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  • 2014 Toyota Auris Gets Icon Plus Grade

    2014-Toyota-Auris-Icon-Plus-THUMB2014 Toyota Auris Icon Plus is one of the revised trim grades which will add to the current Auris range additional equipment features. Under refinement are both hatchback and Touring Sports wagon models. The new Icon Plus grade includes rear privacy glass, retracting door mirrors and heated front sports seats. In addition, the Auris Hybrid now can be ordered in three trim levels – Icon, Icon Plus and Excel. An innovation is the introduction of Toyota Touch 2 with Go touchscreen multimedia and navigation control system throughout the range.

    Precisely, the Icon Plus grade builds on the established Auris Icon specification. It adds over it freshly designed 16-inch alloy wheels, rear privacy glass and a folding function for the electrically adjustable door mirrors. Furthermore, the exterior of this Icon Plus will also benefit from the Tungsten Blue metallic paint finish.

    The interior of the new grade includes heated sports front seats with electric lumbar support control, cruise control on the petrol and hybrid models as well as improved Toyota Touch 2 with Go multimedia and navigation package.

    Furthermore, the Icon Plus grade will be available also for the Auris Hybrid hatchback and Touring Sports, next to the Icon and Excel trims. Additional features include leather upholstery for the seats, centre armrest and door panels. It is offered in black with either white or blue contrast stitching.

    On the other hand the available Parking Pack (Icon, Icon Plus) provides color-matched front and rear parking sensors, while the Protection Pack adds front and rear mud flaps, scuff plate, a boot liner and a bumper protection plate.The third optional pack is the Chrome Pack that adds chrome side sills and boot trim.

    2014 Toyota Auris Model Range:

    GRADE BODY ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
    Active 5dr hatchback 1.33 VVT-i 6MT
    Active Touring Sports 1.33 VVT-i 6MT
    Active 5dr hatchback 1.4 D-4D 6MT
    Active Touring Sports 1.4 D-4D 6MT
    Icon 5dr hatchback 1.33 VVT-I 6MT
    Icon Touring Sports 1.33 VVT-I 6MT
    Icon 5dr hatchback 1.4 D-4D 6MT
    Icon Touring Sports 1.4 D-4D 6MT
    Icon 5dr hatchback 1.6 Valvematic 6MT
    Icon Touring Sports 1.6 Valvematic 6MT
    Icon 5dr hatchback 1.6 Valvematic Multidrive S
    Icon Touring Sports 1.6 Valvematic Multidrive S
    Icon 5dr hatchback Hybrid Synergy Drive E-CVT
    Icon Touring Sports Hybrid Synergy Drive E-CVT
    Icon Plus 5dr hatchback 1.33 VVT-I 6MT
    Icon Plus Touring Sports 1.33 VVT-I 6MT
    Icon Plus 5dr hatchback 1.4 D-4D 6MT
    Icon Plus Touring Sports 1.4 D-4D 6MT
    Icon Plus 5dr hatchback 1.6 Valvematic 6MT
    Icon Plus Touring Sports 1.6 Valvematic 6MT
    Icon Plus 5dr hatchback 1.6 Valvematic Multidrive S
    Icon Plus Touring Sports 1.6 Valvematic Multidrive S
    Icon Plus 5dr hatchback Hybrid Synergy Drive 1.8 VVTi E-CVT
    Icon Plus Touring Sports Hybrid Synergy Drive 1.8 VVTi E-CVT
    Excel 5dr hatchback 1.4 D-4D 6MT
    Excel Touring Sports 1.4 D-4D 6MT
    Excel 5dr hatchback 1.6 Valvematic 6MT
    Excel Touring Sports 1.6 Valvematic 6MT
    Excel 5dr hatchback 1.6 Valvematic Multidrive S
    Excel Touring Sports 1.6 Valvematic Multidrive S
    Excel 5dr hatchback Hybrid Synergy Drive 1.8 VVTi E-CVT
    Excel Touring Sports Hybrid Synergy Drive 1.8 VVTi E-CVT

    Source: Toyota

  • 2013 Toyota Auris Hybrid to debut in Paris

    2013-Toyota-Auris-Hybrid-THUMB2013 Toyota Auris Hybrid will be officially unveiled at Paris Motor Show in the end of September. The new Toyota at will offer enhanced dynamics, more distinctive styling and higher equipment levels.

    With its new and more confident exterior design combined with a higher quality interior, the new Auris also benefits from improvements on the driving dynamics and efficiency enhancements to its powertrain line-up. In particular this means that it includes a full hybrid system that powers the flagship Auris Hybrid model.

    The overall height of the vehicle is with 55mm less than the current model. This and the lower front end design contribute to the perfect aerodynamic performance with a Cd0.28 drag coefficient. Furthermore, this also effects in better handling stability and lower fuel consumption.

    The new design philosophy of the Japanese brand is applied here. 2013 Auris adopts the new “face” of Toyota in the design of its grille and the sharp-edged appearance of its headlights and LED daytime running lights. This gives the car a more powerful road presence.

    Another styling change can be seen on the profile. Thanks to the extension of the side glazing into three panels. The effect will be rendered even more eye-catching in some versions with a piano black finish for the B-pillars and a dynamic treatment of the C-pillars above a stronger and more pronounced chrome-trimmed rising belt line.

    Observed from the rear, one can see a wider opening tailgate, with interplay of convex and concave surfaces, a wrap-around combination lamp design and new bumper profile, strengthening the car’s broad stance.

    What about the interior? Of course, it was completely redesigned. The new interior is now more spacious and comfortable. What is the main highlight here us the introduction of the Skyview. This is one of the largest panoramic roofs in the segment.

    Furthermore, the air vent and meter surrounds, centre console and transmission tunnel trim have high quality satin silver finish. The interior surfaces such as the steering wheel and the instrument panel’s upper surface are covered with baseball-stitched nappa leather.

    Loadspace length is now further enhanced. All hatchback versions have now 360 litres luggage space. Repositioning of the battery pack beneath the rear seat has ensured Auris Hybrid has the same load capacity as other models in the range.

    Next, efficiency and dynamic improvements have been performed on the Hybrid Synergy Drive system. The new model will also include 1.4-litre diesel and 1.33 and 1.6-litre petrol engines.

    2013 Toyota Auris Dimensions

    NEW AURIS CHANGE vs CURRENT AURIS
    Length (mm) 4,275 +30
    Width (mm) 1,760 –
    Height (mm) 1,460 -55
    Wheelbase (mm) 2,600 –
    Loadspace (l) 360 +6  (+127 for Auris Hybrid)
    Cd 0.28 -0.01
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    Source: Toyota

  • Toyota Auris Hybrid at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

    The small hatchback will mark its official on-sale date in in a new curtain-raising attraction for the Goodwood Festival of Speed. Five of the Full-hybrid models will be exhibiting in Goodwood’s Moving Motor Show on 1 July. A hundred prospective owners attending the event as Toyota guests and enjoying an exclusive test drive

    80 of the test drivers will be drawn from those expressing early interest in the car via the Toyota customer web site. They will be the first, who will experience Toyota Auris Hybrid’s high efficient performance. The driving route includes the famous hillclimb course. (more…)