Toyota has steadily been enhancing and improving the Etios in order to make it a more attractive offering to the South African public. This latest change sees minor exterior modifications, but vast updates to the interior.
Exterior enhancements are limited to a new colour option, Jet Grey Metallic (a shimmery mid-tone silver). Indoors is where the most discernible changes have taken place and theres all-new anthracite seat fabric for the Xs models.
In addition, a new audio system has been adopted for Etios (standard on Xs). This factory fitted double-din unit features Bluetooth functionality and is integrated into the dashboard.
The luggage compartment cover now features a lift function on all hatchback models.
Toyota Etios Updates
Updates for the Toyota Etios include:
- A new grille design
- Colour-coding across the range for door mirrors and handles
- A new aero-design exterior mirror featuring aero stabilising fins
- A new tail lamp design
- Re-profiled front and rear seat design with adjustable headrests for Xs models
- Auto-Up electric window function on the drivers door
- Redesigned central instrument cluster with Ice Blue backlighting, enlarged LCD display and digital clock the latter is on Xs models only.
- Lights-on warning as well as seat belt and door ajar warning buzzers (Xs).
- Improved NVH package which included a switch from rubber engine mounts to more refined, sound-absorbing hydraulic mounts. The silencer was also modified for enhanced insulation and the damper settings were adjusted to filter out suspension noise and improve ride quality.
- Improved carpet quality for the luggage compartment.
- Luggage cover with lift function.
- All-new tailored upholstery trim for Xs models.
The latest refresher has resulted in a R100 price hike across the range.
Toyota Etios Revised Pricing in South Africa
Toyota Etios 1.5 HB Xi – R134 500
Toyota Etios 1.5 HB Xs – R143 600
Toyota Etios 1.5 SD Xi – R141 100
Toyota Etios 1.5 SD Xs – R150 000
Toyota Etios Cross – R164 700
