This is the 2010 Euro-spec Toyota Auris, which adopts the exterior changes made to the Japan market car late last year. Nothing radical, just a new bumper with integrated fog lamps, new headlights, a new grille, side mirrors with repeaters, new alloys, rear lights, some chrome and a new rear bumper for the “catamaran” look.
Inside, there are changes to the Optitron instrument cluster (now in white) and higher quality soft-feel plastics on the dash. The handbrake comes in a new shape and the centre console gets a silver finish. The cabin also features new cloth upholstery.
Under the skin, Toyota has fine-tuned the Auris’ suspension to better suit European roads, resulting in stable high-speed driving with secure handling and greater ride comfort, it is claimed. The speed-sensitive EPS has also been revised to deliver better feedback and agility. The current range of engines and six-speed manual and MultiMode transmissions are retained – there’s a 1.33-litre Dual VVT-i with Stop & Start, 1.6 Valvematic petrol and a 1.4 D-4D diesel.
A British built Auris Hybrid with the Prius drivetrain will be launched in July. One more image after the jump.
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nice…when will it come to M'sia???under gre importer???
Drove this car before in UK, no doubt, really a great car.. Superb handling although rear suspension is torsion beam… JDM and Europe model of toyota really big different in terms of handling for an entry level car…
if come to M'sia, hope goverment had some subsidy for these green vehicle/product.. else, too expensive..
if we not efford to but one, how to save the earth?
I strongly support this hybrid green car come to M`sia with certain concession like less import tax, surtax or whatevertax to encourage people be more concern about save earth campaign. Action better than words,
Hop gov wil reduce import tax and giv special rate for these green cars. Else, sorry lo… medium low level peoples are not affortable to own these cars.
We wan low car prices, reduce petrol & diesel price, reduce and stop all toll charges!!!
looks like yaris…
ubah sana sini sikit..jual …
Altis hatchback version.
as ugly as conventional Toyota shd look like!!! COME ON… iQ is pretty good but not this crap!!!
a little bit golf mk5 look like
toyota should bring this here….!! looks sporty…better than altis
maybe later perodua can take the tech and produce a myvi with Stop & Start
as long as proton exist..our gov will not make a decision that will hurt our national car sales..even if its good for our environment…sad but true!
this is a weird n ugly looking Toyota… the whole car jz doesnt look right…
Gajen said,
January 25, 2010 @ 9:15 pm
toyota should bring this here….!! looks sporty…better than altis
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which part is 'sporty'? the dugong's hood? hahahaha..
stupid toyota..
firdausyusof said,
January 25, 2010 @ 5:01 pm
Altis hatchback version.
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yupp, just the hatch version of altis and many dont realise about it. what a shame. wait a minute – this look could be on altis facelift, who knows!
The truth is, these days, there are not such thing as a good looking beautiful Toyota…
looks quite sporty…thats because of the rims
Mazda 3 MPS said,
January 26, 2010 @ 11:47 pm
looks quite sporty…thats because of the rims
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'the rims'? tasteless……
This is the standard Toyota Corolla hatch here in Australia. One of the best selling hatches here. Good on ya!