Kumar

Exterior

Looks a proper sedan not like tail pasted on pieces like Dzire and Manza or even Vento and Rapid

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

Not up to Totyota Standards but when u pay less u get less

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

Great Pick up and throttle response. Excellent fuel economy which puts many celebrated hatchbacks to shame

Ride Quality & Handling

Very good handling and cornering, responsive steering. Noise creeps in at higher speeds but if you get an under body coating things improve considerably. Never driven the vehicle without ac so dont know how the external noise ll affect the paseengers if windows are kept open.

Final Words

Have been owning Etios from March 2011. Driven a few thousand kms. It is an amazing car and no nonsence vehicle. Toyota Service Experience has been excellent.

This is my fourth car. My old cars being padmini way back in eighties, maruti zen and  maruti esteem. It is more value for money than esteem as its bigger, better to drive and more fuel efficient. Pick up is also much higher.

Areas of improvement  

Quality of interiors and nhv levels need attention of the company.

 

Great engine, devastating pick up which could shatter competitionQuality of plastics but do u ride on them?????