The Toyota Auris is the C-segment model of the Japanese brand. In 2015, the firm renewed the 2013 generation, providing it with more safety elements, as well as new engines.
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Test Toyota Auris Hybrid, hybrid technology available to everyonethe auris changes name depending on the area. In South Africa and Australia, for example, it is called Corolla, a model it replaces, at least in Europe.
Technical characteristics of the Toyota Auris
Its dimensions are 4,33 meters long, 1,76 meters wide and 1,48 meters high, with a wheelbase of 2,6 meters. It also has a 360 liter trunk capacity, slightly higher than the segment average.
On the other hand, it is worth noting its aerodynamic coefficient, of only 0,29 Cx, which is a fundamental part of fuel savings. As in all Toyota hybrids, the Auris is not characterized by being a fast car, but by its consumption figures, which are close to the 3,5 liters per 100 kilometers.
Mechanical range and gearboxes of the Toyota Auris
The Toyota Auris is available in four different engines, who will also decide the finish to choose. In the diesel part we find the 90D and 115D, propellants of 90 and 111 horses respectively. In gasoline only the 120T is available, which yields 116 horses.
The hybrid variant it may be the most attractive due to the limited offer in this segment. The Auris has an engine called 140H that offers 136 horsepower with very contained consumption.
Regarding the gearboxes, a six-speed manual is available and another e-CVT used in the hybrid version. The traction is front in all variants.
Equipment of the Toyota Auris
The equipment of the Toyota Auris It is classified into four levels and a special edition. From smallest to largest elements included as standard are: Active, Business, Feel!, Feel! Edition and Advance. These last two finishes are only available in the hybrid variant.
The Japanese firm usually equips its models quite well, from the most basic versions. The Auris does not escape this rule. It has high beam control, rear view camera, signal recognition, pre-collision safety system and more elements.
Rivals of the Toyota Auris
Taking into account its hybrid variant, the Toyota Auris has as competition the new hyundai ioniq or his twin brother, the Lexus CT200h. By dimensions, its rivals par excellence are the Volkswagen Golf or Peugeot 308, two models that represent segment C well.
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