Toyota Etios [2014-2016] User Reviews

Exterior
Etios G White. Dont forget to negotiate before paying the booking amount. You can always get all the regular accessories free. I purchased from New Delhi. So, got sun wisors, mats , read door garnish, trunk mat, mud flaps free. Exterior wise, this car is basically classy and robust and not stylish like Amaze or Dezire. But it give an executive look and kind a mature statement rather than teen-hormone driven statement. So i think its for people who want to buy a car for family comfort, status symbol within this price bracket, reliable car and want a car for atleast 8 to 10 yrs.

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

Space and comfort are real assets of this car. You wont believe the boot space and driving comfort. Take this on long drive and you wont feel tired.
But when it comes to other flowery things like stylish gear knob and switches.....it sucks.
I think Toyota ppl have really given all durability and reliabilty but forgot internal decoration.
Verdict: Sacrificing some cosmetic effects for long term usage and comfort is OK. You cant have that much boot space in Dezire. I had used both cars. Etios is consensus winner.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

 Engine quality is superb as compared to its compititors and can even give higher end 10Lac cars a run for their money. Those ppl who want to buy a car and keep it for 8 - 10 yrs minimum should buy this. Coz it wont be outdated or out performed. Fuel economy is satisfactory and ger box is better than Dezire. I think going for Dezire where money is mainly for cosmetic effects and not for durability is a foolish choice. Just compare specifications and you'll see for yourself.

Ride Quality & Handling

Excellent and smooth. Total feel of driving a sedan class.

 

Final Words

 Dont buy a car coz some neighbour or office collegue has bought it. Research for yourself. If you compare Dezire, Amaze and ETIOS, then you'll find that ETIOS is a clear winner in every field. Toyota has outperformed Maruti and Honda. Though Maruti appears economic but in reality if you compare specifications and price, you'll find that Maruti is fooling the customer and Amaze has clearly cut down on specifications. While Toyota delivers engine performance, Space and Comfort. Its the car for wise ppl. I am happy that i chose ETIOS G over Dezire Vxi and Amze MT.

Areas of improvement  

 Interior Accesories.

 

Performance, Pickup, Space & Comfort , External Elegance, Huge Trunk Space.Interiors are average rather not impressive. Cosmetic effects are not there.

Exterior Overall style is good.  Simple looks.  It is not catching neither itching in eye!

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Interiors are just ok, not much exciting.  Gray / Grayish beige combination gives dull effect.

Audio system is good.  Air condition cooling also good.  However problem I feel is, when we select the outside air switch, the air coming inside is bit high in temperature than actually is at outside. Makes unpleasant feel.

Etios scores a lot when it comes to space and comfort.  To be honest, this is extremely comfortable car at the rear bench seat.  If you have a driver to drive this car, just sit on the rear seats and you can just go on and on with travel.  Though many of us who owns this car, drives their own and not sitting at back.  The driver seat also comfortable and provides good support for back and thighs.  However the neck support is annoying.  It keeps your head little ahead than actually where it should have been.  However overall comfortable seats and places.  At the back seat, 3 people can sit easily and even for short travel, 4 can go.

Nothing to right about boot space, its just awesome!!  I heard that Etios has the highest boot space (600 L) in the sedan segment of car, this inclusive of top ends like BMWs, Audis, to Honda, Renault and more than Maruti's.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine performance is very very good. This engine is just pulls and pulls as you tap on acclerator.

In fact I would say, this engine likes to pull more load.  Because, once I was travelling on highway with total 7 of us in the car (Yes 7!! SEVEN) the car was easily cruising at 110 kmph just very similar when I drive alone.  No complaint at all.  And about the engine, I would say, this gets more and more refind day by day.

Accleration is quick until you reach 100-120 kmph, after that, you feel short of gear and car takes a bit more time to reach beyond 120 (even with just a driver on board).  I say short of gear since, this car cross 60-65 kmph in 4th gear and RPM is about 2200.  So engine asking you to shift to 5th gear as it crosses 65 kmph speed.  once you gear to 5th the RPM needle drops again to 2000 at 70 kmph.  Then just think!....5th gear needs to take care all further progress of the speed and engine as high as it can...hence for highway you may feel that car should have 6th gear!  (coz at 100 kmph, in 5th gear, RPM is about 3000 which not sounds good for 1500cc engine.  With this, fuel efficiency also would hve better for highways.  Anyways...its Toyota's engineering team's decision.

Fuel efficiency (FE) is extremely disappointing.  In city with AC on, it gives only 10-11 kmpl (while not as bumper to bumper traffic)  And on highways it gives only 15-16 kmpl when you drive between 80-100 kmph.  I need to say this is bad fuel efficiency since now a days many Petrol cars coming wiht high fuel efficiency, many of them actully gives 20+ on highways with 90+ speed.  I am not happy wiht FE here.

Gearbox is very smooth and easy to change the gears.  full marks for gear shifts.

Ride Quality & Handling WIth ABS handling is very good. Feeling confident to take sharp turns when driving about 70 Kmph also.  Ride is bumpy when driving with 1 or 2 passangers.  But when car has 4 or 4+ people the ride feels more comfortable.  This shows, the car would have made little heavier.  The car is very lightweight and it feels easily on highways.  City handling is good and easy.

Final Words The car is overall good package but with short of fuel efficiency.  I heard diesel version of this gives good mileage.  Hence diesel Etios is star performer in tourist car owners.

It is good for the one who looks for long term liable car with good space and comfort but ok with its tight fuel efficiency.  The one who wants all its features and comfort but also need good FE, need to check some other option.

Areas of improvement

1. Fuel Eifficiency is important since petrol costs are increasing day by day.

2. Either 6th gear should be added or 5th gear ratio should be taller for better highway driving and FE.

3. Headlights should be more powerful.

Poweful Engine, Best Space, Best Comfort, Huge boot spacePoor fuel economy, lightweight vehicle, not good ride for 1 or 2 passangers

Well I bought Etios G petrol car on 1st May 2015. Now crossed 2000 km and writing the review. Etios is well balanced perfect family sedan car. If you does not worry about mileage and fancy items better consider Etios in your new car list. Its a best car from trusted & world toppest car maker.

Exterior

• Outside body doesn't have any stylish curve but have a decent & elegant look. front grille with crome insert and rear crome insert looks awesome. 
• Door handle looks odd & small children can easily open the door if unlocked.
• 15" wheel makes good performance on patholes
• Foldable antenna, rear defrogger does their good job
• Fog lamp & electric ORVM not included in G version.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

• Decent, Neat, simple look. not having any fancy items.
• Beige interior color makes more space and elegant look
• Dual tone dashboard are good, the plastics are sold & better life
• Seat comforts are best. You will not get tired on longer trips
• Steering wheel is well balanced design provies good grip on driving.
• Central console initialy does not look good but used to live with it.
• Speedometer with blue background looks elegant.
• Does not have miles to empty & fuel efficiency indicator.
• Digital fuel level indicator not proportionated properly.
• Digital meters looks like a school childern digital watch.
• Music system not included but 2 front ,2 rear speakers & 2 tweeters installed. its a welcome addition (older models doesn't have rear speakers). Speakers are OK . Can not provide rocking sound from pioneer player. But more than enough for normal use.
• Boot space & bottle holders are remarkable. can not beat by any competitor.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

• Engine is best in class. Pulled my engine upto 140 kmph on Highway after 1500km odo. Good performance. Solid engine from toyota.
• Mileage is not upto the competitor. i'm getting avg 15 kmpl on highway (avg 80 - 90 km speed)
• superb gearbox ratio. In 3rd gear provdes very good speed range.

Ride Quality & Handling

• Steering is very light you will not get tired on long drive, best design from toyota. 
• Clutch & brakes are very smooth (tried in diesel variant they are hard).
• Upto 100 kmph easiliy can drive the car, good stability even from light weight car.
• At 140 kmph loaded with 4 person, stability is ok but under control.
• Tyre & engine noise inside cabin is greatly reduced from older versions. but not upto other competitors. 
• Suspension is great. for ground clearance i will say till now didn't hit on any speed breaker even at 10kmph.
• ABS - EBS not included in G version. But toyota must install in all varient.

Final Words As said before, Etios is sold true sedan car with some minor disadvantages.

Areas of improvement Toyota must improve the engine to get better mileage. Cabin noise should be reduced to zero level. Digital meters & indicators must be fully replaced by high quality elegant look digital meters with more funtion. Door handles should be repalced with pull type handles.

elegant look, trusted engine, space, drivabilityfuel economy, cabin noise

This is wonderful car, solid engine, cool air-conditioner. Smooth and comfortably driving. I love this car very much comfortable even on the off road. There is no tiredness at all in the journey.

Exterior Beautiful Sharp,Nice chrome.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Basic model has 2airbags Nice Dashboard , Space is excellent as i am tall i was looking for a car which has enough bootspace as i used to Drag driving seat backward there should be enough space for person who is seating at rear that problem was solved.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Gear Shift is smooth Excellent Engine Performance.

Ride Quality & Handling Ride Quality is very gud i Drove at speed of 120 KM/Hr it has good stability on Road thanks to 15 inch wheel.

Final Words I would recommend to every one who are not much enthuist to too much interior and want perfromance stability Just go for it. I took Drive test of almost 15 Cars. But Toyota Simply Rocks!!!!!

Areas of improvement Lack little bit of Turbo but very little but once it gains speed it will not dissapoint you. Simply awesomeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee. Also got awesome deal on Toyota. Pls go for toyota protect Insurance it might be costly but worth it.

Boot Space ,Pickup,MileageDidnt Find Any

1Good buying experience, 2Riding experience great , 3Outdated exterior n interior , 4Engine great n best performance in its segment 5 No issue at all since purchased 6 cons toyota should update it's vehicle no facelift at all boring design language..

I am having etios gd since 2014, Pros Comfort level is very good Driving control is too good Legroom boot room space is excellent Maintenance is very low Cons Yet not found anything

I was purchased this in may2011 till date I have no problem. I am very happy with the performance of this product . Engine performance , boot space , internal cabin and ac cooling too good.

Exterior Looks are subjective, but I adore the Etios' business looks. It will age well with time, not like Hyundai cars that don't age well. Make sure you get the double chrome front grill as it looks majestic. 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) They are simple and functional. Nothing is designed to break after few years of operation. The car is not brimming with useless features like Verna and XUV where things break apart after few months of use. I love the cool glovebox that keeps my drinks cool. I love how spacious the interior is - step in Dzire, Honda City, Verna and then into Etios to know what I am talking about - it has great leg room which makes it great for people travelling in the back. 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Engine is makkhan and so is the gearbox. Toyota knows how to make great and long lasting engines. I have seen many Etios with 6 lakh kilometers on the ODO and more with no problem at all. Have you ever seen a Hyundai or even a Honda doing that? 

Make sure you go for 'Q' service for getting the service done. These guys will do the service in mere 1-1.5 hour. You can chill in the AC room, watching everything from top. 

Ride Quality & Handling Suspension is excellent and so is the handling. The steering is very responsive. You will never feel tired after hours and hours of journey. I wish they gave armrest in driver seat as Etios is now an expensive car.

Business looks, Dependable Engine and Great ServiceNo armrest