Toyota Etios Liva 2013-2014 Petrol TRD Sportivo

Etios Liva 2013-2014 Petrol TRD Sportivo Review

The Toyota Etios Liva Petrol TRD Sportivo Limited Edition is a new model of the existing Etios Liva which adds into the product line of the Toyota's hatchback car segment for the “Etios Motor Racinf Event”. The car has been developed by the TRD (Toyota Racing Development). Etios Liva which has already created a benchmark for affordability in India, is now set to mark a presence in the market with this new model that comes with added features for a racing events. The launch of Etios Liva is just like a perfectionist which is moving side-by-side with Indian speed enthusiast's sentiments. The cost of the trimmed version of the Etios sedan has been fixed in such a way that it does not affect the company adversely, rather brings in profit for the company. To raise the profits, the manufacturer has done a bit of cost cutting at places by maintaing the quality of the vehicle. Looking at the dwindling sales of petrol cars in India because of the price hike of the fuel, the company recently launched diesel version of the vehicle. The Toyota Etios Liva Diesel is sure to bring in some upward movement on the sales chart of the company.Toyota has to compete with the market kings like Maruti, Tata and Hyundai who are expert in manufacturing hatchback cars in India. But the trump card for Toyota is that the company is providing low cost quality vehicle's to the Indian buyers.The design structure of the Toyota Etios Liva Petrol 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. A Gasoline, 4-Cylinder 16V, DOHC petrol engine acts as the power house of Toyota Etios Liva Petrol TRD Sportivo which is similar to the previous petrol version of the Liva. The car can give an output of 79bhp and gives a maximum torque of 104Nm. The performance of Toyota Etios Liva Petrol TRD Sportivo has been further improved with five Speed Manual Transmission gearbox. The Toyota Etios Liva looks robust and functional with pretty good luggage space of 251 litre which is the USP of this hatchback vehicle. The Toyota Etios Liva Petrol TRD Sportivo has a red and black graphic designing on white base color along with dual exhaust pipes. The other color which is available in this version is ultramarine blue having same graphic designing.

Exteriors

The design structure of the Toyota Etios Liva Petrol TRD Sportivo is according to the needs and requirements of the youths of India who are speed enthusiasts. 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 also well balanced with long wheelbase of 2460mm. The front grille of the vehicle speaks about the mythological Toyota designing with sharp curves which is the trademark of Toyota. Toyota Etios Liva has sport looks and comes with small lights and tame bumper with two tiny fogs in front fascia. 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. The side looks of the car is something patent to it as it bears up-sweeping, elegant crease lying on the lower half of the doors which are outstanding and a discriminating feature 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 Petrol TRD Sportivo has a red and black graphic designing on white base color 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 Petrol TRD Sportivo is stunning with best appearance in the hatchback car segment. The limited edition Toyota Etios Liva Petrol TRD Sportivo has a sporty interior as well. The vehicle has new fabric upholestry along with a logo of “TRD Sportivo”, 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 pigeonhole. The car offers best rear seats with large, cushioning and perfect backrest angle. The Toyota Etios Liva Petrol TRD Sportivo gives very comfortable sitting posture with its fine tuned H-point. 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 Petrol TRD Sportivo has a Gasoline, 4-Cylinder 16V, DOHC petrol engine that acts as the power house of the vehicle which is similar to the previous petrol version of the Liva. The engine can give an output of 79bhp and gives a maximum torque of 104Nm. The performance of Toyota Etios Liva Petrol TRD Sportivo has been further improved with five Speed Manual Transmission gearbox. The Toyota Etios Liva Petrol TRD Sportivo gives a mileage of 15.1kmpl on an average. The Toyota Etios Liva Petrol TRD Sportivo can achieve 0 to 100 mark with a top speed of 153kmph .

Braking & Handling

The Toyota Etios Liva Petrol TRD Sportivo has a MacPherson 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 Petrol 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 Petrol 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 Petrol TRD Sportivo has door ajar warning system, keyless entry and engine immobilizer.

Comfort Features

The Toyota Etios Liva Petrol 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.