Toyota is ready to reveal its new sedan variant Toyota Etios sedan model on December 01. Its hatchback model will be introduced three months later in March 2011. According to the latest industry sources, the hatchback model will be christened as Toyota Etios Liva which will be a sub-range of brand Etios. The naming strategy is quite similar to Maruti Swift and Swift Dzire where the sedan is an extension of the Swift brand.
The model to be launched in March 2011 will be powered by a 1.2L engine producing 80 bhp power. It will weigh in around 890kg without compromising on safety or fuel efficiency. The official unveiling of brand name for hatchback will take place at the launch ceremony of sedan variant in Bangalore tomorrow.
Toyota Etios Liva is expected to be launched in three variants Liva V, Liva J and Liva G. Toyota later on also intends to introduce the diesel model of the car powered by turbo-charged 1.4L diesel engine. Toyota Etios sedan and hatchback claim to be the most spacious sedan in their segment. Both cars have ARAI certification of mileage of 17+ kmpl.
