More than adequate for City and next only to K-series.

Went to Nandi Toyota (Hosur Rd). After looking all around the car and checking it back to back with Etios .Here are my observations.

Apart from engine and boot. In Liva the cushioning comfort is not the same as in Etios Sedan. Though the recline angle of the seat is same but Liva has got a thin and slightly short height seat. The headrest is positioned lower because of the roof which tapers down exactly at that point.

 Ignition on.. Engine noise is very well in acceptable range for a petrol car. The previous week took a test drive of Etios and observed a slight amount of vibration in doors with sporty engine noise intruding in cabin. In Liva didn’t experience the same.

Ride dynamics is superb for car weighted below a ton, even at 140KM SPEED. Gear shifting was a breeze with fun in maneuvering the steering. Clutch engagement was also light and precise. 4-5 times tested the initial pickup from standstill to good speed (which in my opinion is the need of many). ..It delighted me considering the engine capacity.

 Liva scores high in this aspect when compared to all 1200 cc hatchback except Swift. But for me the Maruti gem does not fulfill one of my major requirement ;for everyone to hold a comfortable seating position in rear seat (Everyone in family almost 6 feet). I would settle down for this small Toyota despite bland interiors but as it fulfills my criteria for

-      Mileage (Not aware but since Etios feedback in Bangalore city is for 11-12 ..Assuming  Liva’s mileage   would definetly be 1.5 kms more )

-      Seating for 5 tall build persons

-      Perfect combination of Engine ,Transmission and bit of fun factor while driving.

-      Lot of accessories from company available to make it near to higher variant offerings. (of course not a defogger and wiper)

 

The kind of packaging done for all  variants.G(sp) appears practical . For this variant we can get the additional crome rings on AC vents with crome logo on steering wheel as spare part. Otherwise the interior appears very uninspiring to look everyday. Also for extra comfort some more padding is required in rear seat with wide headrest through aftermarket solution.

 

Satisfactory pickup, Ride quality, Paint Quality,SpaceInteriors, Less cushioning in rear seat