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Wednesday 26 September 2012

Toyota Auris Prices and Spec Announced

Toyota has released prices and specifications for the new Auris, which will go on sale in December. The British-built five-door hatchback, which makes its world debut later this week at the Paris motor show, will be launched in a four-grade line-up with on-the-road prices from £14,495.


All powertrain options will be available from the start of sales: 1.33 Dual VVT-i and 1.6 Valvematic petrol and 1.4 D-4D diesel units, plus Auris Hybrid with Hybrid Synergy Drive. The 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.

The new Auris will introduce a new Toyota grade structure, starting with the entry-level Active trim, through Icon and Sport to the top-of-the range Excel. The 1.33 Dual VVT-i engine will be 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 will be offered in Icon and Excel versions.

All new Auris will be equipped with seven airbags, a new follow-me-home lighting system, Hill-start Assist Control, Vehicle Stability Control and LED daytime running lights all as standard.

The entry level Active model will feature 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 and Electric front windows.

The Icon grade will be equipped with 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 and Push-button start (Auris Hybrid).

The 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 and Rear privacy glass.

Top of the range Excel grade provides 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 and Rear privacy glass.

A new park assist system will be available in the Auris range, fitted as standard to Excel models and an affordable option for Icon and Sport versions. Not only will it steer the car into a space, it will also help manoeuvre it out again.

The Toyota Touch multimedia system on Icon, Sport and Excel models can be upgraded to Toyota Touch & Go, introducing satellite navigation and more sophisticated on-board connectivity and Bluetooth functions.

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 mirror.

Prices start from £14,495 for the entry level Active with the Icon grade starting at £17,145. Moving up to the sport level prices will start from £18,245 with the top of the range Excel model prices ranging from £19,245 to £21,745.

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