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 there’s 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 designColour-coding across the range for door mirrors and handlesA new aero-design exterior mirror featuring aero stabilising finsA new tail lamp designRe-profiled front and rear seat design with adjustable headrests for Xs modelsAuto-Up electric window function on the driver’s doorRedesigned 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 – R150000

Toyota Etios Cross – R164700