Etios vx after 6 months and 7000 kms.

Exterior Not admired, but looks good but  from all sides, except back. Did not find Single wiper a discomfort in rain.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Excellent space and comfort at back.Teenage Children used to complain with my earlier Honda City. Plastic quality in VX model is okay/good.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Got 16 kmpl on highway. Acceleration superb. Great advantage between city traffic signals. Overtaking in city/highway very balanced and sure without turning off AC. Gear box is smooth without knocking even in lower gears. Am able to maintain 5th gear above 40 kmhr. ABS braking is sure and firm.

Ride Quality & Handling Suspension is superb. Takes Humps of different size and height with ease. Passengers do not feel shaken. Steering and manuveuring is easy like a smaller car. Owing to good lumbar and thigh support angles, do not feel tired either within City stop/go traffic  OR on long highway trips. Turning radius ideal for our roads especially while taking Uturn.

Final Words A sedan which has all the features of a good family car. The price of VX model with all addl accessories like sun control film, art leather seat, 2 rear speakers and rear parking assist, IS on the road, 2.5 lacs less than Top end City / Verna. Lower  road tax and insurance charges. In todays changing environment, good money to save on a 5 year basis. Price of Etios can only go up. Prices of other sedans can only come down. Good car. The thought  which has gone into the car by Toyota engineers can be felt. No need to be swayed by some vague negative reviews.. Buy if it is relevant and Value for Money for yourself. Keep it for 10 years - no problem. OR sell it after 3-4 years at good resale value.

Areas of improvement Not able to think of except some cabin noise.  For this price point.

Driveability, lumbar support, seating comfort, visibility, suspensionORVM not available on passenger side. Cabin noise at higher speed on highway.