Toyota Auris (2013)

CAR GARAGE | Toyota Auris (2013) | New Toyota Auris is the latest models to reflect Toyota's determination to engineer cars that are more appealing and dynamically engaging to drive, while building on its long-established reputation for quality, durability and reliability. As well as presenting a more confident exterior design and a higher quality interior, new Toyota Auris also benefits from improvements to driving dynamics and efficiency enhancements to its powertrain line-up, Including the full hybrid system that powers the flagship Toyota Auris Hybrid model.

The overall height is 55mm less than the current model and a lower front end design helps deliver excellent aerodynamic performance with a drag coefficient Cd 00:28, supporting better handling stability and lower fuel consumption. The air vent surrounds and meter, center console and transmission tunnel trim share a high quality satin silver finish, and higher grades on the dashboard itself is leather trimmed. The tactile quality of the interior surfaces has been improved, with baseball-stitched nappa leather used to trim the steering wheel, and soft touch materials featured on the instrument panel's upper surface. The door assist grips and grips have a soft texture finish, the door armrests are padded and the pillars are fabric-trimmed.

All hatchback versions provide more luggage space, at 360 liters. Repositioning of the battery pack beneath the rear seat has ensured Toyota Auris Hybrid has the same load capacity as other models in the range. New Toyota Auris further benefits from a lower ride height, driving position and center of gravity. Efficiency and dynamic improvements have been made to the Hybrid Synergy Drive system, roomates will be offered in the Toyota Auris Hybrid.

Within the UK the new model will also feature 1.4-liter diesel and 1:33 and 1.6-liter petrol engines. Europe-wide Toyota expects an even one-third share of sales for each powertrain type - full hybrid, diesel and petrol-hybrid has matured reflecting how up to become mainstream rather than a niche a choice. New Auris has been designed for Europe and will be built exclusively at Toyota's Burnaston factory in the UK, alongside Avensis, supported by investment that demonstrates the company's commitment to its European operations.