Think twice before buying ETIOS

HI everyone,

I traveled around 90 kms from my place to TOYOTA showroom to see the new ETIOS eagerly, I made a test drive too for about 2 Kms, Initially my plan is to have a test drive and book this ETIOS VX, I test drove the top end version VX model.THE Silver colour Etios looked stunning, The explanation is below.

Exterior On my first view When I entered the show room I could appreciate the look department, Quite amazing Stunning looks. Good Master piece from Toyota I thought. but still i didnt go near the car because the car was under test drive process for the customer who came before me.

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) When i went near i was very much disappointed about the car. I opened the door and closed again .The sound of the car door does not seems good. I was very much disappointed hearing the noise..The door material is not very strong.this reduces the car weight which will help increase the fuel economy of the car.I had lot of questions inside me Is this a TOYOTA car? As my view toyota always produces a good quality car which fails here in Toyota ETIOS. Then the door handles are also not so good compared to other cars in this price range. Then next is music system.The four speakers are present on the front side and i didnt like that. The sound quality also didnt impress me.But yet you get a DVD Player installed in it. Plastics quite ok. Feels like can manage with that. Lightings in the pannel also doesnt impress me.In the same way for cost cutting they reduced two wipers in to one. I dont know how it is going to be Effective Same way I didnt even like the cable operated head light adjuster which is very down market.

The AC vent is excellent.good throw.I enjoyed that...clapps to toyota ETIOS for the good throw of A/C vents which directly hit the back seaters. NOW to the back seats. Two People can sit on the(FLOOR) leg room space and have lunch. That much Leg room Space then ETIOS have.BUT lacks Lateral support.You will feel uncomfortable if you want to go for a long journey. Next is coming to the door it lacks rubber insulation on the door sides. This makes the door vibrate when i operated the power windows(Back Door)But didnt try in other doors. It made me unhappy at one point of time. BOOT space is the best ever compared to all cars. Two people can sleep inside. Enormous space (595 ltrs).

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Good stunning responsive engine.Pick up is awesome even at third gear....Inside the city traffic it is the rock star.Because it will make the driver quite easy to drive.Braking no doubt. very good....Toyota People say you will get a fuel economy around 16 per litre.Lets hope for the best. Next is gear shift. Gear shift is good.But the knock from the gear was not very much impressing me.But still good.

 

Ride Quality & Handling Coming to the handling departments its the best. Good responsive steering. Sporty shaped and good looking. BUT the turning radius is more.But it is satisfactory. Road visibility is the best in class.Till now I didnt see any vehicle having this much road presence. I have drove several cars with in price range of 25 lakhs in which i was not able to have a road presence like this ETIOS. Good work by the Toyota people in ride quality and Handling department.

 

Final Words Overall the car is ok but it is not up to standard of TYOTAS BRAND VALUE......openly saying i did not book the Etios. Overall you need to take the decision based on the usage of the car.If you are frequently user think twice before you buy. If you use only occasionally ETIOS will satisfy your needs.Good city car..But i was quite disappointed and came out without booking..Just have a look with TATA INDIDGO MANZA and MARUTI SWIFT DZIRE before you book..IF you can spend another 50000 rs have a look with vw vento trendline which is worth for money...The choice is YOURS.

 

Areas of improvement INSULATION PART SHOULD BE TAKEN CARE OF.ABLE TO HEAR THE ROAD NOISE.IMPROVEMENT IN DISTANCE BETWEEN THE WHEEL AND THE BODY(A LONG GAP IS SEEN).Please do improvement in door latch areas.

 

looks,steering response,road visibility,AC ventInsulation on all areas should be strictly improved,gap between the wheel and the body,door latch...