Toyota has doubled the diesel choice in its Auris TR range with the introduction of its lightweight, economic 1.4 D-4D 90 engine to the line-up. Lightweight, smooth and highly efficient, the unit delivers strong fuel economy and low emissions.

It takes the engine choice in the best-selling TR grade to four, joining the 1.4 VVT-i and 1.6 VVT-i petrol units and the 2.0 D-4D 130 diesel.

Available now, the 1.4 D-4D 90 produces a maximum 89bhp (90 DIN hp) at 3,800rpm and has a flat torque curve, with 190Nm available from 1,800 to 3,000rpm, making it ideally suited to life in stop-start urban traffic. Both five-speed manual and MultiMode transmission are available, the latter offering the choice of fully automatic or manual sequential gear changes.

Official combined cycle fuel consumption is 56.5mpg and CO₂ emissions are 132g/km – Band C for Vehicle Excise Duty. Top speed is 109mph and the nought to 62mph acceleration benchmark is reached in 12.0 seconds (14.7 seconds with MultiMode transmission).

Auris TR models come with a high equipment specification that includes 16-inch five-spoke alloy wheels, front fog lamps, automatic air conditioning, blue Tatami interior trim, chrome detailing on the rear bodywork, front fog lamps and heated electrically adjustable door mirrors.