Toyota Etios : Test Drive & Review

subratasenn · 25th April 2014, 00:22

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Originally Posted by BenjiRoss

Is it possible to get a reverse camera with display in the rear view mirror fitted on the etios. The showroom only gave the option of having a standing display on the dashboard.

Can be fitted from outside, not available as a Toyota accessory.

BenjiRoss · 25th April 2014, 10:12

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Originally Posted by subratasenn

Can be fitted from outside, not available as a Toyota accessory.

Will that void any warranty on the car?
Was also told that the reverse sensors were not bod colored. Is that true!

subratasenn · 25th April 2014, 10:35

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Originally Posted by BenjiRoss

Will that void any warranty on the car?
Was also told that the reverse sensors were not bod colored. Is that true!

If no wire is cut, your warranty will not be void. You need to go to a good car decor shop with knowledgable mechanics.

The original Toyota reverse sensors are not body coloured, they are black. But after-market sensors have colour options.

swiftnfurious · 25th April 2014, 16:20

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Originally Posted by BenjiRoss

Will that void any warranty on the car?
Was also told that the reverse sensors were not bod colored. Is that true!

You can buy aftermarket stuff which are body colored and get it installed at the Toyota A$$. This way they can NOT decline you warranty. Also, you'll have body colored sensors. WIN-WIN!

Aditya · 3rd July 2014, 15:45

Toyota has launched the Etios Xclusive Limited Edition.

The Etios Xclusive is based on the G grade of the Etios and features some minor cosmetic upgrades, which distinguish it from the regular variants of the car. There is an Xclusive badge, a full chrome grille and chrome garnish on the headlamp, tail lamp and ORVMs. The car is available in two existing colours - Classic Grey and Symphony Silver.

Coming to the interiors, Toyota has given the Etios Xclusive a new Bluetooth audio system.

Link to Team-BHP News Article

i74js · 4th July 2014, 00:48

How many times Toyota wants to revive a dud - its made to cost, the world knows it, am not sure when will Toyota admit it that the product has been discarded.

arnabchak · 5th July 2014, 11:48

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Originally Posted by i74js

How many times Toyota wants to revive a dud - its made to cost, the world knows it, am not sure when will Toyota admit it that the product has been discarded.

The top bosses have already conceded defeat!!

Refer to the below post:

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/indian...r-segment.html

gsurya · 5th July 2014, 12:02

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Originally Posted by i74js

How many times Toyota wants to revive a dud - its made to cost, the world knows it, am not sure when will Toyota admit it that the product has been discarded.

How do we define duds here? Lets say Toyota sells 5000 Etios cars annually in India, thats still revenue of 350 crores for the company...

arnabchak · 5th July 2014, 12:31

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Originally Posted by gsurya

How do we define duds here? Lets say Toyota sells 5000 Etios cars annually in India, thats still revenue of 350 crores for the company...

Surya,

We need to factor in a lot more aspects than just the revenue.

There is a cost for R&D, Marketing, Manpower, Dealer Commission over and above the final production cost of the vehicle.

So the revenue cannot just justify the profitability of any car.

Going by this, Etios twins would be a losing proposition for Toyota and hence are duds.

Seran Manian · 23rd September 2014, 17:12

As per news item in Indian Autos Blog, Toyota is developing 'Etios C’, a rival for Honda City and will be brought to the market in 2016.

Full details available in the link below:

http://indianautosblog.com/2014/09/t...etios-c-148372

BenjiRoss · 17th October 2014, 13:00

Looks like a new version is being launched that includes a new look and dual airbags across the range.
http://www.toyotaetios.in

amolathalye · 20th November 2014, 11:19

Hi ,

People find Toyota most reliable and customer friendly. Many buy them only because of this property.However I just came across a post from my friend on facebook. His Etios collided head on at the Ernakulam-Alleppey highway and the air bags did not deploy. Occupants suffered serious injuries. They raised the complaint to the company and Toyota guys are saying that it did not collide properly. The entire front is mangled. Such irresponsible , insensitive behavior is not new to Indians.

Regards
Amol

ank.nsit · 20th November 2014, 14:08

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Originally Posted by amolathalye

... Toyota guys are saying that it did not collide properly...

Did they care to mention what is a proper & an improper collision? Toyotas are generally not known for such kind of failures.

subratasenn · 22nd November 2014, 00:18

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Originally Posted by amolathalye

Hi ,

People find Toyota most reliable and customer friendly. Many buy them only because of this property.However I just came across a post from my friend on facebook. His Etios collided head on at the Ernakulam-Alleppey highway and the air bags did not deploy. Occupants suffered serious injuries. They raised the complaint to the company and Toyota guys are saying that it did not collide properly. The entire front is mangled. Such irresponsible , insensitive behavior is not new to Indians.

Regards
Amol

What exactly is Toyota saying? Normally Toyota cars don't behave this way. Were the seat belts being used? Would be interested to know full details.

saadat1992 · 22nd November 2014, 18:08

The sensors are placed in the frontal impact beam! In the picture, the driver side of the impact beam remains intact! No sign of impact on it. But, in the Latin NCAP test, the driver's side takes the impact and it triggers the airbags!
Reminds me of a fellow BHPian's accident in his Polo in Mumbai where it spun out and crashed in a ditch and the airbags didn't deploy!

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Aditya Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 18,355 Thanked: 79,086 Times View My Garage	Re: Toyota Etios : Test Drive & Review Toyota has launched the Etios Xclusive Limited Edition. The Etios Xclusive is based on the G grade of the Etios and features some minor cosmetic upgrades, which distinguish it from the regular variants of the car. There is an Xclusive badge, a full chrome grille and chrome garnish on the headlamp, tail lamp and ORVMs. The car is available in two existing colours - Classic Grey and Symphony Silver. Coming to the interiors, Toyota has given the Etios Xclusive a new Bluetooth audio system. Link to Team-BHP News Article
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i74js Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: RJ-02,DL,MH-12 Posts: 1,337 Thanked: 2,189 Times	Re: Toyota Etios : Test Drive & Review How many times Toyota wants to revive a dud - its made to cost, the world knows it, am not sure when will Toyota admit it that the product has been discarded.
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Seran Manian BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 478 Thanked: 271 Times	Re: Toyota Etios : Test Drive & Review As per news item in Indian Autos Blog, Toyota is developing 'Etios C’, a rival for Honda City and will be brought to the market in 2016. Full details available in the link below: http://indianautosblog.com/2014/09/t...etios-c-148372
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BenjiRoss Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Tamilnadu Posts: 1,069 Thanked: 1,330 Times	Re: Toyota Etios : Test Drive & Review Looks like a new version is being launched that includes a new look and dual airbags across the range. http://www.toyotaetios.in
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amolathalye BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: mumbai Posts: 160 Thanked: 138 Times	Re: Toyota Etios : Test Drive & Review Hi , People find Toyota most reliable and customer friendly. Many buy them only because of this property.However I just came across a post from my friend on facebook. His Etios collided head on at the Ernakulam-Alleppey highway and the air bags did not deploy. Occupants suffered serious injuries. They raised the complaint to the company and Toyota guys are saying that it did not collide properly. The entire front is mangled. Such irresponsible , insensitive behavior is not new to Indians. Regards Amol
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saadat1992 BHPian Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: New Haven, CT Posts: 618 Thanked: 387 Times View My Garage	The sensors are placed in the frontal impact beam! In the picture, the driver side of the impact beam remains intact! No sign of impact on it. But, in the Latin NCAP test, the driver's side takes the impact and it triggers the airbags! Reminds me of a fellow BHPian's accident in his Polo in Mumbai where it spun out and crashed in a ditch and the airbags didn't deploy!
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