Toyota Etios Liva Review

2016’s facelift did serve to uplift the Etios Liva’s look and the spruced-up cabin is more inviting too, even if it’s still far from being plush. And whether you like the detail or not, the centrally-stacked instruments do give the Liva’s cabin some distinction. As ever, seat comfort is good and space is impressive, by hatchback standards.
A low kerb weight helps performance, although both engines are at their best in bustling traffic. The 80hp, 1.2-litre petrol engine isn’t quick off the line but responds well to part throttle inputs. On the other hand, the 68hp, 1.4-litre diesel is very tractable and builds speed with ease but doesn’t have the punch for quick highway overtakes. High-speed manners are fine though the ride is a bit jiggly at low speeds. Also, the light steering requires many turns, lock-to-lock.