etios Liva and New Etios. The modifications are minor on the interiors and exterior, the Etios sedan will have a solid chrome treatment in front, layered with artistically styled single tooth grille. The new Liva hatchback will sport a new grille as well, but this time there will be no chrome accents.

Toyota seems to have safeguarded the side view of the back portion of the two cars. The only visible change is parking sensors, which is a standard feature. Like the exteriors, the interiors too are not a vast change of the past, evident on the minor upgrades. Despite the minimal modifications, consumers will acquire the new car atmosphere. The company has inserted new fittings on door panels and upholstery. The steering too is exciting, covered with world class and potent faux leather, and the gear stick will have illuminating chrome filled headlights. To protect occupants from every possible harsh circumstance, there are airbags on driver’s compartment, common on all variants, and the electrically adjustable exterior rear view mirrors will offer the required visibility for optimum safety.

Etios sedan and Liva hatchbacks are major profit contributors for Toyota, the company considers the cars to be critical for sustained profits. The first entry of the twins is the new Etios sedan scheduled for the 15^th of October. The exact launch date of Liva is unknown, but will arrive within the festive period. The price range of Liva is Rs 4.40 to 6.91 lakhs and Etios costs Rs 5.39 to 8 lakhs.

The car market in India is witnessing what is probably the fiercest competition era. Although the Etios sedan and Liva hatchback are among the ace profit makers of Toyota, the visibility effect of the two has diminished, and there are very few products of the two cars on the roads. The move of Toyota to launch facelift versions of the two cars during the festive season is a good move, since the customer sentiment value has improved, due to improvements in market economy from a long two year slump.

The expected profit outcome of Etios sedan and Liva hatchback is high; the two cars are professionally styled and pose the appearance of any other luxury car. It is thereby startling to learn that very little is heard of the cars in recent times. Toyota has therefore chosen a right time to launch the car, the high-spirited festive season. Although the two cars are desirable, Toyota has to bear the competition heat with Maruti Suzuki Swift and Swift Dzire facelift cars.

Car buyers who are keen on Etios sedan and Liva hatchback, the two are amazing packages to kick start the colorful festive season.

Toyota Etios Liva

Toyota has launches its Etios Liva hatchback in the country of Nepal through United Traders Syndicate, Toyota’s authorized distributor in Nepal. The Toyota Etios Liva has been launched in Nepal with the starting price of 33.45 lakhs NPR (equivalent to Rs. 20.9 lakhs).

Unlike the Indian car market where the Liva is available in both petrol as well as diesel variants, the car will be available in the car market of Nepal in only petrol variants. The Etios Liva in Nepal will be powered only by the 1.2 liter 4-cylinder petrol motor that has the capability of generating 80 PS of max power at 5,600 rpm and a peak torque of 104 Nm at 3,100 rpm. The petrol engine comes mated to a 5 speed manual transmission gearbox. The Toyota Etios Liva will be offering the fuel efficiency of 17.71 km per liter with ARAI certification.

It is needless to mention that the Toyota Etios Liva which has just launched in Nepal has been exported from India. The Liva will be shipped from the manufacturing facilities of Toyota Kirloskar Motor India. Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) has twin car plants situated at Bidadi in Karnataka, and these will be responsible in catering to the demands of the Liva in Nepal.

Similar to the car market of India, the Toyota Etios Liva will be competing with the likes of the Maruti Suzuki Swift, Hyundai Grand i10 and VW Polo in the Nepali car market.

The Toyota Etios Liva that has been launched in the car market of Nepal is exactly the same as the car’s Indian counterpart. The hatchback measures 3,775 mm long, 1,695 mm wide and 1,510 mm high. It stands on a wheelbase measuring 2,460 mm. The car also offers a good boot area of 251 liters.

Just like the Indian Toyota Etios Liva, the Nepali counterpart is also nicely designed sober looking hatchback with nice and comfortable interiors that Toyota offers. The Liva offers the patent reliability and great handling aspects that comes with all Toyota cars. This hatchback is a perfect city car and can handle the traffic stricken urban roads very nicely. It also offers great drive and ride experience to make both the driver and the passengers happy.

The Etios Liva also comes with a good feature list. The top of the range ‘V’ model trim comes loaded with fog lights, body colored bumpers and door handles, rear wiper and washer and stylish alloy wheels.

The car also offers great interior features including 2-DIN music system with CD/MP3/AUX-in capabilities, multifunction steering wheel, all 4 power windows and superior fabric upholstery. The Liva packs in great safety measures including dual front airbags, ABS and EBD.

Toyota Etios Liva

The Etios Liva looks exactly the same as the Etios sedan, which means that it has got the same prosaic look which did not exactly attract many buyers. It looks superannuated. There are many other hot hatchbacks available in the country today, which not only looks much better than the Etios Liva but also provides a lot more features. The Etios Liva is available in 2 engine options:  a 1.2L petrol engine and a 1.3L diesel engine. Both these engines are mated to a manual gearbox. The Etios Liva also did not have a lot to talk about the interiors. It is decent but the unusual placement of the instrument cluster, in the middle of the dashboard, simply makes it look cranky. The Etios Cross is much better than the Liva in most of the aspects.

2015 Toyota Yaris facelift Europe

Toyota should observe the response and feedback which they’re getting about the Etios Liva. Time has changed and we think that the company should launch in the Toyota Yaris. We favour for the Yaris because it has many features which the Etios Liva lacked. Starting with the looks of the car. The Yaris looks much more modern, confident and energetic. The nicely sculpted headlamps with the placement of the DRLs and a thin strip of LEDs looks fantastic. The chrome work at the front, which is a plain line, is nicely mated to the headlamps. The new designed front grille is also refreshing. The front bumper has got nice pits for the neat fog lamps. At the rear end of the Yaris we find a small spoiler protruding out from the roof of the car which increases the sportiness of it. The tail lamps are also very thoughtfully designed and matches the entire design philosophy of the car.

If we look at the engine options, the Yaris, which is being sold in the other markets, is currently available in 3 engine options: a 1.0L and 1.3L petrol engine and a 1.4L diesel engine. The performance of the car is great. Perhaps, Toyota would have to do some minor tweaks in order to make it compatible for the Indian conditions and demand.

Toyota is lagging behind in the hatchback segment of the Indian car market. We think that if Toyota launches the Yaris in India, it could really boost up the sales and bring in more smiles to us as well as to the Japanese!

Toyota Etios Cross Auto Expo

Let us consider these two cars to find out:

Toyota Etios Liva hatchback is an attractive and capable car with a long wheelbase of 2460mm, which ensures great spacious interior. This car looks neat and contemporary with patent Toyota style which means no flashy design.

The Liva is endowed with very spacious and comfy interiors with quality materials that speak of its class. It makes for a great comfortable hatchback for 5 large adults, while also offering good boot space.

The Liva is available with 2 petrol and diesel engine options. The 1.2 liter petrol engine generates 80PS of power and peak torque of 104Nm, the 1.5 liter petrol delivers 90Ps power and peak torque of 132Nm, while the D-4D, 1.4 liter turbocharged diesel mill offers 68PS power and peak torque of 170Nm. The Liva Diesel offers a mileage of 23.59 km per liter.

Toyota Etios Liva

The Toyota Liva has a price range of Rs. 4.71 to 7.05 lakhs.

The just launched Toyota Etios Cross is actually a complete makeover version of the Liva. Toyota wanted to aim this car to the urban, stylish, young and adventurous car buyers and has thus made it very attractive looking. With additional exterior features Toyota has brilliantly transformed the Liva hatchback into the Etios Cross which is neither a crossover nor a complete hatch, and thus can be called a hatchover.

The Etios Cross comes with great aggressive looks and better dirt-kicking abilities. Toyota has shown it can really churn out head turning cars with the Etios Cross, which looks like a powerful pseudo-SUV. Its bold no-nonsense stance has come from new aggressive front full body claddings and sturdier chunky bumpers. The matte black and silver claddings has really transformed the car into a dashing, tough looking vehicle, while the chunky bumpers and large, dual tone, diamond cut 15 inch alloy wheels add to the sporty looks.

The Etios Cross has a similar interior to the Liva, but it has been elegantly redesigned with black theme and stylish dashboard layout. The already spacious and comfortable cabin of the Liva has been made more premium and appealing in the Etios Cross. It also gets great looking seat covers with Etios Cross logos.

Mechanically the Etios Cross is exactly the same as the Liva and is priced between Rs. 5.76 and Rs. 7.45 lakhs.

Thus, though the Etios Cross is essentially the Liva, you get a lot extra in terms look and feel. The Etios Cross is a great looker and is definitely worth a buy.

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The TRD Pro series features Tundra, Tacoma and the 4Runner. Each of the vehicles belonging to this much popular TRD Pro Series gets TRD- fine tuned springs alongside Bilstein Shocks, TRD shifter, TRD  front skid plate, branded and great quality floor mats as well as ‘Toyota’ badge on the grille and thus stunning badge easily reminds one of the old and classic models. All vehicles featured in this series are provided in the new and arresting Inferno paint shade, apart from Super White and Black.

The Tundra vehicle is highly benefited from the smooth TRD springs which also offer a lift of two inches and an enhanced ride quality in tough terrains and the truck rides on stunning 18-inch wheels fitted with Michelin ORP tyres. Each of the trucks also derives and additional wheel travel of two inches towards the front as well 1.25 inches wheel travel at the back. The TRD dual exhaust produces a great sound as opposed to the V8 engine of the truck that comes standard. Also, the interiors are quite unique looking and feature red complementary fabric stitched that offers a lively feel to the car’s cabin.

The Tacoma on the other hand is a smaller sized car in this series. In Toyota’s press release, it is referred to as Taco Supreme which is quite hilarious. The Tacoma has benefitted from several updates which are much akin to its elder brother, like the soft springs boosting the height of the ride by almost two inches. An additional wheel travel inch is also provided towards the front while at the back, the wheel travel is increased by 1.5 inches. The Tundra gets 18-inches wheels but the Tacoma gets 16-inch beadlock hoops enclosed in BFGoodrich All-Terrain tires.

One of the greatest setbacks that prevent the Toyota cars to be bestsellers in the Indian car marker is their plain styling, which is the very same reason that is becoming a concern for the company globally. The Toyota cars are highly capable but also expensive, and at their pricing the Indian consumers wish to get something trendy and contemporary. Thus, the plain looking Etios and the not so trendy Liva are not attracting enough customers in this country.

Toyota has taken the situation seriously especially when the Indian market is getting flooded with lots of rival car. The Japanese car major is already busy developing an entirely new design language and it plans to make all its future cars much more attractive and wishes to set the global audience’s hearts racing with the new stunning cars. Something similar is planned for the next generation Etios as well.

The 2016 Toyota Etios is going to be endowed with an alluring design and this has been confirmed by the company. The CEO of Asia Pacific operations at Toyota Motor Corp, Hisayuki Inoue has revealed to the media that design is one major issue and the new version will certainly have a much improved design. He added that the plus points of the Etios range of good fuel efficiency, great durability and space have not been able to charm the young urban customers and the company studying the market to understand customer preferences and will make the design of the 2016 Etios more appealing.

The 2016 Toyota Etios is expected to come with an entirely different design language as compared against the current model. The all new Etios will be unveiled in 2015 and is expected to be offered in greater choice of model trims. Moreover, next gen Etios is also expected to spawn a new compact SUV.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor is also all geared up to launch the new Etios Cross in the Indian market that was unveiled at this year’s Auto Expo. The vehicle is expected to launch in the month of May, 2014. The Etios Cross’s official pre-launch bookings have already started across India for an amount of Rs. 50,000.

Toyota Etios Cross will be offered with 3 engine options, namely a 1.5 Liter Petrol with the max power of 90 PS, a 1.2 Liter Petrol with max power of 80 PS, and a 1.4 Liter Diesel engine that produces 68 PS of power.

The new 2014 Etios sedan comes with the same features and exterior styling as the previous year model. Though there are no changes on the features front, Toyota has included the more attractive dual tone interiors for the sedans lower variants of G and GD trims. The dual tone interior was previously available only on the higher trim model GD (SP).

On the other hand, the new 2014 Etios Liva hatchback’s diesel version now comes along with two new model trim trims. These new model variants are called VD and VD (SP), which are placed above the existing GD model trim. As the VD and VD (SP) are the higher model trims, they come braced with many more features including front fog lights, a more stylish chrome front grille, wiper and washer for the rear windshield, new turn indicators on the exterior mirrors, 12 spoke alloy wheels and added chrome garnishes on the tail gate.

On the inside also, the 2014 Etios Liva’s freshly introduced VD and VD (SP) model trims come with added features and more premium feel. The new trims feature dual-tone interiors, leather-wrapped steering wheel, tachometer, chrome finished gear knob, classy wooden finish on the interior door handles, advanced audio system with Bluetooth and a rear defogger. Additionally, the new Etios Liva’s top variant VD (SP) also sports dual air bags and steering wheel mounted audio controls.

Apart from the introduction of the new model trims for the Liva, Toyota has also updated the interior of the hatchback’s G variant in the petrol version and the GD trim in diesel version, which are now the mid level model trims. Both the model trims in the petrol and diesel versions of the car now, sports two tone interiors. This dual tone interior was previously solely on the higher G (SP) trim in the petrol version and GD (SP) model trim in the diesel version of the Liva.

The new model year 2014 for both the Toyota Etios and the Etios Liva come only with interior updates and new additional model trims. Both the popular sedan and the hatchback car models from Toyota do not get any sort of mechanical changes or updates. The new Etios and the Etios Liva thus come powered by the same powertrains as before.

The new 2014 Toyota Etios sedan’s petrol models have a price range of Rs 5.53 lakhs to Rs. 7.23 lakhs, while the diesel variants are priced between Rs. 6.82 lakhs to Rs. 8.30 lakhs.

The new 2014 Toyota Etios Liva hatchback petrol models are tagged between Rs. 4.53 lakhs to Rs. 6.82 lakhs, while the hatchback’s diesel variants start from Rs. 5.92 lakhs and goes up to Rs. 7.12 lakhs.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor has unveiled 4 variants of Etios Liva available in showrooms. Those who own and are fascinated with Etios Liva, there is a delicious piece of information, Toyota has introduced a couple more versions. The company has launched the Etios Liva Cross for Brazilian markets in November 2013.

It is a known fact that Etios Liva Cross is unveiled in India, Toyota has however not mentioned about the exact launch procedure of the car. A test mule version of the car was spotted on Indian roads by a car fanatic and the images are available on the web. The test mule car was photographed close to Pune, and those who are thrilled about the car can have a grand view of the model at forthcoming Auto Expo in Delhi. The event will be held next month and it would be interesting to witness a Cross version of Etios hatch.

Now coming to the other 2 new versions of the trendy Etios Liva hatch, the new models are VD SP and VD. The two cars will have a powerful diesel 1.4 liter power train that will pump out efficient energy outputs of 170Nm and 67bhp. The two models will have a five speed manual transmission gearbox. Toyota has injected the car with new interior and exterior attributes. The two cars will be reliable taking optimum safety into consideration and will have EBD, ABS and dual airbags in front. The VD SP and VD will cost Rs 7.12 and 6.72 lakhs respectively.

The new Etios Cross will be incorporated with a powerful D 4D diesel 1.4 liter engine. The same power train was injected in other variants; the car will cost less than Rs 10 lakhs. The Indian car market is not only filling up with new sedans, SUV’s etc, but also cross models. Etios Liva Cross will compete fiercely with Volkswagen Polo Cross.

Toyota Etios Liva fans will surely be excited with the new additions to the basket like VD SP, VD and Etios Cross. There are now more options to choose from to probably cater to those who desire loaded variants. It would be interesting to have a glimpse of Etios Cross, during the auto event and customers can now opt for variations from the original as well.

Toyota has built the Etios Liva for Indian markets, and the car is offered in interesting and youthful shades of Ultramarine Blue, Vermilion Red, Celestial Black, Harmony Beige, Symphony Silver, White and Classic Grey. The mileage offered by the petrol Liva is 18.31kmpl.

Those who are keen to purchase the Etios Liva Cross, VD SP and VD, these are worthy purchases to explore greater variants of Etios Liva.