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Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 8:14 am
by oxydog
Net vir interessantheid: Het julle al die Etios Cross gesien? Ek dink dis blerrie oulik - mamma het gister gesign vir een.

Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 8:33 am
by Sebata
Me think it's the better looking car compared to standard Etios, also comparing to polo cross, Etios takes the cup :thumbup:

Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 8:44 am
by oxydog
Absolutely man. You must take it for a spin - what a joy. Wouldn't say it's made in India.

Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 8:57 am
by CasKru
Also think it's quite snazzy

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Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 9:05 am
by Mud Dog
Neat! Lots of tupperware for dirt and rust to accumulate behind ... :think:

Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 9:08 am
by george
Ek hou van die lexus neus.
Wat kos so een?

Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 9:39 am
by oxydog
george wrote:Ek hou van die lexus neus.
Wat kos so een?
R 159 800

Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 9:53 am
by ChrisF
Actually reommended this to our secretary ... her car was written of a few weeks back.


bit flashy for me, but in this segment it will surely do WELL :)

Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 10:00 am
by dd6
Something different, I like it! Anything could go, as long as it has a toyota badge.....

Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 12:13 pm
by Jaans
Looks good. The only problem I have with the "cross" vehicle on our market is they all seem to have low profile tires. According to me the idea behind a cross vehicle is a "platkar" that is made for dirt roads then low profile tire does not make sense.

Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 1:27 pm
by ThysdJ
who made it cross?? :twisted: :twisted:

Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 1:31 pm
by CasKru
ThysdJ wrote:who made it cross?? :twisted: :twisted:
:mocking: :mocking: :mocking:

Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Tue Jul 15, 2014 1:34 pm
by ChrisF
ThysdJ wrote:who made it cross?? :twisted: :twisted:
probably somebody in a Jeep that held up traffic ....

Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 2:49 am
by Donkey
Me Love :thumbup: (cos - it's a Toyota above all)

Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 9:06 am
by Rebel 4x4
ThysdJ wrote:who made it cross?? :twisted: :twisted:
Toyota CROSS Renault Sandero :banned:

Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 10:19 am
by pietpetoors
O well that is much cheaper than the Polo Cross

Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 11:01 am
by sweeper
I got the renault sandero 900cc last week, took dynamique model, stepway to flashy, I looked at all of them in that class, renault was tops. 146k new. That 900cc turbo pulls like a train. Im really impressed.

Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 11:10 am
by swartvark
pietpetoors wrote:O well that is much cheaper than the Polo Cross
Hy is meer in die Polo Vivo Maxx se prysklas.................MAAR sjoe julle moet die NUWE Polo Cross 1.2 TSi 81kW 175Nm, 5liter/100km model vir 'n spin vat....WOW!! :twisted:
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Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 11:29 am
by oxydog
swartvark wrote:
pietpetoors wrote:O well that is much cheaper than the Polo Cross
Hy is meer in die Polo Vivo Maxx se prysklas.................MAAR sjoe julle moet die NUWE Polo Cross 1.2 TSi 81kW 175Nm, 5liter/100km model vir 'n spin vat....WOW!! :twisted:
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Dit is so Tiaan. Ek moet egter sĂȘ: Ons het twee weke terug 'n Polo Vivo as 'n huurvoertuig in die Kaap gery - Die twee is vir my nie in dieselfde klas nie. Die Etios voel baie meer solid en is baie beter geveer. Ek weet nie hoeveel die Vivo Maxx van die Vivo verskil nie. Plus, die Etios lyk beter!

Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Wed Jul 16, 2014 5:03 pm
by ChrisF
Net nou gou by Toyota gestop en gaan sit in die EtiosCross - onthou ek ry self n Etios ...

lyk na n "cosmetic excercise" ... maar dit lyk nogal "lekker" :)

lekker SPORTY maggs op ....

net te veel blink op die dash wat gaan weerkaats ...

o-ja, daai Toyota radio lyk goed.



MY raai - die launch prys gaan GOU opgestoot word !!!!!!!!!

SEKER dit sal goed verkoop !!

Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 9:33 am
by oxydog
Well, we first heard of it on 11/7, first saw it in real life on 12/7, did the test drive and signed (immediately!) on 14/7, and picked it up on 16/7. Most impulsive buy we've ever made, but not at all regretful. What a joyful little car. Pictures to follow...

Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 9:56 am
by oxydog
Grille. Made to look a bit like an SUV's nudge bar.

Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 9:58 am
by oxydog
Hatch. I like the rear spoiler - makes her look mean (the car).

Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 10:00 am
by oxydog
Side. My favourite angle. Looks like a hot hatch.

Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 10:06 am
by Rebel 4x4
Jy kort nou net 'n foto van waar sy op die dak sit, dan het jy alle angles "gecover" :laugh2:

Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 10:12 am
by oxydog
Rebel 4x4 wrote:Jy kort nou net 'n foto van waar sy op die dak sit, dan het jy alle angles "gecover" :laugh2:
Ek het geskimp vir een op die bonnet, maar sy wou nie! :blackeye:

Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 4:26 pm
by ChrisF
Baie geluk !!


mamma lyk gelukkig, en dis mos al wat saak maak :)

Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Mon Jul 21, 2014 6:32 pm
by Mud Dog
Congrats! Enjoy!! :thumbup: :thumbup:

Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 9:06 am
by Die$eL
Congrats!

Looks good!

Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 10:31 am
by oxydog
Now I'm wondering if somebody from Langebaan can get a snorkel for this?

Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 12:05 pm
by 4x4BEES
Congrats on the new vehicle.
Looks nice in white :thumbup: :thumbup:

Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 1:17 pm
by Sebata
oxydog wrote:Now I'm wondering if somebody from Langebaan can get a snorkel for this?
:laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2: :laugh2:

Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2014 12:08 pm
by ChrisF
wat se mamma ??

geniet sy die wa ?

Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Sun Jul 27, 2014 12:38 pm
by pietpetoors
Now I'm wondering if somebody from Langebaan can get a snorkel for this?
The angle of the A pillar is very flat, none of the Hilux snorkels will fit.

It would look super cool with a snorkel.

Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 2:19 pm
by Mr_B
Don't waste your money on those fancy OEM snorkels! Just DIY it!

Check how zeff this Jeep looks...
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:lol: :twisted: :lol:

Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 2:44 pm
by oxydog
ChrisF wrote:wat se mamma ??

geniet sy die wa ?
Chris, verskriklik. Sy wil net dice. En my laaitie tel by al die rooi verkeersligte hoeveel mense kyk vir ons! :laugh2:

Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 2:46 pm
by oxydog
Mr_B wrote:Don't waste your money on those fancy OEM snorkels! Just DIY it!

Check how zeff this Jeep looks...

:lol: :twisted: :lol:
:lmao: That's very funny! I'm afriad he will lose his "accessories" on the first obstacle, though.

Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 2:48 pm
by oxydog
pietpetoors wrote:
Now I'm wondering if somebody from Langebaan can get a snorkel for this?
The angle of the A pillar is very flat, none of the Hilux snorkels will fit.

It would look super cool with a snorkel.
Pieter, intersting you should mention that: You must see this thing's windscreen: It's HUGE!

Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 5:49 pm
by ChrisF
oxydog wrote:
pietpetoors wrote:
Now I'm wondering if somebody from Langebaan can get a snorkel for this?
The angle of the A pillar is very flat, none of the Hilux snorkels will fit.

It would look super cool with a snorkel.
Pieter, intersting you should mention that: You must see this thing's windscreen: It's HUGE!
met EEN wiper nogal ... :dance1:

Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 6:08 pm
by Hoppy
Met al daai tupperware lyk hy biekie soos die onder kant van n vacuum cleaner

Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 6:10 pm
by Mud Dog
Is the diesel model available in SA?

Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 6:43 pm
by ChrisF
Hoppy wrote:Met al daai tupperware lyk hy biekie soos die onder kant van n vacuum cleaner
Allan ek het mooi gaan kyk na die wa.

DIT is nou n "face lift" joppie as jy nou al ooit een gesien het !!


PRESIES die ou Etios, met n reeks plastiek panele reg rondom bygesit .... beslis nie elkeen se smaak nie. maar ek is oortuig dit gaan n groot mark trek .....

Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 8:22 pm
by Mud Dog
Hmm....... Rav4 Adventure - why didn't we get them here!
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Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 7:33 am
by oxydog
Hoppy wrote:Met al daai tupperware lyk hy biekie soos die onder kant van n vacuum cleaner
Oooo Hoppy, jy loop op dun ys. Jy kan bly wees Swambo is nie op die forum nie! :mocking:

Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 7:40 am
by oxydog
Mud Dog wrote:Is the diesel model available in SA?
Andy, unfortunately not, otherwise we would definitely have considered it. Only the 1.5 petrol (which is like the Etios 1.5 XS hatch, but better looking ;-) ). But I wouldn't be surprised if they decided to start bringing it in if this one proves to be popular!

Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 7:45 am
by oxydog
ChrisF wrote:
Hoppy wrote:Met al daai tupperware lyk hy biekie soos die onder kant van n vacuum cleaner
Allan ek het mooi gaan kyk na die wa.

DIT is nou n "face lift" joppie as jy nou al ooit een gesien het !!


PRESIES die ou Etios, met n reeks plastiek panele reg rondom bygesit .... beslis nie elkeen se smaak nie. maar ek is oortuig dit gaan n groot mark trek .....
OK, ek gaan nie stry dat dit maar basies 'n face-lift is nie, maar moet darem nie die volgende vergeet nie (dit is nie standaard by die out Etios nie, afaik):

Side impact bars
Bluetooth, USB & aux in radio
15" rims (ou Etios is 14")
Revamped grille
Revamped headlights
Roof rails
Height adjustable driver's seat
Bonnet silencer panel

Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 7:46 am
by oxydog
Mud Dog wrote:Hmm....... Rav4 Adventure - why didn't we get them here!
I like

Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 10:10 am
by Haboob
15" rims (ou Etios is 14")

Would you be able to fit MUD's on the rims...

Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 2:08 pm
by oxydog
Haboob wrote:15" rims (ou Etios is 14")

Would you be able to fit MUD's on the rims...
Absolutely. But you'll have to cut the arches a bit bigger first!

Re: Toyota Etios Cross

Posted: Tue Jul 29, 2014 6:17 pm
by ChrisF
oxydog wrote:
ChrisF wrote:
Hoppy wrote:Met al daai tupperware lyk hy biekie soos die onder kant van n vacuum cleaner
Allan ek het mooi gaan kyk na die wa.

DIT is nou n "face lift" joppie as jy nou al ooit een gesien het !!


PRESIES die ou Etios, met n reeks plastiek panele reg rondom bygesit .... beslis nie elkeen se smaak nie. maar ek is oortuig dit gaan n groot mark trek .....
OK, ek gaan nie stry dat dit maar basies 'n face-lift is nie, maar moet darem nie die volgende vergeet nie (dit is nie standaard by die out Etios nie, afaik):

Side impact bars
Bluetooth, USB & aux in radio
15" rims (ou Etios is 14")
Revamped grille
Revamped headlights
Roof rails
Height adjustable driver's seat
Bonnet silencer panel
Ek het Mei 2013 gekoop - kon kies tussen die vorige mdel Etios of die huidige een ....

Ek het doelbewus die "ou" een gekies vir twee redes:
- die ou Etios het nie met n radio gekom nie, en ek wou n spesifieke BT radio insit ...
- die ou een het sagter suspensie ... met die toestand van ons paaie verkies ek n sagter rit, maar dit is slegs n persoonlike keuse.


die "nuwe" Etios het dieselfde ligte as die Cross, of dit lyk so.

JA, die Cross het n bakgat radio !!


side impact bars .... weet nie ... :siffler:



van al die plastics het jy die belanrikste een vergeet - daai drukvlerk lyk regtig nice :cooldude:



hoop julle kry sulke goeie diens uit jul Etios soos my een my gee. :dance1: