Auris is a new name for an all-new Toyota, a family hatchback designed, developed and engineered for the European market. The best selling models will be built in Europe too, with the most popular models coming from Toyota’s Burnaston factory near Derby. Distinctively styled, and delivering first class safety and driving performance, Auris is set to transform Toyota’s profile in one of the most significant and competitive market sectors.

Built on a new platform, Auris is available in three and five-door body styles and with a choice of two petrol and three diesel engines, three transmissions and four model grades: T2, T3, T Spirit and the flagship T180.

Auris has a highly efficient aerodynamic shape, which contributes to vehicle stability, low levels of noise and fuel economy.

The Auris range offers performance and economy; 130mph and 0-62mph in 8.1 seconds for the T180 while the 1.4 diesel records 56.5mpg on the combined cycle. Flagship engine of the range is the 2.2-litre D-4D 180, one of the most advanced diesel engines available on the market. This 175bhp (177 DIN hp) power plant is exclusive to the Auris T180. Matched to a six-speed manual gearbox, it produces 400Nm of torque between 2,000 and 2,600rpm, giving acceleration from rest to 62mph in 8.1 seconds and a top speed of 130mph, with combined cycle fuel economy of 45.6mpg.
The D-4D 180 is equipped with Toyota’s D-CAT clean diesel technology, which includes a maintenance-free four-way DPNR catalyst that reduces nitrogen oxides and particulate emissions to class-leading low levels.
The 1.4-litre D-4D 90 eight-valve diesel engine is capable of 56.5mpg (combined cycle). Ideally suited for town driving, its urban cycle consumption is more than 40mpg, with carbon dioxide emissions of 132g/km. Auris is also available with a 2.0-litre D-4D 130 engine, a multivalve unit that delivers 124bhp (126 DIN hp). This engine’s qualities are already well-proven in the Avensis, combining high torque (300Nm between 2,000 and 2,800rpm) and low noise levels. The nought to 62mph acceleration benchmark is reached in 10.3 seconds, with fuel economy of 52.3mpg (combined cycle).

The principal petrol engine is a new 1.6-litre petrol unit with Dual VVT-i: an intelligent, variable timing system for both inlet and exhaust valves that improves fuel efficiency and power output across a wide range of engine speeds. Expected to be the most popular engine choice in the range, this 122bhp (124 DIN hp) four-cylinder unit produces 157Nm of torque, giving nought to 62mph acceleration in 10.4 seconds, a top speed of 118mph and combined cycle fuel consumption of 39.8mpg.
The entry point to the petrol range is Toyota’s 96bhp (97 DIN hp) 1.4-litre VVT-i engine, which delivers 40.9mpg (combined cycle), acceleration to 62mph in 13.0 seconds and a maximum 106mph.

Statistics - Diesel

CO2 emissions: 132g/km

MPG Combined: 56.5

Engine: 1364cc Diesel
Transmission : 5 Speed Manual

BHP/Torque: 90/190 NM
Kerb Weight: 1280 kg
Top Speed: 109 MPH
0-62 MPH: 12 secs
Insurance Group: 4
Warranty: 36months /60,000miles

Reviewed by Dave Kirky from Swindon on 23 February 2008
Auris 2.0 diesel TR - beautifully built, appalling consumption. Averaging 45mpg at const 75mph (2200 revs for 1 hour commute) and by god you know it is a diesel especially when cold. for the first 10 mins if you put your foot down (e.g to pull out on a roundabout) it sounds like every valve is going to erupt through the cylinder head. Toyota should be ashamed of themselves. This engine is totally unrefined and consumption could easily be bettered by a good petrol. I am comparing it to a VW Bora TDI which was quieter, and much less thirsty returning 48 - 50 on the same trip every day even with 200k on the clock. I doubt the Toyota will last that long and I'm not going to hang on to it to find out.
£15,000 pounds down the drain as far as I am concerned.

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