The All New Etios is designed to provide a true sedan experience
They have features such as bluetooth audio with remote, rear parking sensors and two-tone interiors.
It's also unbelievably smooth to ride.
The company has launched the new version of Etios at a price range of Rs 545,000 and Rs 708,000 for the petrol variant and Rs 670,000 and Rs 815,000 (ex-showroom Delhi) for the diesel variant.
The car we're driving today is the most affordable Toyota in India, the Etios Liva and we tell you if you should consider it if you're in the market looking for a hatchback or look at the other obvious options.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor on Monday launched Etios Xclusive priced in the range of Rs 7.82 lakh (petrol variant) to Rs 8.92 lakh.
Come December 1 and Toyota will launch the sedan in Bangalore.
Let's see if Liva can live up to the expectations of the hatchback buyers and what will woo them to buy it as compared to Maruti Suzuki Swift, Hyundai i20, Ford Figo, and others.
The company, which is present in India through a joint venture with Kirloskar Group, is investing about Rs 3,200 crore (Rs 32 billion) to set up its second manufacturing facility in Bangalore to roll out the car by early 2011.
The pre-bookings of the car has already started.
Toyota Kirloskar Motor will, over the next 45 days, open around 30 dealerships for a smooth roll out of its much publicised compact car, the Etios, as well as the Etios sedan.
Both the diesel variants will be powered by a 1.4-litre engine.
Toyota Liva has hit the Indian B segment car market with a bang and is priced aggressively at a starting price of Rs 399,000.
The new cars, which have undergone over over 100 changes, were spotted at a dealer's showroom.
Mechanically, the car is based on the Liva and sports the same running gear. However, the visuals of the hatchback have been tweaked to give it a rugged appearance.
The car has been been specifically developed for the Indian market and the company is investing Rs 3,200 crore (Rs 32 billion) at its second plant in Bangalore to produce its units.
Toyota makes an entry into the small-car space.
This Sporty initiative by Japanese carmaker will definitely steal the hearts of numerous 'racing' enthusiasts across the country.
Here's how the Etios stands when pitted against the Tata Manza, one of its close competitiors.
The Etios Liva would mark Toyota's entry into the highly popular premium hatchback segment.
Japanese car maker Toyota on Tuesday said it will begin production of its entry-level sedan Etios in third week of December from its second manufacturing facility in India at Bidadi in Bengaluru.
So, how impressive is the Toyota Etios? We find out as we drive one.
The Etios sedan is powered by a 1.5-litre motor with twin cams and four valves per cylinder.
The proposed car is likely to be built on the platform the company developed for its much awaited sedan, Etios, launched last week in the country.
The new diesel Toyota Etios and Liva find themselves in a highly competitive scenario.
The Etios sedan will be available in four variants.
The vehicle, which was unveiled at the 12th Auto Expo, has been launched in three different engine options.
With the sedan, Toyota has evoked concern in a number of existing players.
Three hatchbacks have been muscled up to offer a more adventurous driving experience.
The ride quality of the Cross is best-in-class but it scores low when it comes to handling.
Purely based on performance and drive experience, the better of the two is VW GTI TSI.
Auto major Toyota Kirloskar Motor on Thursday unveiled its first crossover, 'New Etios Cross', targetting young customers.
Buyer can book the mini SUV for Rs 50,000.
Japanese carmaker Toyota is recalling 41,000 units of its sedan Etios and small car Liva in India to replace faulty inlet pipe to fuel tank.
The police were also taken by surprise with what they witnessed -- a sophisticated setup for creating the synthetic drug, intense intoxicating smell inside the compound and the foreigners geared up with high-quality face masks.
One of the smallest players in India's car market, it is banking on new-look Etios to make inroads into the personal vehicle segment
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Move aimed at removing confusion among private buyers
Having entered the mass segment in India with its compact range, comprising the Etios and the Etios Liva a little over a year ago, the campaign marks its first major attempt to communicate to the masses.
It is the global leader in car sales but in India, is a distant fifth.
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