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Toyota again
takes the lead in delivering advanced and
efficient user-friendly low emissions technology
with the launch of its new Auris Hybrid, the
first full hybrid vehicle in the European
C-segment.
Its arrival makes the Auris range a
unique proposition in its class, with customers offered a choice of
petrol, diesel or full hybrid powertrains.
Auris Hybrid has been designed
specifically for the European market and is built exclusively by Toyota
Motor Manufacturing UK at its Burnaston factory. The 1.8-litre VVT-i
petrol engine that forms part of the powertrain is sourced from TMUK’s
plant at Deeside in North Wales.
The benefits of Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy
Drive powertrain used in the new model go beyond exceptional fuel
economy and low CO2 emissions: it is user-friendly and
delivers a quiet, comfortable and stress-free drive unlike anything else
in the segment.
The system’s 1.8-litre VVT-i petrol
engine and electric motor generate a maximum 134bhp, giving nought to
62mph acceleration in 11.4 seconds and a top speed of 112mph,
performance that matches any conventional 2.0-litre petrol or diesel
hatchback.
When fitted with 15-inch wheels,
combined cycle fuel economy is 74.3 mpg and CO2 emissions are
89 g/km; with the 17-inch wheel option the figures remain exceptional at
70.6 mpg and 93 g/km, levels unmatched by any other car in its segment.
In addition, NOX emissions are significantly lower than those of diesel
cars of comparable performance. Across the range, the emissions
performance exempts Auris Hybrid from UK road tax (VED).
When taking advantage of the full
hybrid system’s switchable EV (electric vehicle) mode, CO2
and NOx emissions are cut to zero over distances of up to 1.2 miles at
speeds of up to 30 mph, according to the level of battery charge and
driving conditions.
Grades and equipment
specifications
Auris Hybrid is offered in the UK in two specification grades, T4
and T Spirit. T4 models can be specified with 15 or optional
17-inch wheels, with the larger rims standard on the T Spirit version.
The choice of wheel size has a slight effect on CO2 emissions
and fuel consumption.
Key features of the standard T4
include: -
- Climate control air conditioning
- Six-speaker audio with CD, radio,
MP3 file player
- USB and Aux-in connection
- Front and rear electric windows
- Electric, heated door mirrors
- Front fog lights
- LED running lights
- Colour-matched door handles and
mirrors
- Push-button start
- Seven airbags, including driver’s
knee airbag
- Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
and Traction Control (TRC)
- Hill-start Assist Control (HAC)
T Spirit grade adds the following
items: -
- Leather and Alcantara upholstery
- Cruise control
- Bluetooth
- Dusk-sensing headlamps
- Rain-sensing windscreen wipers
- Smart Entry and Start
- Auto-dimming electrochromatic rear
view mirror
- Rear view camera display in rear
view mirror
A Navigation Pack is available,
providing satellite navigation, rear camera and rear parking sensors.
Bluetooth, with steering wheel controls, is also offered as an option
for the T4.
Prices
The new Auris Hybrid T4
model costs £18,950 on-the-road and the T Spirit model costs £20,700.
An optional Navigation Pack, providing
satellite navigation, rear camera and rear parking sensors, costs
£1,200, and Bluetooth can be specified for the T4 version for £285.
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