Toyota Etios launched in India

Toyota Etios sedan has been launched today (1st December) by the Japanese auto giant Toyota Motors. The long awaited savvy sedan was launched in the presence of Toyota's President Akio Toyoda who especially flew to India for the launch. Toyota will bring Toyota Etios in two versions, the sedan that was launched today and the hatchback christened as Toyota Etios Liva unveiled today but will be launched the after three months in the month of March. The all new Toyota Etios powered with 1496cc comes with four cylinder in-line petrol engine.

Published On Dec 01, 2010 11:46 IST

Published OnDec 01, 2010 11:46 IST

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Toyota Etios sedan is an entry level car from the Japanese automobile maker. The new baby from Toyota's stable is one of the most ambitious car made to capture the growing domestic auto market. The new car has been manufactured with an idea of providing luxury, comfort, advanced technology which is first available in India.

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Toyota Etios sedan version has a 1496cc, 4 cylinder in-line petrol engine which churns a power of 88.7 bhp at 5600 rpm and produces maximum torque of 13.46 kgm at 3000 rpm with excellent suspension MacPherson strut, Rear Non-independent. The new car is available in petrol version and Five speed Manual Gearbox.

The leading automobile manufacturer for a long time was planning to cater the increasing auto market in India. Toyota Etios sedan has pitched against the rival brands Maruti Swift Dzire and Tata Manza. The entry level sedan is designed to meet the global standards at competitive prices. Toyota Etios has a stout body measuring 4265mm in Length, 1695mm in Width, 1510 mm in Height. The wheel base of the sedan version weighs 2550mm. The strong 15 inch Wheel with Wheel Base of 2550 mm giving a very good ground clearance of 170 mm proving its off road capacity.

Toyota Motors has proved its prowess with its advanced technology. Toyota Etios sedan has an excellent fuel efficiency of 17.64 kpl ARAI certified with a huge tank size of 45 litres. Toyota Etios comes with excellent handling skills of Electronic Power Steering, instrument cluster, provides enough leg room space and eye catching insets.

Toyota Etios sedan has created ripple in the domestic market with its launch. The long awaited sedan has been launched first in India. The Japanese auto company will come with the hatchback Toyota Etios Liva by next year in March.

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