Toyota Auris – Automobiles Review

Here’s how Toyota’s New Global Architecture affects the contemporary vehicles

2019 Toyota Auris Hybrid Rarely we do see a family-friendly vehicle that delivers both comfort and agility without compromising styling and power. In fact, the new Toyota Auris tries to be all of that: functional, agile, powerful and comfortable at the same time. And given that it comes with that thing, called Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) we are eager to give this handy machine a chance.

In fact, this is the third model that adopts the TNGA technology after Prius and C-HR. What this thing does is to define higher standards for the whole vehicle architecture. Or, in other words, it contributes to more comfortable ride and interior convenience, thanks to these fine-adjusted seat place, foot pedal positions and similar in-depth details.

2019 Toyota Auris Hybrid

The new Auris is 40mm longer that its predecessor and also features longer wheelbase. The vehicle is also a bit lower and the cowl height is 40mm lower, which gives better and larger field of vision to the driver. And all this thanks to the TNGA thing. Of course, there measurements affect the exterior looks – the vehicle showcases sportier and more confident presence. And adding new features and design concepts, this guy really catches the eye.

Furthermore, TNGA aims to deliver some pure driving and engineering solutions as improving the handling response, stability, comfort and lowering the center of gravity. If you ask us, this is how a contemporary vehicle should look and feel like.

2019 Toyota Auris Hybrid

Source: Toyota

March 16, 2018

Toyota teases picture of the new Corolla machine. Details here.

2018 Toyota Corolla Toyota about to unveil the latest generation Corolla. As we all know, this is one of the best-selling models and definitely one of brand’s most popular. The global debut will be accompanied by an exhaustive review and showcase of vehicle’s features and capabilities.

In fact, at the Geneva Show Toyota team would also present a new racing concept machine that would mark brand’s return to the world of motorsport. Driven by “mobility for all” motto, the team has also planned to showcase wide range of technologies and advanced features that altogether might well become part of future automobile models.

Furthermore, the “mobility for all” vision plans to showcase different solutions for all these current mobility limitations that keep us from getting further in our development as technical society. More precisely, the presentation will be focused on reviewing the future of electric vehicles, fuel-cell vehicles, autonomous driving technologies and artificial intelligence.

But let’s get back to the Corolla. More popular as Auris in Europe, the machine is expected to deliver all this that the previous generations were lacking all along with brand new features, of course, as part of the “mobility for all” ideology.

So, what would you expect from the new Corolla? Should we be that excited about vehicle’s debut as Toyota is trying to make us? Write down in the comment section below!

Source: Toyota

February 26, 2018

Toyota showcases brand’s latest ambitions and plans for 2017 season year

2017 Toyota Yaris Hybrid Actually, Toyota team has taken the upcoming 2017 season rather seriously. And this is why it does not stop revealing new models that will soon hit the market and the roads. One such model is the fresh new C-HR crossover, strictly followed up by GT86, Auris Verso and Aygo. In fact, Toyota team hasn’t forgotten even the Avensis lineup. Nice.

So, what should we expect from the famous manufacturer? As it comes to the Yaris lineup, Toyota showcases a new body color, indeed the Tokyo Red, and some neat styling changes. These include new black finish for the roof, front pillars, upper front wing sections and door mirrors. Not bad, but we kind of expected more. Hopefully, all these styling changes are the pre-heater before the main action.

What we also know so far is that the 2017 model of the Touring Sports saloon will be available in many new colors, neat 18-inch alloys as part of the standard equipment and overall more aggressive expression. Hopefully the last thing would apply for the drivetrain system.

2017 Toyota Avensis Touring Sport

It looks like there are going to be tons of surprises in the upcoming 2017 model year. Hopefully, if not all, then many of them, would be good ones. And it also looks like Toyota team has taken the idea of delivering both sexy and efficient vehicles pretty seriously. But only time will show brand’s true ambitions and plans, right?

Source: Toyota

December 21, 2016

Toyota Avensis and Auris get revisions for MY2016

Toyota Auris Touring Sports Toyota Toyota Avensis and Auris get new updates or the MY2016, which make the models more desirable and better equipped. Improvements have been made to the Toyota Touch 2 multimedia system, Auris’ hybrid powertrain and there have been added new color choices.

In general Avensis offers prestigious and dynamic styling as well as rich sensory quality inside and out. Its precise chassis and steering have always delivered a rewarding driving experience. After the updates, the customers will enjoy the advantages of the improved CO2 performance. And this is across the range of all drivetrains, including the new 1.6 and 2.0-litre Euro 6-compliant diesel engines.

The famous Toyota Touch 2 has been now fitted with three years’ map and connectivity updates. These upgrades have been actually revealed at the Geneva Motor Show. The car will also benefit from the 7-inch touchscreen, which includes revised menu pages for accessing the system’s functions. In addition, the Access to the My Toyota online customer portal has also been improved.

Toyota Avensis Touring Sports

Furthermore, Toyota Touch 2 with Go has been fitted with three years of free map updates and connection to online services. The live information services include fuel prices, weather, parking and traffic conditions local to programmed routes, helping with easier journey planning.

Toyota Auris Hybrid hatchback and Touring Sports wagon are has been made highly efficient due to revised powertrain, which offers increased engine and vehicle speeds.

At last but not least, keeping up with the latest trends, Toyota is equipping the two models with a Platinum Bronze metallic paint. Auris also gets the Solid Blue color. 2016 Toyota Avensis and Auris are currently on sale.

Toyota Avensis Toyring Sports Coupe

Source: Toyota

May 10, 2016

Toyota Reveals Redesigned Turbocharged Engine Lineup

Toyota 8NR-FTS 1.2-Liter Turbo Engine Toyota is ready to reveal the second turbocharged entry with a lineup of engines, that are especially built for thermal and fuel consumption efficiency. The upgraded 8NR-FTS 1.2-Liter turbo engine will be optional for the redesigned Auris , that, in fact, is on sale in Japan. The 8-NR-FTS is part of the brands strategy for hybrid and powertrain research, that includes further combusting, efficiency and weight-loss technologies.

And when it comes to technology by Toyota, the results are more than excellent. The brand delivers us supreme driving experience, based on acceleration, fuel efficiency, stability and comfort.

The engine itself combines a single-scroll turbocharger with a cylinder head, that uses special exhaust system for further optimized exhaust temperature levels. The system is so well blended together, that brings us wonderful responsive acceleration and maximum torque levels with a wide rpm range.

Toyota brings us even better combustion speed, created by a tumble flow in the cylinder. This, paired with the new-age D-4T technology delivers the perfect air-fuel mixture. These, as many other improvements reduce the overall thermal efficiency with the tremendous 36 percent. This makes the 8-NR-FTS a leader among the mass-produced gasoline engines.

Despite the confident steps, taken forward, the Toyota is also aiming to another goal – constantly expanding and increasing environment-friendly and efficient vehicles.

Source:Toyota

April 7, 2015

2015 Toyota Auris Looks Like a Shark!

Toyota shared that the Corolla hatch, also known as Auris in Europe, is going to premiere with refreshed exterior and interior looks. This will happen during the Geneva Motor Show next month. There is an extra dose of prestige added to the outside, reworked cabin and a saturated feel of comfort as well as safety. As you can see, the front end of the 2015 Toyota Auris facelift is highlighted by a number of cosmetic changes. They can be viewed when we cast a closer look at the grille.

More sharply–looking headlights and revised bumper make an impression too. But what an impression … To be honest this new design makes the front fascia look like the mouth of a shark, doesn’t it?

The automaker hasn’t released any images that show the back of the car but we expect some minor tweaks there. Perhaps a slightly reworked rear bumper and new taillights? It doesn’t sound too bad at all especially when we take into consideration the sort of plain and not so attractive appearance of the hatch.

When we talk about the interior we can notice that the cabin still has this conservative and kind of modest design of the previous generation. Nevertheless, some glossy black elements have been added so that the dashboard can look less dull and boring. Different air vents are also presented. Still, with such minimal alterations I highly doubt that Auris will be viewed as a big competitor in the compact segment.

Oh, yes, Toyota also said that customers can benefit from better fuel efficiency thanks to the 1.8-liter four-cylinder petrol engine that has a total power output of 140 hp (103 kW). How do you think? Does this make a huge difference?

Source: Toyota

February 23, 2015

Toyota Raises Awareness with Red Noses on Its Cars’ Logos

Reaching £1 million for Comic Relief is the new goal set by Toyota as an official partner of Red Nose Day. Along with this, the automaker “clears up the mystery of the “RND Concept.” It turns out it is not a concept vehicle but a way for the automaker to raise awareness for Red Nose Day.

Respectively, the RND Concept is simply a Toyota Auris adorned with a red nose on top of its logo which captures the entertaining spirit of the fund-raising initiative. The aim is to raise as much money as possible in order to help the work of Comic Relief that tries to establish better living conditions in the country and in Africa as well.

Matt Harrison, President and Managing Director Toyota GB, commented that: “Red Nose Day achieves the remarkable feat of making people laugh while at the same time helping make a real difference for those people most in need. Toyota is proud to be a part of its inspirational work as an official partner of this year’s Red Nose Day and across the country we will be pulling out all the stops to raise as much money as we can.”

This remarkable event gathers Toyota’s UK businesses, thus including Toyota GB, Toyota Manufacturing UK, Toyota Financial Services, Toyota Materials Handling, Toyota Logistics and Toyota Centers nationwide, along “with a combined workforce of more than 10,000 people.”

The price is just £5 per nose.

Source: Toyota

January 26, 2015

2014 Toyota Auris Gets Icon Plus Grade

2014 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

May 15, 2014

Geneva Motor Show: Toyota Auris Touring Sports Black

Another debut at the Geneva Motor Show is making the Toyota Auris Touring Sport Black. It is showcased next to the concept RAV4 models. The Touring Sports Black is based on the Toyota Auris Touring Sports, bud amplifies different aspects its styling and capabilities.

Auris Touring Sports Black has a one-of-a-kind black and red colour theme inside and out, thus offering striking looks and desirable quality. The model is an attention-grabbing newcomer to the compact estate car market. It offers class-leading functionality and segment-unique option of full hybrid power.

First of all it has a modern Toyota design, and is designed with a load capacity of up to 1,658 litres. In addition, its CO2 emissions are of 85g/km, which sets standards for ease of utilization. The Touring Sports Black design study exudes dramatic appearance inside and out and demonstrates how an estate/wagon body style can be much more than simply functional.

To be more precise, the exterior design is further highlighted by the new Night Sky black metallic paint finish. It contrasts with red 19-inch alloy wheels, red inserts on the front and rear bumpers and an eye-catching red trim on the front grille.

To get more sporty appearance, the model is equipped with a twin chrome exhaust pipes and dark tinted rear LED lights. Piano black roof rails and privacy glass give additional premium quality. The same colour theme treatment is continued in the cabin where one can see a black leather and double red stitching feature on the steering wheel, door panels, dashboard, sports seats, gear shift lever and handbrake.

In addition, red is the feature colour for the instrument panel illumination and the finish on the air vents and cup holders. Inside the coupe there are also high quality carpeting and exclusive sports seats upholstered in black leather and perforated red Alcantara. At last, it is good to mention that Alcantara is also utilized to wrap the interior pillars and for the roof lining.

Source: Toyota

March 6, 2013

Toyota Auris Touring Sports Revealed in Paris

Toyota Auris Touring Sports made a world debut in Paris, adding an estate body style to the range for the first time. The model will be the first in the segment available with a full hybrid powertrain.

The new Toyota comes with a dynamic design which doesn’t compromise its load carrying ability. In addition it is also a mark of the latest stage in brand’s diversification of its full hybrid model line-up.

Auris Touring Sports improves the aerodynamic performance of the Auris Hatchback with a design that gives it a low height and low centre of gravity. Although it has the same 2600mm wheelbase as the hatchback, it is 285mm longer. This means that it has a bigger loadspace.

Furthermore, the model comes also with the same front-end design as the hatch, but in profile the steeply raked windscreen flows into an extended roofline including anodized aluminium rails and an integrated rear spoiler.

The side glazing of the vehicle extends across three panels and has a gloss black B-pillars. It is underscored by a chrome-accented trim above a rising belt line crease.

In addition, another modification can be seen on the bumper and tailgate, which now have a new design. They have a sill set 80mm lower than the hatchback. At last to be mentioned is that the height of the license plate is raised to maintain balanced proportions and the new wraparound rear combination lamps reinforce the shaped of the D-pillars and the rear screen.

Source: Toyota

September 28, 2012

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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