Toyota Auris

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Toyota Auris

Manufacturer	Toyota Motor Corporation
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 1.33L 101 hp I4 1.6L 132 hp I4 1.8L 147 hp 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	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)
Fuel capacity	46 L (12.2 US gal; 10.1 imp gal)
Related	Toyota Corolla Toyota Matrix Pontiac Vibe

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 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.

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

[edit] First generation (E150, 2006-)

[edit] Design

Exterior styling was done by ED² (Toyota Europe Design Development S.A.R.L.), Toyota's European design base located in southern France.

[edit] 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 in 2006 Paris Motor Show.^[3]

[edit] Sportivo version

It is a version by TRD. Changes include a sport body kit, a complete spring kit, an antiroll bar, 17" rims and exhaust.^[4]

[edit] Europe (2007-)

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.

[edit] Auris HSD Full Hybrid (2010-)

The Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept included Hybrid Synergy Drive, 18-inch alloy wheels with low rolling resistance tyres, a larger, more efficient rear spoiler, 20mm lower ride height, seats and upper dashboard with blue Gaucholino leather upholstery, instrument cluster with hybrid blue illumination, solar panel roof with ventilation.

Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept was unveiled in 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show.^[5]

Sales of the production vehicle would begin in second half of 2010.

[edit] Engines

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

[edit] Toyota Optimal Drive

TOD engines were introduced since 2008.

1.33 VVT-i engine includes stop start technology, and replaced the 1.4 VVT-i engine.^[6]

2.0 D-4D engine added diesel particulate filter.^[7]

1.6 Valvematic replaced 1.6 Dual VVT-i engine.

[edit] Transmissions

Multi Mode transmission is an automated clutch system.

[edit] Performance

[edit] Environment

[edit] Safety

The Auris has received a five star cabin protection rating from EuroNCAP for safety.^[8]

[edit] Production

In 2007, Toyota announced an investment of £100 million in its Deeside engine factory to build a petrol engine for the Auris.^[9] The Deeside plant would start building 1.33-liter Dual VVT-i engine beginning in 2009-10, and would also produce Auris engines previously built in Japan.^[10]

In 2009-07-17, Toyota announced the production of hybrid Auris hatchback at Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd. (TMUK) beginning in 2010. The hybrid Auris, using engines produced at TMUK's Deeside Plant, would be produced at TMUK's Burnaston Plant.^[11][12]

[edit] Japan (2006-)

Toyota Blade

[edit] Equipment

For model year 2007 on Japanese models only, G-BOOK, a subscription telematics service, is offered as an option.

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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.^[13]

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.^[14]

[edit] 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.^[15]

[edit] 2008 update

Keyless entry, passenger seat under tray became standard in all models.^[16]

[edit] Body styles

[edit] Engines

[edit] Transmissions

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

[edit] Production

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

[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: 4,220 mm (166.1 in)^[17]
• Width: 1,760 mm (69.3 in) (wing mirrors folded)^[17]
• Height: 1,515 mm (59.6 in)^[17]
• Luggage capacity: 354/761 litres (to window line, seats up/down)^[17]
• Kerb weight: 1,250 kg (2,800 lb) (1.4 petrol) to 1,450 kg (3,200 lb) (2.2 D-4D)^[17]
• Braked Towing Limit: 1,000 kg (2,200 lb) (1.4 petrol, 1.4 D-4D); 1,200 kg (2,600 lb) (1.6 petrol); 1,500 kg (3,300 lb) (2.0 and 2.2 D-4D)^[17]
• Turning circle: 5.2 metres (17.1 ft)^[17]

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• Toyota Auris sites: Japan, UK
• AutoCip