Toyota Auris

Toyota Auris
Manufacturer Toyota Motor Corporation
Also called Toyota Corolla Hatchback (Australia and New Zealand)
Production 2007–present
Assembly TMUK, Derbyshire, England
TMMT, Sakarya, Turkey
Kanegasaki, Isawa, Iwate, Japan
Predecessor Toyota Corolla (hatchback)
Class Small family car / Compact car
Body style 3-door hatchback
5-door hatchback
Engine Petrol
1.33L 101 hp I4
1.4L 97 hp I4
1.6L 132 hp I4
1.8L 147 hp I4
2.4L 158 hp I4
Diesel
1.4L 90 hp I4
2.0L 126 hp I4
2.2L 177 hp I4
Transmission 5-speed manual
4-speed automatic
5-speed Multi mode
6-speed manual
Wheelbase 2,640 mm (103.9 in)
Length 4,224 mm (166.3 in)
Width 1,760 mm (69.3 in)
Height 1,516 mm (59.7 in)
Related Toyota Corolla
Toyota Matrix
Pontiac Vibe
Lexus CT

The Toyota Auris is a compact 3 door and 5 door hatchback which shares the same E150 platform with the Toyota Corolla.

In Europe, Toyota positioned the Auris as the replacement of Corolla hatchback, while the notchback Sedan continued with the Corolla nameplate. It is not sold in North America, as the larger Toyota Matrix takes its place in the lineup.

The Auris succeeds the Corolla RunX in Japan and the Toyota RunX (no Corolla badging) in South Africa. Toyota Australia and Toyota New Zealand resisted suggestions from Toyota Japan to adopt the new European Auris name for the Corolla.[1]

The name "Auris" is based on the Latin word for "gold", aurum.

Japan model went on sale at "Netz" dealers in 2006, while European models went on sale in 2007.[2]

Contents

Design

Exterior styling was done by ED², Toyota's European design base located in southern France.

Toyota Auris space concept (2006)

It is a concept using Vibrant Clarity design philosophy. It included panoramic glass roof, flat rear passenger floor, high window surfaces, 19-inch alloy wheels, freeform geometric lamps, prominent brake callipers, deep rear bumper with integrated chrome exhausts, gold-coloured body.

The vehicle was unveiled at the October 2006 Paris Motor Show.[3]

Sportivo version

It is a version by TRD. Changes include a sport body kit, a complete spring kit, an anti-roll bar, 17" wheels and exhaust.[4]

Auris GT Concept

In January 2011, Toyota revealed the Toyota Auris GT at the Tokyo Auto Salon. Based on a 1.8L Auris, it is equipped with the following[5]:

All equipment is available for purchase individually except for the supercharger.[6] The concept was shown in Gold metallic paint with a black TRD graphic along the lower side of the car.

Dimensions

Europe (2007–)

The Auris was released on February 1, 2007 in the United Kingdom. It replaces the Toyota Corolla hatchback. 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 competing cars, such as Volkswagen Golf, Vauxhall Astra and the Ford Focus. Trim levels are T2, T3, and T Spirit. The higher end T180 model went on sale in the UK during April 2007.

Engines

Model Years Type/code Power@rpm torque@rpm
Petrol engines
1.33 Dual VVT-i 2008– 1,329 cc (81.1 cu in) I4 101 PS (74 kW; 100 hp)@6000 132 N·m (97 lb·ft)@3800
1.4 VVT-i 2007–2008 1,398 cc (85.3 cu in) I4 97 PS (71 kW; 96 hp)@6000 130 N·m (96 lb·ft)@4600
1.6 Dual VVT-i 2007–2009 1,598 cc (97.5 cu in) I4 1ZR-FE 124 PS (91 kW; 122 hp)@6000 157 N·m (116 lb·ft)@5200
1.6 Valvematic 2009– 1,598 cc (97.5 cu in) I4 1ZR-FAE 132 PS (97 kW; 130 hp)@6400 160 N·m (120 lb·ft)@4400
1.8 Dual VVT-i 2007–2009 1,797 cc (109.7 cu in) I4 2ZR-FE 136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp)@6000 175 N·m (129 lb·ft)@4400
1.8 Valvematic 2009– 1,797 cc (109.7 cu in) I4 2ZR-FAE 147 PS (108 kW; 145 hp)@6400 180 N·m (130 lb·ft)@4000
Diesel engines
1.4 D-4D 2007–2009 1,364 cc (83.2 cu in) I4 turbo /1ND-TV 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp)@3800 190 N·m (140 lb·ft)@1800–3000
1.4 D-4D 2009– 1,364 cc (83.2 cu in) I4 turbo 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp)@3800 205 N·m (151 lb·ft)@1800–3000
2.0 D-4D 2007–2009 1,998 cc (121.9 cu in) I4 turbo /1AD-FTV 126 PS (93 kW; 124 hp)@3600 300 N·m (220 lb·ft)@1800
2.0 D-4D 2009– 1,998 cc (121.9 cu in) I4 turbo 126 PS (93 kW; 124 hp)@3600 310 N·m (230 lb·ft)@1800–2400
2.2 D-CAT 2007–2009 2,231 cc (136.1 cu in) I4 turbo /2AD-FHV 177 PS (130 kW; 175 hp)@3600 400 N·m (300 lb·ft)@2000–2600
2.2 D-CAT 2009– 2,231 cc (136.1 cu in) I4 turbo 177 PS (130 kW; 175 hp)@3600 400 N·m (300 lb·ft)@2000–2800

3 door 1.4 D-4D Multi Mode uses 190 N·m (140 lb·ft) engine.

Toyota Optimal Drive

TOD engines were introduced since 2008.

The 1NR-FE 1.33 Dual VVT-i engine becomes Toyota's first Stop & Start system sold in Europe, and replaced the 1.4 VVT-i engine.[8]

2.0 D-4D engine added diesel particulate filter.[9]

1.6 Valvematic replaced 1.6 Dual VVT-i engine.

Transmissions

Model Years Type
Petrol engines
1.33 VVT-i 2008– 6-speed manual
1.4 VVT-i 2007–2008 5-speed manual
1.6 Dual VVT-i 2007–2009 5-speed manual, automatic
1.6 Valvematic 2009– 6-speed manual, MultiMode
1.8 Dual VVT-i 2007–2009 6-speed manual
1.8 Valvematic 2009– 6-speed manual
Diesel engines
1.4 D-4D 2007–2009 5-speed manual
1.4 D-4D 2009– 6-speed manual, MultiMode
2.0 D-4D 2007–2009 6-speed manual
2.0 D-4D 2009– 6-speed manual
2.2 D-CAT 2007–2009 6-speed manual
2.2 D-CAT 2009– 6-speed manual

Multi Mode transmission is an automated clutch system.

Performance

Model Years Top Speed 0-100 km/h (62 mph) acceleration (s)
Petrol engines
1.33 VVT-i 2008– 175 km/h (109 mph) 13.1
1.4 VVT-i 2007–2008 170 km/h (110 mph) 13
1.6 Dual VVT-i 2007–2009 190 km/h (120 mph) 10.4 manual, 12.1 automatic
1.6 Valvematic 2009– 195 km/h (121 mph) 10 manual, 11.9 MultiMode
1.8 Dual VVT-i 2007–2009 195 km/h (121 mph) 9.7
1.8 Valvematic 2009– 200 km/h (120 mph) 9.5
Diesel engines
1.4 D-4D 2007–2009 175 km/h (109 mph) 12
1.4 D-4D 2009– 175 km/h (109 mph) 11.9 manual, 14.7 MultiMode
2.0 D-4D 2007–2009 195 km/h (121 mph) 10.3
2.0 D-4D 2009– 195 km/h (121 mph) 10.3
2.2 D-CAT 2007–2009 215 km/h (134 mph) 8.1
2.2 D-CAT 2009– 210 km/h (130 mph) 8.1

Environment

Model Years Combined fuel consumption CO2 (g/km)
Petrol engines
1.33 VVT-i 2008– 5.8 litres per 100 kilometres (49 mpg-imp; 41 mpg-US) 135
1.4 VVT-i 2007–2008 6.9 litres per 100 kilometres (41 mpg-imp; 34 mpg-US) 163
1.6 Dual VVT-i 2007–2009 7.1 litres per 100 kilometres (40 mpg-imp; 33 mpg-US) 166
1.6 Valvematic 2009– 6.5 litres per 100 kilometres (43 mpg-imp; 36 mpg-US) 153
6.2 litres per 100 kilometres (46 mpg-imp; 38 mpg-US) 146
1.8 Dual VVT-i 2007–2009 7.3 litres per 100 kilometres (39 mpg-imp; 32 mpg-US) ?
1.8 Valvematic 2009– 6.6 litres per 100 kilometres (43 mpg-imp; 36 mpg-US) 155
Diesel engines
1.4 D-4D 2007–2009 5.0 litres per 100 kilometres (56 mpg-imp; 47 mpg-US) 132
1.4 D-4D 2009– 4.7 litres per 100 kilometres (60 mpg-imp; 50 mpg-US) 124
4.8 litres per 100 kilometres (59 mpg-imp; 49 mpg-US) 127
2.0 D-4D 2007–2009 5.7 litres per 100 kilometres (50 mpg-imp; 41 mpg-US) 151
2.0 D-4D 2009– 5.2 litres per 100 kilometres (54 mpg-imp; 45 mpg-US) 138
2.2 D-CAT 2007–2009 6.2 litres per 100 kilometres (46 mpg-imp; 38 mpg-US) 164
2.2 D-CAT 2009– 6.0 litres per 100 kilometres (47 mpg-imp; 39 mpg-US) 158

Safety

The Auris has received a five star cabin protection rating from EuroNCAP for safety.[10]

Production

In 2007, Toyota announced an investment of £100 million in its Deeside engine factory to build a petrol engine for the Auris.[11] The Deeside plant would start building 1.33-litre Dual VVT-i engine beginning in 2009–10, and would also produce Auris engines previously built in Japan.[12]

On 17 July 2009, Toyota announced the production of hybrid Auris by Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd (TMUK) beginning in 2010. It will be equipped with engines produced at TMUK's Deeside Plant and be produced at TMUK's Burnaston Plant.[13][14]

Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept

The Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept was unveiled at the September 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.[15] The concept version included Hybrid Synergy Drive technology, 18-inch alloy wheels with low rolling resistance tyres, a larger, more efficient rear spoiler, 20 mm lower ride height, seats and upper dashboard with blue Gaucholino leather upholstery, instrument cluster with hybrid blue illumination, solar panel roof with ventilation.

Auris Hybrid (2010–)

The production version of the Auris Hybrid was presented at the March 2010 Geneva Motor Show.[17] Mass production began in May 2010 at Toyota Manufacturing UK (TMUK) Burnaston plant and became the first mass-produced hybrid vehicle to be built in Europe.[16] Sales in the U.K. began on July 1, 2010, at a price starting at GB£18,950 (US$27,450), GB£550 (US$800) less than the Toyota Prius.[18][19]

The Auris Hybrid shares the same powertrain and batteries as the Prius.[20] Combined fuel economy is 74.3 mpg-imp (3.80 L/100 km; 61.9 mpg-US).[18][21][22] Carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) are 89 g/km on the standard U.K. test cycle which allows the model to be exempted from paying Vehicle Excise Duty and the London congestion charge.[22] On July 2010, the Auris Hybrid was selected as "WhatGreenCar Car of the Year 2010" by What Car? magazine.[22]

In 2010, Toyota sold 15,237 Auris Hybrids.[23]

Japan (2006–)

Introduced as the new model, the Auris is the successor of Corolla Runx. Trim levels are 150X and 180G. For model year 2007 on Japanese models only, G-BOOK, a subscription telematics service, is offered as an option.

S package TUMI version (2007–)

It is a limited (1000 units) version for Japanese market, based on the 150X S package and 180G S package. Designed by TUMI, it included custom seat cover, floor mat, luggage mat, scuff plate illumination, shift knob, instrument panel ornament, logo emblum.[24]

The vehicles were sold through Toyota's Netz dealers. 150X versions have MSRP of ¥2,058,000 for 2WD, ¥2,268,000 for 4WD; 180G versions have MSRP of ¥2,289,000 for 2WD, ¥2,499,000 for 4WD.[25]

Grayge selection (2008–)

It is a version with grey interior, based on 150X M package and 180G. Other features include air conditioning dual zone climate control, passenger side under tray. 150X M package version added rear door and back door privacy glass, smart entry and start system, anti-theft system.

The models went on sale in 2008-01-29 through Toyota's Netz dealers.[26]

2008 update

Keyless entry, passenger seat under tray became standard in all models.[27]

Body styles

Chassis codes (DBA-)ZRE152H-BHXEK (DBA-)ZRE154H-BHXEK (DBA-)ZRE151H-BHXNK (DBA-)ZRE154H-BHXNK
Model 180G 2WD 180G 4WD 150X 2WD 150X 4WD
Drive FWD 4WD FWD 4WD
Engine 2ZR-FE 2ZR-FE 1NZ-FE 1NZ-FE

Engines

Model Years Type/code Power@rpm Torque@rpm
150X 2WD 2006– 1,496 cc (91.3 cu in)/1NZ-FE 110 PS (81 kW; 110 hp)@6000 140 N·m (100 lb·ft)@4400
150X 4WD 2006– 1,496 cc (91.3 cu in)/1NZ-FE 105 PS (77 kW; 104 hp)@6000 135 N·m (100 lb·ft)@4400
180G 2WD 2006– 1,797 cc (109.7 cu in) I4 /2ZR-FE 136 PS (100 kW; 134 hp)@6000 175 N·m (129 lb·ft)@4400
180G 4WD 2006– 1,797 cc (109.7 cu in)/2ZR-FE 127 PS (93 kW; 125 hp)@6000 166 N·m (122 lb·ft)@4400

Transmissions

The only transmission for all models is Super CVT-i. However, there are some differences:

Model Years Type Forward ratio Reverse ratio Final drive ratio
150X 2WD 2006– Super CVT-i 2.386–0.411 2.505 5.698
150X 4WD 2006– Super CVT-i
180G 2WD 2006– Super CVT-i with 7-speed sequential shiftmatic 5.356
180G 4WD 2006– Super CVT-i with 7-speed sequential shiftmatic 5.698

Toyota Blade

The upscale sister of the Auris is called the Blade. It replaced the Toyota Allex, which, in turn, was the replacement for the Toyota Sprinter. It has different front and rear sheetmetal, and is powered by Toyota's 2.4 litre 2AZ-FE engine. Recently Toyota released the Blade Master and Blade Master G, an upgraded trim of the Blade which features Toyota's 280 PS (206 kW; 276 hp) 3.5 L 2GR-FE V6 engine, larger brakes, and an upgraded suspension.

Production

Japanese models were built by Iwate Plant, Kanto Auto Works, Ltd.

Australia

(2007–2009)

In Australia, the Auris is sold as "Corolla" hatchback with "Seca" emblem on the hatch door above the licence plate. Grades are: base-model "Ascent", mid-spec "Conquest", sports "Levin SX" and sports luxury "Levin ZR". All models are powered by the 1.8 Litre 2ZR-FE engine. All, but the Ascent come with standard alloy wheels and fog lights. The Levin models have sports style body kits. Electric moonroof is only available as an option on Levin ZR. As of January 2009, ESC has been made available as standard on Conquest and Levin ZR - Ascent and Levin SX have ESC as an option.

(2009–)

Australian Corolla Hatchback received a facelift during the fourth quarter of 2009 and sold under MY10. The entire body design has been given a sporty makeover. Major changes were made to the front and rear fascia, wheel designs and interior trims. The "Seca" branding has been removed from the hatch door, taillights design has been changed. A newer bumper design has also been adapted with a special "diffuser" fitted at the bottom to give the rear a sportier look and on either side of the diffuser are reflectors which were lacking in any other previous Corolla Hatchback models. The front receives new grille and revised headlamps. Fog lights have been removed from the Conquest model. Ascent continues to receive 15 inch steel wheels while the rest receive 16 inch alloys with Conquest and Levin SX sharing the same alloys. Side mirrors now feature indicators. The trim materials have also been changed along with a new D-shaped sports steering wheel available on Conquest and Levin models. Other changes have also been made to equipment and technology. Moonroof is still only available as an option on Levin ZR alone.

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