Toyota Etios value and depreciation
Known for cheap to run and hugely popular with e-hailing.
Depreciation curve
We class the Toyota Etios as a budget & entry level in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 63% after three years and 49% after five. Big used demand keeps cheap cars moving, but thinner brand equity means faster percentage losses than the Polo class.
Retention table
| After | Retained |
|---|---|
| 1 year | 80% |
| 3 years | 63% |
| 5 years | 49% |
| 7 years | 38% |
| 10 years | 25% |
Estimates for a new purchase at list price; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.
Built in India and sold here as both hatch and sedan, the Etios was Toyota's budget champion through the 2010s. The 1.5-litre engine is understressed and famously durable, which made it a favourite with taxi and e-hailing operators. Values held up unusually well for a budget car, and clean used examples still sell fast.
Etios against its rivals
Toyota Etios: common questions
Does the Toyota Etios hold its value?
We class the Toyota Etios as a budget & entry level in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 63% after three years and 49% after five. Big used demand keeps cheap cars moving, but thinner brand equity means faster percentage losses than the Polo class.
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All figures are modelled estimates for planning, not offers or valuations. Data reviewed 2026.