Toyota Etios Liva Car Review in India

In a bid to step-up its game as well as bolster its brand value, Toyota Kirloskar Motor has launched the facelifted avatars of its Etios twins with some impressive cosmetic upgrades. And from what is evident, the significant changes, for the most part, are just skin-deep. The new Liva attracts attention with its swanky new interiors, bold new look, and trendy stance. Overwhelmed by the rising demand of the Etios Liva TRD Sportivo 1.2L Limited Edition, Toyota has now plonked a more powerful 1.5L 89 bhp petrol engine under the hood, thereby making the Liva one of the most powerful hatchbacks on offer in the country today. With all of its nine variants, both petrol and diesel, the Toyota Etios Liva in its refreshed avatar, a brand new model and added equipment is sure to attract the hatchback enthusiasts in the country.

On the power front, the new Liva comes with a powerful 1.2 L DOHC petrol engine with inline 4-cylinder that delivers high performance and greater fuel efficiency. Generous flow of torque from 1200 rpm allows excellent in-gear passing acceleration.

The newly introduced Limited Edition Liva TRD Sportivo is however, powered by a brand new 1.5L petrol engine that zips from 0-100 in 11 seconds flat.

The diesel Etios Liva is hopped up by a 1.4L D-4D diesel engine with intercooler that offers excellent performance and unparalleled mileage. Generous inflow of torque from 1800 rpm onwards provides unmatched initial as well as in-gear passing acceleration. All the trims are mated to a 5-speed manual gearbox that offers butter-slick gear shifts.

Thanks to excellent from MacPherson Strut suspension and rear torsion beam suspension, the car offers impeccable grip and stability over bumpy roads.

As told, the most significant changes in the updated Etios Liva are purely cosmetic. On the front, the updated hatchback gets slightly re-profiled headlamps and subtly tweaked grille with chrome finish. Furthermore, the wing mirrors now gets turn signals and the rear end comes with updated combi lamps with distinct fin pattern tail lamps. Not to forget the stylish 12-spoke alloys and the newly introduced Classic Grey colour that adds to the oomph factor of the all-new Liva.

However, it's on the insides of the Etios Liva where Toyota has done a more laudable job. Besides introducing a premium two-tone interior for the fabric and the dashboard, Toyota has put in considerable amount of thought and effort to improve the overall look, feel and comfort of the car. Not only the car gets more comfortable new adjustable seats in light shades, but also gets adjustable headrests for the driver seats. And the classy new wooden door trims just serves as an icing on the cake. The Liva TRD Sportivo, however, comes with black interiors for a sportier look and feel.

The speedometer console now gets an updated combimeter with new blue illumination. Not to forget the upgraded entertainment system that now comes with a 2 Din Audio system with Bluetooth, Aux-In, USB, and Remote. The new Liva also gets a new AC with clean air filters, 251-litre boot space and 13-litre glove box.

On the safety part, the car now gets ABS with EBD, dual front SRS airbags and impact absorbing body structure.

The revamped Etios Liva is available in shades of Vermilion Red, Ultramarine Blue, Symphony Silver, White, Celestial Black, Harmony Beige and the newly introduced Classic Grey.