Toyota Etios
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| Manufacturer | Toyota |
| Production | 2010–present |
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| Class | Entry-level sedan Entry-level hatchback Compact crossover |
The Toyota Etios is a line of four-door sedan and hatchback cars produced by Japanese automobile manufacturer Toyota for the Indian automotive market since 2010 and for South Africa,[1] Brazil[2] since 2012 and Indonesia since 2013 (1.2 litre petrol hatchback). The Etios nameplate comes from the Greek "Ethos", meaning spirit, character, and ideas.[3] The sedan version was launched in December 2010 and the Liva hatchback was launched in June 2011.[4] In May 2012, the Etios Series reached total sales of 100,000 units in India.[5]
In March 2013, Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited launched the Etios and Liva with enhanced interiors and exteriors. Also Etios Liva TRD Sportivo, a new grade was launched with a new 1.5 l engine.[6] Further Toyota has upgraded etios in November 2014 with minimal interior and exterior changes which also drastically reduced the engine noise filtering into the cabin. Toyota introduced the Etios MR2 in 2010, designating it the model code "AK10". When fitted with the 1.2-liter 3NR-FE engine, it is known as the "NGK12". Likewise, the 1.5-liter 2NR version is identified by the "NGK15" code. The 1.4-liter 1ND diesel version is referred to as the "NUK15". The Etios is based on the EFC platform.[7]
Contents
Etios Concept (2010)
Available in hatchback and sedan bodies, the concept vehicles were developed for Indian market.
An Etios Concept sedan with 1.5-liter gasoline engine and an Etios Concept hatchback with 1.2-liter gasoline engine were unveiled in 10th Auto Expo automobile show in New Delhi.[8]
Sedan
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| Production | Dec 2010- |
| Assembly | Bidadi, Karnataka, India (Toyota India)[9] Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brazil[10] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 4-door sedan |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Toyota EFC platform[11] |
| Related | Toyota Echo |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.5 L 2NR-FE I4 (petrol) 1.4 L 1ND-TV I4 (diesel) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,550 mm (100.4 in) |
| Length | 4,265 mm (167.9 in) |
| Width | 1,695 mm (66.7 in) |
| Height | 1,510 mm (59.4 in) |
The Toyota Etios was first showcased at the 2010 Auto Expo in Delhi as a 'concept car'. Actual commercial production started in late 2010. The sedan version was launched in December 2010. It competes with the Maruti Suzuki Swift DZire, Hyundai Xcent, Tata Indigo Manza, Mahindra Verito, Chevrolet Sail and Ford Fiesta Classic. Trim levels for the Etios are: G, GX, V, and VX.
Engines
The Petrol Engine and Transmission are made locally at Toyota Kirloskar Auto Parts (TKAP), Bidadi, Karnataka, India.[12]
- Petrol engines
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| Model | Engine | Power@rpm | torque@rpm | 0–100 km/h acceleration | Top speed | Transmission | Economy | Octane rating |
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| 1.5 2NR-FE | 1,496 cc (91.3 cu in) I4 16V DOHC | 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) at 5,600 | 132 N·m (97 lb·ft) at 3,000 | 10.6s | 180 km/h (112 mph) | 5-speed manual | 16.78 km/l | 91 or higher |
- Diesel engines
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| Model | Engine | Power@rpm | torque@rpm | 0–100 km/h acceleration | Top speed | Transmission | Economy | Cetane number |
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| 1.4 1ND-TV | 1,364 cc (83.2 cu in) I4 8V SOHC D-4D | 68 PS (50 kW; 67 hp) at 3,800 | 170 N·m (125 lb·ft) at 1,800 - 2,400 | 13.94s | 170 km/h (106 mph) | 5-speed manual | 23.59 km/l | 50 or higher |
- Flexible-fuel engine
The hatchback and sedan models sold in Brazil are built with a flexible-fuel engine optimized to run with ethanol blends from E20/E25 to neat hydrous ethanol (E100). The Etios Hatch 1.5 Flex has a fuel economy with ethanol fuel of 8.13 km/L (23.0 mpg-imp; 19.1 mpg-US), the Hatch 1.3 Flex fuel economy is 9.45 km/L (26.7 mpg-imp; 22.2 mpg-US), and the Etios Sedan 1.5 Flex is 9.84 km/L (27.8 mpg-imp; 23.1 mpg-US), all in combined cycle 70% city driving and 30% on the highway.[14]
Liva
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Etios Valco for Indonesian market
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| Also called | Etios Valco (Indonesia only) |
| Production | June 2011-present |
| Assembly | Bidadi, Karnataka, India (Toyota India)[9] Sorocaba, São Paulo, Brazil[10] Jakarta, Indonesia (Toyota Astra Motor) |
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| Body style | 5-door hatchback |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive |
| Platform | Toyota EFC platform[11] |
| Related | Toyota Echo |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.2 L 3NR-FE I4 (petrol) 1.5 L 2NR-FE I4 (petrol) 1.4 L 1ND-TV I4 (diesel) |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,460 mm (96.9 in) |
| Length | 3,775 mm (148.6 in) |
| Width | 1,695 mm (66.7 in) |
| Height | 1,510 mm (59.4 in) |
The Etios Liva, or Valco in Indonesia is the hatchback version of the Etios. It was launched on June 2011. It competes with established brands like Suzuki Swift, Suzuki Ritz/Splash/Opel Agila, Hyundai i10, i20, Tata Indica, Chevrolet Sail UV-A, Honda Fit/Jazz, Brio, Fiat Grande Punto, Škoda Fabia, Ford Figo, Datsun Go and Nissan Micra. Trim levels for the Etios are: J, G, V and VX.
Indonesia models of Etios Valco were available in four trim levels (J, JX, E, G) all standard with 5 speed manual gearboxes.
Engines
- Petrol engines
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| Model | Engine | Power@rpm | torque@rpm | 0–100 km/h acceleration | Top speed | Transmission | Economy | Octane rating |
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| 1.2 3NR-FE | 1,197 cc (73.0 cu in) I4 16V DOHC | 80 PS (59 kW; 79 hp) at 5,600 | 104 N·m (77 lb·ft) at 3,100 | 14.08s | 180 km/h (112 mph) | 5-speed manual | 17.71 km/l | 91 or higher |
- Diesel engines
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| Model | Engine | Power@rpm | torque@rpm | 0–100 km/h acceleration | Top speed | Transmission | Economy | Cetane number |
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| 1.4 1ND-TV | 1,364 cc (83.2 cu in) I4 8V SOHC D-4D | 68 PS (50 kW; 67 hp) at 3,800 | 170 N·m (125 lb·ft) at 1,800 - 2,400 | 12.47s | 170 km/h (106 mph) | 5-speed manual | 23.59 km/l | 50 or higher |
Etios, Liva Xclusive Editions
They are versions of Etios G and Liva G respectively for Indian market, with dual-tone cream and beige coloured interiors, Bluetooth-equipped audio system, rear parking sensors, higher quality seat fabric, a chrome cap on the gear knob, an 'Xclusive' badge on the boot lid, choice of 3 body colours (white, grey and silver).[16]
A new version of the Etios Xclusive has been released in 2015 with a touchscreen infotainment system and a wood grain finish on the instrument panel. It is based on the VX and VXD variants and it comes in metallic white, silver, and metallic blue.
Etios Cross
The Etios Cross is a 5-door compact crossover, based on the Liva. It was launched in 2014. It competes with the Hyundai i20 Active, Fiat Avventura, and Volkswagen CrossPolo. Trims for the Cross are: G and V.
Engines
- Petrol engines
| Model | Engine | Power@rpm | torque@rpm | 0–100 km/h acceleration | Top speed | Transmission | Economy |
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| 1.2 3NR-FE | 1,197 cc (73.0 cu in) I4 16V DOHC | 80 PS (59 kW; 79 hp) at 5,600 | 104 N·m (77 lb·ft) at 3,100 | 14.08s | 160 km/h (99 mph) | 5-speed manual | 18.31 km/l |
| 1.5 2NR-FE | 1,496 cc (91.3 cu in) I4 16V DOHC | 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) at 5,600 | 132 N·m (97 lb·ft) at 3,800 | 10.6s | 180 km/h (112 mph) | 5-speed manual | 16.78 km/l |
- Diesel engines
| Model | Engine | Power@rpm | torque@rpm | 0–100 km/h acceleration | Top speed | Transmission | Economy |
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| 1.4 1ND-TV | 1,364 cc (83.2 cu in) I4 8V SOHC D-4D | 68 PS (50 kW; 67 hp) at 3,800 | 170 N·m (125 lb·ft) at 1,800 - 2,400 | 12.47s | 170 km/h (106 mph) | 5-speed manual | 23.59 km/l |
Motorsport
Toyota India started a one-make racing series in India called the Etios motor racing. The series started in 2012 and witnessed an overwhelming response from the Indian youngsters, there were 3300 applicants. After a 3 round selection procedure, Toyota held 2 rounds of exhibition races in 2012, one at a purpose built race track in Chennai called the Sriperumbudur race track and other in the form of ROC (Race of champions) in Gurgaon. The 25 selected drivers competed in the main championship held in the later half of 2013. The cars are prepared by Red Rooster Performance based in Bangalore, and designed by TRD (Toyota Racing Development). They feature stock engines with exhaust and intake,producing almost 100 bhp. It's a good platform for youngsters to step from karting to touring cars. Toyota also made it extremely cheap to run, with a budget of just $3216 for the entire series which includes an entire OMP racing kit makes it one of the best one make series to compete in. The drivers aren't charged for damages either.
Toyota is likely to continue the series in 2014.[17]
Safety
The Etios and Etios Liva come with an immobilizer and Door Ajar Warning as standard across all Trims and Dual SRS Airbags and ABS, EBD only on the G+, V and VX trims. The Etios and Etios Liva have no Euro NCAP and U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ratings as they have undergone no crash tests. But the vehicle comes with Front and Side Impact Beam for safety and Traction Control
Etios launched in Brazil has earned from Latin NCAP, a 4 star safety rating.[18][19]
Consumer experience
The Etios / Liva cars from Toyota adheres to Toyota's QDR ( Quality, Durability and Reliability ). It has the cheapest maintenance cost for any sedan released yet in India. Maintenance cost is in the range of 35 paise per km even for its diesel variant. Etios Diesel Ownership report
The NVH of the earlier models ( 2011/2012 ) were on the higher side. But, since then they have worked on it and have improved the NVH considerably in their newer variants. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkiXVv_N0_c
The Etios / Liva also deservedly won the JD Power Dependability awards for 2015 beating the nearest competitor - Maruti Suzuki Dzire ( JD Power dependability awards 2015 is given based on cars manufactured 3 years back, ie, in 2012 ) . http://blog.toyotabharat.co.in/toyota-etios-ranked-most-dependable-car-in-the-entry-mid-size-segment-by-jd-power/
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External links
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Wikimedia Commons has media related to Toyota Etios. |
- Toyota Etios global site
- Toyota Etios Hatchback global site
- Toyota Etios Zigwheels page
- Toyota Etios South Africa site
