It’s official: Toyota’s Etios small car will debut in India on 1 December in Bangalore.

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The sedan version is likely to launch first – compact three-box designs are popular in India – with a hatchback to follow.

The car will be produced at a second Toyota facility in India.

Toyota will launch only with petrol versions but diesel is likely to appear in the next couple of years.

Etios will compete against the Maruti Swift, Volkswagen Polo and Hyundai i20.

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