Toyota Etios 2013-2014 V SP

Etios 2013-2014 V SP Review

 “Live Tomorrow Today.” This phrase perfectly fits with the all new Toyota Etios V petrol, a Q Class hatchback car. There’s no one denying that this is a quality built sedan with a very simple yet beautiful design. Some might say it’s the best sedan in its class due to the features provided and the performance that won’t let you down. The durability, sustainability along with very competitive pricing that this car offers is sure to impress everyone. It has a very good 16 V, 4 cylinder engine which promises to deliver a powerful feeling. It is a front wheel drive type and has a 5 speed manual transmission which is quite reasonable. The strut and beam suspension can very easily handle the extreme conditions offered to the car. This specific “V” variant is a high end model which posses a lot of accessories and features than the other variants. The steering wheel is electric power assisted which is very responsive. The ventilated and drum brakes is proves out to be a good combination for Toyota Etios V . The 15 inch wheel size also adds up to the sedan look. This model comes with a factory fitted entertainment system and also is full of many safety features, so you won’t have to worry about anything. This car is a complete power house of comfort and convenience. The Toyota Company has certainly combined the style, comfort, performance and safety in a very unique an innovative style.

Exteriors

Toyota Etios V is available mainly in 7 colors namely Vermilion Red, Ultramarine Blue, Symphony Silver, White, Celestial Black, Serene Bluish Silver and Harmony Biege.  The overall length, width and height measures out to be 3775 mm X 1695 mm X 1510 mm respectively. The fuel tank can hold on to about 45 liters of gasoline and the kerb weight comes out to be a little less than a ton. The front grille is chrome ornamented and the 12 spoke alloy wheels further add more beauty to the car . The bumper, outside rear view mirrors and the door handles are body colored. Also the power antenna is roof mounted. The front fog lights, intermittent wiper, with rear wiper and washer, tinted glass, adjustable headlights also are some of the exterior features of Toyota Etios V. The 15 inch tubeless tyres provide a decent turning radius of 4.8 metre and a ground clearance of about 170mm and 2460 mm is the wheelbase of the car. The front bumper gives a sporty look and there is rear bumper spoiler as well as the roof spoiler too.  

Interiors

This 4 door car also scores very well in the interiors department too. The Toyota Etios V comes with a dual tone of black and grey fabric upholstery. There is plenty of room for bottle holders in the car particularly there are 7 one liter bottle holders and there are front as well as rear door pockets to store small things. The anti glare rear inside view mirror (IRVM) is a very good feature to have in this sedan. The passenger and driver side are also equipped with sunvisor and with mirror too. The chrome accented air vents and three coat hooks with assist grip, remote fuel lid and tailgate opener, front and rear head restraint, adjustable steering column, air cooled glove compartment are some of the main features of this car.       

Engine and Performance

With the name of such as Toyota, one can be sure that they always have been one step ahead from the others. And the latest attraction Toyota Etios V surely represents so. The 1.2 liter inline, 4 cylinder DOHC engine can produce a massive 1197 cc as engine displacement surely posses a lot of shear power and high performance. The maximum power and the maximum power this engine can generate is about 78.9bhp at the rate of 5600 rpm and a torque of 104 Nm at the rate of 3100 rpm respectively which gives it a very good acceleration. The EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection) ensures a constant and steady flow of power without any wastage of fuel. The top speed measures out to be 171kmph. Also the fuel economy is claimed to be the best in the class with 18.3kmpl .       

Braking and Handling

The Toyota Etios V comes with a front suspension as Mac Pherson Strut and the rear one the torsion beam which is present in almost every car now which also acts quite efficiently with the front ventilated disc and the rear drum brakes. Both the brakes and the suspension system ensure a smooth and carefree ride. Also the tyre type is 185/60 R 15 with 15inch being the tyre size . The power assisted steering wheel often comes handy with the above system.        

Safety features

Don’t be fooled by the good looking features from the outside, this car also has some of the top class safety features too such as dual SRS airbags which significantly reduce the impact of head and chest area in case of a front on collision. Plus the meter design is carefully fitted in the centre such that the driver has full focus on the road with reduced eye movement towards the dashboard and has a good driving experience. The ABS (Antilock- Braking System) along with the EBD (Electronic Brake distribution) provides a good control of the car to the driver and they provide a even stop when sudden brakes are applied. Engine immobilizer, keyless entry, door ajar and driver seatbelt warning are also some of the safety features.          

Comfort features

Air conditioner with heater as well as the air filters to provide clean air to keep the inner atmosphere clean and comfortable. There are also many other cool features such as cool glove compartment, a 12V power outlet, front headrest, CD player with AM/FM options with 4 speakers are factory installed . The power windows, cabin lights, rear defogger, tilt steering and digital trip meter also provide some convenience to the passengers and the driver.         

Pros

·The brand value.

·Good fuel economy.

·Uber cool features.

Cons

·Designing not up to the mark

·Base model lacks some major basic features.