Among the many car manufacturers who are launching both the hatch and notchback segments of their cars is Toyota. The car makers is coming out with Toyota Etios which was displayed as a unique concept car at the Auto Expo in New Delhi. In a country that is spoilt for choice by car makers Toyota is only launching the 1.2 litre and 1.5 litre petrol engine. The production of the diesel variant is on hold for now.




The notchback segment of the car is expected to be launched three months before the hatchback by 2010 end. Toyota Etios is expected to have a DOHC 16-valve engine with a 1200cc displacement. But its catch would be its price that has been dettermined keeping in mind Etios's closest competitors Maruti Swift and other premium hatchback cars like Fiat’s Punto, Hyundai’s i20 and Skoda Fabia.


Toyota has been trying to cement its position in the Indian car market for a long time and with Toyota Etios the verdict is in Toyota's favour. And Toyota Etios is not all, Toyota has a lot of good models to offer to the Indian auto market. Some of Toyota's brands like Toyota Corolla and Toyota Qualis have been major successes. The cars offered by Toyota in India include Toyota Corolla, Toyota Camry, Toyota Fortuner, Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, Toyota Land Cruiser and Toyota Innova.