Toyota Etios

The Toyota Etios is a sedan developed by Toyota for India. The car was launched in December 2010 and it will soon be available in hatchback form, too, named Etios Liva.

Manufactured in Bangalore, India's IT Hub Etios is the biggest such project in India by Toyota today, and is a direct assault on Suzuki's dominance in this market.

Plans for the Toyota Etios will include body styles in sedan and hatchback variants. The hatchback will be powered by a 1.2 liter petrol DOHC 8 valve petrol engine while the sedan might be loaded with 1.5 liter DOHC, 4-valve, petrol-powered one. The 1.2L petrol engine is supposed to produce 60 bhp (45 kW; 61 PS) whereas the 1.5L petrol engine is believed to make 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp). Both engines will be equipped with dual camshaft and four valves per cylinder which ensure increased power and torque with better fuel efficiency.

However, Variable Valve Timing (VVTi) is missing; probably to keep the price low. But a powerful, perhaps too powerful, fuel efficient engine remains.

Currently, the Etios is only available as a sedan with the 2NR-FE DOHC 4 cyl. Dual VVT-i 16V gasoline engine with electric fuel injection, producing 90 PS (66kW, 88.5 bhp). This is mated to 5 speed manual gearbox. Plans for a hatchback variant, the Toyota Ethios Liva, are currently in process. 

The Engine and Transmission are currently imported from Japan, but Toyota is setting up a Rs 500 crore plant to manufacture engines and transmissions in Bangalore from 2012

Initially, the car will be available in petrol variant only and diesel engine plans are not in the picture.

Specifications

Other specifications include: Suspension: MacPherson strut (front)

Torsion beam (rear)

Brakes: Ventilated disc brakes (front)

Drum brakes (rear)

Ground clearance: 170 mm (6.7 in)

Fuel tank capacity: 45 L (9.9 imp gal; 11.9 US gal)

Turning circle radius: 4.9 m (16.1 ft)

Boot space: 595 L (21.0 cu ft)

(All specifications are found on the sedan model only)

The Etios is long sedan boasts a rather large boot with a luggage space of 595-liters and is powered by a newly developed 1.5L, 16V DOHC engine coupled to a 5-Speed manual transmission. The Etios sedan will be available in four variants, J, G, V and VX, with prices ranging between 4.96 Lakhs and 6.86 Lakhs making it the company’s most affordable offering in India.

VEHICLE SUMMARY
Name:	Etios
Model:	J
Car Body Type:	Sedan
Segment:	C Segment
Fuel Consumption: Highway	17.00 kmpl.
Fuel Consumption: City	12.00 kmpl.
Warranty:	NA

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

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS Displacement: 1496cc, 4 cyl, in-line Engine Type: Petrol Maximum Power: 89 Bhp @ 5600 rpm Maximum Torque: 132 Nm @ 3000 rpm
DIMENSIONS Length: 4265 mm Width: 1695 mm Height: 1510 mm

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS
Seating Capacity:	5
Tyre Size:	175/65 R14
Suspension:	McPherson Strut - Torsion Beam
Turning Circle:	4.90 mtrs.
Boot Space:	595.00 ltrs.
Steering:	No Power Steering
Brakes:	Front Disk, Rear Drum
Gears:	5 Manual
Ground Clearance:	170.00 mm
Kerb Weight:	900.00 kgs.
Fuel Tank:	45.00
Body Color Bumpers:
Tachometer:
Alloys:
ORVM Indicator:
Xenon Headlamps:
Trip Meter:	2
Headlamp Washer:
ACTIVE AND PASSIVE SAFETY
Airbag:
Parking Sensors:
Fog Lamp:
Traction Control:
EBD:
ABS:
ESP:

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.

Safety Features of Toyota Etios

- Dual SRS airbags
- ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
- EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution)
- Energy absorbing body shell

The high end models of Etios feature ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) with EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution), Energy absorbing body shell and Dual SRS front airbags. The Airbags and ABS comes optional in "G" variant of Etios and these features are standard in "V" and "VX" variants.

To adopt to the various diverse climate and usage conditions in India, special treatment and countermeasures have been implemented:

- Good ground clearance of 170mm
- Under body protection to prevent damage to fuel and brake lines
- Anti-corrosion steel sheets at areas prone to rusting and stone hits
- Chipping resistant paint on rocker mould & fender

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