Toyota Etios [2014-2016] User Reviews

Exterior LOOKS FINE.THE FRONT GRILL HAS SLIGHTLY COPIED FROM ELDER BROTHER COROLLA ALTIS.IT COMES WITH CLEAR LENS HEADLAMPS.TOP END VARIANT ONLY CONTAINS CHROME GARNISH AND ALLOY WHEELS.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) ONLY TOP END VARIANT CONTAINS STEERING MOUNTED AUDIO CONTROLS AND MUSIC PLAYER, NO REAR ARM REST,ELECTRICALLY ADJUSTABLE BUT NOT RETRACTABLE.SPACE AND WIDTH WAS AWESOME IM 6FOOT TALL BUT KNEE ROOM WAS STILL GOOD AFTER I RESTED IN A GOOD POSITION.A/C WAS FINE BUT LACK IN AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox ENGINE PERFORMANCE IS NOT UPTO THE MARK BUT STILL CAN BE QUOTED AS OPTIMAL.GEARBOX WAS BUTTERY SMOOTH.FUEL ECONOMY WAS NOT TESTED BECAUSE I TOOK A TEST DRIVE.SUSPENSION AND GROUND CLEARANCE WAS GOOD FOR INDIAN ROADS.

Ride Quality & Handling RIDE QUALITY WAS OK THE CAR IS STICKING TO THE TARMAC.IT HAS A GOOD BODY STRUCTURE FOR SAFTEY PURPOSE.HANDLING WAS GOOD.

Final Words SAFTEY UPLIFTED.ENGINE POWER AND INTERIOR FEATURES WAS COMPROMISED.

Areas of improvement  TOYOTA MUST IMPROVE INTERIOR FEATURES TOO SUCH AS AUTO A/C, REAR CAMERA,REAR CENTRE ARM REST,REAR A/C VENTS ETC,.

Exterior

I bought an Etios VXD (diesel top-end) in Dec 2014, its a facelift version with a changed grill design! I am satisfied with the exteriors since I was more inclined for a simple yet elegant family car not much bothering about curves!

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

The new Greige interiors with a sporty leather steering wheel is perfect. Match it with Greige leather seat covers and you will feel luxury at its best!

Other new features like bluetooth, AUX-in, 6 speakers, chrome gear knob and AC vents, side door wooden finish make u feel pampered for!

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

A little low on power and pick-up, but I somehow love the diesel engine sound!!! Its feels a little mature and good to me.

The engine noise is zero or less in cabin!! Thats another added feature in the facelift version. Gear shift is very smooth and segmental.

Ride Quality & Handling

Excellent! No issues with ride quality!

Final Words

Case 1: Etios VXD - 10 lacs (Full entry sedan) vs. Amaze - 9.5 lacs (Compact sedan) vs. Dzire - 9 Lacs (compact sedan) : Why not buy a full sedan for almost the same price and a Toyota brand?

Case 2: Etios VXD (10 lacs) vs. Honda City (13 lacs) vs. Hyundai Verna (13.5 lacs): For a working class family man, it makes sense to spend 10 lacs and buy a top end diesel car comparable to size of other premium sedans like City or Verna!!! Think!!!

Areas of improvement  

Power: A littlelow, should be atleast 90-100 BHP!

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