Toyota Etios Platinum

Bengaluru-based auto-giant Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd. introduced the stunning sedan Toyota Platinum Etios in 2010. The word “Etios” means Spirit and Principle, and that is what the Platinum Etios stands for – a spirit of opulence and principle of functionality. The Platinum Etios is made up of entirely domestic parts to keep its price in the affordable segment, thus capturing the Indian hearts.

 

With a wheelbase of 2550mm, excellent ground clearance of 170mm and a remarkable turning radius of just 4.9m, the Platinum Etios is easy to maneuver and comfortable to drive.

 

A compact sedan, the Platinum Etios hosts stylish looks and official ARAI mileage of 16 kmpl for petrol, and 23 kmpl for diesel. It has the most powerful engine in its segment, highest mileage, and a meager cost of maintenance; this makes the Entry Family car a hit with the driving expenditure driven Indians.

 

The Platinum Etios has been introduced with six brilliant colors – Vermillion Red, Classic Grey, Celestial Black, Symphony Silver, White, and Harmony Beige.

Bengaluru-based auto-giant Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd. introduced the stunning sedan Toyota Platinum Etios in 2010. The word “Etios” means Spirit and Principle, and that is what the Platinum Etios stands for – a spirit of opulence and principle of functionality. The Platinum Etios is made up of entirely domestic parts to keep its price in the affordable segment, thus capturing the Indian hearts.   With a wheelbase of 2550mm, excellent ground clearance of 170mm and a remarkable turning radius of just 4.9m, the Platinum Etios is easy to maneuver and comfortable to drive.   A compact sedan, the Platinum Etios hosts stylish looks and official ARAI mileage of 16 kmpl for petrol, and 23 kmpl for diesel. It has the most powerful engine in its segment, highest mileage, and a meager cost of maintenance; this makes the Entry Family car a hit with the driving expenditure driven Indians.   The Platinum Etios has been introduced with six brilliant colors – Vermillion Red, Classic Grey, Celestial Black, Symphony Silver, White, and Harmony Beige.

Toyota Etios Platinum Review and Features

ENGINE – The Etios Liva comes in both petrol and diesel engine variants with a 5-speed manual transmission standard across all variants.

The petrol variant has a 4-cylinder, 1.5L, 1496cc DOHC engine which generates a power of 88.76bhp and a max torque of 132Nm. An Electronic Fuel Injection system supplies fuel to the petrol engine.

With a 4-cylinder, 1.4L, 1364cc, SOHC D-4Dengine the diesel variant gives a power of 67.06bhp coupled with a max torque of 170Nm. The Direct Common Rail (DICOR) Injection system supplies fuel to the engine.

EXTERIOR – The Platinum Etios is a compact sedan marked by stylish and sharp appearance. It has a designer front grille, radiant headlamps, intermittent wipers, chrome-treated upper grille, black-colored lower grille with fog lamps. The Electronic ORVMs, bumpers, and door handles are body-colored, giving the sedan an elegant look.

The visual appeal is further enhanced by aero-fins, 12-spoke alloy wheels in full wheel caps, roof-mounted foldable antenna, chrome-accented boot, and triangular rear taillights.

INTERIOR – The elegant interior is marked by dual-tone design, silver-accented tri-spoke steering wheel, chrome-accented shift knob, wide seats, height adjustable front seat, and ample legroom and headroom. There are new rear bench fold seat and the sun visors for the front seat for added comfort.

Power windows further accentuate the interior with driver side auto-down, electric steering with tilt mechanism, a 12V power outlet, a tachometre, a digital tripmetre, rear defogger, front cabin lights, AC, heater, and clean air filter.

The infotainment is a remote-controlled audio-system with additional controls on the steering wheel. The boot has ample 595L space, and the storage is further enhanced by seven bottle holders, assist grip with coat hooks, and front and back door pockets.

SAFETY – The Platinum Etios has front ventilated Disc brakes and rear Drum brakes. It hosts additional security features like the ABS with EBD, dual front SRS airbags, Isofix Child seat locks, Engine Immobilizer, reverse parking sensor, driver seat-belt warning, keyless entry, and door ajar alert.

Toyota Etios Platinum RTO Registration

The Motor Vehicles Act of 1988 lays down that it is obligatory to get your car registered at the nearest RTO before plying it on roads. When you buy a vehicle, you are provided a Temporary Registration number. The RTO is a district level authority that manages and issues vehicle registration in our country.

An owner wishing to register his vehicle will have to provide the following documents in original and photocopy, at the applicable RTO -

1. Applicable RTO registration fees
2. Vehicle insurance
3. PUC certificate
4. Sales certificate of the car
5. Address and age proof
6. Roadworthiness certificate
7. A Temporary Registration Number
8. Photographs of Passport size
9. Original Invoice of the vehicle
10. Application form for registration of the car

Toyota Etios Platinum Competitors

The entry family car segment is highly competitive with the Toyota Platinum Etios facing stiff competition from –

1. Maruti Suzuki Dzire
2. Honda Amaze
3. Tata Indigo Manza
4. Mahindra Logan
5. Ford Fiesta (entry variant)
6. Honda City (entry variant)
7. Hyundai Verna (entry variant)

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