Ahead of it’s public unveiling at the 2006 Bologna Motor Show this December, Toyota has revealed it’s production model Toyota Auris, soon after the Auris Space Concept was shown at the Paris Motor Show last month. The new Toyota Auris will come in 5 variants, two gasolines – a 1.4 VVT-i, a 1.6 Dual VVT-i, as well as 3 turbodiesels – a 1.4 D4-D, a 2.0 D4-D and the top performer, a 2.2 D4-D turbodiesel.
More on the new Toyota Auris after the jump.
The new Toyota Auris will come in both 3-door and 5-door hatchback forms, and it will join it’s two siblings, the Yaris and Avensis in spearheading Toyota’s sales strategy towards achieving 1.2 million annual sales in Europe by 2008. The new C-segment contender was designed from inside out, which puts priority on maximising cabin space – a flat rear passenger floor and high window surfaces are important. The Toyota Auris has a 2600mm wheelbase, and is 1515mm tall, 1760mm wide and 4220mm long.
Engine options consist of 2 gasoline engines and 3 turbodiesels. The following table lists the specifications of all 5 engine options, including horsepower, torque, top speed and 0-100km/h acceleration. All figures are for the 5-speed manual model.
| Engine | Horsepower | Torque | Top speed | 0-100km/h |
| 1.4 VVT-i | 97 @ 6,000 | 130 @ 4,400 | 170km/h | 13.0 |
| 1.6 Dual VVT-i | 124 @ 6,000 | 157 @ 5,200 | 190km/h | 10.4 |
| 1.4 D-4D | 90 @ 3,800 | 190 @ 1,800-3,000 | 175km/h | 12.0 |
| 2.0 D-4D | 126 @ 3,600 | 300 @ 2,000-2,800 | 195km/h | 10.3 |
| 2.2 D-4D | 177 @ 3,600 | 400 @ 2,000-2,500 | 209km/h | 8.1 |
The 1.6 litre Dual VVT-i and the 1.4 litre D-4D turbodiesel engine also have an option for Toyota’s MultiMode transmission, which is basically a manual transmission with a computer controlled clutch, like Honda’s i-SHIFT or Proton’s AMT. The thing is, the same 1.6 Dual VVT-i equipped with a MultiMode transmission raises 0-100km/h acceleration time from 10.4 seconds to 12.1 seconds, and the 1.4 D4-D’s time is slower (14.7 seconds versus 12.0) so I suppose the shifting speed of this transmission is not really that great, far from what Volkswagen has achieved with DSG. Honda has got some bad reviews about it’s i-SHIFT, so Toyota had better not end up with the same predicament.
The new 1.8 litre Dual VVT-i which can be equipped with a Super-CVT continuously variable transmission isn’t in the line-up yet, and is probably reserved for a higher end trim yet to be released. Until that variant is out, or a more powerful 1.8 litre VVTL-i unit perhaps, the current scorcher Auris that’ll take you from 0-100km/h in 8.1 seconds and soldier on all the way up to 209km/h will be the 2.2 litre D4-D model, with very nice figures of 177hp and massive 400Nm of torque, beating Honda’s 2.2 litre i-CTDi Civic which only has 138hp and 339Nm. UK sales for all 5 variants of the Toyota Auris starts in February 2007. It is already on sale in Japan right now!
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I must say that the 1.6 VVT-i's 0-100 km/h time is quite impressive. Looks great from the outside and the interior doesn't disappoint.
Nice placement of the e-brake. Meter clusters and steering wheel look great. Can't wait to see more of it.
both thumbs up! any info if auris coming to SEA shore?
Am I confused Auris with Yaris ?
Auris with driver side dashboard meter and Yaris with centereed dashboard ?
I hope we will have this Auris in Msia :)
Basically, Toyota killed the Corolla name in Europe to streamlined its product range. The Auris is not a Corolla replacement as we had always thought so (because for a replacement model, the new replacement has to inherit the DNA of the replaced model – which isn't true in the case of the Auris but is certianly true of the new JDM Corolla, ini't?). The Auris is an extension of the Yaris (in product planning speak). However, the Auris is bigger, more luxurious and more powerful and attracts a different segment of buyers and a different group of buyers within the same segment (the two distinct groups within this segment are Auris and Civic buyers).
The damn thing is we cant expect the powerfull diesel to get here. Furthermore, our quality of diesel fuel is unexceptable.
My 2 favourite picks would be on the 1.6 Dual VVTi and the 2.0 Diesel version. Just look at the torque figures in the 2.0 D-4D!!!! Amazing!! Sadly, we can only dream of having the diesel versions here. Btw, is this the same D-4D engine that can be found on the Hilux?
I don't get Toyota. They constantly have multiple models of nearly the same type.
Also, whatever happened to the centric dash meters? Maybe Toyota thought they are not a good idea anymore? (I personally thought center dash designs are stupid).
no doubt of the toyota quality and engineering.
but it doesnt have multiple models of nearly the same type(ian said) like audi,
and almost an audi face for its car, and the corolla having the t3 (a notion of rs3).
hope toyota design the toyota way, if u the follower u ll never be the first.
look at evo 7 8 9 face ,some european copy its front buldge fender integrated with headlamp.(5 series did that ….different, but the idea is there.)
japs 1 german 0
Nice looking car, bet it would attract many buyers. My favorite powerpack would be the 2.2 litre turbodiesel hehe, but a 2.0 would be nice too!
I don't mind to own one of this car as well.
"nizam80 said,
Btw, is this the same D-4D engine that can be found on the Hilux?"
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Not its not. Those great figure come from the 3rd Gen Common-rail Direct Injection + other enhancement.
looks like monkey (steering+2 dials)
hope it wont scare the ladies driver.
side view?,new pug 307 is a style to compare
Automotive industry competition is very tough. So as to make profit, manufacturer have to design a platform, engine, suspension and etc. that can not only fit a single model but few. Just like Toyota IMV project where you can have Hilux, Innova and Fortuner sharings part.
Looklike the latest incarnation of Corolla also facing the same fate. Though name are diff, exterior are diff… the platform and suspension setup might be the same but with minor adjustment to suit their target market…
I think they are putting more effort in Variety of the 3V's (Value, Variety & Velocity) to gain market share.
From Toyota Japan website alone you can roughly find few model base on the platform and part such as Auris, Yaris/Vitz, Avensis, Fielder, Axio & Premio. Most have the same engine offered from 1.5L, 1.6L & 1.8L petrol engines.
Link: http://toyota.jp/carlineup/name.html
These some model might also landed in EU, US, Asia & Australia.
They might also be label as a new model to differentiate demographic.
The more variety, the more customer you'll get.
In Japan, other than Toyota, Nissan is the 2nd manufacturer with most model offered.
Think of Handphone manufacturer ? As i can recall one of the most sucessfull manufacturer is Nokia, a very good example of "Variety" practitioner.
transformer,
No offense, but funny you mentioned "Nokia, a very good example of “Variety†practitioner."
The reason I bought phones other than Nokia is because there's just too many models to choose from if I go Nokia, some looking almost the same except missing features I need. The only best selling Nokia phones are only a few and they should wise up to concentrate on those instead.
For different world regions is OK, but to clog up too many varieties into one market is overkill, and frustrates the customers.
In the case of Toyota, I'll just show an example – Innova and Unser. I mean, really, other than the Innova looking better than the Unser, I can't find any difference between the two; they might as well be one model with 2-3 different grades. They'll sell more and save on maunfacturing costs at the same time.
However, I'm don't run Toyota, so I don't claim to be expert in product marketing – just 2 cents from my consumer viewpoint.
The backlight of the meters looks nice. But on second look, seems like a black frog with two huge eyes with gaping mouth look at you!
Scary! lol
But seriously…400NM kicks ass!!!
toyota not bad looking,
but when transforming into (eg. aygo to peug 107) ero brand got far batter look.
come on toyota….
izit coming into m'sia ?
The outlook is very good. Let's hope that the build and quality of Auris will hold up.
Unfortunately for the bigger brother Camry in the states
http://autos.yahoo.com/newcars/toyota_camry_2007/…
too bad
The thing is, if this was based on the Yaris platform, there's not much you can improve on. It's really apparent, you're stuck with the rear, so you kind of shuffle a few design ques over the front end and add those Satria GTI's arches. After all that you get a 307 ish/ Dub GTI Mark IV. Which I guess is not a bad thing except if you're trying to sell it to Europeans who's already seen this before. Good effort for trying to unseat the Vaux VXR or SEAT but its a long way off.
I like this car. This is the first toyota I have been interested in. Hopefully they bring the diesel to Australia. Or, they release a performance version in not too long to take on the GTI and Focus Xr5.
Also, Japanese version offer 4 wheel drive on some models is this true? I hope they make it to Australia.
higher bonnet said to be 'friendlier' when hit the pedestrian, this toyota did follow.
(froggy look as a result)
i wonder how the ferrari want to be friendly with pedestrian.
and the friendliest of all is a (flat head) volvo lorry.
while it wont win any euro design awards anytime soon. just being a toyota will guarantee it would sell well. the looks are extra benefits.
not to forget it is an entry level car. cept for the performance engines variants. lets hope they improve on the handling like what the ford does with the focus.
again…many model in 1 platform..
All I can say is 400Nm of torque is absolutely scary. The horsepower is secondary. This is going to be faster than most local sports cars. I just wish they would put this engine into a small live axle 4×4….
Ha…. 400Nm… most cars are hardly pushing 200… I think this thing will go up Genting in 4 gear all the way.