- Loaded with advanced and premium features, the Etios Xclusive gets plush new interior and stylish exterior enhancements
- Etios Xclusive available in an all new color – Blue Metallic and also available in Symphony Silver & Pearl White in both petrol and diesel models
- Attractively priced, the Etios Xclusive starts from Rs. 782, 215 (Ex showroom New Delhi)
Bangalore, August 07, 2015: Toyota Kirloskar Motor (TKM) today announced the launch of the All New Etios Xclusive– the “Real Sedan” made by the makers of the World’s No. 1 Sedan, the Toyota Corolla Altis. The all new Etios Xclusive comes with refined style, plush comfort and a host of features that puts it in a league of its own. Popular for its award-winning dependability and best in class cabin space, the Etios Xclusive is built with passion, dedication and precision that is backed by Toyota’s legendary Quality, Durability and Reliability.
In a quest to cater to the changing lifestyle preferences of the customers, the Etios Xclusive offers the best in advanced technology and premium features. Some of the new exterior and interior features of the Xclusive are:
Xclusive Interior features
| 1. Smart Link Infotainment System- a custom-made Touch Screen with hand and air gestures, Bluetooth, Voice Function & smart phone enabled Navigation |  |
| 2. Wood Grain finish instrument panel & armrests to accentuate the plush interiors |  |
| 3.New Dual Tone Seat Fabric only for Etios Xclusive |  |
Xclusive Exterior Features
| 1. Electric adjustable ORVMs with stylish chrome garnish adds a touch of class |  |
| 2. Premium & Distinct Xclusive Badge for Real Xclusivity |  |
| 3.Stylish Door Side Visors to enhance sedan premium looks |  |
| 4.All new Blue Metallic colour Xclusive for Etios (in both petrol & diesel) |  |
Other distinctive features are:
- Dual Front SRS Bags
- Reverse parking sensors
- 12 spoke alloy wheels (4)
- Powerful front fog lamps
- Audio control on steering wheel
- 6 powerful speakers
- Best in class boot space- 0.595 m3 (595 l)
Along with the above features, the Etios Xclusive comes with an unmatched performance of 1.5l DOHC Petrol engine with 16.78* kmpl mileage and a 1.4l D-4D Diesel engine with 23.59* kmpl mileage.
Speaking on the launch, Mr. N Raja, Director & Senior Vice President (Sales & Marketing), Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd. said, “We are delighted to launch the all new Etios Xclusive. It is our endeavor to continuously upgrade our offering in line with the changing lifestyle preferences of our customers. We are also confident; the all new Etios Xclusive will further delight our customers with its enhanced technology and premiumness.
We thank our customers for their overwhelming response and strong belief in the brand over the past few years. We understand that safety is a very important feature and strongly believe that innovation should not be confined to just progress in technology across products. Therefore, the Etios continues to guarantee utmost importance to passenger safety”, he added.
Toyota being the safety leaders in the industry was the first auto manufacturer to have standardized airbags across all grades of Etios, Etios Liva and Etios Cross, further reinstating the importance of safety. This growing concern over safety has made Toyota strive to ensure better technology to enhance better safety.
The Etios series has been well accepted and appreciated for being value for money products.
- Low cost of maintenance
- Suspension made for Indian roads
- High fuel efficiency
- Unmatched warranty of 3 year or 1 lakh kms
- Express maintenance
- Long life parts
- Transmission oil that does not need replacement for the life of the vehicle
- Flat rear floor – Comfortable seating for the three passengers in the rear
The Etios Xclusive is available in the price range of Rs. 782, 215 (petrol variant) and Rs. 892, 965 (diesel variant), ex-showroom Delhi.
The Etios, time and again after its launch in 2010, has proven to deliver Toyota’s globally renowned promise of Quality Durability Reliability (QDR) to its customers. A testimony to the growing popularity of Etios is the number of awards and recognition that it has garnered in the recent past. The Etios has also been recognized as the “Most Promising Brand” by The Economic Times and has been bestowed with the Good Design Award by the Japan and India Design Council.
*As certified by Test Agency under rule 115 of CMVR, 1989 under standard test conditions
Overview of TKM
| Company name | Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited |
| Equity participation | TMC: 89%, Kirloskar Group: 11% |
| Number of employees | Approx. 6,400 + |
| Land area | Approx. 432 acres (approx.1,700,000 m2) |
| Building area | 74,000 m2 |
| Total Installed Production capacity | Upto 3,10,000 units |
Overview of TKM 1st Plant:
| Established | October 1997 (start of production: December 1999) |
| Location | Bidadi |
| Products | Innova, Fortuner manufactured in India. Prado, Land Cruiser and Prius imported as CBUs. |
| Installed Production capacity | Upto 1,00,000 units |
Overview of TKM 2nd Plant:
| Start of Production | December 2010 |
| Location | On the site of Toyota Kirloskar Motor Private Limited, Bidadi |
| Products | Corolla Altis, Etios, Etios Liva, Etios Cross, Camry & Camry Hybrid |
| Installed Production capacity | Upto 2,10,000 units |