Toyota Etios Liva 2013-2014 Diesel TRD Sportivo

Etios Liva 2013-2014 Diesel TRD Sportivo Review

The Toyota Etios Liva Diesel TRD Sportivo is a limited edition model of the existing Etios Liva which is meant to add a variant in the product line of the Toyota's hatchback car segment and has been designed specially for the “Etios Motor Racing Event”. The car has already created a standard for affordability in India and is now set to mark a presence in the market with this new model that comes with added features specially for racing events. The Etios Liva is like a perfectionist which is up to the mark of the Indian speed enthusiasts sentiments. The cost of the trimmed version of the Etios sedan has been fixed in such a way that it affects the company minimum, rather brings in profit for the company. To raise the profits, the manufacturer has done a bit of cost cutting at places but have also maintained the quality of the vehicle. After looking at the diminishing sales of Diesel cars in India, the company recently launched diesel version of the Etios Liva. The Toyota Etios Liva Diesel is sure to bring in some increament in the sales chart of the company.

Toyota is competeing with the market kings of hatchback car segment. Maruti, Tata and Hyundai are some of the experts in manufacturing hatchback cars in India. But the opportnity for Toyota is that the company is providing low cost quality vehicle's to the Indian buyers. The interior and exterior design structure of the Toyota Etios Liva Diesel TRD Sportivo is according to the needs and requirements of the Indian speed enthusiatic customers. Every detailing of the car shows the efforts taken by engineers to make it user friendly and comfortable for the Indian car commuters. The Gasoline, 4-Cylinder 8V, SOHC Diesel engine acts as the power house of Toyota Etios Liva Diesel TRD Sportivo which is similar to the previous Diesel version of the Liva . The car can give an output of 67bhp along with the maximum torque of 107Nm. The performance of Toyota Etios Liva Diesel TRD Sportivo has been further improved with five Speed Manual Transmission gearbox. The Toyota Etios Liva looks boisterous and functional with pretty good luggage space of 251 litre which is the selling point of this hatchback vehicle. The Toyota Etios Liva Diesel TRD Sportivo has a red and black graphic designing on white base color and is visible on the side profile of the vehicle, along with dual exhaust pipes. The other color which is available in this version is ultramarine blue having same graphic designing.

Exteriors

The exterior design structure of the Toyota Etios Liva Diesel TRD Sportivo is according to the needs and requirements of the youths of India who are in a search of speed prone cars. The car is a limited version of the most acclaimed hatchback car Toyota Etios Liva. The exterior of the Toyota Etios Liva TRD Sportivo is not just attractive but is also well balanced with long wheelbase of 2460mm to provide a better driving experience. The front fascia of the vehicle speaks about the  mythological Toyota designing with sharp curves on the grille which is the trademark of Toyota. Toyota Etios Liva has sporty looks and comes with small lights and tame bumper with two tiny fogs in front. 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 which looks sportify the look of the car. The rear end of the car has a roof spoiler and has a TRD Sportivo badge on the left side of the boot lid. The Toyota Etios Liva Diesel TRD Sportivo has a red and black graphic designing on white base color on the side doors along with dual exhaust pipes. The other color which is available in this version is blue having same graphic designing.

Interiors

The interior of the Toyota Etios Liva Diesel TRD Sportivo is stunning with best appearance amongst the hatchback car's which are present in the Indian car market. The limited edition Toyota Etios Liva Diesel TRD Sportivo has a sporty interior. The vehicle has been wrapped into new fabric upholestry along with a logo of “TRD Sportivo” on the seats, a silver shift lever knob, passenger side sunvisor with mirror, three assisting grips with coat hooks, seven bottle holder of one liter each, front and rear door pockets, day and night inside rear view mirror along with a three spoke steering wheel. With its space the car makes other models in its segment feel like cubbyhole.  The car offers best rear seats with large, cushioning and perfect backrest angle's for comfortable ride. The Toyota Etios Liva Diesel TRD Sportivo gives very comfortable sitting posture with its fine tuned H-point of the seat. The Toyota Etios Liva looks robust and functional with pretty good luggage space of 251litre which is the USP of this hatchback vehicle.

Engine & Performance

The Toyota Etios Liva Diesel TRD Sportivo has a Diesel, 4-Cylinder 8V, SOHC Diesel engine that acts as the power house of the vehicle which is similar to the previous Diesel version of the Liva. The engine can give an output of 67bhp and gives a maximum torque of 107Nm. The performance of Toyota Etios Liva Diesel TRD Sportivo has been further improved with five Speed Manual Transmission gearbox. The Toyota Etios Liva Diesel TRD Sportivo gives a mileage of 23.59kmpl on an average . The Toyota Etios Liva Diesel TRD Sportivo can achieve 0 to 100 mark with a top speed of 153kmph .

Braking & Handling

The Toyota Etios Liva Diesel TRD Sportivo has a McPherson Strut in the front suspension. The vehicle has torsion beam in the rear suspension. This makes the braking system of the car more effective in rough terrains. The Toyota Etios Liva Diesel TRD Sportivo has a ventilated disc front brakes and drum brakes at the rear end. The 185/60 R15 size tyre provide better grip to the car on road while driving .

Safety Features

The Toyota Etios Liva Diesel TRD Sportivo offers a number of safety features which ensures the protection of passengers as well as the commuters on road. It comes with many features like Power steering, Power windows and remote central locking which make the car more safe from theft. The Toyota Etios Liva Diesel TRD Sportivo has door ajar warning system, keyless entry and engine immobilizer.

Comfort Features

The Toyota Etios Liva Diesel TRD Sportivo has a number of comfort features like air conditioning system with heater and clean air filter, power windows, electric power steering, central locking, cooled glove box, front cabin lights, front power outlet, sporty front headrest, tilt steering, digital tripmeter, four speakers and internally adjustable ORVM .

Pros

Diesel option, low price, high comfort and good mileage.

Cons

No Automatic Climate Control, adjustment with footrest.