Toyota has launched a limited-edition model of the
Toyota Platinum Etios sedan in India. The Toyota Platinum Etios Limited Edition
is equipped with a few exclusive features for a distinctive look and more convenience.
The Toyota Platinum Etios Limited Edition is painted
in a unique Premium Phantom Brown colour. Buyers can go for the Pearl White
with Crystal Shine colour from the regular Platinum Etios as well. Inside, the
special edition model gets dual-tone seats that match with the exterior and new
pattern armrest. More importantly, there’s a new 6.8-inch touchscreen
multimedia system with AM/FM, DVD/CD, USB, AUX, Bluetooth, voice recognition
and remote control
The Toyota Platinum Etios Limited Edition is available
in both petrol and diesel models. The petrol model is powered by a 1.5-litre
four-cylinder engine that produces 90 PS at 5,600 rpm and 132 Nm of torque at
3,000 rpm. The diesel model employs a 1.4-litre four-cylinder engine that
develops 68 PS at 3,800 rpm and 170 Nm of torque at 1,800-2,400 rpm. Both
engines are coupled to a 5-speed manual transmission. The car’s fuel economy is
rated at 16.78 km/l (petrol)/23.59 km/l (diesel).
Dealership sources tell us that the Toyota Platinum
Etios Limited Edition costs INR 9 lakh (OTR, Delhi) with the petrol engine and
INR 10.36 lakh (OTR, Delhi) with the diesel engine. In related news, Toyota is
planning another facelift for the Toyota Platinum Etios sedan, but a specific
launch timeline is unknown.
