Getaway
Overdrive|May 2019

...from the stress and into the lap of comfort.

Getaway
Goa. If there’s a place that essentially figures on the bucket list of a traveler, Goa would probably occupy the prime spot. It’s the destination for pristine beaches, lush greenery, delectable cuisine, and an unrivaled nightlife. So, it was a no-brainer when we decided to take a couple of days off from our super busy schedule and head to this gem on the West coast of India.

It had to be a road trip, though. We love driving and we’re always looking for ways to drive down, no matter the distance. But we didn’t want to arrive in Goa feeling fatigued after the journey. We wanted to make the most of this short, impromptu trip. Thankfully, the new Toyota Yaris was up to the task.

The seats, for instance, offer great under thigh and lumbar support, and that goes a long way in reducing fatigue, especially after spending long hours behind the wheel. The controls are also intuitively placed, so everything falls at hand naturally. Plus, the infotainment system can be operated using gesture control, and that allows the driver to stay focused on the road.

The drive to Goa is quite spectacular and if you are the kind who loves to soak in the sights along the way, the Chorla ghat, just before the Karnataka-Goa border offers some spectacular vistas. But the real draw is the tight and twisty roads. And tackling these in the Yaris turned out to be a revelation.

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