Toyota Etios Cross 2014 Price Review India

The Etios Cross was first shown to you and me at the Auto Expo which was held few months back and now the Toyota will finally launch this car with in a few days time. So we though it would be perfect to check out the Etios Cross. So then let’s go.

How does it look?

Now its not surprise that the Etios Cross is based on the Liva Hatch Back but the Etios Cross certainly looks more rugged and has more presence than the Liva Hatch. Now when it comes to design details, the Etios Cross has a grill guard, side and rear cladding, roof rails, new front grill, roof spoiler, fog lamps with integrated turn indicators. The cladding adds presence and makes the Etios Cross rugged plus the new inferno orange further ads to the appeal. Etios Cross has basically 8 color options with a lot of bright colors added which certainly makes it stand out of the crowd. The rugged styling details actually look the best in these bright colors. Over all the Etios Cross has good build quality and comes across as a much better looking car than the Etios Liva or even the Sedan.

What about interiors?

So it is obvious that a lot of the details are shared with the Liva Hatch Back when it comes to the interiors. Details like the centrally mounted Speedo and the Steering mounted controls etc. but the bigger changes in the Etios Cross include a most sportier thing carried out. The new Etios Cross has a black cabin which certainly looks much better and actually looks more sportier. The sportier thing is being carried on with the new seats fabric with white stitching and logo. Space is same so comfort levels are pretty good and it’s quite spacious. When it comes to features, the Etios Cross has a 2 Din Audio with Bluetooth, USB, an  Aux-In and Remote. Audio controls are also there on leather wrapped steering wheel. There is cooled glove box, rear defogger, tilt steering etc. In the safety department, the Etios Cross has dual front Airbags and ABS with EBD.

How does it drive?

The Etios Cross has 3 engine options which are same as rest of the Etios Sedan and Liva Hatch Back Range. Now we are driving the 1.5 L Petrol Engine and on first impressions, just like the Liva is actually quite a fun motor. There is lot of performance, healthy amount of torque, put a foot down and performance is really good. In fact I would say this is the one that actually suits the Etios Crosses sort of outdoor character. Along with the fun 1.5 L petrol engine the Etios Cross has also the diesel engine. Now a lot of you will choose the diesel for its fuel economy and actually it’s quite a good engine. Performance is actually quite a good. There is decent amount of torque and in the high speeds it does not feel low, of course it just can’t match the fun fact of the 1.5 L petrol but after say for diversity use is actually quite adequate. The steering is light, the handling is quite decent but real plus point of the Etios Cross is definitely the ride which is just fantastic.

Verdict?

The Etios Cross comes in 4 Variants including Diesel and Petrol and Standard Equipment is actually quite impressive. We expect the Etios Cross to be around Rs. 60 to 70 thousand more expensive compare to the Liva Hatch Back which means there is actually decent value for money. The Etios Cross looks good inside and out and is easily a more desirable package compare to Sedan or the Hatch Back plus as the estimated prices, the Etios Cross will also be cheaper when compare to its main rivals. So it seems, Toyota have got a winner on their hands with the new Etios Cross.