Value for Money - Real Entry level Sedan ....Not fake like Dexire or Amaze

Exterior
Etios G White. Dont forget to negotiate before paying the booking amount. You can always get all the regular accessories free. I purchased from New Delhi. So, got sun wisors, mats , read door garnish, trunk mat, mud flaps free. Exterior wise, this car is basically classy and robust and not stylish like Amaze or Dezire. But it give an executive look and kind a mature statement rather than teen-hormone driven statement. So i think its for people who want to buy a car for family comfort, status symbol within this price bracket, reliable car and want a car for atleast 8 to 10 yrs.

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

Space and comfort are real assets of this car. You wont believe the boot space and driving comfort. Take this on long drive and you wont feel tired.
But when it comes to other flowery things like stylish gear knob and switches.....it sucks.
I think Toyota ppl have really given all durability and reliabilty but forgot internal decoration.
Verdict: Sacrificing some cosmetic effects for long term usage and comfort is OK. You cant have that much boot space in Dezire. I had used both cars. Etios is consensus winner.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 Engine quality is superb as compared to its compititors and can even give higher end 10Lac cars a run for their money. Those ppl who want to buy a car and keep it for 8 - 10 yrs minimum should buy this. Coz it wont be outdated or out performed. Fuel economy is satisfactory and ger box is better than Dezire. I think going for Dezire where money is mainly for cosmetic effects and not for durability is a foolish choice. Just compare specifications and you'll see for yourself.

Ride Quality & Handling

Excellent and smooth. Total feel of driving a sedan class.

 

Final Words

 Dont buy a car coz some neighbour or office collegue has bought it. Research for yourself. If you compare Dezire, Amaze and ETIOS, then you'll find that ETIOS is a clear winner in every field. Toyota has outperformed Maruti and Honda. Though Maruti appears economic but in reality if you compare specifications and price, you'll find that Maruti is fooling the customer and Amaze has clearly cut down on specifications. While Toyota delivers engine performance, Space and Comfort. Its the car for wise ppl. I am happy that i chose ETIOS G over Dezire Vxi and Amze MT.

Areas of improvement  

 Interior Accesories.

 

Performance, Pickup, Space & Comfort , External Elegance, Huge Trunk Space.Interiors are average rather not impressive. Cosmetic effects are not there.