Toyota Auris
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| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
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| Also called | Toyota Corolla (Australia and New Zealand) |
| Production | 2007–present |
| Assembly | TMUK, Derbyshire, United Kingdom TMMT, Sakarya, Turkey Kanegasaki, Isawa, Iwate, Japan |
| Predecessor | Toyota Corolla (hatchback) |
| Class | Small family car / Compact car |
| Body style(s) | 3-door hatchback 5-door hatchback |
| Engine(s) | Petrol 1.4L 97 hp I4 1.5L 108 hp I4 1.6L 124 hp I4 1.8L I4 Diesel 1.4L 90 hp I4 2.0L 126 hp I4 2.2L 177 hp I4 2.4L 158 hp I4 |
| Transmission(s) | 5-speed manual 5-speed multi-mode 6-speed manual |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm (102.4 in) |
| Length | 4224 mm (166.3 in) |
| Width | 1760 mm (69.3 in) |
| Height | 1516 mm (59.7 in) |
| Fuel capacity | 46 L (12.2 US gal; 10.1 imp gal) |
| Related | Toyota Corolla Toyota Matrix Pontiac Vibe |
The Toyota Auris (トヨタ・オーリス Toyota Ōrisu) 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 by the Corolla nameplate. 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. The Auris is now being sold in Japan.
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[edit] Europe
The Auris was released on February 1 2007 in the UK . 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 and the Alfa Romeo 147.[citation needed] Trim levels are T2, T3, and T Spirit. The higher end T180 model went on sale in the UK during April 2007.
The European edition features the following engines:
- 4ZZ-FE — 1.33 VVT-i with 6 speed manual transmission & stop start technology.
- 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]
In June 2009, the motoring press reported that a hybrid version of the Auris using the same drivetrain as the Prius would launch in the UK in Autumn 2009.[3] In July 2009, Toyota confirmed that a hybrid version would be built at the Burnaston factory from mid-2010.[4]
[edit] Performance
| Engine | Transmission | Max. Power /rpm | Max. Torque /rpm | Max. Speed | 0-100 km/h (62 mph) (s) | Combined fuel cons. | CO2 (g/km) |
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| 1.4 VVT-i Petrol | 5-speed manual | 97 PS (71 kW; 96 hp) /6000 | 130 N·m (96 lb·ft) /4400 | 106 mph (171 km/h) | 13.0 | 40.9 mpg-imp (6.91 L/100 km; 34.1 mpg-US) | 163 |
| 1.6 Dual VVT-i Petrol | 5-speed MM/Manual | 124 PS (91 kW; 122 hp) /6000 | 157 N·m (116 lb·ft) /5200 | 118 mph (190 km/h) | 12.1 (MM)/10.4 (Manual) | 40.9 mpg-imp (6.91 L/100 km; 34.1 mpg-US) | 161 |
| 1.4 D-4D Diesel | 5-speed MM/Manual | 90 PS (66 kW; 89 hp) /3800 | 190 N·m (140 lb·ft) /1800-3000 | 109 mph (175 km/h) | 14.7 (MM)/12.0 (Manual) | 56.5 mpg-imp (5.00 L/100 km; 47.0 mpg-US) | 132 |
| 2.0 D-4D Diesel | 6-speed manual | 126 PS (93 kW; 124 hp) /3600 | 300 N·m (220 lb·ft) /2000-2800 | 121 mph (195 km/h) | 10.3 | 52.3 mpg-imp (5.40 L/100 km; 43.5 mpg-US) | 151 |
| 2.2 D-4D (180) Diesel | 6-speed manual | 177 PS (130 kW; 175 hp) /3600 | 400 N·m (300 lb·ft) /2000-2600 | 131 mph (211 km/h) | 8.1 | 45.6 mpg-imp (6.19 L/100 km; 38.0 mpg-US) | 166 |
- MM: MultiMode transmission.
[edit] Japan
The JDM Auris is offered either with 1.5 litre 1NZ-FE, or 1.8 litre 2ZR-FE engine. Trim levels are 150X and 180G. Drivetrain is FF or 4WD. The only transmission for all models is Super CVT-i[5].
[edit] Toyota Blade
The upscale sister of the Auris is called the Blade. It replaces 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.
[edit] Australia
In Australia, the Auris is sold as Corolla hatchback with Seca emblem on the trunk above the license plate. Grades are base Ascent, mid-level Conquest, sporty Levin SX, and luxury sporty 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 SX and ZR have body kits. Electric moonroof is only available as an option for the Levin ZR. As of January 2009, ESC has been made available as standard on the Conquest and Levin ZR - the remaining models can be optioned with the technology.
[edit] Dimensions
- Length: 4220 mm (166.1 in)[6]
- Width: 1760 mm (69.3 in) (wing mirrors folded)[6]
- Height: 1515 mm (59.6 in)[6]
- Luggage capacity: 354/761 litres (to window line, seats up/down)[6]
- Kerb weight: 1250 kg (2756 lb) (1.4 petrol) to 1450 kg (3197 lb) (2.2 D-4D)[6]
- Braked Towing Limit: 1000 kg (2205 lb) (1.4 petrol, 1.4 D-4D); 1200 kg (2646 lb) (1.6 petrol); 1500 kg (3307 lb) (2.0 and 2.2 D-4D)[6]
- Turning circle: 5.2 metres (17.1 ft)[6]
[edit] Safety
The Auris has received a five star cabin protection rating from EuroNCAP for safety.[7]
[edit] References
- ^ Mathioudakis, Bryon (2007-05-18). "First drive: All-new Corolla steps up a grade". GoAuto. John Mellor. http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/717B57155FCCC688CA2572DF00015D7A. Retrieved on 2009-07-19.
- ^ BBC News Online. "Toyota £100m safeguards 700 jobs". http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/north_east/6397613.stm. Retrieved on 2007-02-26.
- ^ Bremner, Richard (2009-06-22). "Auris hybrid this autumn". Autocar. http://www.autocar.co.uk/News/NewsArticle/Toyota-Auris/240937/. Retrieved on 2009-06-24.
- ^ BBC News Online. "Toyota UK to make hybrids in 2010". http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/8155163.stm. Retrieved on 2009-07-19.
- ^ toyota.jp オーリス > グレード＆価格
- ^ a b c d e f g Honest John Road Tests: Auris
- ^ EuroNCAP: Toyota Auris
[edit] External links
- Official Toyota Auris site - UK (English)
