Toyota Etios

Overview Etios Toyota

Toyota India unvieled its new small hatchback and Etios Etios Sedan Concept at the Auto Expo 2010. Toyota India launched the sedan version of Etios and hatchback will be launched in March 2011. Variants diesel versions will feature the same engine as we saw in the Corolla Altis diesel will be launched in June 2011. Besides India, Etios Toyota (whose name means "origin of ') hatchback - Etios Liva will also be sold in Russia, South America and possibly other emerging markets.

Facts about Toyota Etios

- Launched Etios - four variants - J, G, G Option, V and VX
- Booking starts today (1st December) at Rs 50000. Deliveries begin in January 2011
- Variant of Etios Base priced at Rs 4.96 lakhs!
- Tailgate Etios be launched in March 2011
- The hatchback is Etios Liva
- The diesel variants Etios will be launched in June 2011
- Sedan Etios powered by a gasoline engine 1496cc inline 4
- Maximum power Etios is 89 hp at 5600 rpm
maximum torque of 132 Nm at 3000 rpm -
- Ascent center dashboard and steering mounted audio controls
- Safety features include dual airbags SRS and ABS with EBD

Price Etios Toyota

Toyota India has announced the pricing of Toyota Etios:

- Toyota Etios J - R. 4,96,000.00
- Toyota Etios G - R. 5,46,000.00
- Toyota Etios Option G - - 5,96,000.00
- Toyota Etios V - R. 6,41,000.00
- Toyota Etios VX - R. 6,86,000.00

All prices are ex-showroom New Delhi. The basic variant of Etios - Etios J is priced at Rs 4.96 lakhs and upscale Etios VX is priced at Rs 6.86 lakhs. The price of Toyota Etios seems to be very competitive given the fact that it is a Toyota and the build quality is top notch. But less price does not mean that the basic version will sell in large numbers, buyers also want good looks and tons of features in a car in this segment. It is expected that demand for "V" and "VX" variants are more compared to basic variants.

Dimensional space and luggage Etios Toyota

Etios Toyota has a total length of 4265mm, 1695mm wide, 1510 mm in height and 170mm ground clearance. Etios is the USP of typical Toyota - space, comfort and reliability. Etios has a wheelbase of 2550mm and enough luggage space of 595 liters.

Design and formatting Etios Toyota

- Very simple and basic design
- Six Alloy Wheels
- Tail like taillights Logan
- Chrome finish grille smile

Outside, the Etios has elements of style with a pointed grille big smile that was raised especially for India. The car has a strong shoulder line with a cut upwards on the bottom of the door. carved surface and dynamic character line at the front and rear, strengthening the presence of Etios. The back has a fluid flowing C-pillar, rounded end and lamps combination of three dimensions that enhance the exterior of the vehicle from different angles. Alternative high Etios has six spoke alloy wheels, body-colored outside rear view mirrors and door handles. But the design Etios has nothing to boast, he seems very simple, basic and bland. The hatchback version of Etios looks much more proportionate and balanced against the bland sedan variant to research. The sports body kit installed on Liva Etios will not be available in standard, it is expected to be offered as an option to prospective buyers.

Interiors and comfort Etios Toyota

- Double-DIN music system
- Ascent center dashboard
- Large 13-liter glove box cooled
- Front seats with integrated headrests
- Steering mounted audio controls
- Red and chrome gear knob
- Bottle holders Great for every door
- Rear legroom and headroom is comfortable even for tall passengers

Interiors on Etios are quite contemporary sport Etios a dashboard in a central position offset AC vents. Etios offers more space inside with spacious interiors compared to its direct competitors, the Swift. The panel, including speedometer and travel is in the middle of the dashboard while the AC vents are round in shape. The three steering wheel comes in two tones spoke with the rest of the interior. Toyota Etios modern interiors that look attractive and decent. A first class "air cleaner" which is standard in all grades of purified air in the cabin.

Toyota Etios offers all the features, as we have seen in other C-segment cars comprising steering, electric windows, remote central locking system, dashboard integrated music, Steeing mounted audio controls, defroster rear window, setting the direction and various other features providing maximum comfort to passengers. Etios also has a 2-DIN music system which will be a MP3 and FM radio with 4 speakers mounted in the factory. Toyota Etios features electric power steering for excellent maneuverability and tilt steering provides good ergonomic driving experience. The direction comes with audio controls for comfort to the driver's fingertips. The design of flat type rear floor provides ease of movement for rear passengers. With its rigid body structure and world class McPherson Strut, the Etios has superior performance depreciation offering superior driving comfort.

Interior color combinations

- Black: Alternative J and G Etios comes with all black interior
- Black Gray: Alternative V Etios comes with all black interior
- Black and Red: The variant of VX Etios comes with all black interior

Variants of Toyota Etios

Etios Toyota is available in four variants:

- Toyota Etios J
-Toyota Etios G
- Toyota Etios G Option (Security Pack)
- Toyota Etios V
- Toyota VX Etios

The basic variant J Etios is very basic and do not have power steering, power windows, remote central locking and comes with black door handles and black exterior mirrors. The top variant Etios VX is completely loaded with these features: Dual SRS airbags, ABS with EBD, air conditioning, power steering, power windows, remote central locking, tilt wheel, CD/MP3 player, steering mounted audio controls, Alloy Wheels , cooled glove box, rear window defroster, fog lights, body-colored door handles and mirrors.

Security Features Etios Toyota

- Dual SRS airbags
- ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)
- EBD (electronic brake force distribution)
- Energy absorption body

The top models of Etios ABS (Anti-lock Braking System) with EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution), the shell of the body's energy-absorbing front and dual SRS airbags. Airbags and ABS is optional on the "G" variant Etios and these features are standard in "V" and "VX" variants.

To adopt to the diverse climate and various operating conditions of India, the special and cons-measures have been implemented:

- Good ground clearance of 170mm
- Under body protection to prevent damage to fuel lines and brake
- Sheet steel corrosion on areas prone to rust and stone hits
- Chipping mold resistant paint on the rocker and fender

The engine efficiency and fuel Etios Toyota

- Petrol Engine 1196cc
- Maximum power of 89 hp at 5600 rpm
- A maximum torque of 132 Nm at 3000 rpm
- Under standard conditions, he returned ARAI mileage of 17.64 kmpl.

The Etios with a 1.5 liter gasoline engine that generates an output of 90 hp at 5600 rpm with maximum torque of 132 Nm at 3000 rpm. Diesel plans are on hold and buyers have the choice of the gasoline engine at first. Under standard conditions ARAI, Toyota Etios returns a mileage of 17.64 kmpl.

Shades available in Etios Toyota

Etios Toyota is available in six colors include:

- Black Symphony
- Harmony Beige
- Bluish Silver Serene
- Vermillion Red
- Celestial Black
- White

Press Release - Launch Etios Toyota

The Etios was launched by Mr. Akio Toyoda, president of Toyota Motor Corporation and descendant of the founder of Toyota, on his first visit to India after taking over as head of the company. Also present were Mr. Akira Okabe (Senior Managing Director, TMC), Mr. Soichiro Okudaira (CEO, TMC), Mr. Osamu Nagata (Chief Executive Officer, TMC), Mr. Yoshinori Noritake (Chief Engineer - Etios, TMC), Mr Vikram Kirloskar (Vice-Chairman, TKM), Mr. Hiroshi Nakagawa (Managing Director, TKM) and Sandeep Singh (Deputy General Manager Marketing, TKM).

Commenting on the launch of Etios, Mr. Akio Toyoda, president of TMC, said: "India is a key market for our overall strategic growth plans and the launch of Etios is certainly an important step not Toyota only in India but globally for Toyota. Toyota believes strongly in the "first customer" philosophy, so it was important to gather valuable feedback from potential customers from the concept stage to what is Etios TODAY 'hui. We believe in Toyota, "the road is the car and Etios is a product of full-scale test on the roads across India. Our trial included a 100,000 km on all roads that Indian drivers encounter, Kolkata, Mumbai, from the foot of the Himalayas to the tip of the Indian peninsula.

We will continue to listen carefully Toyota Indian customers to stay in touch with their new expectations. We will respond quickly with the technological development and continue to provide products that Indian customers will love. "

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Hiroshi Nakagawa, MD TKM, said: "The Etios is very important to us, and its launch today marks the beginning of a new era for Toyota in India. In fact, launch will allow Indian customers in the middle income group to own a Toyota ambitious for the first time. I am also pleased to announce that production of the Etios begin as scheduled in our new factory, which is the factory automotive most environmentally friendly manufacturing in the country today.

Earlier this year we announced our intention to locally produce engines and transmissions to Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts in the third quarter of 2012, which will help increase the content of Etios location. Toyota in India will facilitate not just economic growth, but social growth and the region it operates in and turn the company strives to be the most loved and admired. "

Mr. Yoshinori Noritake, chief engineer of the Etios talked about product development, he said: "It was very important to understand the needs of Indian car buyers before designing an India specific car. We have learned that Indian consumers are very price sensitive, but at the same time want space and comfort for their families, and style to improve their status. One of the strengths of the sedan is its design Etios true sedan - designed on a platform sedan form and not as a trap with a shoe - smart packaging that makes it both compact spacious. Over 2,000 engineers from Japan and India have worked closely over the last four years with a vision provide customers Etios "joy of ownership" and "quality of life."

Talking Etios sale and marketing strategy in India, Sandeep Singh, DMD-Marketing, TKM, said: "We have planned a marketing strategy designed to warm up to our target customers and through our various campaigns, we seek to successfully establish Etios brand in India. To begin, we signed Mr ARRahman as an ambassador of our brand to establish an instant connect between values and Etios Indian masses. We are committed to providing our customers an experience with Q-class a network of sales and service will expand to 150 dealers by the end of this year. Etios early bookings for today and sedan deliveries will begin in January 2011. We would also like to take this opportunity to announce the name the hatchback version: Etios Liva, who will go on sale in April 2011.