Toyota Etios Cross Review

With its body cladding and other addenda, the Cross sure looks different to the standard Etios Liva. Whether the visual effect is worth the added money over the Liva is a call for the customer to take. Like the Liva, the Cross’ cabin has also been spruced-up over the years but it’s still not what you’d call rich. Comfortable seats and ample rear-seat space continue to be the Cross’ strengths.
The Cross’ 1.2-litre petrol mill is fine for city use but it’s the more powerful, more responsive and peppier 1.5-litre petrol engine that you should be more interested in. Diesel buyers don’t have it quite as nice with the sole option of a 68hp, 1.4-litre engine. It pulls well from low engine speeds but also lacks an outright punch. Ride comfort is fine albeit a bit stiff at low speeds while the Cross’ light steering requires many turns, lock-to-lock.