re: Toyota to launch the Etios and Liva facelift. EDIT : Launched (details on Page 4) Quote:
Originally Posted by Vid6639 Also noticed that the dashboard has been changed. Passenger side has a sunk area for storage above the glove box. This was not there earlier and items would roll off. |
I guess, this was already there for all Etios models without airbag. I'm not sure if the one with airbags still have this feature. Quote:
Originally Posted by Contrapunto I wish Toyota had taken the opportunity and added an automatic variant as well, Brio is having its time in the sun with no worthwhile competition. I wish manufacturers also think of a diesel auto hatch, even if its price lands it in sedan category. That's an open field today- the first one in will skim the cream of the market. Sadly, there aren't even rumours of any such variant that I know of. |
+1 to that. Many of my relatives comes and asks for Diesel Automatic Option. There is no worth while competition for that category in this price range. Quote:
Originally Posted by ganesc Interior looks way better than the current car and that's nice. |
True, from the Toyota brochures, it really looks much better. I'm planning to Visit Nippon Toyota today and see it in flesh. Quote:
Originally Posted by ganesc Etios GD & GD SP which I think are the most moving variant is priced sensibly. As said in IAB, GD variant which is comparable to Ford Classic TDCI CLXI is cheaper by roughly 30,000! and that means the already troubled Ford Classic is in trouble again. Interested to hear on NVH.
Toyota Etios GD – 7,07,243
Toyota Etios GD SP – 7,55,151
Ford Classic TDCI CLXI - 7,35,000 (From Ford India website) |
With the new interiors, Ford Classic should surely be in trouble. Quote:
Originally Posted by ninjatalli Updated instrument cluster looks far better than earlier Attachment 1060528 Source: Sid Patankar's tweet |
Looks neat Quote:
Originally Posted by parsh What an eyewash it seems to be.
For G variant, with Rs 54k increase in 2 years from launch gives you:
1. 15" tyres and wheels
2. 4 mm GC increase (seems to me due to new suspension setup which seems to be the only materialistic upgrade)
3. Foldable roof mounted antenna (earlier there was none)
4. Adjustable front headrests (are the seats any better?)
5. Height adjustable driver seat (don't know how much good it does)
6. 2 DIN system - nice touch
7. STILL 4 speakers (incl 2 tweeters on dash) - laughable
8. STILL NO TACHO |
Is there a 54k difference? I guess, the price was increased 2 times after the release as well due to diminishing value of rupee. Quote:
Originally Posted by devil_klm |
This one makes a lot of sense ( both in terms of functionality as well as aesthetics ) Quote:
Originally Posted by nkrishnap This is really stupid from Toyota. Its the diesel which is raking in numbers for them and they don't provide this feature for the diesel. |
Yeah, I don't understand this logic from Toyota. Of depriving Diesel of some features. I hope, the ORVMs can be retro fitted if needed. Quote:
Originally Posted by nkrishnap Another plus point on the Etios is lost here. The mirrors were wide and good, but the design has taken over functionality here. |
That's what happens when aesthetics takes over practicality. The Swift's waterfall dash design and fluidic Verna's 'fluidic' & sporty design are all classic examples. Quote:
Originally Posted by nkrishnap I believe this change is due to the fact that there were complaints of the reflective dashboard. The dashboard polish applied by the service centers did not help either. |
I've never encountered such reflections on the black. Reflections should be more on brown and beige and less on black and dark grey, because black/grey resembles the colour of the road more closely. It has got more to do with finding a good compliment for the beige interiors. Brown makes a better combo with beige. Quote:
Originally Posted by nkrishnap By the way the headlights seems to have no change at all. |
Ah, it's not just me. I was wondering what exactly is the change with headlamps. Quote:
Originally Posted by Carb Overall, the Etios n Liva come with a nice touch, making it a better place to be in. Just to clarify a few of the questions asked by fellow BHPians:
1. Yes, the NVH is much better now. The diesel having improved better than the petrol variants. |
Wow, did you try it out? Any idea regarding the specifics as to what exactly was changed ? Quote:
Originally Posted by Carb 5. And the driver's seat height adjustment has a good stroke, actually makes a noteworthy difference. |
This is one upgrade I might go for in my mother's Liva ( if it can be fitted on the old model ). Quote:
Originally Posted by Carb 6. As for outer rear view mirrors, the top end variants get the side indicators - Be it petrol or diesel. (Please get your facts right before calling a manufacturer 'stupid') |
Thanks for the clarification.
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