Toyota Auris (2013 – 2019) Review
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Toyota Auris (2013 – 2019) At A Glance
Excellent reliability record and long warranty, hybrid version is economical and efficient, easy to drive and live with.
Lacks excitement, early engines are disappointing, sombre cabin lacks flair.
Launched in 2013, the Auris rivals the likes of the Volkswagen Golf, Ford Focus and Vauxhall Astra, but the availability of a hybrid powertrain gives it a USP in a crowded market. If the name is unfamiliar, it’s best to view the Auris as Toyota’s attempt to inject some desirability into the dull but worthy Corolla. It kind of worked, but it speaks volumes that Toyota has since ditched the Auris in favour of the Corolla.
The Toyota Auris is a car for non-car people, right? The kind of family hatchback you buy when you want to get from A to B with the minimal amount of fuss. A car lacking in flair, imagination and excitement.
Maybe so, but who’s to say that the non-car people have got it wrong? Research the purchase of a family hatchback or compact estate car in the way you would a dishwasher or refrigerator, and you’ll almost certainly be advised to buy the Toyota Auris. It’s efficient, reliable, robust and built to last. It’s also a bit of a used car bargain.
Launched in 2013, the second-generation Auris took the best bits of the original car and added a little spice.
It’s not going to turn many heads, but the styling is more striking than before. Inside, it remains a sombre affair, with a tall dashboard and a complete absence of imagination. On the plus side, the quality is excellent, with the materials chosen for their hard-wearing qualities.
There are two versions: the Auris hatchback and the Auris estate, with the latter badged Touring Sports. Space is good without being exceptional, although the estate is the more practical of the pair. The cabin offers good levels of headroom and legroom, and while the middle seat is a bit tight, the absence of a transmission tunnel means there’s plenty of room for your feet.
Equipment levels are good if you avoid the entry-level Active trim. This was ditched later in the car’s life, but we’d still recommend avoiding the Icon trim. Icon Tech and Design models offer the best balance of price and equipment.
You might be wondering how the Toyota Auris manages to stand out in a market dominated by the Ford Focus, Volkswagen Golf and Vauxhall Astra.
One word: hybrid. The Auris Hybrid gives the car a unique selling point, offering the efficiency of a diesel engine with the smooth running of a petrol car. It should come as no surprise to discover that by the end of the production run, sales were dominated by the hybrid.
The Auris Hybrid is like a Toyota Prius in a more conventional suit, which will appeal to buyers who don’t want to wear their green badge on their sleeve.
Alternatively, petrol and diesel versions are available, including a diesel sourced from BMW as part of the 2015 facelift. The later engines are better, with the 1.2-litre petrol easier to recommend than the earlier 1.33 unit.
Regardless of the engine, the Toyota Auris is not an exciting car to drive. Safe, predictable and competent are the watchwords – for flair and excitement you need to look elsewhere. On the plus side, the Auris is comfortable and easy to drive.
Because production stopped in 2019, it’s no longer possible to buy a new Toyota Auris. The majority of used examples are powered by the excellent hybrid system. We’d recommend the Auris Hybrid for its efficiency and economy, and you needn’t pay more than £20,000. That’s the price of a new Ford Fiesta. Maybe the non-car people know more about cars than you think.
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Toyota Auris (2013 – 2019) handling and engines
- Engines range from 1.2 Turbo to 1.8 Hybrid
- Readers report Real MPG to be between 29–68 mpg
Toyota Auris (2013 – 2019): Handling and ride quality
Not that it should be dismissed as an also-ran. It’s perfectly competent, with light and easy steering, a supple ride, plus safe and predictable handling. The stability and traction control keeps things in check, although you might notice the Auris Hybrid squirming a little under hard acceleration. This is due to the electric motor’s punchy response.
Over long distances, the Toyota Auris lacks the grown-up refinement of the Volkswagen Golf. It’s simply not as cosseting or pliant as its premium rivals on motorways or A-roads. That said, you’re not paying a premium price.
Toyota Auris (2013 – 2019): Engines
The vast majority of used examples are powered by Toyota’s excellent hybrid powertrain. It uses a 1.8-litre petrol engine, a single-speed CVT gearbox, plus an electric motor powered by a battery at the rear of the car. The Auris Hybrid will often start in pure electric mode, and will shut down the petrol engine at low speeds if the battery has sufficient charge.
We’d recommend the Auris Hybrid, but the 1.2-litre turbo is a good option if you’re after a conventional petrol engine. It’s superior to the old 1.33-litre and 1.6-litre petrol engines. Alternatively, 1.4-litre and 1.6-litre D-4D engines are available if you cover long distances.
The CVT gearbox is a bit of an acquired taste, with the familiar ‘slipping clutch’ effect and loud roar evident if you attempt to make swift progress. Fortunately the manual gearbox is light and easy.
Toyota Auris (2013 – 2019): Safety
The Toyota Auris was awarded five stars for crash safety when it was crash-tested by Euro NCAP in 2013. All models are fitted with multiple airbags, stability control and a seatbelt warning reminder for all five seats. A speed limiter was only optional, though, and this generation of Auris was a bit too old to have more advanced safety assist technology such as a lane-keep assist and autonomous emergency braking.
The Toyota Safety Sense pack was introduced for all models from late 2016. Standard kit includes autonomous emergency braking, plus road sign assist to detect road signs and display them in the colour monitor within the instrument panel.
Toyota Auris (2013 – 2019): Towing
The Auris Hybrid has not been homologated to tow in the UK. This means you’re limited to the 1.2-litre turbo if you’re buying a later model. This offers a maximum towing capacity of 1300kg. It’s the same figure for the 1.6-litre diesel.
| Engine | MPG | 0-62 | CO2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 Turbo | 51–59 mpg | 10.1 s | 112–125 g/km |
| 1.2 Turbo CVT | 53–61 mpg | 10.1–10.5 s | 106–119 g/km |
| 1.33 VVT-i | 51–59 mpg | 12.6 s | 128 g/km |
| 1.4 D-4D | 51–81 mpg | 10.5–12.6 s | 92–107 g/km |
| 1.6 | 46–48 mpg | 10.0 s | 138–140 g/km |
| 1.6 automatic | 49–50 mpg | 11.1 s | 134–136 g/km |
| 1.6 D-4D | 66–67 mpg | 10.5 s | 108–110 g/km |
| 1.8 Hybrid | 69–81 mpg | 10.9 s | 79–91 g/km |
Real MPG average for the Toyota Auris (2013 – 2019)
Real MPG was created following thousands of readers telling us that their cars could not match the official figures.
Real MPG gives real world data from drivers like you to show how much fuel a vehicle really uses.
Average performance
76%
Real MPG
29–68 mpg
MPGs submitted
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Toyota Auris (2013 – 2019) interior
- Boot space is 360–1200 litres
- Euro NCAP rating of five stars
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4275–4330 mm |
| Width | 1760 mm |
| Height | 1460–1475 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm |
Toyota Auris (2013 – 2019): Practicality
There’s 360 litres of luggage space available in the regular Toyota Auris, which is less than you’ll find in a Volkswagen Golf. Opt for the Auris Hybrid and you’ll find just 337 litres, with some of the space taken by the batteries. Not class-leading, then, but probably fine for most people.
The boot is a good shape, with a wide and useful layout. Fold the rear seats and you’re greeted with 1,200 litres space, or 1,176 litres in the hybrid version. Toyota has hollowed some extra width behind the wheelarches, which is useful when carrying awkward loads.
Up front, the rear seat is a tight squeeze for three people, but perfect for two adults. The flat floor means the middle seat passenger will have somewhere to put their feet. There are Isofix points for the outer rear seats, with good access for getting children in and out of car seats.
Toyota Auris (2013 – 2019): Quality and finish
Don’t be fooled by the absence of soft-touch plastics and plush materials. From the precise panel gaps and paint finish on the outside, to the quality of the assembly within, the Auris has been built to last.
The doors shut with a reassuring thud, while the materials were chosen for their hard-wearing and robust qualities. This means a Toyota Auris with 150,000 miles on the clock should feel the same as it did when it left the showroom.
Toyota Auris (2013 – 2019): Infotainment
All models except the entry-level Active trim feature an infotainment screen with Toyota Touch. It’s a pretty basic system, although it improved in 2014 with the introduction of Toyota Touch 2. Sat-nav is only standard on models with Toyota Touch 2 and Go, although the ‘Go’ connectivity features feel a bit dated in 2020.
The 2015 facelift ushered in a new look with a one-piece panel, with touch-sensitive buttons on the outside. It’s an improvement, but the Auris lags behind its rivals in terms of display and ease-of-use. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto aren’t available.
Toyota Auris (2013 – 2019) value for money
Toyota Auris (2013 – 2019): Prices
You can buy a 2013 example of the Toyota Auris for as little as £4500. This is enough to secure an Auris hatchback or Touring Sports (estate) with up to 150,000 miles. What’s most striking is how fresh the cars look in 2020, both in terms of styling and the quality of the cabin.
Upgrading to a 2015 facelift model requires an extra £1,000, but we’d avoid the entry-level Active trim. The basic specification gives it the look of a rental car and it lacks the kind of kit required for a pleasurable ownership experience.
The very latest examples are available for around £20,000. This budget will secure a 2018 Auris Touring Sports with up to 20,000 miles on the clock and the remainder of Toyota’s excellent five-year warranty. When you consider that this is roughly the same price as a Ford Fiesta, you start to realise that the Auris offers exceptional value for money.
If you’re buying on finance, a 2013 Toyota Auris should cost around £100 a month on four-year hire purchase (HP) agreement. Alternatively, four-year PCP deals are available for between £200 and £300 a month, after a £1,000 deposit.
Price is only one part of the equation. It’s worth remembering that Toyota and the Auris perform well in reliability studies, the dealers are ranked highly in satisfaction surveys, and many cars will be covered by a comprehensive manufacturer’s warranty.
Toyota Auris (2013 – 2019): Running Costs
The fuel economy was tested using the older NEDC test standard, so you’re unlikely to see the claimed figures in the real world. The 1.4-litre D-4D was rated at 72.4mpg, and even the 1.33-litre petrol could top 51mpg.
On paper the Hybrid returns 72.4mpg, and you might be surprised at how high you can get the average economy if you drive it gently. The 1.2-litre turbo delivers even better economy than the 1.33-litre, averaging as much as 58.9mpg as a manual, or 61.4mpg as a CVT.
Another reason to opt for the Auris Hybrid is free Vehicle Excise Duty (VED). Some diesel models also fall into the tax exempt category, but even the 1.2-litre turbo costs just £20 a year.
All versions will be cheap to insure, with insurance group ratings of 7 to 15. Most models sit in groups 12 to 14. Pick an Auris with the optional Toyota Safety Sense pack for the lowest premium.
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If you’re not swayed by a car’s badge or what the neighbours think, the Toyota Auris is a credible alternative to the big names in the family hatchback segment. It will almost certainly be the most reliable option, while the running costs are kept in check, especially if you opt for the Auris Hybrid.
Buy a late model to benefit from the latest safety equipment and connectivity, but avoid the basic Active and Icon trim levels. The Icon Tech and Design models offered the best balance of price and equipment when new, but the flagship Excel will be worth a look when buying used.
| Dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Length | 4275–4330 mm |
| Width | 1760 mm |
| Height | 1460–1475 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm |
| Miscellaneous | |
|---|---|
| Kerb Weight | 1235–1435 kg |
| Boot Space | 360–1200 L |
| Warranty | 5 years / 100000 miles |
| Servicing | 10000 miles |
| Spare Wheel | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | Tyre-repair kit | ||
| Alternative | Space-saving spare wheel | ||
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| List Price | £14,945–£26,170 |
| Insurance Groups | 7–15 |
| Road Tax Bands | A–E |
| Official MPG | 46.3–80.7 mpg |
| Euro NCAP Safety Ratings | |
|---|---|
| Adult | - |
| Child | - |
| Pedestrian | - |
| Overall | 5 |
On sale until August 2019
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 1.2T Business Edition 5dr | £20,955 | 58.9 mpg | 10.1 s |
| 1.2T Business Edition CVT 5dr | £21,935 | 61.4 mpg | 10.5 s |
| 1.2T Business Edition TSS 5dr | £20,795 | 58.9 mpg | 10.1 s |
| 1.2T Business Edition TSS CVT 5dr | £21,795 | 61.4 mpg | 10.5 s |
| 1.2T Design 5dr | £20,605 | 52.3 mpg | 10.1 s |
| 1.2T Design CVT 5dr | £21,605 | 55.4 mpg | 10.5 s |
| 1.2T Design Nav TSS 5dr | £21,570 | 51.3 mpg | 10.1 s |
| 1.2T Design Nav TSS CVT 5dr | £22,550 | 53.2 mpg | 10.5 s |
| 1.2T Excel 5dr | £23,545 | 52.3 mpg | 10.1 s |
| 1.2T Excel CVT 5dr | £24,545 | 55.4 mpg | 10.5 s |
| 1.2T Excel Leather TSS 5dr | £23,910 | 51.3 mpg | 10.1 s |
| 1.2T Excel Leather TSS CVT 5dr | £24,890 | 53.2 mpg | 10.5 s |
| 1.2T Icon 5dr | £20,155 | 58.9 mpg | 10.1 s |
| 1.2T Icon CVT 5dr | £21,135 | 61.4 mpg | 10.5 s |
| 1.2T Icon Tech TSS 5dr | £20,670 | 52.3 mpg | 10.1 s |
| 1.2T Icon Tech TSS CVT 5dr | £21,670 | 54.3 mpg | 10.5 s |
| 1.2T Icon TSS 5dr | £20,520 | 52.3 mpg | 10.1 s |
| 1.2T Icon TSS CVT 5dr | £21,520 | 54.3 mpg | 10.5 s |
| 1.33 VVT-i Active 5dr | £16,655 | 51.4 mpg | 12.6 s |
| 1.33 VVT-i Active TSS 5dr | £17,105 | 58.9 mpg | - |
| 1.4 D-4D Active 5dr | £18,216 | 67.3 mpg | 10.5 s |
| 1.4 D-4D Active TSS 5dr | £18,666 | 58.9 mpg | 12.6 s |
| 1.4 D-4D Business Edition 5dr | £21,715 | 80.7 mpg | 12.5 s |
| 1.4 D-4D Business Edition TSS 5dr | £21,595 | 80.7 mpg | 12.5 s |
| 1.6 D-4D Business Edition 5dr | £22,135 | 67.3 mpg | 10.5 s |
| 1.6 D-4D Business Edition TSS 5dr | £21,995 | 67.3 mpg | 10.5 s |
| 1.6 D-4D Design 5dr | £21,785 | 65.7 mpg | 10.5 s |
| 1.6 D-4D Design TSS 5dr | £21,995 | 65.7 mpg | 10.5 s |
| 1.6 D-4D Excel 5dr | £24,725 | 65.7 mpg | 10.5 s |
| 1.6 D-4D Excel TSS 5dr | £24,585 | 65.7 mpg | 10.5 s |
| 1.6 D-4D Icon 5dr | £21,335 | 67.3 mpg | 10.5 s |
| 1.6 D-4D Icon TSS 5dr | £21,195 | 67.3 mpg | 10.5 s |
| 1.8 Hybrid Active CVT 5dr | £20,985 | 80.7 mpg | 10.9 s |
| 1.8 Hybrid Active TSS CVT 5dr | £21,435 | 78.5 mpg | - |
| 1.8 Hybrid Business Edition CVT 5dr | £23,285 | 78.5 mpg | 10.9 s |
| 1.8 Hybrid Business Edition TSS CVT 5dr | £23,195 | 78.5 mpg | 10.9 s |
| 1.8 Hybrid Design CVT 5dr | £22,955 | 72.4 mpg | 10.9 s |
| 1.8 Hybrid Design Nav TSS CVT 5dr | £23,920 | 68.8 mpg | 10.9 s |
| 1.8 Hybrid Excel CVT 5dr | £25,805 | 72.4 mpg | 10.9 s |
| 1.8 Hybrid Excel Leather TSS CVT 5dr | £26,170 | 68.8 mpg | 10.9 s |
| 1.8 Hybrid GB25 CVT 5dr | £24,045 | 72.4 mpg | 10.9 s |
| 1.8 Hybrid Icon CVT 5dr | £22,485 | 78.5 mpg | 10.9 s |
| 1.8 Hybrid Icon Tech TSS CVT 5dr | £23,020 | 68.8 mpg | 10.9 s |
| 1.8 Hybrid Icon TSS CVT 5dr | £22,870 | 68.8 mpg | 10.9 s |
On sale until April 2017
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 1.33 VVT-i Active TSS 5dr | £16,945 | 58.9 mpg | - |
| 1.8 Hybrid Active TSS CVT 5dr | £21,345 | 78.5 mpg | - |
On sale until January 2016
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| 1.4D Active 5dr | £16,695 | 51.4 mpg | 12.2 s |
On sale until October 2015
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| Active 1.33 VVT-i 99 5dr | £14,945 | 51.4 mpg | 12.6 s |
| Excel 1.4 D-4D 90 5dr | £21,495 | 68.9 mpg | 12.5 s |
| Excel 1.6 Valvematic 132 5dr | £20,250 | 46.3 mpg | 10.0 s |
| Excel 1.6 Valvematic CVT 132 Auto 5dr | £21,250 | 48.7 mpg | 11.1 s |
| Excel 1.6D 5dr | £22,885 | 65.7 mpg | 10.5 s |
| Excel 1.8 VVT-i HybridSynergy Drive CVT 136 Auto 5dr | £22,890 | 72.4 mpg | 10.9 s |
| Icon 1.33 VVT-i 99 5dr | £17,645 | 51.4 mpg | 12.6 s |
| Icon 1.4 D-4D 90 5dr | £18,995 | - | 12.5 s |
| Icon 1.6 Valvematic 132 5dr | £17,995 | 47.9 mpg | 10.0 s |
| Icon 1.6 Valvematic CVT 132 Auto 5dr | £18,955 | 49.6 mpg | 11.1 s |
| Icon 1.8 VVT-i HybridSynergy Drive CVT 136 Auto 5dr | £20,645 | 74.3 mpg | 10.9 s |
| Icon Plus 1.33 VVT-i 99 5dr | £18,445 | 51.4 mpg | 12.6 s |
| Icon Plus 1.4 D-4D 90 5dr | £19,795 | - | 12.5 s |
| Icon Plus 1.6 Valvematic 132 5dr | £18,795 | 47.9 mpg | 10.0 s |
| Icon Plus 1.6 Valvematic CVT 132 Auto 5dr | £19,795 | 49.6 mpg | 11.1 s |
| Icon Plus 1.8 VVT-i HybridSynergy Drive CVT 136 Auto 5dr | £21,545 | 78.5 mpg | 10.9 s |
On sale until June 2014
| Hatchback | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | List Price | MPG | 0-62 |
| Sport 1.4 D-4D 5dr | £19,695 | 72.4 mpg | 12.5 s |
| Sport 1.6 Valvematic 5dr | £18,705 | 46.3 mpg | 10.0 s |
| Sport 1.6 Valvematic CVT Auto 5dr | £19,705 | 48.7 mpg | 11.1 s |
Model History
- September 2012: Auris unveiled
- November 2012: Toyota reveals Auris details
- May 2013
- May 2014: Toyota Auris range revamped
- March 2015: Toyota Auris revised for 2015
- May 2016
- December 2016: Equipment upgrades announced
- December 2017: Upgrades to the Toyota Auris range for 2018
September 2012
Auris unveiled
Powertrain options: 1.33 Dual VVT-i and 1.6 Valvematic petrol; 1.4 D-4D diesel, plus Auris Hybrid with Hybrid Synergy Drive. Petrol and diesel models all use a six-speed manual transmission, with Toyota’s Multidrive S CVT offered as an option on the 1.6 Valvematic. Auris Hybrid uses an E-CVT automatic.
Dimensions 2015 model Auris: 4,330mm long x 1,760mm wide x 1,475mm high (including antenna)
New Toyota grade structure, rising from entry-level Active trim, through Icon and Sport to top-of-the range Excel. 1.33 Dual VVT-i engine available in Active and Icon grades; 1.6 Valvematic in Icon, Sport and Excel; and the 1.4 D-4D in all trims. Auris Hybrid offered in Icon and Excel versions.
All new Auris equipped as standard with seven airbags, a new follow-me-home lighting system, Hill-start Assist Control, Vehicle Stability Control and LED daytime running lights.
Active grade includes: -
- Automatic air conditioning
- Four-speaker audio system with USB and Aux connection and MP3 file player (from disc)
- Electrically adjustable, heated, body-coloured door mirrors
- Electric front windows
Key features of the Icon grade include: -
- 16-inch alloy wheels (15-inch for Auris Hybrid)
- Six-speaker audio system
- DAB tuner
- Toyota Touch multimedia control screen
- Bluetooth
- Rear-view camera
- Electric front and rear windows
- Leather steering wheel and gear knob trim
- Front fog lamps
- Push-button start (Auris Hybrid)
Sport grade adds sportier elements inside and out to the Icon specification, including: -
- 17-inch alloy wheels (16-inch for 1.4 D-4D model)
- Sports front seats
- Sports grille
- Rear diffuser and exhaust trim
- Rear privacy glass
At the top of the range, Excel grade provides: -
- 17-inch alloy wheels (16-inch for 1.4 D-4D model)
- Black velour seat upholstery, with leather bolsters
- Dual-zone climate control
- Smart Entry and Start
- Park assist system, with front and rear parking sensors
- Cruise control (not available on 1.4 D-4D model)
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Dusk-sensing headlights
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- Electric folding door mirrors
- Heated front seats
- Driver’s seat lumbar support
- Rear privacy glass
A Skyview panoramic roof, measuring 2,340 by 1,280mm, available for Excel models, brings significantly more light into the cabin and increases the sense of spaciousness. Leather upholstery can also be specified for Auris Excel.
A Comfort Pack is available for Sport grade, which bundles rain-sensing wipers, dusk-sensing headlights, Smart Entry and Start and a folding function for the door mirrors.
November 2012
Toyota reveals Auris details
The new Auris is 30mm longer than the outgoing model, but with its overall height brought down by 55mm it remains one of the most compact models in its class. Nonetheless the all-new interior presents the kind of clever use of space that’s common to all new Toyotas.
New front seats that have a greater adjustment range, and a wider angle of steering wheel adjustment make it easier for drivers of all heights to find a comfortable position. There’s more space in the boot – 360 litres with the rear seats in place. That goes for the new Auris Hybrid too, thanks to clever repositioning of the battery unit under the rear bench. And to make loading easier, the tailgate opening is 90mm wider and there is a new dual-level adjustable deckboard.
The Auris Active 1.4 D-4D returns combined cycle fuel consumption of 74.3mpg and generates 99g/km – an improvement of 15.4mpg and 29g/km compared to the current Auris diesel (which does not use Stop & Start technology). This brings the diesel Auris below the UK’s 100g/km benchmark for zero annual road tax (VED) and exclusion from the London Congestion Charge, with further beneficial tax ratings for company car users and operators.
The 1.33 Dual VVT-i petrol engine returns combined cycle fuel consumption of 52.3mpg with 125g/km CO2emissions, a substantial improvement on the 42.8mpg and 135g/km performance of the current model.
There are improvements from the 1.6 Valvematic, too:with manual transmission and 16-inch wheels the unit returns combined cycle fuel consumption of 47.9mpg and generates 138g/km CO2emissions, compared to 48.7mpg and 153g/km for the current model.
The 1.33 Dual VVT-I petrol and 1.4 D-4D diesel engines come as standard with Toyota’s Stop & Start system, which helps cut fuel consumption and CO2 emissions, particularly in around-town driving.
This automatically shuts down the engine when the car comes to a halt and the driver moves the gear shift to neutral. Restart is within half a second when the clutch pedal is pressed. Toyota’s technology even allows the system to operate when the air conditioning is running, although it will not intervene if it detects that the cabin is yet to reach the selected temperature.
The 1.6-litre Valvematic petrol engine is available in new Auris for the first time with Toyota’s Multidrive S transmission. This constantly variable transmission (CVT) can be driven as a full automatic with seamless gearshifts, or the driver can switch to Sport mode for stepped, seven-speed sequential shifts, using the gear lever or paddles on the steering wheel.
Auris’s petrol and diesel engines save on fuel by using a new Charging Control System, which governs the amount of power the alternator takes from the engine. When the car is slowing down, power generation voltage is increased to maximise battery charging; at other times the load on the engine is reduced.
A new Intelligent Park Assist system is available, fitted as standard to Excel models and an affordable option for Icon and Sport versions. The system, which comes with front and rear parking sensors is simple to use, and has been made more versatile, being designed to cope with “non-standard” parking spaces, including those on bends.
It will take account of objects on the other side of the road that might affect a parking manoeuvre, such as other parked cars or obstacles in narrow streets. It also minimises the degree to which the car steers out to the opposite side of the road in order to enter a space.
Auris introduces a new Toyota grade structure in the UK. This starts with the entry-level Active trim, and progresses through Icon and Sport to the top-of-the range Excel.
The 1.33 Dual VVT-i engine is available in Active and Icon grades; the 1.6 Valvematic in Icon, Sport and Excel; and the 1.4 D-4D in all trims. Auris Hybrid is offered in Icon and Excel versions.
The new, British-built Auris will go on sale at the end of this year, priced from £14,495.
Auris’s new styling extends to new-design 15, 16 and 17-inch alloy wheels. There’s a wider choice of exterior colours as well, with the introduction of the new Zenith Blue and Avantgarde Bronze metallic shades.
There will be a further development of the Auris range in 2013 with the introduction of Auris Touring Sports, the first estate car to be based on Toyota’s compact hatchback. Toyota previewed the new model at the Paris motor show and it will be built alongside the hatchback at its UK car plant in Burnaston.
May 2013
CO2 emissions of Icon model reduced to 84g/km from June 2013 production. Emissions of Excel models remain 91g/km.
May 2014
Toyota Auris range revamped
The new Icon Plus grade builds on the established Auris Icon specification with the addition of new-design 16-inch alloy wheels, rear privacy glass and a folding function for the electrically adjustable door mirrors. Icon Plus models are also offered in a new Tungsten Blue metallic paint finish. Inside there are heated sports front seats with electric lumbar support control. Cruise control is provided on the petrol and hybrid models and all versions benefit from the improved Toyota Touch 2 with Go multimedia and navigation package.
Both the hatchback and Touring Sports hybrids also available in the new Icon Plus grade, in addition to the Icon and Excel trims.
Auris is the latest Toyota model to benefit from the second generation of Toyota’s touchscreen-controlled multimedia system, Toyota Touch 2. The core package comes as standard on Icon grade, while the more sophisticated Toyota Touch 2 with Go, including navigation and more advanced connectivity features, is provided on Icon Plus and Excel models.
Optional panoramic roof available for Icon Plus and Excel, and leather upholstery for all versions bar the entry level Active model. A full leather interior can be specified (Icon, Icon Plus, Excel), including seat upholstery, centre armrest and door panels, offered in black with either white or blue contrast stitching.
A Parking Pack (Icon, Icon Plus) provides colour-matched front and rear parking sensors, which can be switched off when desired. The Protection Pack (Icon, Icon Plus, Excel), carried forward from the current model, adds front and rear mud flaps, scuff plate, a boot liner and a bumper protection plate.
A new Chrome Pack (Icon, Icon Plus, Excel) adds chrome side sills and boot trim. For extra style impact, there are four custom alloy wheel designs to choose from.
| GRADE |
BODY |
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION |
OTR PRICE |
VED |
| Active |
5dr hatchback |
1.33 VVT-i 6MT |
£14,945 |
D |
| Active |
Touring Sports |
1.33 VVT-i 6MT |
£16,045 |
D |
| Active |
5dr hatchback |
1.4 D-4D 6MT |
£16,295 |
A |
| Active |
Touring Sports |
1.4 D-4D 6MT |
£17,395 |
B |
| Icon |
5dr hatchback |
1.33 VVT-i 6MT |
£17,645 |
D |
| Icon |
Touring Sports |
1.33 VVT-i 6MT |
£18,745 |
D |
| Icon |
5dr hatchback |
1.4 D-4D 6MT |
£18,995 |
B |
| Icon |
Touring Sports |
1.4 D-4D 6MT |
£20,095 |
B |
| Icon |
5dr hatchback |
1.6 Valvematic 6MT |
£17,995 |
E |
| Icon |
Touring Sports |
1.6 Valvematic 6MT |
£19,095 |
E
|
| Icon |
5dr hatchback |
1.6 Valvematic Multidrive S |
£18,995 |
E |
| Icon |
Touring Sports |
1.6 Valvematic Multidrive S |
£20,095 |
E |
| Icon |
5dr hatchback |
Hybrid Synergy Drive E-CVT |
£20,645 |
A |
| Icon |
Touring Sports |
Hybrid Synergy Drive E-CVT |
£21,745 |
A |
| Icon Plus |
5dr hatchback |
1.33 VVT-I 6MT |
£18,445 |
D |
| Icon Plus |
Touring Sports |
1.33 VVT-I 6MT |
£19,545 |
D |
| Icon Plus |
5dr hatchback |
1.4 D-4D 6MT |
£19,795 |
B |
| Icon Plus |
Touring Sports |
1.4 D-4D 6MT |
£20,895 |
B |
| Icon Plus |
5dr hatchback |
1.6 Valvematic 6MT |
£18,795 |
E |
| Icon Plus |
Touring Sports |
1.6 Valvematic 6MT |
£19,895 |
E
|
| Icon Plus |
5dr hatchback |
1.6 Valvematic Multidrive S |
£19,795 |
E |
| Icon Plus |
Touring Sports |
1.6 Valvematic Multidrive S |
£20,895 |
E |
| Icon Plus |
5dr hatchback |
Hybrid Synergy Drive E-CVT |
£21,545 |
A |
| Icon Plus |
Touring Sports |
Hybrid Synergy Drive E-CVT |
£22,645 |
A |
| Excel |
5dr hatchback |
1.4 D-4D 6MT |
£21,495 |
B |
| Excel |
Touring Sports |
1.4 D-4D 6MT |
£22,595 |
B |
| Excel |
5dr hatchback |
1.6 Valvematic 6MT |
£20,250 |
E |
| Excel |
Touring Sports |
1.6 Valvematic 6MT |
£21,350 |
F |
| Excel |
5dr hatchback |
1.6 Valvematic Multidrive S |
£21,250 |
E |
| Excel |
Touring Sports |
1.6 Valvematic Multidrive S |
£22,350 |
F |
| Excel |
5dr hatchback |
Hybrid Synergy Drive E-CVT |
£22,890 |
A |
| Excel |
Touring Sports |
Hybrid Synergy Drive E-CVT |
£23,990 |
A |
March 2015
Toyota Auris revised for 2015
Toyota’s all-new, direct-injection four cylinder 1.2 litre turbocharged petrol engine is part of a programme of 14 new engine introductions Toyota is making globally between April 2014 and the end of 2015.
All Auris engines built from March 2015 are EU6 compliant.
The four-cylinder unit, like the 1.0-litre engine that powers the Aygo, is able to switch between different operating cycles to achieve optimum efficiency or performance, according to driving conditions.
The 1.2T, an all-new, direct injection turbocharged petrol engine, makes its global debut in the new Toyota Auris. It belongs to the range of 14 new engines that Toyota is launching globally between April 2014 and the end of 2015.
Like the 1.0-litre, the 1.2T uses advanced technologies that allow it to change from the Otto to the Atkinson cycle when running under low loads, vertical vortex high tumble air flow intake ports, an exhaust manifold integrated in the cylinder head and advanced heat management measures.
The 1.2T adds to this a direct injection system and a water-cooled turbo and heat exchanger. Furthermore, the VVT-i intelligent variable valve timing system featured on the 1.0-litre is upgraded to a VVT-iW (Variable Valve Timing – intelligent Wide) system, which allows even more valve timing flexibility.
The combination of these technologies results in outstanding performance and efficiency. With a displacement of 1,197cc, the engine delivers 116PS (85kW) and constant torque of 185Nm between 1,500 and 4,000rpm. It will push the new Auris hatchback from rest to 62mph in 10.1 seconds. Acceleration from 50 to 75mph in fifth gear takes 13.7 seconds, and top speed is set at 124mph. All of this is achieved despite a focus on fuel economy and CO 2 emissions: the car achieves 60.1mpg* on the combined cycle and 109g/km* of CO 2 .
| Toyota Auris 1.2T | ||
| Engine type | 4-cylinder in-line | |
| Injection | Direct | |
| Displacement (cc) | 1,197 | |
| Bore x stroke (mm) | 71.5 x 74.5 | |
| Compression ratio | 10:1 | |
| Max. power (bhp/kW @ rpm) | 114/85 @ 5,200 – 5,600 | |
| Specific power (bhp/litre) | 95.2 | |
| Max. torque (Nm @ rpm) | 184 @ 1,500 – 4,000 | |
| Specific torque (Nm/litre) | 154.6 | |
| CO 2 emissions (g/km, EU combined cycle) | 6MT | 109 |
| CVT | 106 | |
| Max. speed | 124 | |
| 0-62mph (sec) | 10.1 | |
* Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions figures are provisional, subject to final homologation.
The driver’s instrument binnacle has a stronger, more sporting design with tubed tachometer and speedometer dials either side of a new 4.2-inch colour TFT multi-information screen.
The centre stack instrumentation is set within a more curvaceous dashboard. It has been integrated into a single, smooth surface, incorporating touch-sensitive switchgear with more consistent back-lighting. The dashboard’s upper surface and fascia are finished in the same soft-touch material, with a consistent grain pattern.
The 1.2T, an all-new direct injection turbocharged engine joins the established 1.33-litre VVT-i and 1.6-litre Valvematic units to give customers an expanded choice of petrol engines. There is also a new BMW N47 1.6-litre D-4D diesel unit (which replaces a current 2.0-litre D-4D in some European markets outside the UK) and the 1.4-litre D-4D has been substantially upgraded.
The 1.8-litre hybrid powertrain completes one of the broadest ranges for any model in this part of the market. Toyota’s full hybrid technology, which in Auris delivers a feel-good driving experience plus class-leading emissions from as low as 79g/km*, accounted for more than half of all European Auris sales in 2014, confirming the fact it has become a mainstream proposition.
The Hybrid Synergy Drive system’s 1.8-litre VVT-i petrol engine and electric motor generate maximum power of 134bhp, giving the Auris Hybrid hatchback 0 – 62mph acceleration in 10.9 seconds and a top speed of 112mph.
May 2016
Toyota Auris gains revised multimedia systemThe Toyota Touch 2 multimedia system has been upgraded to the latest 2016 specification, which was unveiled at this year’s Geneva motor show. The centrally mounted seven-inch touchscreen now offers revised menu pages for accessing the system’s functions and, where the Toyota Touch 2 with Go is installed, for satellite navigation operation. Access to the My Toyota online customer portal has also been improved.
December 2016
Equipment upgrades announced
Auris gains Toyota Safety Sense as a standard package on all versions of the car – both hatchback and Touring Sports wagon – except for the entry-level Active grade, where it can be specified as an option.
its functions can alert the driver to an imminent collision risk and help them take action to avoid or reduce the consequences if an impact does happen. Auris’s features match those of Verso, above, with the addition of Road Sign Assist, which recognises important warning and command signs on motorways and major routes and repeats them in clear graphics in the driver’s colour TFT multi-information display.
Design models are refreshed inside and out with the introduction of new-design 17-inch, 10-spoke alloy wheels and Alcantara cabin trim. Leather seats can now be specified for Excel grade models as a factory-fit option. To round off the 2017 upgrades, there is a new exterior colour choice: Tokyo Red.
December 2017
Upgrades to the Toyota Auris range for 2018
C hoice of two powertrains: 1.8-litre petrol-electric hybrid, currently the choice of almost 75% of UK Auris buyers. S econd option is the direct-injection 1.2T turbocharged petrol engine, available with either six-speed manual or continuously variable transmission.
Active grade has been discontinued, making Icon the entry point to the. For both hatch and wagon this has 16-inch alloy wheels, a reversing camera, front fog lights, power windows, six-speaker audio with DAB, automatic air conditioning and a shark fin antenna, all as standard. The Toyota Safety Sense package provides a Pre-Collision System, Automatic High Beam, Lane Departure Alert and Road Sign Assist.
Icon Tech models add cruise control and Toyota Touch 2 with Go, adding navigation and connectivity functions to the multimedia system.
Design grade has 17-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels, black side sills, Alcantara upholstery, sports front seats and rear privacy glass, together with cruise control. It also increases the convenience factor with the addition of front and rear parking sensors, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, auto-folding door mirrors, dusk-sensing headlights and rain-sensing wipers.
Excel models afre top of the range with a more sophisticated Toyota Touch 2 with Go package, which includes voice command and text-to-speech functions and 3D mapping. Additional features include Intelligent Park Assist, LED headlights, smart entry and push-button start, heated leather seats and dual-zone climate control.
In addition, buyers can choose a Design Bitone version of the hatchback which features a two-colour exterior paint finish, combining a black roof, shark fin antenna and spoiler with bodywork in Tokyo Red, Aspen Grey, Pearl White and Manhattan Grey – the latter a new addition to the general colour range as well. In other respects, the equipment specification matches the Design Grade.
What to watch out for
Complaint that satnav screen of Auris Excel model is hard to see in bright sunlight.
15-04-2015:Complaint that satnav in Auris HSD intermittently mixes up its verbal instructions to turn left and turn right.
24-07-2015:Report of cracking noise from front nearside of 11,000 mile 2013 Auris Excel bought in April 2014. Toyota had the car for 2 weeks and stated that they had re-welded some spot welds that attach the side member inner reinforce to the side member inner panel on the offside of the vehicle. So if robot welds were failing on one early production 2013 Auris, this could have happened to others. Reader offered a replacement car for £500 extra.
05-08-2015:All 'current' Toyota sat-navs use the same software. There is a manufacturer's advisory that if customers complain about nonsense directions in UK, France or Spain and their sat-nav has Software Version: 2.8.4al it requires upgrading free of charge, takes about one hour.
30-01-2017:Report of Toyota Safety Sense system warning of 2015 Auris coming on to show it is not working in certain conditions. Basically in cold weather, wet weather, at night, in fog and seemingly at random, the car's computer disconnects the system - accompanied by a bright yellow flashing light and a complete info panel warning.
10-09-2017:Report of clutch failure on 2016 Toyota Auris discovered at its first service at 6,000 miles. Driver error blamed and owner quoted £595 for a replacement.
01-12-2017:Broken nearside front spring reported on 2014 Toyota Auris, probably from ctossing speed cushions correctly: one wheel over, one wheel on the flat. (The alternative is to straddle them but that tears away the inner shoulders of the tyres, potentially leading to a high speed blowout.)
22-06-2018:Report of intruder alarm of 2016 Toyota Auris going off at night if owner uses walk away locking. If he locks it manually it is ok. Owner says same thing happened with previous Auris. We wonder if this might be cured by a fresh battery in the remote.
21-03-2019:Report of clutch failure on a 2017 Toyota Auris at 56,000km (35,000 miles) in Ireland.
26-08-2019:Spate of catalytic converter thefts reported from Toyota Auris models. (Easy to access and cut off using an electric hacksaw.) May be possible to protect them with a pair of 'U' shaped brackets.
08-01-2020:Report of 2013 Toyota Auris hybrid stopping at a traffic light and unable to re-start. AA took car to Toyota dealer where a preliminary check showed the the battery was flat and could fail at any time.
