Toyota Auris
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| Manufacturer | Toyota |
| Production | 2007–present (Europe and Japan) |
| Assembly | TMUK, Derbyshire, United Kingdom TMMT, Sakarya, Turkey TMMC, Cambridge, Ontario, Canada (Blade) |
| Predecessor | Toyota Corolla (hatchback) |
| Class | Small family car / Compact car |
| Body style | 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback |
| Engine | 2.0L 126 hp I4 1.4L 97 hp I4 1.6L 124 hp I4 1.4L 90 hp I4 2.2L 177 hp I4 2.4L 158 hp I4 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 5-speed multi-mode 6-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 102.4 in |
| Length | 166.3 in |
| Width | 69.3 in |
| Height | 59.7 in |
| Fuel capacity | 12.1 US gal. |
| Similar | Citroën C4 Fiat Bravo Kia Cee'd Opel Astra Peugeot 307 Volkswagen Golf |
The Toyota Auris is a new compact car that was released on February 1 2007 in the UK. It replaced the Toyota Corolla hatchback in several continents and the Toyota Corolla Runx in Japan. With a fresh design and upmarket features including an MP3/WMA player. Toyota aims to position the Auris at the higher end of the lower-medium segment to lure buyers from the Volkswagen Golf and the Alfa Romeo 147. An upmarket version called the Toyota Blade is also sold in Japan as a replacement for the Toyota Allex which was, in turn, the replacement for the Toyota Sprinter. The higher end T180 model will be released later in 2007 (April).
Toyota Australia resisted suggestions from Toyota Japan to adopt the new European Auris name for the Corolla. [1] The new Corolla will be released in Australia in May, 2007 (approx).
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[edit] Engines
The European edition features the following engines:
- 4ZZ-FE — 1.4 VVT-i with 5 speed manual transmission.
- 1ZR-FE — 1.6 Dual VVT-i with 5 speed manual or MultiMode transmission.
- 1ND-TV — 1.4 D-4D with 5 speed manual or MultiMode transmission.
- 1AD-FTV — 2.0 D-4D with 6 speed manual transmission.
- 2AD-FHV — 2.2 D-4D with 6 speed manual transmission.
MultiMode transmission is an automated clutch system.
On 26 February 2007, Toyota announced an investment of GBP 100 million in its Deeside engine factory to build a petrol engine for the Auris.[2]
[edit] Performance
| Engine | Transmission | Max. Power (DIN hp/rpm) | Max. Torque (Nm/rpm) | Max. Speed (mph) | 0-62 mph (s) | Combined (mpg) | CO2(g/km) |
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| 1.4 VVT-i Petrol | 5 Speed Manual | 97/6000 | 130/4400 | 106 | 13.0 | N/A | N/A |
| 1.6 Dual VVT-i Petrol | 5 Speed MM/Manual | 124/6000 | 157/5200 | 118 | 12.1 (MM)/10.4 (Manual) | 40.9 (6.9 l/100km) | 163 |
| 1.4 D-4D Diesel | 5 Speed MM/Manual | 90/3800 | 190/1800-3000 | 109 | 14.7 (MM)/12.0 (Manual) | 56.5 (5.0 l/100km) | 132 |
| 2.0 D-4D Diesel | 6 Speed Manual | 126/3600 | 300/2000-2800 | 121 | 10.3 | 52.3 (5.4 l/100km) | 151 |
| 2.2 D-4D (180) Diesel | 6 Speed Manual | 177/3600 | 400/2000-2600 | 131 | 8.1 | 45.6 (6.2 l/100km) | 166 |
- MM: MultiMode transmission.
[edit] Dimensions
- Length: 4,220 mm[3]
- Width: 1,760 mm (wing mirrors folded)[3]
- Height: 1,515 mm[3]
- Luggage capacity: 354/761 litres (to window line, seats up/down)[3]
- Kerb weight: 1,250 kg (1.4 petrol) to 1,450 kg (2.2 D-4D)[3]
- Braked Towing Limit: 1,000 kg (1.4 petrol, 1.4 D-4D); 1,200 kg (1.6 petrol); 1,500 kg (2.0 and 2.2 D-4D)[3]
- Turning circle: 5.2 m[3]
[edit] Safety
The Auris has received a five star cabin protection rating from EuroNCAP for safety.[4]
It has the following safety features:
- Nine airbags (includes knee bag)
- Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
- Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
- Brake Assist (BA)
- Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) D-4D 180 only
- Passenger airbag cut-off switch
[edit] Features
- MP3/WMA player (single disc, four speakers)
- Paddle Shift on some models
[edit] Prices
In the UK, prices range from £11,995 to £18,795.
[edit] Trivia
- The Auris is the 2007 official sponsor of the Italian football club AC Fiorentina. The name "Auris" is featured on their jerseys.
[edit] References
- ^ Motor show feeding frenzy. Retrieved on 2007-03-15.
- ^ BBC. Toyota £100m safeguards 700 jobs. Retrieved on 2007-02-26.
- ^ a b c d e f g Honest John Road Tests: Auris
- ^ EuroNCAP: Toyota Auris
