This is the production version of the hybrid Toyota Auris HSD, which debuts at Geneva this week. Gone is the weird blue dashboard of the concept car. Two versions will be offered in Europe – one which does 89g/km of CO2 in emissions and 74.3mpg while another does a wee bit less eco-friendly numbers at 93g/km of CO2 and 70.6mpg. on the combined cycle. But Toyota’s press release only mentions one engine variant – the 1.8 litre VVT-i with an electric motor so I have no idea what makes the numbers different.
The Hybrid Synergy Drive system’s 1.8 litre VVT-i engine is mated with a 60kW electric motor. The 1.8 litre engine itself only makes 97 horses at 5,200rpm and 142Nm of torque at 4,000rpm, while the 60kW motor makes a peak torque of 207Nm between 0rpm all the way up to 13,000rpm. Peak combined output is 134hp. But of course if the Auris HSD is anything like a Prius, during a drive everything just works in the background and all you feel is a CVT-like engine note accompanied by a very soft electric whine depending on what mode the system is in.
Compared to a regular Auris, the Auris HSD is lightly more aerodynamic at 0.283 Cd compared to 0.290 Cd. The Auris HSD’s upper front grille opening has been optimised to promote a smooth flow of air over the upper half of the body, and the lower grille has been made larger to reduce airflow resistance and improve engine cooling efficiency. The flat, vertical surface of the corners of the front bumper corrects the airflow as it passes over the front wheels, helping minimise turbulence in the wheelarches. Ride height has been reduced by 5mm, and finally the alloy wheels are of a special aerodynamic design and are wrapped with low rolling-resistance tyres.
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After dabbling for years in the IT industry, Paul Tan initially began this site as a general blog covering various topics of personal interest. With an increasing number of readers paying rapt attention to the motoring stories, one thing led to another and the rest, as they say, is history. An avid electronic gadget aficionado as well as big-time coffee lover, he's also the executive producer of the Driven motoring TV programme.
Suicide car.
nice…but because of the news…there some mentality going on….maybe need time to heal…
This is a Australia Corolla Hatchback. Except its got an interior of a Prius.
Hope its priced well, could consider buying one.
looks like toyota doing hybrid with large engine. How come this environmentally friendly car with such huge engine in its class? There would be huge fuel bill does not cut fule cost either. TERRIBLE
Which part will be supplied by CTS?
another hybrid car from toyota, hope more hybrid car for mas production so the price will be more friendly.
Agree that the reputation of the toyota had impacted and need some time torecover, especially the hybrid car..
I can't wait till they come up with a Auris LSD.
Frankly speaking European market don't need petrol-Hybrid at all because Diesel engine has a lot more power yet much cheaper to buy and own.
just feel kinna hv VIOUS immage? anyway, looks a bit dated design.
Nice Dash Board. Much better than Boleh-Car.
this is one UGLEEE looking dugong..
wow! another toyota car…..inpired by the dugong!
they use same platform for the Lexus?
Boring… yaawwnn.. they all look the same
kapan ya auris hybrida masuk k Indonesia, saya sudah inden sejak juni 2010. mohon info nya. terimakasih