Toyota Etios Liva, Toyota launch pad Kirsolkar the Indian small car market has finally hit the road today. The car was introduced with a jaw dropping price tag of Rs 3.99 lakh for the basic variant J, while the upper end VX version is priced at Rs 5.99 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). This offer entry-Toyota Toyota brand in the premium segment sedan very popular and competitive. Etios Liva is powered by a 1.2 liter, DOHC four pots that pumps power 80 hp at 5600 rpm and 104 Nm of torque at 3100 rpm. The car also features first-class fuel economy 18.31 kmpl (Arai tested). Diesel versions of cars expected to be launched in India later next year.
The Toyota Etios Liva will be sold in five variants J, G, G special edition, V, and VX. The prices of different variants are as follows: J: 3.99lakhs, G: 4.59lakhs, G Special edition: 5.05lakhs, V: 5.49lakhs and VX: 5.99 lakhs.
The basic model is a reduced version of the car would have some of the basic features and top-class variant of exciting features such as dual SRS airbags, ABS, EBD, immobilizer, keyless entry, steering mounted audio controls, two-tone interior, lined with leather steering wheel, alloy wheels and chrome accents on the grille and door handles. Toyota has sweetened deal by offering seven colors as vivid as Liva Vermillion Red, Black Heaven, Serene blue and white, silver, white, silver Symphony, Harmony Beige and Ultramarine Blue.
Toyota can now boast of a portfolio complete with full range of products, right from the small car, Etios Liva to the range topping Land Cruiser SUV. The Toyota Motor’s management have set a goal of selling over 1, 00,000 Etios sedans and hatchbacks in 2012.
If you remember, brothers and sisters were first presented at the Auto Expo last year Etios in New Delhi, and later made around the country with the Q-Toyota the world" to reach more potential customers of one lakh .
Toyota Liva, as expected, will compete against a wide range of sedan and Hyundai i10, Maruti Swift, Maruti Wagon R, the Fiat Punto, Ford Figo and all. Priced at Rs 3.99 lakh, Liva is likely to have many fans and fan could become a favorite segment.
Toyota Etios Liva has a 3NR-FE, Petrol, 4-cylinder 1.2-liter or a 1197cc 16V DOHC engine. The engine is capable of producing a maximum power of 78 bhp @ 5600rpm and maximum torque of 104 Nm at 3100 rpm. Modestly powerful engine is combined with 5 Speed manual transmission. The engine is sensitive at low speeds and gets very loose, which could make huge easy to drive roads in India. The transmission is also very slippery.
With its new offering Etios Liva hatchback, Toyota has just hit the right chord with customers in India. Etios Liva has a better fuel class ARAI Certificate 18 0.31 kmpl. On average expect to return the car with a mileage of 15 years, more favorable kmpl in city driving conditions and 20 kmpl on highways.
Toyota Etios Liva comes with power steering that provides excellent handling characteristics and tilt provides ergonomic driving experience. Toyota hatcback suspension boasts front McPherson struts and rear torsion beam. The Toyota Etios has vented front disc brakes and drum brakes in the rear.
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