Toyota, that brand name for Saloon and SUV cars, entered the market of small hatchback cars in India with the Etios Liva, which was launched soon after the launch of Etios Sedan. The Liva was designed keeping in mind the needs of car for Indian roads. This car is made to ensure utmost comfort and provide enough space with luxury features. The Etios Liva was unveiled in an Auto Expo and is one of the cheapest cars manufactured by the Japanese Company Toyota. Let’s have a better and closer look at the various features of the Toyota Etios Liva.
Toyota Etios Liva Design
As compared to the sibling Etios sedan, Toyota etios Liva is not as beautiful. The styling remains quite basic for the Liva, even though Toyota has added profusion of chrome to provide a classy look and feel to the car. The Liva has a few style factor, which will be well-liked by the Indian customers. A unique front grille with a grin line and chisel surface boosts the charisma of the car. The styling of the car is not as its Sedan version, but Toyota has gone to an additional extent to smarten up the car with roof, side evade, and bumper spoilers. The rear of the Etios Liva is where the resemblance between the sedan and the hatchback comes to an end. The hatchback gets a massive chrome band below the rear windshield, which improves the appearance of the car. The three dimensional blend of the lamps enhances the look of the car. The top variant of Etios Liva stands tall on 15-inch wheels while the lower end variants get 14-inch tyres. The Liva also features body coloured exteriors on the rear side view mirrors and door handles are highlighted with chrome bands.
Toyota Etios Liva Interiors
Talking about the interiors, the Toyota Etios Liva perhaps has the best interiors, which adds to its advantages. Toyota has managed to keep the interiors of the car simple, without compromising on some advanced features and comfort. The seats are ergonomically designed and are equipped with headrests. A stylish instrument panel, consisting of speedometer and tripmeter, is placed near the dashboard. The three-spoke steering wheel comes in dual tone together with the rest of the interior. Toyota Etios Liva features a newly developed Air Conditioning system with powerful and multi-directional vents that guarantee better cooling. The car also features a 'clean air filter', which is standard across all grades for purified air inside. The Etios Liva has remote central locking, power steering, steering adjustment, rear defogger, dash integrated music system, power windows, steering mounted audio controls, and various other features that are intended to provide tmost comfort to the passengers. Etios also features a 2 DIN music system which will be a MP3 and FM system and 4-speakers. Toyota Etios Liva boasts of various active and passive safety features that match with the global safety standards. The safety features omprises in the Etios Liva are energy absorbing body shell, driver and passenger airbags, and ABS with EBD.
Toyota Etios Liva Engine Tehnology , Performance and Powertain
The Toyota Etios Liva is comes with two engines variants namely, Petrol and Diesel. The engine is capable of producing a maximum power of 78 bhp @ 5600 rpm and maximum torque of 104 Nm @ 3100 rpm. The reasonably powerful engine is coupled with a 5-speed manual transmission gearbox. The engine is responsive at low revs and takes up the slack well, which is likely to make it immensely easy to drive on the Indian roads. The transmission is also very efficient and with its new Etios Liva hatchback, Toyota has hit just the right chord with the Indian customers. Etios Liva boasts of a class-best ARAI certified fuel mileage of 17.71 kmpl. On an average expect the car to return with a favorable mileage of 15 plus kmpl in the city driving conditions and 20 plus kmpl on the highways. The Toyota Etios Liva comes with electric power steering that offers excellent maneuverability and the tilt features ensures an ergonomic driving experience. The Toyota hatcback's suspension boasts of McPherson strut in the front and torsion beam in the back. The Toyota Etios Liva features ventilated disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear.
Models, Colors and Prices in India
Toyota Etios Liva equipped with a fuel efficient engine and is offered in seven variants both in petrol and diesel, namely J, G, G Special Edition, G SP, V, V SP and TRD Sportivo. The hatchback comes in a choice of seven attractive colours, which include Ultramarine Blue, Vermilion Red, Harmony Beige, Serene Bluish Silver, White, Symphony Silver, and Celestial Black. The price of Etios Liva varies according to the models.
Price of Toyota Etios Liva Petrol Variant
Price of Toyota Etios Liva Diesel Variant
The first hatchback for India, Toyota Etios Liva is comes with several advantages and disadvantages. The Spacious Passenger Cabin with seating capacity for five adults and the flat type rear floor ensures traveling comfortably. In addition, the DVD/Audio player with remote control offers good entertainment while on the move. Besides these, the car offers good fuel efficiency, which is a good thing and is an important factor that people considers before buying a car. However, the manufacturer has paid more attention in making it fuel efficiency but forgot to work on its performance. Nevertheless, the car is a good choice among the hatchback cars available in the Indian market owing to its good fuel economy and if you drive long distance everyday, the diesel variant is an ideal choice for you.
Toyota Etios Liva Design
As compared to the sibling Etios sedan, Toyota etios Liva is not as beautiful. The styling remains quite basic for the Liva, even though Toyota has added profusion of chrome to provide a classy look and feel to the car. The Liva has a few style factor, which will be well-liked by the Indian customers. A unique front grille with a grin line and chisel surface boosts the charisma of the car. The styling of the car is not as its Sedan version, but Toyota has gone to an additional extent to smarten up the car with roof, side evade, and bumper spoilers. The rear of the Etios Liva is where the resemblance between the sedan and the hatchback comes to an end. The hatchback gets a massive chrome band below the rear windshield, which improves the appearance of the car. The three dimensional blend of the lamps enhances the look of the car. The top variant of Etios Liva stands tall on 15-inch wheels while the lower end variants get 14-inch tyres. The Liva also features body coloured exteriors on the rear side view mirrors and door handles are highlighted with chrome bands.
Toyota Etios Liva Interiors
Talking about the interiors, the Toyota Etios Liva perhaps has the best interiors, which adds to its advantages. Toyota has managed to keep the interiors of the car simple, without compromising on some advanced features and comfort. The seats are ergonomically designed and are equipped with headrests. A stylish instrument panel, consisting of speedometer and tripmeter, is placed near the dashboard. The three-spoke steering wheel comes in dual tone together with the rest of the interior. Toyota Etios Liva features a newly developed Air Conditioning system with powerful and multi-directional vents that guarantee better cooling. The car also features a 'clean air filter', which is standard across all grades for purified air inside. The Etios Liva has remote central locking, power steering, steering adjustment, rear defogger, dash integrated music system, power windows, steering mounted audio controls, and various other features that are intended to provide tmost comfort to the passengers. Etios also features a 2 DIN music system which will be a MP3 and FM system and 4-speakers. Toyota Etios Liva boasts of various active and passive safety features that match with the global safety standards. The safety features omprises in the Etios Liva are energy absorbing body shell, driver and passenger airbags, and ABS with EBD.
Toyota Etios Liva Engine Tehnology , Performance and Powertain
The Toyota Etios Liva is comes with two engines variants namely, Petrol and Diesel. The engine is capable of producing a maximum power of 78 bhp @ 5600 rpm and maximum torque of 104 Nm @ 3100 rpm. The reasonably powerful engine is coupled with a 5-speed manual transmission gearbox. The engine is responsive at low revs and takes up the slack well, which is likely to make it immensely easy to drive on the Indian roads. The transmission is also very efficient and with its new Etios Liva hatchback, Toyota has hit just the right chord with the Indian customers. Etios Liva boasts of a class-best ARAI certified fuel mileage of 17.71 kmpl. On an average expect the car to return with a favorable mileage of 15 plus kmpl in the city driving conditions and 20 plus kmpl on the highways. The Toyota Etios Liva comes with electric power steering that offers excellent maneuverability and the tilt features ensures an ergonomic driving experience. The Toyota hatcback's suspension boasts of McPherson strut in the front and torsion beam in the back. The Toyota Etios Liva features ventilated disc brakes at the front and drum brakes at the rear.
Models, Colors and Prices in India
Toyota Etios Liva equipped with a fuel efficient engine and is offered in seven variants both in petrol and diesel, namely J, G, G Special Edition, G SP, V, V SP and TRD Sportivo. The hatchback comes in a choice of seven attractive colours, which include Ultramarine Blue, Vermilion Red, Harmony Beige, Serene Bluish Silver, White, Symphony Silver, and Celestial Black. The price of Etios Liva varies according to the models.
Price of Toyota Etios Liva Petrol Variant
- Toyota Etios Liva J: Rs. 4,76,685
- Toyota Etios Liva G: Rs. 4,99,467
- Toyota Etios Liva G Special Edition: Rs. 5,04,967
- Toyota Etios Liva G SP: Rs. 5,49,259
- Toyota Etios Liva V: Rs. 5,78,761
- Toyota Etios Liva V SP: Rs. 6,18,528
- Toyota Etios Liva Petrol TRD Sportivo: Rs. 6,25,540
Price of Toyota Etios Liva Diesel Variant
- Toyota Etios Liva JD: Rs. 5,94,394
- Toyota Etios Liva GD: Rs. 6,29,905
- Toyota Etios Liva GD Special Edition: Rs. 6,35,405
- Toyota Etios Liva GD SP: Rs. 6,63,170
- Toyota Etios Liva VD: Rs. 6,80,829
- Toyota Etios Liva VD SP: Rs. 7,14,244
- Toyota Etios Liva Diesel TRD Sportivo: Rs. 6,84,822
- All prices are Approx.
The first hatchback for India, Toyota Etios Liva is comes with several advantages and disadvantages. The Spacious Passenger Cabin with seating capacity for five adults and the flat type rear floor ensures traveling comfortably. In addition, the DVD/Audio player with remote control offers good entertainment while on the move. Besides these, the car offers good fuel efficiency, which is a good thing and is an important factor that people considers before buying a car. However, the manufacturer has paid more attention in making it fuel efficiency but forgot to work on its performance. Nevertheless, the car is a good choice among the hatchback cars available in the Indian market owing to its good fuel economy and if you drive long distance everyday, the diesel variant is an ideal choice for you.
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