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

BMW Grand Turismo

Aimed at niche customers in a market sector not yet in being, the new 5 Series variant is a mix of some of the desirable elements that a saloon, estate or SUV can offer: elegance inside and out from a luxury BMW saloon; long legroom and huge load capacity from using the 7 Series platform; limousine ride comfort but with near 5 Series agility (it adopts the 7 Series adjustable rear air suspension); and the command seating positions, versatile sliding and folding rear seats and twin tailgate openings from the X5. The GT has boot space of 440 litres which can be expanded, by folding down the rear seats, to a very accommodating 1,700 litres. 

The BMW 5 Series Grand Turismo, or Grand Tourer, by name and by nature, offers unbeatable space, specification and performance and it is also unbeatable because it is arguably the only car of this type on sale.

Trying to describe what the 5 Series Grand Turismo is not easy. It is aimed at a niche customer, a market sector not yet in being so only around 2,500 of these new models will be sold in the UK in a full year. The product is a mix of some of the desirable elements a saloon, estate or SUV can offer.Elegance inside and out from a luxury BMW saloon, long legroom and huge load capacity from using the 7 Series platform, limousine ride comfort but with near 5 Series agility although it adopts the 7 Series adjustable rear air suspension and the command seating positions, versatile sliding and folding rear seats and twin tailgate openings from the X5.

The GT has boot space of 440-litres which can be enhanced, by folding the rear seats down, up to 1,700-litres.Bringing luxury and versatility together in one product, that isn’t an out-and-out high-range 4x4’ is not an easy task but the unique BMW Grand Turismo is an interesting product.

5 Series GT engines

There are three engine options for the GT, the main selling 530d, 3.0-litre, six cylinder common-rail direct injection turbocharged diesel which will take 85% of sales. It produces 245hp with a massive 540Nm of torque and accelerates from zero to 62mph in 6.9 seconds before going on to a top speed of 149mph.

The combined cycle official; fuel economy is 43.5mpg and we achieved a real-life 27.5mpg during some very hard and fast driving on the wind

Like the other two engine options this unit is only available with BMW’s new fuel efficient eight-speed automatic transmission but with its tiptronic type sequential gear change function it works really well either in full auto mode or by using the manual override.

There are two petrol engines on offer, the 535i a new 3.0-litre six cylinder turbocharged powerplant with 306hp, 400Nm of torque 0-62mph takes 6.3 seconds and top speed is limited to 155mph. Average fuel economy is officially 31.7mpg but somehow we only achieved 19.3mpg during our test drive.

Working the petrol engine harder to achieve the same response as offered by the better 3.0-litre diesel unit took its toll on fuel economy. The emissions are 209g/km.The last engine option for those which must have the largest and most powerful on offer is the 550i, a 4.4-litre, V8 with twin turbochargers. Zero to 62mph takes 5.5 seconds, top speed is limited to 155mph with 25.2mpg being the officially combined cycle figure and 263g/km

Most Expensive Cars In The World

World's Most Expensive Cars

What is the most expensive car in the world? The 1931 Bugatti Royale Kellner Coupe was sold for $8,700,000 in 1987. However, that car and many alike will not be included in this list because it is not available on the market today. It is hard to imagine someone would actually spend 8 million dollars on a car instead of using it for something more productive. However, if you have the money and the opportunity, you will definitely spend a small fraction of it to place a few of these supercars in your garage. Here is the 10 most expensive production cars on the market.

1. Bugatti Veyron $1,700,000. This is by far the most expensive street legal car available on the market today. It is the fastest accelerating car reaching 0-60 in 2.6 seconds. It claims to be the fastest car with a top speed of 253 mph+. However, the title for the fastest car goes to the SSC Ultimate Aero which exceed 253 mph pushing this car to 2nd place for the fastest car.

2. Lamborghini Reventon $1,600,000. The most powerful and the most expensive Lamborghini ever built is the second on the list. It takes 3.3 seconds to reach 60 mph and it has a top speed of 211 mph. Its rarity (limited to 20) and slick design are the reasons why it is so expensive and costly to own.

3. McLaren F1 $970,000. In 1994, the McLaren F1 was the fastest and most expensive car. Even though it was built 15 years ago, it has an unbelievable top speed of 240 mph and reaching 60 mph in 3.2 seconds. Even as of today, the McLaren F1 is still top on the list and it outperformed many other supercars.

4. Ferrari Enzo $670,000. The most known supercar ever built. The Enzo has a top speed of 217 mph and reaching 60 mph in 3.4 seconds. Only 400 units were produced and it is currently being sold for over $1,000,000 at auctions.

5. Pagani Zonda C12 F $667,321. Produced by a small independent company in Italy, the Pagani Zonda C12 F is the 5th fastest car in the world. It promises to delivery a top speed of 215 mph+ and it can reach 0-60 in 3.5 seconds.

6. SSC Ultimate Aero $654,400. Don't let the price tag fool you, the 6th most expensive car is actually the fastest street legal car in the world with a top speed of 257 mph+ and reaching 0-60 in 2.7 seconds. This baby cost nearly half as much as the Bugatti Veyron, yet has enough power to top the most expensive car in a speed race. It is estimated that only 25 of this exact model will ever be produced.

7. Saleen S7 Twin Turbo $555,000. The first true American production certified supercar, this cowboy is also rank 3rd for the fastest car in the world. It has a top speed of 248 mph+ and it can reach 0-60 in 3.2 seconds. If you are a true American patriot, you can be proud to show off this car.

8. Koenigsegg CCX $545,568. Swedish made, the Koenigsegg is fighting hard to become the fastest car in the world. Currently, it is the 4th fastest car in the world with a top speed of 245 mph+, the car manufacture Koenigsegg is not giving up and will continue to try and produce the fastest car. Good luck with that!

9. Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren Roadster $495,000. A GT supercar, the SLR McLaren is the fastest automatic transmission car in the world with a top speed of 206 mph+ and reaching 60 mph in 3.8 seconds. It is a luxurious convertible with a really powerful engine, which results in outstanding performances and style.

10. Porsche Carrera GT $440,000. A supercar with dynamic stability control and a top speed of 205 mph+ and it can reach 0-60 in 3.9 seconds. The Porsche Carrera GT applies the absolute calibers of a true racing car to offer an unprecedented driving feeling on the road.