Toyota Auris

The Toyota Auris is a small hatchback intended to be the successor to the Corolla hatchback.

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Recent Changes

 * For 2010, Toyota has given the Auris a subtle mid-cycle facelift.

Styles and Major Options
The Auris is available only as a hatchback, with either 3 or 5 doors. The Auris shares much with the Corolla saloon.

Pricing
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Gas Mileage
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As seen on the FuelEconomy.gov website, the City/Highway MPG averages are as follows:

Engine and Transmission
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Performance
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Safety
One of the main selling points of the Auris is safety. it scored a very rare 100% frontal impact score in the Euro NCAP tests, where it also scored a 5 star adult occupent rating. Auris models come with 9 airbags as standard, as well as Toyota's MICS (Minimum Intrusion Cabin System). ABS EBD and Brake Assist are standard across the range, although stability and traction control are not.

Main Competitors

 * Ford Fiesta

Hybrid Models
First teased at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Auris HSD arrives in 2010 after a debut at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show featuring a 98HP 1.8 liter Atkinson cycle four-cylinder gasoline engine coupled to an electric motor that give it an overall rating of 134 horsepower, similar to the third-generation Prius. It is expected to be built in Toyota's Burnaston factory in the UK.

Interior
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The interior of the Auris features a bridged centre console, with the gear lever high up on the dashboard, and the handbrake at an unusual vertical position. the cabin features ample storage with twin gloveboxes, fold-out cupholders at either end of the dashboard, an under-seat compartment, 2 sunglasses holders and depending on specification, a further cupholder or two in the centre console. The Auris does not feature an in-built ashtray, instead a cup type ashtray fits any of the cabin's cupholders.

Cabin quality on the Auris is dubious. Cheap, easily marked plastics abound. large plastic parts such as the upper glovebox lid rattle over road imperfections due to complete lack of sufficent padding. Items such as cup holders are easily broken, and the general feel of the interior is that it was done in a hurry and on a very tight budget.

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Criticisms
Many of the criticisms of the Auris stem from bad design and an apparent lack of quality. The car has been the subject of a number of recalls by Toyota in a relatively short period of time. Most other gripes relate to the cabin area which is proving less than durable. Keen drivers bemoan the lack of independent suspension on all but the range topping T180 model.

Previous Generations
The Toyota Auris is currently in it's first generation.