Toyota Etios Cross was originally launched by Toyota auto for the Brazilian market. The latest Etios cross is the third version in the Etios Liva line – up.
Toyota Etios cross has not been launched in India yet. It is expected to be launched by April 2014. The expected price is between Five to 7.70 lakh rupees. The car had its Indian d©but at the Delhi Auto Expo 2014. The car resembles Volkswagen Cross Polo and the Ford EcoSport. It will come in both petrol and diesel variants. Once introduced in Indian market, the Toyota Etios cross will be competing with cars like the Volkswagen Cross Polo, Ford Eco sport, Renault Duster and the Nissan Terrano among others.
The mileage of the car is expected to be 23.59 kmpl, which is very good. It will come with three engine options, which will be 1.2 litre petrol, 1.5-litre petrol and a 1.4 litre D-4D diesel. The company has equipped all these engines with a 5-speed manual transmission gearbox as well as front wheel drive.
The exterior of the car is much like Cross Polo, which is a beefed up version of standard car. The look mainly appeals to the youth. It has taller wheels and the front fa§ade comes with a bold front grille accompanied by a silver garnished guard. The overall design is pretty much like the Etios Liva hatchback. The company’s logo right in the centre gives it a bold look.
The interior of Etios is same as standard car except for some new seat fabrics and trim accents. It has all the necessary features such as music system, air conditioning unit, cup holders, glove box unit, advanced instrumentation panel, bottle holders and accessory power outlets. It also has storage compartments, rear defogger and front intermittent wiper with washer. The Etios cross variants get a piano black theme on the dashboard along with a sporty seat fabric and white contrast stitching on the seats as well as a leather wrapped steering wheel.
The Etios has a seating capacity of five adults. The other features include central door remote, power windows on all four windows and Air conditioning. The safety provisions include dual front SRS airbags, ABS with EBD, and an immobilizer system. Handling of this car will be easy for the driver as the company has fitted this vehicle with an advanced electric power assisted steering system that offers an incredible response. An anti lock braking system with electronic brake force distribution system will aid in braking.
Toyota Etios cross is mainly aimed for the young generation and hence it has a very stylish and sporty look. It will definitely be an eye-catching car for the youth with all the comfort.
