Toyota Etios [2014-2016] User Reviews

Amazing milage i have ever seen.. Very comfort for five members. Nice car for family purpose and also for Yellow board Its boot space helps very much in carrying luggage And its mileage and also the service or maintanance cost is not pretty much One of the best car from toyota TOYATA- ETIOS

I have had an excellent experience with my Etios. The dealers are good and I got my car very easily. It rides very well and the suspension is also brilliant. At long journies it is very comfortable spacious and practical too. On highway also the motor doesn't lacks power or punch at all. As it is a Toyota the service is the best and the maintainance cost is 0. Moreover the car's looks, performance, practicality is superb.The only con of the car is that it lacks certain features that the competition offers. In a nutshell it is a brilliant package by Toyota.

Exterior Amazing styling exteriors, chrome grills, finishing and superb looks.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Ordinary interiors, nothing noteworthy. Cabin and boot spaces are large and will come for praise when going on long travel.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox I was disappointed with poor engine performance, torque not sufficient, struggled climbs on parking ramps, knocking sound in first and second gears, difficult gear shift (reverse does not shift easily).

Ride Quality & Handling Ride on smooth roads is pleasing, but on bumpy roads or speed brakers is irritating. I can feel the uneasiness on the steering wheel. Ground clearance is too low, front bumper has hit several speed brakers. Steering wheel tilt adjust does not give enough space to driver. Shock absorber is not upto the mark.

Final Words I dont see real value for money on my Etios 2016.

Areas of improvement Features to catch up big time with the latest, mileage on petrol version to improve, body weight to be increased to absorb vibrations.

Exterior Reasonable overall looks. Rear looks a bit disappointing.Can be better designed so that it will become more competitive.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Extremely spacious,lot of head room and leg room,almost sprawling.High end model should get leather seats by default also the feel should be a bit premium from within,as the feel good factor kind of missing.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Petrol engine very smooth,Gear box also good.

Ride Quality & Handling Very good in both these areas,a tad underweight I feel as at high speed it seems to be in levitation mode.

Final Words Probably no competition in that segment considering the price,very smart product positioning, as in a Toyota sedan,at below RS 8Lakhs. In the overall perspective should have had been a run away success,considering the overall package...But sadly it's not the case.Honda perhaps the clear leader in this segment inspite of premium pricing. So the jury is clearly out that atleast in India people are willing to spend a few lakhs more if they really see value in the product. May be in India Honda will remain aspirational,needless to say they good as anybody in this game.

Areas of improvement Better design will ensure they will get premium pricing. Like the new Corolla Altis which has very good looks.