Toyota Etios Liva Description :
Overall
Earlier, when the announcement of Toyota Etios Liva was made by Toyota, the company was quite anxious as for the first time Toyota Motors announced a low ranged model named Etios Liva which already created benchmark for affordability in India. Now with Toyota Etios Liva launch, just like a perfectionist and moving side-by-side with Indian sentiments, Toyota trimmed the cost of this hatchback without leaving a single dent on the company's formidable reputation. To abate its cost, the skillful car maker has used its knife at places where the users just can’t make out. This is the first time that Toyota will be dealing with customers at lower end and the savvy player is all set to face the big challenge.
On stepping in to a new market, Toyota will now face some real experts like Maruti, which is India's most successful car maker. And not to forget Hyundai and Tata, who have abysmal experience of playing best in this segment. This will certainly not make the fight easy but Toyota here has a big advantage and that is the low price, which will be the trump card for Toyota. It is worth mentioning that Toyota Etios Liva price starts at Rs. 3.99 lakh which is posted on Toyota Etios Liva base model.
Toyota Etios Liva is designed, keeping in mind the Indian customers and every detailing shows the efforts taken by engineers. The hatchback is blessed with 3NR-FE, Gasoline, 4-Cylinder 16V, DOHC engine which acts as the power house of this hatchback. Reaching the heights of efficiency, the car can smoke out a maximum Power of 80 BHP and distribute maximum torque of 104Nm. Its performance is further improved with 5 Speed Manual Transmission. It claims superb fuel efficiency of 18.31kmpl. The Toyota Etios Liva looks robust and functional with pretty good luggage space of 251litre which is the selling feature of this hatchback.
Toyota Etios Liva Models
| Toyota Etios Liva J: | It is the base variant of petrol model of Toyota Etios Liva that comes with less standard specifications and luxuries like - Dual SRS Airbags, ABS, EBD, Driver Seatbelt Warning etc. |
| Toyota Etios Liva G: | The model comes affixed with some additional features like Tubeless Tyres, Power Windows, Electric Power Steering, Central Locking, keyless entry and Immobilizer. |
| Toyota Etios Liva G Plus: | This model of Toyota Etios Liva petrol comes added with optional features like Dual SRS Airbags, ABS, EBD, Driver Seatbelt Warning. |
| Toyota Etios Liva V: | This model include some additional features Chrome Garnish on Boot, Rear Defogger, Tachometer, Audio System (with Remote), Audio Controls on Steering Wheel,Chrome Accented Air Vents, Remote Fuel Lid Opener, Door Ajar Warning, Dual SRS Airbags. It comes with alloy wheels as well |
| Toyota Etios Liva VX: | This is top end variant of Toyota Etios Liva petrol which comes with all the Standard features including Audio Controls on Steering Wheel and Safety features. It comes with alloy wheels and roof spolier. |
Compare Toyota Etios Liva Models
Mileage, Average and Fuel Economy
Toyota Etios Liva is loaded with a stunning 1197 cc, 3NR-FE, Gasoline, 4-Cylinder 16V, DOHC engine that churns out 80 bhp of power while generating a maximum torque of 104Nm and assuring high fuel efficiency of 18.31 kmpl in petrol version. It comes affixed with 5 speed manual transmission to offer supreme control over the drive. The affordable hatchback comes accompanied with all high end technologies to assure good fuel efficiency. Furthermore, the car comes with a fuel tank capacity of 45 litres.
Power
The 1197 cc engine of Toyota Etios Liva car is supported by four valves per cylinder so as to breathe better, and blending the perfection under the hood, the car generate 80 bhp power, a modest figure for a hatchback. Moreover, if we look at the proportion of power and weight, the Toyota Etios Liva will rule out major players in the segment. The kerb weight of the car is 890 Kg and with that it will also assure easy to drive motor. The 104Nm torque spread of the car is one of the striking features just like in its saloon version which gives the car excellent linear power delivery.
This high power output increases the drivability of the hatchback and good liner power delivery makes it the best option to carry it in town on busy roads.
Acceleration and Pick up
Toyota manufactured vehicles are known for their performance, power and reliability. Company is too possessive for its yet untamed image and for that company will surely come up with some striking figures in terms of acceleration and pick up. The acceleration of the Toyota Etios Liva is yet not revealed but as compared to 1197 cc, 3NR-FE, Gasoline, 4-Cylinder 16V, DOHC engine, and 80 bhp of peak power it will surely give decent acceleration. The car has a total weight of only 890 Kg and this will play a major role in displaying high acceleration.
In terms of suspension, Toyota Etios Liva comes fitted with McPherson Strut suspensions at the front and Torsion Beam at the rear.
Toyota Etios Liva Exteriors
Exterior Appearance
The exterior of the Toyota Etios Liva is not just attractive but also well balanced with long wheelbase of 2460mm. However, coming to the basic looks, it has not entered any new grounds as the grille speaks mythological Toyota designing with sharp curves. It bears the identifiable creases on its bonnet which again helps it identify as Toyota's creation. Toyota Etios Liva is beautified with small lights and tame bumper with two tiny fogs.
The side looks of the car is something patent to it as it bears up-sweeping crease lying on the lower half of the doors. These elegant creases are simply outstanding and discriminating feature of this car. The Toyota Etios Liva bears 175 / 65 R 14 tyre which will simply improve Liva's stance. The back side of the car is typical to hatchback as it adjusts to bring good boot space. But with Toyota Etios Liva, the adjustments are not compromised with its stunning looks.
The front grille of the Toyota Etios Liva gives a look of smiling face with its upper grille, lower grille and headlamps taken together. Moreover the headlamps look like dimples on the car. The rear view mirrors are painted in body color giving it an even look. The upper grill is in chrome finish while the lower one will be in black.
Exterior Measurements
The Toyota Etios Liva comes with an impressive ground clearance height of 170.00 mm and the color of its bumper matches with the body color. The first look of this car gives you a soothing look as it wears attractive creases and the little detailing of metal. You might not get bowled out with the mere looks of this car but this is not an ordinary hatchback, it is a Toyota car in just 3.99 lakh rupees. The Toyota Etios Liva when observed very closely do have some points which show the cost cutting strategy of Toyota but they certainly have shown expert work with its styling in lo cost. Toyota Etios Liva also have a sporty body kit which will not be made available as a standard feature, rather we expect that it will come only in case of special order. The basic looks are rest proportionate and somewhere more attractive than its sedan version. The hatchback weighs 890 Kg with Length of 3775mm, Width of 1695mm and Height being 1510mm.
Toyota Etios Liva Interiors
Interior Appearance
Starting with the interior of Toyota Etios Liva, Toyota has brought something stunning with the help of its out of the box thinking. But problem lies with the fact that they had no prior experience in a hatchback segment so it took help from the best source, one who best know the segment, owners of the cars. Toyota Etios Liva is based on intensive market research and thus is truly customer oriented. So Toyota Etios Liva offered the best appearance and the dream hatchback for Indian costumers.
The interior of the stunning hatchback surely adds new horizon in its segment for comfort and most importantly space. You might not get bowled out with its exterior but the interior surely give you all one expect from a good hatchback. No doubt Toyota Etios Liva is claimed to be the most comfortable option in its segment and with that it makes it apt for long drives. With its space the car makes other models in its segment feel like pigeonhole. The car offers best rear seats with large squabs, apt amount of cushioning and perfect backrest angle. The Toyota Etios Liva gives very comfortable sitting posture with its fine tuned H-point. The front seats are surely a point of attraction with perfect padding as in its sedan version. The car is something which not just gives comfort in city but also for long drives. The 13L cooled glove-box delivers one of its kind experiences. The interiors are designed in contemporary manner with amazing mounted instrument panel with offset AC vents. These AC Vents are carved out in round shape, which further adds to the modernity in its basic appearance. Also, it incorporates seven one-liter bottle holders, mobile holder and many more such useful storage spaces inside the car.
Toyota Etios Liva come affixed with safety belts to ensure safety of all passengers in car. It is available in dual tone along with its three spoke steering wheel in same dual shade and it looks stunning and again anonymous in segment. The interiors are made roomy to ensure comfort to everyone. The Toyota Etios Liva is in direct competition to Maruti Swift and as compared to that it has more space and comfort feature giving it advantage over it. Coming to the middle of the dashboard, it holds instrument panel, including Tachometer and Digital Tripmeter. Other attributes of Toyota Etios Liva interiors are Power Windows, Electric Power Steering, Central Locking, Front Cabin Lights, Front Power Outlet (12V), Sporty Front Headrest, Pillow Type Rear Headrest, Rear Defogger and Tilt Steering.
Interior Comfort
Toyota’s latest invent, Toyota Etios Liva is a hatchback which offers maximum comfort in segment with stand-out headroom, legroom, and storage space of 251 liters. The driver gets a spacious headroom and legroom but had to adjust with the footrest. Overall, the car assures all comfort to the driver so that he can drive efficiently.
The stunning hatchback, Toyota Etios Liva is comes with power windows and remote central locking which makes it convenient to have control on car door and windows. It encompasses spacious boot space of 251 liters which is again a selling feature of the car. The availability of remote fuel lid opener in the hatchback along with slim rear wipers is also an additional advantage. The AC provided in the Toyota Etios Liva lacks climate control which is a little dent on its image but other attractive features are there to replace its loss like rear defogger, steering adjustment and manual driver seat adjustment.
The user is also provided with a audio control on steering wheel and powerful remote controlled music system, giving it a high entertainment quotient as well. The rear seats can be made to fold as well and the glasses will be tinted giving it a privilege over other cars.
Interior Measurements
Toyota Etios Liva is a beautiful four door designed to seat five passengers at a time. It gives very comfortable legroom and headroom which assures not just safety but also comfort to all passengers. The back seat of the car is very spacious which can seat 3 people at a 
time with assured comfort to all of the passengers. The users space for their knees, thighs and back which will make the seat same as a couch at home.
Engine Capacity and Performance
This beautiful hatchback from Toyota will be powered by 1197 cc, 3NR-FE, Gasoline, 4-Cylinder 16V, DOHC Petrol Engine which is capable of churning out Maximum Power of 80 Bhp. The engine used in the Toyota Etios Liva is built on high end technology to give enhanced performance and it is evident from the fact that company has employed best of all class engineers to build this first ever low cost car from Toyota. The company has not announced the diesel version of Toyota Etios Liva, so for now the users have to stick to the petrol version only. All the versions of this model are expected to be loaded with the same engine generating a peak power of 80 Bhp and deliver maximum torque of 104 Nm.
Wheels
Toyota Etios Liva comes affixed with 175/65 R14 size tyre which gives the car strong grip even on high speed drives. The big size of the car also gives stunning balanced look to its overall appearance. The high end version of Toyota Etios Liva enjoys broader tyres measuring 185/60 R15.
Braking and Handling
The Affordable hatchback from Toyota encompasses efficient braking system which further ensure excellent grip over drive. The Front breaks of Toyota Etios Liva are disk type and on the Rear of the car, drum breaks are used. Owing to the front disc brakes, the 
handling and controlling of Toyota Etios Liva becomes quite easy. A broad wheelbase further adds to it making a better option in the segment. It also comes with front independent and rear non-independent shock absorbers.
Handling and Safety
The safety measures offered by Toyota Etios Liva are almost same as offered by all other cars in B segment. It is blessed with many wonderful features like Power steering, Power windows, remote central locking and Dash integrated music system which make the handling of car far more interesting. The safety quotient is taken care by front airbags to save the driver and front passenger in case of collision. This measure is most effective in case of severe frontal collision. The basic designing of the Toyota Etios Liva is such that it can absorb the sudden shock and spread it to the whole body. It is thus capable of protecting the cabin from severe damage hence protecting the passengers.
Additionally for ensuring complete safety of the occupants the car includes - Dual SRS Airbags, ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) for safe braking, EBD (Electronic Brake Distribution) so that the breaks when applied, get distributed evenly to all the tyres, Immobilizer to avoid car theft, Keyless Entry to ensure easy driving and no hassles of car-key, Driver Seatbelt Warning for safety against collision and Door Ajar Warning.
Stereo and Accessories
The hatchback from Toyota is designed not just to give best in class design and space but also keep the passengers entertained with remote control audio system. The 2 DIN 1CD MP3 AM/FM audio system added with four speakers increase its entertainment quotient and addition of audio control on steering wheel acts as additional advantage for the occupants.
