2016 Toyota Etios, Etios Liva variant break-up explained

Toyota has just spruced up the sedan and hatchback (Liva) models in its Etios range. The Etios Cross, however, has not been updated. Both cars receive cosmetic updates and a host of additions to their features list. The sedan also gets a new name – Platinum Etios.

Most notable updates to the Etios hatchback and sedan are on the safety front. They now get dual front airbags and ABS with EBD across all variants (earlier available only on the V/VD and VX/VXD variants). There’s a three-point seatbelt for all passengers, and ISOFIX child-seat locks too have been made standard on all variants.

Here’s what the variant-wise equipment list on both cars looks like now:

Toyota Platinum Etios

G/GD: Rs 6.94 lakh/ Rs 8.07 lakh
14-inch wheels with full wheel cover
Cooled glovebox
12V power outlet
Height-adjustable driver seat
Rear-seat centre armrest (new)
Keyless entry
Remote fuel lid and tailgate opener
Rear defogger

V/VD (features in addition to those on G/GD): Rs 7.22 lakh/ Rs 8.35 lakh
15-inch wheels with full wheel cover
Electrically adjustable ORVMs with turn indicators
Six-speaker audio system with CD player, USB and Bluetooth

VX/VXD (features in addition to those on V/VD): Rs 7.85 lakh/ Rs 8.98 lakh
15-inch alloy wheels
Front fog lamps
Reverse parking sensors
Electrically retractable ORVMS(new)
Steering-mounted audio controls
Leather-wrapped steering wheel

Facelifted Toyota Etios Liva  

G/GD: Rs 5.64 lakh/ Rs 6.94 lakh
14-inch wheels with full wheel cover
Cooled glovebox
12V power outlet
Height-adjustable driver seat
Keyless entry
Remote fuel lid and tailgate opener
Rear defogger

V/VD (features in addition to those on G/GD): Rs 5.88 lakh/ Rs 7.11 lakh
15-inch wheels with full wheel cover
Electrically adjustable ORVMs with turn indicators(new)
Rear wiper and washer
Four-speaker audio system with CD player, USB and Bluetooth

VX/VXD (features in addition to those on V/VD) Rs 6.39 lakh/ Rs 7.53 lakh
15-inch alloy wheels
Front fog lamps
Reverse parking sensors
Electrically retractable ORVMS
Steering-mounted audio controls
Leather-wrapped steering wheel

The pre-facelift Etios sedan and Liva hatchback are still available in their base ‘G’ variants, but only for the taxi fleet market. The sedan is priced at Rs 6.54 lakh (petrol) and Rs 7.67 lakh (diesel), which makes it about Rs 40,000 cheaper than the facelifted variant. The older version of the Liva hatchback retails at Rs 5.39 lakh (petrol) and Rs 6.69 lakh (diesel), making it Rs 30,000 cheaper than the updated base ‘G’ variant. 
(All prices ex-showroom, Delhi)