Toyota Platinum Etios Review

While still no looker, the Platinum Etios is a whole lot nicer on the outside than the original from 2010. It’s nicer-finished and better-equipped on the inside too but the cabin – which is characterised by the dashboard with its central-mounted instruments, still doesn’t look particularly rich. The highlights of the cabin remain its massive space and excellent rear-seat comfort. You can also fit lots of luggage into the Etios’ cavernous 592-litre boot.
The Etios’ 90hp, 1.5-litre petrol engine offers decent tractability and linear power delivery but gets noisy when revved hard. Toyota’s 68hp, 1.4-litre diesel isn’t quiet either, and lacks the punch for highway driving. However, the diesel is responsive and works well in town. Slick 5-speed manual gearboxes and light steering add to the Etios Platinum’s ease of driving.