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2013 Toyota Auris Touring Sports

Toyota has presented the new 2013 Auris Touring Sports. The model offers a choice of a full hybrid powertrain, marking further diversification of Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive technology.

2013 Auris Touring Sports boasts dynamic design, best-in-segment functionality and large, flexible loadspace. The new model will broaden the appeal of Auris and is expected to help increase the model’s European segment share to more than five per cent by 2014, its first full year of sales.

As witnessed in the new Auris hatchback, the strong and distinctive exterior design maximises the aerodynamic benefits that come with the model’s lower overall height and the dynamic improvements offered by its lower centre of gravity.

The Touring is powered by a 1.33-litre Dual VVT-i and 1.6-litre Valvematic petrol units; the 1.4-litre D-4D diesel; and full hybrid – a first in the family/compact estate car market.

The Full Hybrid version includes a 1.8-litre VVT-i petrol engine and an electric motor. The total power is 136HP (100 kW). 0-100 km/h in 10.9 seconds and a top speed of 180 km/h (112 mph). The Full Hybrid also boasts class-leading 86g/km CO2 emissions.

Source: Toyota

February 15, 2013

2013 Toyota Auris UK – Price £14,495

Toyota has announced the full price list of the brand new 2013 Auris UK, which will hit the market in December. The prices start from 14,495 GBP for the entry-level Ative model powered by a 1.33 Dual VVT-I with 6-speed manual gearbox.

There are four trim levels – Active, Icon, Sport and Excel (you can check below their full specs).

The new Auris comes with quite good standard equipment including – electric front windows, automatic air conditioning, four-speaker sound system with USB/AUX support and also with heated, electrically adjustable door mirrors.

The second trim level – Icon adds 16” alloy wheels, rear-view camera, six-speaker sound system, leather steering wheel and gear knob, front fog lamps and Bluetooth.

The Sport trim includes 17” alloy wheels, sports front seats, sports grille, rear privacy glass and a rear diffuser.

The top-of-range Excel trim boasts dual-zone climate control, Smart Entry and Start, park assist system, heated front seats, electric folding door mirrors, dusk-sensing headlights.

Check out the full price list below.

New Auris prices

MODEL	ENGINE	TRANSMISSION	OTR PRICE
Active	1.33 Dual VVT-i	6MT	£14,495
Active	1.4 D-4D	6MT	£15,845
Icon	1.33 Dual VVT-i	6MT	£17,145
Icon	1.4 D-4D	6MT	£18,495
Icon	1.6 Valvematic	6MT	£17,495
Icon	1.6 Valvematic	Multidrive S	£18,495
Icon	HybridSynergy Drive	E-CVT	£19,995
Sport	1.4 D-4D	6MT	£19,245
Sport	1.6 Valvematic	6MT	£18,245
Sport	1.6 Valvematic	Multidrive S	£19,245
Excel	1.4 D-4D	6MT	£20,245
Excel	1.6 Valvematic	6MT	£19,245
Excel	1.6 Valvematic	Multidrive S	£20,245
Excel	HybridSynergy Drive	E-CVT	£21,745

Active grade will include: –

Automatic air conditioning
Four-speaker audio system with USB and Aux connection and MP3 file player (from disc)
Electrically adjustable, heated, body-coloured door mirrors
Electric front windows

Key features of the Icon grade include: –

16-inch alloy wheels (15-inch for Auris Hybrid)
Six-speaker audio system
DAB tuner
Toyota Touch multimedia control screen
Bluetooth
Rear-view camera
Electric front and rear windows
Leather steering wheel and gear knob trim
Front fog lamps
Push-button start (Auris Hybrid)

Sport grade adds sportier elements inside and out to the Icon specification, including: –

17-inch alloy wheels (16-inch for 1.4 D-4D model)
Sports front seats
Sports grille
Rear diffuser and exhaust trim
Rear privacy glass

At the top of the range, Excel grade provides: –

17-inch alloy wheels (16-inch for 1.4 D-4D model)
Black velour seat upholstery, with leather bolsters
Dual-zone climate control
Smart Entry and Start
Park assist system, with front and rear parking sensors
Cruise control (not available on 1.4 D-4D model)
Rain-sensing wipers
Dusk-sensing headlights
Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
Electric folding door mirrors
Heated front seats
Driver’s seat lumbar support
Rear privacy glass

Source: Toyota

September 25, 2012

2013 Toyota Auris at the Paris Motor Show

Toyota has announced the new 2013 Auris. The compact family car is in C-segment and offers a wide range of capabilities. The model that has stronger styling, better dynamic performance, higher equipment levels and lower running costs than its predecessor.

The new Auris is designed to reflect Toyota’s determination to produce cars that are more appealing to own and engaging to drive, while building on its long-established reputation for quality, durability and reliability. It will be presented at the 2012 Paris Motor Show.

The exterior features LED-infused headlights, a trapezoidal intake and an aggressive rear end. The model will be available in 10 different exterior colors and can be equipped with 15”, 16” or 17” alloy wheels fitted with proper tire sizes. The colour range include: Avant-Garde Bronze, Dark Steel and Blue. Pearl White will be exclusive the new Auris Hybrid.

The interior boasts high quality materials and nice design. There is a new three-spoke steering wheel, satin silver trim and a leather-wrapped dashboard on high level variants.

The new front seats have longer fore and aft travel and an increase in height adjustment range. A new front sports seat design has also been introduced, with extra lateral support.

Entry level and mid-range models feature seats with a new fabric covering; sports grade models add contrasting red panels, and on higher grade models a combination of black velour with leather bolsters is used. An Ice Grey leather option will be exclusive to Auris Hybrid.

The engine range includes four different power units – a 1.33 liter petrol with 98HP (73 kW) and 128Nm (94 lb-ft). It averages 5.4 liters / 100 km (43.5 mpg US) with CO2 emissions of 125 g/km. The bigger 1.6 liter Valvematic petrol has 130HP (97 kW) and 160Nm (118 lb-ft) of torque. The average fuel consumption of the 1.6 liter Valvematic is 5.9 liter per 100 km (39.9 mpg US) with CO2 emissions of 138 g/km. The diesel variant is a 1.4 liter D-4D with 89HP (66 kW) and 205Nm (151 lb-ft) of torque. It is mated to a 6-speed manual gearbox. Last is the hybrid version, which has a 1.8-liter VVT-i petrol engine and an electric motor for a combined output of 136HP (100 kW) and 142Nm (105 lb-ft). 0-100 km/h in 10.9 seconds and a top speed of 180 km/h (112 mph). This model can go up to 2 km (1.2 miles) on electricity alone, which is superb, when you have very short city trips.

Toyota Stop & Start technology is available with the 1.33 Dual VVT-i petrol and 1.4 D-4D diesel engines. It automatically switches the engine off when the vehicle is stopped, and provides an immediate restart with virtually no engine sound or vibration.

Source: Toyota

September 20, 2012

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2013 Toyota Auris Touring Sports

2013 Toyota Auris UK – Price £14,495

2013 Toyota Auris at the Paris Motor Show