Tip:
Highlight text to annotate it
X
>>The Toyota Etios Liva looks good in bright colors such as the Vermilion red car we tested.
The Liva is powered by a 1.2 litre petrol engine that puts out 80 bhp of power and 104
Newton metres of torque. It feels easy to drive in city driving conditions, but is not
as peppy as some of its rivals. The Liva looks better than the Etios sedan
and is very proportionate. The top-end VX model has generous use of chrome on the grille,
door handles and boot hatch. The large glass area offers good all-round visibility. The
plastics feel hard to touch. But one thing is for sure, the Liva is a spacious car, and
can seat three adults in the rear seat without a fuss because of its flat seat and floor.
The Liva’s electronic power steering is very light and does not give good feedback,
but it’s easy to maneuver in city traffic. There is a tall gap between first and second
gears. But torque delivery is quite linear and the car can rev from as low as 900 rpm
in any gear without any jerks. It can cruise at 40 kilometers an hour at just 1200 rpm
in 5th gear, which should be good for fuel economy.
The Liva comes equipped with manual airconditioning, and quirky AC vents which cool the cabin very
effectively. Mirrors are also manually adjustable. Instrumentation is basic with the stickering
on the speedometer and tachometer looking a little garish. The fuel gauge is digital
and the only other function it has
is two tripmeters. The music system is a DVD-based one, but you
need additional cables for USB and Aux in functions. Steering audio controls come only
on the VX. The boot can hold just a few bags with about
251 litres of space. The folding rear seat does not fold fully flat, but can increase
load space a bit. Overall, with just the right bits of chrome
and alloys, the Liva is a practical car whose unique proposition is the comfortable seating
it offers. The short gearing on the car, allows for great city driving, but is not too peppy
on the highway.