TOYOTA ETIOS LIVA Review

Toyota made its entry into the popular hatchback segment in India, with the launch of Etios Liva. Etios sedan and the hatchback Etios Liva – built on the same platform – have been specifically developed for the Indian customers. Etios Liva inherits its name from its sedan, Etios. The word Liva has been coined from the dynamic and positive terms – Lively and Live Life to the fullest – which reflects the spirit and image of the car. It is targeted at today's youth whose spirit and belief is translated into the advertising line for Etios Liva- “LIV TMRRW 2DY”.
Tagged – 'Q Class Hatch'- Etios Liva is stylishly designed and potrays a youthful and sporty image. Etios Liva will carry forward the 'Q' Class experience from Etios and will offer Toyota's legendary QDR standard – Quality, Durability and Reliability at an affordable price.

DESIGN

Etios Liva is designed around the concept of 'Bold Simplicity'. A cutting-edge and leading design that aims for a body frame that stands out in a crowd. A distinctive front grille with a smile line, sculpted surface and dynamic character-line in the front and rear, enhance the presence of the Etios Liva. The aero kit – with front and rear bumper skirt, side skirt and roof spoiler. The roof has a unique design for better aerodynamics and clean appearance.

CABIN

The two toned ergonomically designed interiors are comfortable and sporty. The area surrounding the driver's seat is given the image of a cockpit by separating the operating zone from the display zone. Large centre meter panel, that provides excellent visibility and easy to read dials. The interiors are simple yet functional, giving a high sense of quality.

The Etios Liva has best-in-class cabin space, large boot space with 251L capacity, a spacious 13L cooled glove box, seven one litre bottle holders, mobile holder and many more such useful storage spaces inside the car.

ENGINE

A newly developed 1.2L, 16V DOHC engine coupled with a 5-Speed manual transmission that produces high output for superior driving performance. The torque is available at low rpm for less gear shifting and stress- free city driving.

The Etios has a best-in-class mileage of 18.3kmpl as certified by testing agency.

RIDE AND HANDLING

The Etios Liva has electric power steering for excellent maneuverability and tilt steering ensures a good ergonomic driving experience. The steering comes with audio controls for comfort at the driver's fingertips.
The flat type rear floor design offers ease of movement for rear seat passengers. With its rigid body structure and world class Mac Pherson Strut, the Etios has superior dampening performance provide superior ride comfort.
A class-first 'clean air filter' which is standard across all grades for purified air in the cabin.
The Etios has various active and passive safety features like (I) Energy absorbing body shell (II) Driver & Passengers Air bags and (III) ABS with EBD and (IV) Seatbelts

It's centrally located combimeter reduces eye movement and hence the driver can concentrate on the road.

Source: www.toyotaetiosliva.in