Toyota Etios Liva Price Rs 4,20,000

Toyota Etios Liva, the much awaited hatchback from auto pioneer, Toyota Motors was unveiled alongwith Toyota Etios sedan. The event of the launch was graced by Toyota Motors' President, Mr. Akio Toyoda. The hatch received a huge applaud from the audience post the unveiling. Read Toyota Etios Liva Review »

Toyota Etios Liva Description :

The announcement of Toyota Etios Liva is made with great anxiousness from Toyota as this is the first time that Toyota Motors has announced a low ranged model named Etios Liva which has created benchmark for affordability by the World's largest car company. Like a perfectionist, the cost of this hatchback is trimmed down without leaving a single dent on the company's formidable reputation. To abate its cost, the skillful car maker has used its knife at places where the users just cant make out. This is the first time that Toyota will be dealing with customers at lower end and the savvy player is all set to face the big challenge.
On stepping in to a new market, Toyota has to face some real experts like Maruti, which is India's most successful car maker. And not to forget Hyundai and Tata, who have abysmal experience of playing best in this segment. This will certainly not make the fight easy but Toyota here has a big advantage and that is the low price, which will be the trump card for Toyota.

Toyota Etios Liva is designed, keeping in mind the Indian customers and every detailing shows the efforts taken by engineers. The hatchback is blessed with 1.2 Litre MPFI Petrol Engine which acts as the power house of this hatchback. Reaching the heights of efficiency, the car can smoke out a maximum Power of 80 BHP. Its performance is further improved with 5 Speed Manual Transmission. It claims superb fuel efficiency and decent performance. The Toyota Etios Liva looks robust and functional with pretty good luggage space which is the selling feature of this hatchback.

Mileage, Average and Fuel Economy

Toyota Etios Liva will come loaded with a stunning 1.2 litre petrol engine churning out an apex power of 80 bhp assuring high fuel efficiency. It is supplied with 5 Speed Manual Transmission to have a supreme control over the drive. The affordable hatchback will be accompanied with all high end technologies to assure good fuel efficiency.

Power

The 1.2 litre motor will be accompanied with four valves per cylinder for it to breathe better, but despite of all the efficient technology it ends up producing 80 bhp power, a modest figure for a hatchback but if we look at the proportion of power and weight, the Toyota Etios Liva will rule out major players in the segment. The effective weight of the car is 890 Kg and with that it will also assure easy to drive motor. The torque spread of the car is going to be a striking feature as in its saloon version which gives the car excellent linear power delivery.
This high power output increases the driveability of the hatchback and good liner power delivery makes it the best option to carry it in town on busy roads.

Acceleration and Pick up

Toyota manufactured vehicles are known for their performance, power and reliability. Company is too possessive for its yet untamed image and for that company will surely come up with some striking figures in terms of acceleration and pick up. The acceleration of the Toyota Etios Liva is yet not revealed but as compared to 1.2 LitreaMPFI Petrol Engine, and 80 bhp of peak power it will surely give decent acceleration. The car has a total weight of only 890 Kg and this will play a major role in displaying high acceleration.

Toyota Etios Liva Exteriors

The exterior of the Toyota Etios Liva is not just attractive but also well balanced with long wheelbase. Coming to the basic looks, it has not entered any new grounds as the grille speaks mythological Toyota designing with sharp curves. It bears the identifiable creases on its bonnet which again helps it identify as Toyota's creation. Toyota Etios Liva is beautified with small lights and tame bumper with two tiny fogs.
The side looks of the car is something patent to it as it bears up-sweeping crease lying on the lower half of the doors. These elegant crease are simply outstanding and discriminating feature of this car. The Toyota Etios Liva is expected to bear 185/60 R15 tyre which will simply improve Liva's stance. The back side of the car is typical to hatchback as it adjusts to bring good boot space. But with Toyota Etios Liva, the adjustments are not compromised with its stunning looks.

The front grille of the Toyota Etios Liva gives a look of smiling face with its upper grille, lower grille and headlamps taken together. Moreover the headlamps look like dimples on the car. The rear view mirror are painted in body color giving it an even look. The upper grill will be in chrome finish while the lower one will be in black.

Exterior Measurements

The Toyota Etios Liva is expected to bear a ground clearance of 173.00 mm and the color of its bumper will be same as body color. The first look of this car will give you a soothing look as it wears attractive creases and the little detailing of metal. You might not get bowled out with the mere looks of this car but this is not an ordinary hatchback, it is a Toyota car in just 4 lakh Rs. The Toyota Etios Liva when observed very closely do have some points which show the cost cutting strategy of Toyota but they certainly have shown expert work with its styling in lo cost. Toyota Etios Live also have a sporty body kit which will not be made available as a standard feature, rather we expect that it will come only in case of special order. The basic looks are rest proportionate and somewhere more attractive than its sedan version. The hatchback weighs 890 Kg with Length of 3775mm, Width of 1695mm and Height being 1490mm.

Toyota Etios Liva Interiors 

Interior Appearance

Starting with the interior of Toyota Etios Liva, Toyota wanted to bring out something out of the box. But problem lies with the fact that they had no prior experience in a hatchback segment so it took help from the best source, one who best know the segment, owners of the cars. Toyota Etios Liva is based on intensive market research and thus is truly customer oriented. So we expect nothing but the best out of Toyota Etios Liva.
The interior of the stunning hatchback will surely add new horizon in its segment for comfort and most importantly space. You might not get bowled out with its exterior but the interior will surely give you all one expect from a good hatchback. No doubt the Toyota Etios Liva is claimed to be the most comfortable option in its segment and with that it makes it apt for long drives. With its space the car will make other models in its segment feel like pigeonhole. The car is expected to offer best rear seats with large squabs, apt amount of cushioning and perfect backrest angle. The Toyota Etios Liva is expected to give very comfortable sitting posture with its fine tuned H-point. The front seats will surely be point of attraction with perfect padding as in its sedan version. The car is something which not just gives comfort in city but also for long drives. The glovebox is expected to be of real good size which will be one of its kind. The interiors will be designed in contemporary manner with amazing mounted instrument panel with offset AC vents. These AC Vents are expected to be carved out in round shape, which will further add to the modernity in its basic appearance.

Toyota Etios Liva will be gives safety belts to ensure safety of all passengers in car. It might appear in dual tone along with its three spoke steering wheel in same dual shade and it will certainly look stunning and again anonymous in segment. The interiors are made roomy to ensure comfort to everyone. The Toyota Etios Liva is expected to be a direct competition to Maruti Swift and as compared to that it will have more space and comfort feature giving it advantage over it. Coming to the middle of the dashboard, it is expected to hold instrument panel, including speedo and trip.

Interior Comfort

Toyota Etios Liva is a hatchback which claims maximum comfort in segment with stand-out headroom, legroom, and storage space. The driver will get a spacious headroom and legroom but might lack a footrest. This will assure all comfort to the driver so that it can work efficiently.

The stunning hatchback, Toyota Etios Liva is expected to come with power windows and remote central locking which will make it convenient to have control on car door and windows. It will have spacious boot space which is again gong to be a selling feature of the car. The availability of remote fuel filler is also expected out of this hatchback along with slim rear wipers. The AC provided in the Toyota Etios Liva is expected to lack climate control which can be a little dent on its image but other attractive features are there to replace its loss with rear defogger, steering adjustment and manual driver seat adjustment.

The user will also be provided with a powerful music system giving it a high entertainment quotient as well. The rear seats can b made to fold as well and the glasses will be tinted giving it a privilege over other cars.

Interior Measurements

Toyota Etios Liva is a beautiful four door designed to seat five passengers at a time. It gives very comfortable legroom and headroom which assures not just safety but also comfort to all passengers. The back seat of the car is very spacious which can seat 3 people at a time with assured comfort to all of the passengers. The users will find space for their knees, thighs and back which will make the seat same as a couch at home.

Engine Capacity and Performance

This beautiful hatchback from Toyota will be powered by 1.2 Litre MPFI Petrol Engine which is expected to churn out Maximum Power of 80 Bhp. The engine used in the Toyota Etios Liva is built on high end technology to give enhanced performance and it is evident from the fact that company has employed best of all class engineers to built this first ever low cost car from Toyota. The company has not announced the diesel version of Toyota Etios Liva so for now the users have to stick to the petrol version only. All the versions of this model is expected to be loaded with the same engine generating a peak power of 87 Bhp with expected maximum torque of 205 Nm.

Wheels

Toyota Etios Liva is expected to bear 185/60 R15 size tyre which gives the car strong grip even on high speed drives. The big size of the car also gives stunning balanced look to its overall appearance. The high end version of Toyota Etios Liva is expected to bear broader tyres.

Braking and Handling

Affordable hatchback from Toyota will have efficient braking system which will further ensure its grip over drive. Front breaks will be Disk type and on the Rear you will find Drum breaks. Owing to the front disc brakes, the handling and controlling of Toyota Etios Liva will become easier. A broad wheelbase will further add to it making it the best option in its segment. It might also come with front independent and rear non-independent shock absorbers.

Handling and Safety

The safety measures offered by Toyota Etios Liva will be same as offered by all other cars in B segment. It will be blessed with many wonderful features like Power steering, Power windows, Remote central locking and Dash integrated music system which will make the handling of car far more interesting. The safety quotient will be taken well care of with airbags to save the driver and front passenger in case of collision. This measure is most effective in case of severe frontal collision. The basic designing of the Toyota Etios Liva is such that it will absorb the sudden shock and spread it to the whole body. It will thus protect the cabin from severe damage hence protecting the passengers.

Stereo and Accessories

The hatchback from Toyota is designed not just to give best in class design and space but also keep the passengers entertained with MP3 player. The audio system will increase its entertainment quotient and might be provided with a remote control for easy access.

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