Originally Posted by fast&furious (Post 2452534)

I guess it's because only a clear drop in the fuel level triggers some action.So if they indicate it in litres the next reading after 40 might be 35 :D which is not that useful IMHO.By the way,you are very correct about the fuel gauge in the Etios.I think it's even worse than the analogue one. I have no trouble using the speedo or tacho though.I believe it's just a matter of getting used to it.What do you think?

Originally Posted by amateurpro (Post 2452706)

I agree with you that speedo and tacho are cool. I see the speedo and tacho less these days because of the central placement as compared to my previous car (Estilo). That should be fine as I dont take the eye off the road often. :)

I agree if the numeric indicator drops like you have mentioned, it wont be useful. But dont we have enough advancement in technology to do a numeric fuel level indicator that is accurate and sensitive.

Originally Posted by amateurpro (Post 2452706)

I agree if the numeric indicator drops like you have mentioned, it wont be useful. But dont we have enough advancement in technology to do a numeric fuel level indicator that is accurate and sensitive.

Originally Posted by fast&furious (Post 2453836)

I think we do have the technology.But how can we expect that sort of thing from a car that doesn't even have two wipers:uncontrol.

There might be another reason behind that intentional gap between fuel level readings.The fuel moves around in the tank during sudden braking etc and the gauge might show a different reading if it's very sensitive.This is just a guess. I'm good at finding reasons to remain content:D.

happy motoring

Originally Posted by swiftnfurious (Post 2450959)

Why do you think Maruti is so restless and are working on a Dzire CS version ?!

Originally Posted by WhiteKnight (Post 2454411)

If you cut the boot short, wouldn't you get a SWIFT?

Originally Posted by WhiteKnight (Post 2454411)

Jokes apart, I recently drove my friend's Etios. I have to say that the car ticks all essential stuff I look for.

• A very tractable motor which can be quick if one wants it to me.
• A well sorted suspension setup.
• Reasonable noise damping.
• Space- awesome
• Top it all, a sporty exhaust note- for a Toyota!!!

Originally Posted by amateurpro (Post 2453915)

I had a chance to use my wiper on atleast 3 occasions so far. The single wiper seems more effective than the conventional ones. I am not sure if this is cost cutting but if it is so, it is a smart cost cutting that does not affect performance. Happy motoring to you too.

Originally Posted by mohandas (Post 2454245)

^^@ameturepro
I agree with you 100%. I recently took a TD on Etios and it was a rainy day. The performance of the Single wiper was way better than the Figo which I test drove an hour before on the same day.

Originally Posted by heman_369 (Post 2454259)

Not only the single wiper covers greater area on the windscreen, but it also has fast viping action than most conventional twin vipers.

Originally Posted by amalji (Post 2214010)

I researched more on it to find out the reason why the mono wiper blades seems to cover better area than the dual wiper blades on normal cars. The reason seems to be the additional arm of the wiper that adjusts the angle of rotation of the wiper at different points. The single wiper also has the advantage that it doesn't leave a mark at the center of the wind shield after every half wipe.

So, why doesn't the single arm wiper come by default on premium cars. This is what I think could be the reason.

1) The technology is complicated and durability is always a concern with such designs.
2) A higher torque motor is needed to get that fast and huge swipe, which adds to the expense.

So, why did Toyota take the pain to have this kind of a wiper design on the Etios?

I can think of only one reason, and that's to ease the design for LHD and RHD of Etios.

The mono wiper blade with dual arms is also used by the Mercedez. But, it gives a much better swipe ( the cleanest swipe you can ever get on a wind shield ) than the one found in Etios. Regardless, the Etios dual arm mono wiper blade does a very good job and for me, it gives a cleaner wind shield than most dual wipers.

Originally Posted by amalji (Post 2214018)

Got 2 more reasons why the mono wiper with dual arms is not used commonly. Listing them below. Hopefully, mods can merge the posts. :)

3) Water splatter caused to people/vehicle near the wind shield. The huge sweep can throw a lot of water out through the side of the windscreen.
4) On idle speed, the high torque motor of the dual arm wiper can shake the vehicle.

With regards to Etios, i couldn't detect a body shake when I used the wiper on idle. It could also be due to the fact that I was not thinking about such a possibility. Next time, I try it, I'll be more conscious of such a possibility and will give a review on that.

Originally Posted by RadiantKarma (Post 2454485)

I'm sure fast&furious was referring to the issue of single wiper in a lighter vein.:)

Originally Posted by amateurpro (Post 2454550)

The following should have been made avaialble as accessories atleast.

1) Arm rests in front (driver & passenger) & back
2) Rear A/C vents (cabin space demands this)
3) Additional cabin light in centre or rear

Originally Posted by RadiantKarma (Post 2454582)

Am not sure if these items are normally / can be provided as accessories.



That would be icing on the cake for me! But I'd first like to have the cake with e-ORVM, centre cabin light etc, arm rests, dead pedal.... While I like ACC, the list that would precede ACC is long!:D

Originally Posted by heman_369 (Post 2454793)

For me the wish list in the order of preference is auto door locks, e-OVRM, One touch power windows, Centre cabin light, dead pedal. Honestly what additional cost Toyota would have incurred giving autolocking doors, one touch windows or a dead pedal

Originally Posted by amateurpro (Post 2455384)

You are right.
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That is why I possibly see around 6 to 8 Etios already during my daily commute of 24 kms.