AN INTELLIGENT BUY

 

Exterior Exterior of Etios is definitely not like a space age veh. Its practical, decent and sober. A perfect gentleman design. Many ppl have commented that it some how looks like Logan, but its narrower , shorter and longer than Logan thus giving a perfect sedan look, not a fat box look. We have accepted Dezire's look( it being the market leader today). So I dont see any reason why Etios shouldn't be liked. Probably only thing common with Logan is Etios rear light panel which is triangular, but it definitely goes  well with the over all fall and shape.

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Its spacious, very comfortable seating with perfect inclination and adequate cushioning. The top end variant has almost everything what one looks forward to in a family sedan.  quality of plastic or absence of a driver's arm rest or rear arm rest are really not an issue. Anycase who needs those arm rests? Plastic quality is definitely better than DZIRE,MANZA and i20. So where is the problem? Only thing I didnt like was the red markings on even the steering wheel.

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox 90 BHP might sound less, but look at the weight also. Just 930 kg!! So 90 bhp is simply good enough. You feel the weight is just too less ?? Remember Maruti 800 days and those comments on weight to power ratio. So be assured , 930 kg is good enough to remain stable. It offers excellent ride quality, least requirement to change gears too often in city driving. Hats off TOYOTA.

 

Ride Quality & Handling Simply superb.

 

Final Words Go for the top end version, for about 7,50,000/- you getting an TOYOTA sedan with nothing to worry in particular. What else you need man??

 

Areas of improvement May be the rear portion or that red on steering wheel.

 

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