Toyota Etios was originally called the EFC, or the Entry Family Car. Etios means Spirit and Principle which Toyota intends to give to its customers in India. More than 2000 engineers in India and Japan have worked in close collaboration for four years to ensure the perfect blend of local design sensibilities and unmatched global quality standards are integrated into the Etios.

The chief engineer of Product Planning at Toyota Mr. Yoshinori Noritake said, “In the process of development of Etios, I have visited many Indian cities and homes to understand the market and interact with customers. The Etios concept will cater to the basic needs of this market – highest standards of quality at competitive prices.

Toyota’s new compact cars have been designed to offer innovative styling, roomy interiors, superior ride comfort and best in class mileage at competitive prices. The design concept of ‘Bold Simplicity’ represents the pursuit of the perfect combination of functionality and affordable luxury.

The Etios incorporates advanced technology and superior quality features that have been developed by Toyota, specifically for India, by leveraging the world class innovation that Toyota is globally renowned for.

With the introduction of the Etios, Toyota will enter the under 7 lakh, mass volume segment. Maruti Suzuki Swift and the Swift Dzire will be the main competition for the Toyota Etios, and is expected to be launched today (01-December-2010) and deliveries would begin in January 2011.

Specifications:
Engines:
Displacement: 1.2-litre (for hatchback) and 1.5-litre gasoline (for sedan) engine

Engine: 1496cm3 (cc), DOHC, Gasoline
Transmission: 5 speed Manual
Max. Power: 90 PS@ 5600 rpm
Max. Torque: 132 Nm@ 3000 rpm
Overall Dimension (Length x Width x Height): 4265 mm x 1695 mm x 1510 mm

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