Toyota Etios [2013-2014] User Reviews

Exterior

Actually it's a contradictory question, exterior liking depends on person to person. For me It's a good looking car with bold front and long boot which gives this car a complete sedan looks but you are going to miss curves on it at some angle it may look you like a boxy car. I would suggest it's looks to someone looking for a complete sedan experience. This car definately will be rated over indigo, dzire, manza and amaze in looks department.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

Interior is a big dissapointment in this car. Plastic quality though looks better than the previous etios but design is still the same. Toyota has tried to do somehing by changing speedometer colour to blue but frankly it doesnt gel with rest of the AC and Music system console. In dashboard looks dzire is clear winner over here.

But for space this car definately deserve more than 5. On passenger seat after pulling your seat comletely back also rear passenger legs gets enough room to sit comfortably. Front passenger and driver has enough of leg room and head room. On rear seat 5 passenger can accomodate easily without any crunch as in dzire, indigo, amaze etc. not so sure about manza as it looks it has better rear seat.

If you focus of driver comfort, i dont think any competitor can beat this car, you have steering adjustment seat height adjustment, electric power steering( which is very responsive). I have habit of driving with maximum pulling back of seat and leaning back maximum as possible with my hand stiff on the steering, i would like to mention one things here, Clutch is little hard which make me to sit little front. Otherwise you will be surprise to see that rear passenger never get a cruchy feeling while you driving and even on long run you wont get tired easily, though seat cusioning is not so good.

It lacks with many cosmetic features but I am used to it now.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

Engine is well tuned and has zero turbo lag makes it much easily to drive in traffic, though it's bit noisy but less than previous version.

I am getting overall FE of 20Kmpl including city and highway drive. Gearbox is quite smooth, electric powersteering gives you feel of more control. Clutch is little hard compared to other cars in this segment. In this area again dzire is winning the race in driving comfort. I have taken a short test drive of all cars in this segment and based on that i am writing it. 

Ride Quality & Handling

 I personally judge ride quality and handling over a long trip. With Etios powerful AC, electric power steering, smooth gearbox, and adjustable steering and driver seat is a clear winner. Even Verna doesnt have electric power steering. This car is maily made for long drives only i felt after driving it. In one day you can drive upto 300km without any body exersion.

Suspension is superb, i felt in Amaze as i am driving a bullock cart for not the case with this car.

Etios can easily defeat any of the competitors in this area. My personal view though it completely depends how you adjust your posture while going for a long run.

Final Words

 It's a good family car, which satisfy your needs and make you enthuastic about driving but as always i suggest everyone to take a test drive of every car before spending your hard earned money.

I am glad by Nandi Toyota, Hosur Road, Bangalore service. I have just paid Rs.68/- for my first servicing, it's true only Rs.68/-. 

Review varies person to person

Areas of improvement  

 Interior for sure no second thought on this. If they can introduce little more curves on the body will be awesome. Have to reduce engine noice inside the cabin a little. Rest of the things are acceptable.

Exterior

I bought Etios GD in Oct'13 and its been over 7 months and 60k kms now and the body shines like new. Love the looks. The stylish wfeel covers accentuate the good looks of my silver etios. The only issue is that  the body gets very easy scrathed and dented in mumbai traffic.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

 I have travelled extensively in mumbai and also to outstation trips with my family in this car and my family is fully happy with the space and comfort the car provides. 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 Engine is smooth like butter. I have been getting a fuel economy of 15-16 kmpl in mumbai traffic with AC always on and 20kmpl on highway. Couldnt have asked for more. Gears are smooth. Absolutely glitch-free. Now I realise why people love toyota engines.

Ride Quality & Handling

 Very good ride quality. With the 50k kms service, I also got the tryres rotated as per the manuel book. 

Final Words

 Its been over 7 months and with every passing day, my love for my car increases.

Areas of improvement  

 The cabin could have been more expensive looking. I guess this is one area where all toyota cars get beaten from competition. Also, body should be more strong so that it doesnt get scratched easily.