Toyota has introduced a new Auris Edition, which will replace the previous T2. Auris Edition will keep the low price, but the extras will be significantly more. TR and SR grades have also been revised, so they will offer more features as standard. New exterior colours have been introduced, together with new-look interior trim details.
Toyota Auris Edition includes 16” alloy wheels, heated, retractable door mirrors that are colour-matched to the car’s bodywork and similarly colour-keyed doorhandles as standard. All this specs come in addition to the AC and a four-speaker sound system with USB port. Island Blue is a new metallic paint option for Edition models, and owners can also specific Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) with Traction Control (TRC) and a Protection Pack for the five-door version – floor mats, mudflaps, boot liner and scuff plates.
The engine is 1.33 litre VVT-i petrol with Stop & Start system and 6-speed manual transmission. It returns awesome 48.7mpg on combined cycle and 135g/km CO2 emissions.
Auris TR includes rear parking sensors, Bluetooth with voice control and cruise control. The interior received sporty trim in dark grey with silver detailing and analogue meters. The exterior features a set of new five-spoke 16” alloys and a new metallic colour choice – Deep Titanium. All this come in addition to the AC, six-speaker audio with USB, electric windows and front fog lamps.
Auris SR is powered by a 1.6 Valvematic engine and 6-speed manual gearbox. It also adopts cruise control and Bluetooth as standard for 2011, plus the new Deep Titanium metallic paint option. This spec includes 17” alloy wheels, a rear spoiler, dark-tinted rear privacy glass and darkened headlamp lenses.
2011 Toyota Auris:
| MODEL | OTRPRICE |
| Edition 1.33 VVT-i 6MT 3dr | £15,225 |
| Edition 1.33 VVT-i 6MT 5dr | £15,730 |
| TR 1.33 VVT-i 6MT 3dr | £16,055 |
| TR 1.33 VVT-i 6MT 5dr | £16,560 |
| TR 1.4 D-4D 6MT 5dr | £18,025 |
| TR 1.4 D-4D M/M 5dr | £18,580 |
| TR 1.6 Valvematic 6MT 5dr | £16,935 |
| TR 1.6 Valvematic M/M 5dr | £17,775 |
| SR 1.6 Valvematic 6MT | £17,435 |
Source: Toyota
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