Toyota has launched the Xclusive edition of the Etios sedan in India. The car gets some cosmetic changes and additional equipment.

The exteriors of the Etios Xclusive feature Xclusive badges, door visors and electrically adjustable door mirrors with chrome inserts and integrated turn indicators.

On the inside, the Etios Xclusive is equipped with a Smart Link infotainment system that features a touchscreen with hand and air gesture control, Bluetooth connectivity, six speakers, voice function and smartphone enable navigation. The dashboard and armrests of the car are finished in wood grain and the seats are upholstered in dual tone fabric.

Other features include dual front airbags, reverse parking sensors, 12-spoke alloy wheels, fog lamps and a steering wheel with mounted audio controls.

The Etios Xclusive is priced at Rs. 7,82,215 for the petrol and Rs. 8,92,965 for the diesel (ex-showroom, Delhi). The car is available in three body colours - blue metallic (new), silver and pearl white.

The Etios Xclusive does not get any mechanical changes. It continues with the same 1.5-litre petrol and 1.4-litre diesel engines as the regular Etios.

Toyota Kirloskar Motor has announced the launch of the Etios Xclusive Limited Edition in India.

The Etios Xclusive is based on the G grade of the Etios and features some minor cosmetic upgrades, which distinguish it from the regular variants of the car. There is an Xclusive badge, a full chrome grille and chrome garnish on the headlamp, tail lamp and ORVMs. The car is available in two existing colours - Classic Grey and Symphony Silver.

Coming to the interiors, Toyota has given the Etios Xclusive a new Bluetooth audio system.

The Etios Xclusive is available with a choice of two engines - one petrol and one diesel, both of which have been carried over from the standard Etios.

Toyota, along with its financial arm, Toyota Financial Services, is offering its Etios Xclusive customers a 100% on road funding for seven years on a zero down payment scheme. Etios customers can also avail a free Smile Service Package for upto 50% discount on service related to value added services.

Only 900 units of the Etios Xclusive Limited Edition will be on sale across India. Bookings for the car are being accepted from today and deliveries will commence on July 11, 2014.

Prices (ex-showroom Delhi):

• Petrol: Rs. 5,98,140
• Diesel: Rs. 7,10,240

Toyota has web launched special edition versions of the Etios sedan and the Liva hatchback. 1000 units each, of the Etios Xclusive and the Liva Xclusive will be built, giving car buyers a dash of exclusivity in this era of mass production and homogenization. The Xclusive edition models of the Etios and the Liva are available in three colours: Gray, Silver and White. The new feature pack is available on the G variants of the cars. Pricing of the Xclusive Edition models is yet to be announced. 

These are the new features on the Xclusive Edition models, 

• Two tone beige and gray interiors
• Chrome accented gear knob
• Bluetooth audio with remote
• New seat fabric
• Reverse parking sensors
• Xclusive Edition Badges

Both cars' "Xclusive Editions" are available with petrol and turbo diesel engine options. While the Etios comes with the 1.5 liter petrol unit (90 PS-132 Nm) and the 1.4 liter D-4D turbo diesel unit (68 PS-170 Nm), the Liva features a 1.2 liter petrol unit (80 PS-104 Nm) and the 1.4 liter D-4D turbo diesel unit (68 PS-170 Nm). Both cars gets a five speed manual gearbox as standard while the Liva can also be specified with the TRD Sportivo kit, which also adds the revvy 1.5 liter petrol engine to the car.

Car makers in India are resorting to heavy discounting through attractive schemes and special edition/limited edition models, to push sales in a market that clearly has seen better days. Both the Etios and Liva, while being decent sellers, haven't performed up to the lofty expectations of Brand Toyota, especially considering their positioning as budget offerings. Therefore, the Xclusive Edition models seem like yet another exercise by Toyota Kirloskar Motor to spur sales of the sedan and hatchback duo.