ಟೊಯೋಟಾ ಎಟಿಯೋಸ್ 2013-2014 GD SP

Etios 2013-2014 GD SP ವಿಮರ್ಶೆ

Toyota Motors India is one of the most prominent car makers in the country. Last year, Toyota Motors introduces its sedan, Toyota Etios in the Indian car bazaar. The car has received an overwhelming response. The Toyota Etios GD safety is one of the variant of Toyota Etios’s lineup. The car is certainly loaded with some amazing features. And as the name suggests, the car has the major highlighting features in the safety department. The exteriors of the car are fun and sporty. The car large headlamps with nicely done grille and chic tail lights leave no room for error and make the exteriors of Toyota Etios GD SP appear to be very attractive and alluring. The interiors are undoubtedly loaded with so many comfort features, which make the journey in the sedan absolutely comfortable and enjoyable. The engine section of the car is no less. The car is blessed with a dynamic and robust 1.4Litre of eight valve SOHC diesel motor that is capable of churning out maximum power and torque of 67.1BHP and 110Nm respectively. The five speed manual transmission further enhances the overall performance of the car and pushes it to deliver a good mileage of 23.59kmpl that is certainly amazing.

Exteriors

Coming to the looks and appearance of Toyota Etios GD Safety, the company has worked very hard on it. The car is a perfect combination of sportiness, muscularity and elegance. The sedan has been given some exclusive bits on the outside, which make it appear much more thrilling and exciting. The car’s front is amazingly styled. The front has large headlamp cluster incorporated with turn indicators. The bumper is shaped well and is accompanied by chrome finished grille. The side of the car has body colored ORVMs and body colored body handles and well-pronounced wheel arches fitting in alloy wheels. The rear end of Toyota Etios GD Safety continues the sportiness and features chicly done tail lights and high mounted stop lamp. on the whole, the exteriors of Toyota Etios GD safety are appealing and alluring.

Interiors

The interiors of Toyota Etios GD Safety are one of the most exciting things. The designers have made sure that the interiors are provided with some stunning looks that complement the overall look of the car. However, we cannot say the interiors are extremely lush and plush, but they manage to come out as quite premium and sophisticated. The space for the passengers is sufficient, while the ample of space for luggage is another high point here. The AC vents are well-positioned so that it manages to cool the entire car in extreme summers. The dashboard has been given a nice finish and the high quality fabric upholstery for the seats make sure that the car gets a elegant and eye-catchy appearance on the inside.

Comfort

The comfort segment of Toyota Etios GD Safety is nice and well-resourced. The car is loaded with numerous comfort features that leave no room for error. The car comes with efficient and effective air cooling system with heater with properly placed AC vents, power steering, all four power windows, low fuel warning light, ample of legroom and headroom for the rear seat passengers, trunk light, accessory power outlet, vanity mirror, rear seat headrest, lumbar seat support, electronic multi trip meter, digital clock, spacious glove compartment, and adjustable steering column . All these comfort features make sure that the passengers have a amazing, comfortable and a delightful ride in Toyota Etios GD safety.

Engine and Performance

The engine department should be one of the strongest features of any car. And keeping this thing in mind, Toyota Motors India has blessed Toyota Etios GD Safety with a very powerful and sturdy diesel motor. The car has 1.4 litre of eight valve SOHC diesel motor, which has a displacement of 1364cc. this engine is quite strong and comfortably churns out peak power of 67.1BHP of peak power at the rate of 3800rpm along with maximum torque of 170Nm at the rate of 1800rpm. The engine has been carefully coupled with five speed manual gearbox that makes the car to deliver an awesome performance on road and give out a good mileage of 23.59 km per litre. Delivering such mileage figure automatically makes this car a great deal.  As far as its acceleration and pickup is concerned, it doesn’t let down at that section as well. The car has a good top speed and goes from o to 100kmph in merely few seconds.

Braking and Handling

The braking and handling of Toyota Etios GD Safety is impressive. The car is blessed with a responsive braking system, comprising of ventilated disc brakes on the front, while drum brakes are giving duty on the rear end . This is further amplified with the presence of anti lock braking system that averts the wheels from locking up in case of emergency brakes are used. The handling of the car is smooth and trouble free as the car has amazing suspension system, which comprise of Macpherson Strut on the front with Torsion Beam type suspension for the rear axle. This is further enhanced with the presence of power steering, which makes the handling of the car superb.

Safety Features

The Toyota Etios GD Safety as the name suggests does well in the safety department. The car is loaded with numerous safety features, making it thoroughly impressive. The car sports anti lock braking system, central car locking system, child door locks, brake assist, power door locks, anti theft alarm system, airbag for the driver, day and night rear view mirror, halogen head lamps, door ajar warning, front impact beam, keyless entry, side impact beam, seat belt warning, engine immobilizer, Engine Check Warning, Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank and Passenger Side Rear View Mirror. With all these safety gears, the car comes up a safe and secure car for the passengers.

Pros 

Good safety features, impressive interiors, good mileage and sturdy engine.

Cons 

Lack of passenger airbag, no power windows for the rear.