Toyota India has launched the new Etios facelift. The new Toyota Platinum Etios 2016 facelift should looks like the Brazil’s Etios. Toyota India‘s C-segment sedan hasn’t done too well on the sales charts. This is mainly due to its bland styling and a “cheap car” image. This new version should help Toyota’s Etios twins appeal to more buyers. Read on for more about the new Toyota Platinum Etios 2016 facelift-
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New Toyota Platinum Etios 2016 Price in India
| 2016 Toyota Platinum Etios Facelift Prices (Ex-Showroom, Delhi) | |
| GX 1.5 Petrol, Manual | Rs 6.94 lakh |
| V 1.5 Petrol, Manual | Rs 7.22 lakh |
| VX 1.5 Petrol, Manual | Rs 7.85 lakh |
| GXD 1.4 Diesel, Manual | Rs 8.07 lakh |
| VD 1.4 Diesel, Manual | Rs 8.35 lakh |
| VXD 1.4 Diesel, Manual | Rs 8.98 lakh |
Toyota earlier launched the Etios Platinum in Brazil. Prices of Etios Platinum in Brazil start from R$ 65,990 (INR 13.53 Lakhs). Prices for India start at Rs 6.94 Lakh. Additionally, Toyota is offering the base variant of the pre-facelift Etios for the taxi market. They cost Rs. 6.54 lakh and Rs. 7.67 lakh for the petrol and diesel variants respectively.
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New Toyota Platinum Etios 2016 Mileage
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2016 Toyota Platinum Etios Mileage |
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| Petrol | Upto 16.78 kpl |
| Diesel | Upto 23.59 kpl |
The 2016 Toyota Platinum Etios Facelift could be slightly more fuel efficient than the current model. Above are the fuel mileage expectations.
2016 Toyota Platinum Etios 2016 Facelift Review Video
New Toyota Platinum Etios 2016 Facelift Specifications
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2016 Toyota Platinum Etios Specifications |
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| Engine | 1.5 litre Petrol/ 1.4 litre Diesel |
| Power | 89 BHP/ 67 BHP |
| Torque | 132 Nm/ 170 Nm |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| Kerb Weight | 945 KGs/ 1040 KGs |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 litres |
| Boot Capacity | 595 litres |
Toyota has not made many mechanical changes to the Etios. Both the body styles continue with the earlier engines. However, ABS is now standard across all models. The side body structure has also been refined for higher impact absorption. The rear bench sits on a stronger tubular structure. These improvements have increased the weight by 20 KGs.
While the Liva hatchback gets the same 1.4-litre diesel engine as the Etios sedan, its petrol model gets a smaller 1.2-litre engine. This engine offers 79 bhp of max power and 104 Nm of peak torque. All models of the Platinum Etios and Liva come with only a 5-speed manual transmission.
New Toyota Platinum Etios 2016 Features
The new Toyota Platinum Etios 2016 facelift offers:
- ABS
- Dual Airbags
- New front grille
- Sporty flat-bottomed steering wheel
- New front bumper
- Digital instrument panel
- New rear bumper
- Stylish Alloy Wheels
- New fog lamp housing
- Foldable Rear Seat
- ISOFIX Child Seat Mounts
New Toyota Platinum Etios Images
2016 Toyota Platinum Etios Facelift Rivals
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New Toyota Platinum Etios Dimensions
| Length | 4,265 mm |
| Width | 1,695 mm |
| Height | 1,510 mm |
| Wheel Base | 2,550 mm |
| Track Front | 1,475 mm |
| Track Rear | 1,485 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 170 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45-litres |
| Boot Space | 595-litres |
New Toyota Etios 2016 Facelift Exterior
The 2016 Etios facelift boasts styling changes for added freshness to the design. The front-end is the biggest change. There’s a new front grille and a new bumper. The bumper is now sportier and is similar in design to other Toyota models. Apart from this, there’s no other change. The headlights, the hood, everything is the same as the pre-facelift model. At the rear, you get slightly different taillights and new chrome highlight for the boot lid. The rear bumper too is new. The Front bumper is now edgier and the grille is also new. Boot lid gets a new chrome bar running from end to end. Highlights of the new exterior-
- New front grille
- New front bumper
- Sporty flat-bottomed steering wheel
- New rear Bumper
- Updated fog lamp housing
- Digital instrument panel
- New Alloy Wheels
Colour Options
- White
- Vermilion Red
- Silver Mica Metallic
- Pearl White with Crystal Shine
- Harmony Beige
- Classic Grey
- Celestial Black
New Toyota Platinum Etios 2016 Facelift Interior
Images of the Brazil-spec model show a different steering wheel and black colour scheme. However, the India-spec model gets a beige treatment. The Platinum Etios facelift comes with more features like standard ABS. The new model gets a flat-bottomed steering wheel and a digital instrument panel. The new Etios also gets new rear seat headrests. Apart from this, there isn’t much else.
New Toyota Etios 2016 Engine and Transmission
Engines remain the same. The sedan continues with the 89 BHP, 1.5 litre petrol and 67 BHP, 1.4 litre Diesel engine. The hatchback gets a 79 BHP, 1.2-litre petrol and the 67 BHP, 1.4-litre Diesel engine from the sedan. All engines come with a 5 speed manual transmission. The new model’s clutch system and front shock absorbers have been improved. Also, the rubber engine mounts have been replaced by hydraulic mounts for reducing vibrations.
The 2016 Platinum Etios is aimed at private car buyers. The Etios is popular among cabbies. However, it is yet to attract the private lot. The new Etios could change things. It looks better. It also has more features. The engines too should be more refined. Even the pricing is attractive.
Stay tuned for more on the new Toyota Platinum Etios 2016 Facelift. What do you think? Is the new Platinum Etios 2016 more attractive? Write your thoughts on the 2016 Toyota Platinum Etios facelift below.
