Etios Reverse value engineering

 

Exterior I can see a good value engineering=quality/cost, here quality downsize, cost upsize.Without touching you will feel a nice car. If go precise on each corner can see a lot of improvement Toyata will make if wants a big sales figure.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Very spacious, off course as expected ptastic quality is not at par, center console but other side it gives a more visibility.shockers are refined but can't predict it's long term realibility.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Fast and fuerious, Economy just make minus 5 from company give spec/ARI ~11km/Lt possibily.

Ride Quality & Handling Ride is good, not bumpy as seen in Desire.Drive on Nice road touched 120km/Hr..but car was having 2 passenger feels this is max for any kind of sudden surprise.Test drive car was 12000km done, i soptted 4 defect generated till that km run - Door handle loosen out, hand break shaking like 2year old partially broken teeth, boot door needs 2 times push to lock, pressed acclerator with driver door opened can see something wrong in silencer..a very bad sound coming out.dealer said it has one exhaust in engine rather than 3-4 as other car so as sound feels but it improves mileage, speaker bass was making creek sound in high volume😢

Final Words I felt (personal experience), part realibility matters a lot here which lacks, Etios has not underwent long term part realibility. With this price want Sedan you should expect this but not from Toyata atleast.I better pay 2lkh more for Fludic or Jazz 😄.

Areas of improvement  Toyata will take or should take time to improve this further on part quality, possibily we may have a good Etios with realiable value of money after a year.

 😎Be smart on your choise, you need a sedan for 3-5 years go ahead, resell and get new. If need for more than 5yr, better have good choise. I felt Woodland 2000Rs is better than BATA 800Rs.

Good pickup, spaciousPart realibility, Insulation/Plastic quality,future investement in car