Toyota Kirloskar Motors (TKM) has launched a special edition of Etios sedan christened as ‘Xclusive’. The new variant is available at the price tag of INR 7.82 lac for petrol while the diesel variant is priced at INR 8.92 lac (Ex-showroom Delhi). Both the variants will be sold along with the standard Etios trims. To add some freshness to the sedan before the festive season, this limited edition Etios Xclusive has been launched to attract maximum buyers. The new special edition will get various updates on the outside as well as inside while the best part of the car is the addition of the Smart Link touchscreen infotainment system. The vehicle will take on the likes they are Chevrolet Sail sedan, Ford Classic and Fiat Linea.
The Etios Xclusive gets various new updates, the external looks is almost similar to the present model. While the changes includes the window visors, chrome details on the wing mirrors, 12-15 inch alloy wheels and electrically adjustable ORVMs with chrome inserts. The car also gets the Blue Metallic color with the ‘Xclusive’ badging on it. The rear parking sensors are carried forward from the regular Etios.
On the Inside, the new Etios Xclusive gets the major differentiator in the form of dashboard while the instrument panel, as well as the door armrests, gets the wood grain finish to increase the inner looks of the vehicle. The center console inside the vehicle features Smart Link touchscreen infotainment unit that has Bluetooth connectivity, voice command function, air and hand gesture control and in-built smartphone enabled navigation functionality. The car also gets 6-speaker for the music system. The seats in the vehicle get the all new two-tone fabric which gives the elegant looks to the cabin.
Mechanically, the new Toyota Etios Xclusive gets the power from the similar 1.4-litre diesel mill that comes with four-cylinder and eight-valves. The engine can churn out maximum power output of 67.04 bhp at 3800 rpm and peak torque of 170Nm between 1800-2400 rpm. While on the other hand, the 1.5 litre petrol motor with DOHC and 4-cylinder and 16 valves, is able to deliver the output of 88.73 bhp at 5600 rpm and top torque of 132Nm at the range of 3000rpm. Both the engines come mated to advanced 5-speed manual transmission gearbox.
Mr. N Raja, Director and Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd. speaking on the launch said that they are delighted to launch the new Etios Xclusive in the market. It’s their continuous effort to upgrade the offers in line with the most challenging market and the changing lifestyles of the customers. They are very much excited and confident that the all-new Etios Xclusive will further please the customers with the introduction of the advanced technology and luxuries.
He also added that the company is thankful to the customers for the overwhelming response and the strong faith in the brand for so many years. The company understands that the safety is the most important feature in the vehicle and has the belief that the improvement should never be confined to technology in the products, so the Etios will continue to give the importance to the passenger safety.
Recently, the company has officially unveiled the 2016 next generation Fortuner in the auto market, The vehicle will be powered by the new 2.8 litre diesel motor which can churn out the power output of 177hp. The max torque with the automatic gearbox is rated at 450 Nm while with the Manual gearbox, it is about 420Nm. There is also 2.4 litre diesel mill that can produce 150hp at 3400 rpm and yields peak torque of 400Nm. The car will be launched next year in the Indian market to rival new Ford Endeavour.