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1.Auris. The new Toyota. 4
2.Auris: a new name for a new era 11
3.Engaging driving experience 21
4.Powertrains: 5 engines, 3 transmissions 29
5.Superior quality experience 39
6.Safety and strength 48
7.Technical specifications and optional equipment 53
Auris. The new Toyota.
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Auris. The new Toyota.Abridgedversion
• All-new family hatchback launched• Distinctive design• Engaging driving pleasure • Five star Euro NCAP rating• Superior ownership experience
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TheToyotaAurisistheall-newhatchbackfromToyotathatsetsnewstandardsinthe
EuropeanC-segmentmarket.Withitsdistinctivestyling,superiorqualityandexcellentdriving
performance,Aurisofferscustomersacartheywillfindengagingandemotionallysatisfying
–aswellaspracticalandeasytoown.
Aurisisbasedonanewlydevelopedplatformandisavailableinthree-doorandfive-door
bodystyleswithawiderangeofenginesandtransmissions,includingabrand-new,advanced
1.6-litreDualVVT-ipetrolengineaswellasoptionalMultiModetransmission.Thefourgrade
modelline-up,onsalefromFebruarytoAprildependingonmarket,isheadedbyaflagship
sportshatchback,theD-4D180CleanPower.
Aurisdemonstratesanewdesignapproach:workingfromtheinsideouttomaximiseinterior
spaceandpassengercomfort;creatingabold,innovativeinteriorwithabridgedcentre
consolethatclearlyexpressesitssportycharacterofthecar.Thecarhasbeendesigned
aroundthedrivertodeliverengagingdrivingpleasure.
But,aschiefengineerYoshihikoKanamoriexplains:“Wordscannotconveytheconceptof
engagingdrivingexperience.Thebestwaytounderstandtheconceptofengagingdriving
experienceistoactuallygetonboardandtestdrive.”
Adistinctivedesign
• Created in Europe, for Europe• Distinctive hatchback, short and tall
AuriswascreatedinEuropeatToyota’sED2designcentreinsouthernFrance.Itsdynamicform
reflectsEuropeantaste,styleandsophisticationanditbreaksthemouldofcurrentfamily,
C-segmenthatchbackdesign.Ithasanoriginalanddistinctiveshapethatis‘shortandtall’.
Shortbecauseitmaintainsanoveralllengthtypicaltothesegment;talltomaximiseinterior
spaceandpassengercomfort.
Aurisalsoexpressessportiness.Thiseffectisachievedbythewidetread–andemphasised
bybringingthebaseoftheA-pillarforward.Indeed,theforwardbalanceofthecabin
architecturecreatesasenseofdynamismandagility,thedesignerscallthis“perfect
imbalance”.
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The“inside-out”approachwiththecarcreatedarounddriverandpassengerscreates
maximuminteriorspace.Thestylingwithuniquedesignelements,suchasthebridgedcentre
console,createsaboldanddistinctiveenvironment.
AtthesametimeAurisispractical–withexcellentcargospaceandToyota’sunique‘Easy-Flat’
seating(adoptedfromthecurrentCorollaVerso)whichallowsone-touchfoldingoftherear
seatstocreateaninstantlyenlargedloadingarea.
Frontandrearseatpassengersenjoyexcellentheadclearanceandshoulderroom,thanksto
thetalldesign.Thecoupledistancebetweenfrontandrearseatshasbeenstretchedto
910mmresultinginexcellentlegroomwhilethesteeringpositionhasbeenmovedbackwards
tocreateamorebalanceddrivingenvironment.
Amplelegroomisavailableforrearpassengersbecausetherearfloorhasbeenreshapedto
createalow,flatdesign.Therecliningrearseats,whichcanalsosplit60:40,folddownusing
theToyotaEasy-Flatsystem.
Engagingdrivingpleasure
• Flagship D-4D 180 Clean Power heads line-up• Full range of high-tech diesel and petrol engines• Choice of transmissions to match customer needs
TheflagshipoftherangeistheD-4D180CleanPower.Thismodeloffersstunning
performanceandsummarisestheAurisdrivingexperience.
The2.2-litreD-4DhasalreadymadeitsmarkinToyotaAvensisandRAV4models.Here,in
Auris,itdevelops130kW(177hpDIN)at3,600rpmandamassive400Nmoftorqueacross
2,000to2,600rpm–ensuringAurishasexcellentpullingpowerunderalldrivingconditions.
AttheheartoftheAurisrangewillbetwootheradvanceddieselengines,theoutstanding
entrylevel1.4-litreD-4Dandthesmooth2.0-litreD-4D.Dieselenginesareexpectedto
accountforalmost50%ofthesales,inlinewiththesegmentdieselmix.
The1.4D-4Ddevelops66kW(90hpDIN)at3,800rpmand190Nmoftorquefrom
1,800rpmto3,000rpm.ThiswidetorquerangemakestheD-4D90idealforcitydrivingand
itsoutstandingeconomyensuresitisapopularchoice.
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The2.0D-4Dhasbeendevelopedfromthelightweight2.2-litrerangeanddevelops93kW(126
hpDIN)at3,600rpm.Maximumtorqueis300Nmacross1,800to2,400rpmwhenequipped
withDieselParticulateFilter(DPF)(Catalystoption(CCo):300Nmwithinthe2,000-2,800range).
InrealworlddrivingtheD-4D125ispowerfulandsmooth,offeringanexcellentbalanceoflively
performanceandlowfuelconsumption.
Abrandnew,highperformanceToyotapetrolengineisintroducedwiththeAuris:the
1.6-litreDualVVT-i.ThedualVVT-itechnologyresultsinsignificantlyincreasedtorqueatlow
andmediumenginespeedswithincreasedpoweroutputathigherspeeds.
Atthesametime,itenhancesfuelconsumptionandreducesemissions.Maximumpower
outputis91kW(124hpDIN)at6,000rpmwhilethedualVVT-itechnologyensuresa
remarkablyconstanttorqueoutputforapetrolengine,peakingat157Nmat5,200rpm.
Thenewengineiscomplementedbya1.4-litreVVT-ipetrolwith71kW(97hpDIN)at
6,000rpm,outputand130Nmoftorqueat4,400rpm.Thisengineoffersexcellentfuel
economyandquiet,smoothcitydriving.
AllenginesinAuriscomplywithEuroIVemissionsstandards.
Superiorqualityexperience
• Superior quality interior• Quietest family hatchback available• Excellent safety specification• Low cost of ownership
Aurisisacarthatwillappealtotheheartaswellasthemindofitsowners.Attentiontobuild
qualityanddetailensuresthetouchandfeelofeverysurfaceandeverycontrolissuperior.
AurisisoneofthequietestcarsintheC-segmenthatchbacksegment.Powertrainandroad
noisearereducedsignificantlywithunderbodystrengthening.Excellentaerodynamicsmean
lesswindnoisethusenhancingthecabinasasilentandrelaxedenvironment.
Thestrongbodystructure,developedundertheprinciplesofMICS(MinimumIntrusionCabin
System)contributestoexcellentpassivesafetytoo.CrashEnergyManagementdistributesany
impactenergyawayfromthepassengercell.
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Auriswillbeavailablewithup-tonineairbagsincludingadriver’skneeairbag.Anti-lockBrakes
(ABS)withElectronicBrakeforceDistribution(EBD)andBrakeAssist(BA)isstandard.Vehicle
StabilityControl(VSC)andTractionControl(TRC)areeitherstandardoroptionaldepending
onthemarket.
AurisachievedfivestarratinginEuro-NCAPtestswithparticularattentionpaidtoreduce
injuriestopedestriansthrougharedesignofthefrontstructure.
TOYOTA AURIS
AndAuriswillscorehighlyoncostofownershiptoo.Insuranceratingswillbetopclass,fuel
consumptionexcellentandmaintenancescheduleshighlycompetitive.
AuriswillbebuiltinEurope,emphasisingToyota’scommitmenttoitsEuropeanproduction
basewiththeveryhighestqualitystandardunderthegloballabel‘MadebyToyota’.Thenew
hatchbackwillbebuiltalongsideAvensisatTMUKinGreatBritainandalongsideCorollaVerso
atTMMTinTurkey.
Auris: a new name for a new era
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Auris: a new name for a new era• New model joins Toyota’s core model range• Noble qualities of gold• Inside-out design approach• Distinctive, dynamic shape
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InthehighlycompetitiveEuropeancarmarket,wherecustomersareincreasinglydemanding
superiorqualityandexcellentdrivingpleasure,theC-segmentisthesecondmostimportant
segmentinEuropewith16,5%ofthemarketin2006.
C-segmentcustomerscomeinallshapesandsizes–makingithardtodefineademographic
profile.Thecorecustomersaremakingrationalchoicesabouttheirnewcarbutarenotalways
emotionallysatisfiedbytheirdecision.
AndanincreasinglylargeproportionofnewcustomersaredrivingashiftinC-segmentvalues.
Theymayberecententrantstothesectorwhohavedownsizedfromlargerfamilycarswhere
theywillhaveenjoyeddrivingpleasure;orcustomerswhoaresteppingupfromcompact
B-segmentwheretheyappreciatecleverpackingandspace.
“AppealingtotheC-segmentbuyerisacomplextask,”explainsMrAndreaFormica,Toyota
EuropeSeniorVicePresidentSales,MarketingandAfter-Sales.“Manycustomersinthisgroup
areselfconfident,welleducatedandyoung.Theyareseekingmorethanjustrationalism
andeconomy;theyarealsodemandingproductsthatareexpressiveandsophisticated.
WithitsdynamicdesignandstrikingfeaturesAuris,thenewToyota,answerstheneedsof
theseC-segmentcustomerswhiledeliveringthecoreToyotavaluesofsuperiorqualityand
innovation.”
ItisclearAuris,basedonanewlydevelopedplatform,offerstheopportunityforastepchange
inToyotabrandgrowthinEurope.Buildingonthesuccessofothermodels,suchasYarisand
Avensis,itwillhelpToyotaEuropeachieveitsrecentlyannouncedtargetof1.2millionsalesa
yearintheregionby2008.
Toyotaisexpectingtosellmorethan150,000unitsinthelaunchyearof2007,withaplan
toachievemorethan200,000salesannuallyonafullyearbasis.Auriswillbebuiltalongside
AvensisatTMUKinGreatBritainandalongsideCorollaVersoatTMMTinTurkey.
MrAndreaFormica,ToyotaEuropeSeniorVicePresidentSales,MarketingandAfter-Salessaid:
“MostEuropeancarbrandsarelinkedtotheirC-segmentmodelintermsofimageandtotal
volumecontribution.WhilewehaveachievedconsiderablesuccesswithYarisandAvensis,we
willmakeastepchangewithAuris.
“AlthoughtheC-segmentisslowlydiminishing,thetopfiveplayersarecontributingtoalmost
70%ofsales.ToyotaisaimingatdisturbingthepresentequilibriumwiththelaunchofAuris.“
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“Indeed,Toyotaexpectstoattractabroaderrangeofcustomersthantheclassicdemographic
segmentation.TheAuristargetcustomerwillbelookingforaC-segmenthatchbackcar
thatisbothrationallyandemotionallysatisfyingwithnocompromise.Thesecustomers
aredemandingpleasureandtheneedtofitin,withaversatilecarthatadoptsitselfwellto
multipleaudiencesandencompassestheneedsofyounger,olderandfamilycustomers.”
TheAuriswillbeonsaleacrossEuropefromFebruarytoAprildependingoneachmarket.
DesignedinEurope,anddevelopedwithEuropeancustomersinmind,Aurisistheway
forwardforToyota.
Newmodel,newname
• Noble qualities of gold - Aurum• Reflects core values• Wide customer appeal
ToyotacreatedanewnameforitsnewC-segmenthatchback–onethatwouldbeeasyto
pronounceinallEuropeanlanguagesandatthesametimebringtolifetheproductconcept.
TheanswerwasAuris.IthasresonancewithothersuccessfulToyotamodels,YarisandAvensis,
andwillhelpchangepotentialcustomers’perceptionsofToyotaintheC-segment.
Aurisportraysthecharacterwithinthecar.BasedontheLatinword‘aurum’,forgold,Auris
createsasenseofpreciousandnoblequalitiesthathaveahighvalue.Thetwofirstletterof
thenewname“AU”arealsothechemicalsymbolofgold.
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“Creatinganewnameforthenewcarwasakeypriorityforus,”explainsAndreaFormica.
“InordertoachieveourstepchangeinvolumegrowthinEurope,weneededtochange
people’sperceptionsofourC-segmenthatchback.Webelievewehavesucceeded,themain
spontaneousreactionsfrompeoplewerethewords:futuristic,highclassandattractive.These
wordsperfectlymatchourbrandDNA.”
Newdesignconcept
• ‘Inside out’ approach for maximum comfort• Striking bridged centre console• Superior quality interior trim
AurisisdistinctiveandbreaksthemouldofcurrentC-segmentdesign.CreatedinEuropeat
Toyota’sED2designcentrefortheEuropeanmarket,Aurisadoptsanew‘inside-out’approach.
Thismaximisesinteriorspaceandcomfortwhile,atthesametime,promisinganengaging
drivingexperience.
Aurishasbeendesignedaroundthedriverandpassengers.Asamatteroffact,theAuris
experiencestartsfromthemomentonesitsinthedrivingseat.
Thedistinctivebridgedcentreconsolecreatesacockpitfeel;yetthespacesbeneaththe
consolealsoaddtothesenseofroominess.
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Thecockpitfeelisemphasisedbythepositioningofthehandbrakeleverwhichisintegrated
intothecentreconsoleand,liketheshortgearshiftlever,fallseasilytohand.
Thecurvesofthebridgedcentreconsoleflownaturallyintothemaininstrumentpanelwith
thedesignlanguageechoingquotesinthedoortrimsandfurniture.Silvertrimandsoft-touch
fabricsaddasenseofsuperiorquality.Fresh,crispsurfacesenhancetheownershipexperience
andconveyapromiseofthedrivingpleasuretocome.
Frontandrearseatpassengersenjoyexcellentheadandshoulderroom,anaturalresultofthe
‘inside-out’designconceptwiththecarcreatedaroundpeople.Thecoupledistancebetween
frontandrearseatshasbeenstretchedto910mmwithinawheelbaseof2,600mm,keeping
theluggagecapacityof354L,resultinginexcellentlegroom.
Tocompletetheexperience,thesteeringpositionhasbeenmovedbackwardstocreatea
morebalanceddrivingenvironment.Theseatinghipheightisoptimisedat590mmforeasier
accesstothecar.Thesteeringcolumnadjustsforbothheightandreachtoensurethedriveris
alwayscomfortable.
Interiortrimechoesthesuperiorqualitywithattentiontodetailinallelementsoftouch,seeand
sense.Twointeriorcolours,moderndarkgreyandcoolgreige,willbeavailable.Fabricshave
asofttouchandalldoortrimsaresculptedtocreatespace.Thelightlystyleddoorfurnitureis
integratedwiththehandleandgripasoneunit.Ofcourse,panelfitandfinishisprecise.
Distinctiveshape
• Original design stands out from crowd• Bold, dynamic lines • Available in three and five door body style
Aurishasbold,dynamiclineswhichthestylistscreatedtoensureitgetsnoticed,evenfrom
adistance.Thecharacteristicproportions,‘shortandtall’,areunlikeanyothercarinthe
segmentwhichmakeAurisstandsoutfromthecrowd.Theclear,three-dimensionalformwith
strongfrontalstylingandsweepinglinessuggestanexcitingdriveandsuperiorquality.
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YoshihikoKanamori,AurisChiefEngineer,explains:“Aurishasbeendevelopedtohave
distinctivestylingthatprojectsasportyimage.Wewantedtocreateahatchbackthatoffers
lightlyintelligentpackage,engagingdrivingpleasureandthehighestpossiblelevelof
perceivedquality.Increatinganoriginaloveralldesign,wepursueduniquequalitiesineven
themostminordetails.”
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Auriscreatesitsdistinctiveformwithabroadwidth(1,760mm)andatallheight(1,515mm).
Overalllengthis4,220mm,incombinationwithawidefrontandreartrackwithrespectively
1,524mmand1,522mm.
4,220 mm
1,524 mm 1,522 mm
1,760 mm 1,760 mm
890 mm
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5 m
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730 mm2,600 mm
Shortoverhangsof890mmfrontand730mmrear,andalowcentreofgravitycreatea
dynamicsidesilhouette,emphasisedthroughtherisingbelt-lineandstrong,forwardtilted
rearpillarandrearwindow.
NinebrightexteriorcolourswillcomplementthedistinctiveAurisstyle.ThecolourofCedar
(green-blue)isentirelynewwhilstfourothercolours-darkgrey,superred,darkgreenand
darkblue-arenewtoToyota’sC-segmentproductrange.
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Thenoseisprominent,centredontheToyotasymbol.Thegraphicsoftheradiatorgrille
furtherenhancetheToyotafamilyidentity.Thefrontbumperissharplyangledtowraparound
thenoseandblendstotheprominentwheelarch–almostsuggestingacarwithoutcorners.
Thiseffectiscarriedfurtherbytheheadlampstylingwhichalsowrapssmoothlyintothewing.
Detailingintheheadlampdesignandthetwo-stepstructureoftheradiatorgrillecreatepoints
ofcharacterthatenhanceauniqueandpremiumimage.
Thesportyimageisemphasisedbyadoptingalowdoorprofileandhighlightingthepresence
ofthelargestandard16’’wheel(D-4D18017”wheelsizes)withwidetrackandflaredwheel
arches.Thisisparticularlytrueofthethree-doorbodywherethesportsdrivingperformanceis
emphasisedinthestretchedbelt-linegraphicsanddynamicrearpillarshape.
Therearviewfurtherenhancesthissportyimagewithawideappearanceandalowcentreof
gravity.Again,therearbumperandcombinationlampswraparoundthesidestoreduceany
senseofsquarenessandechothefrontaldesign.
Detailingontherearlampclusterimprovesaerodynamicperformanceandcontributesto
visibility.Lampsarearrangedinaverticalclusterwhichcreatesasenseofunitybetweenthe
frontandtherear.
Betweentherearlampclusters,thewidetrunkopeninghintsatthemodularitythatwillmake
owningToyotaAurisbothapracticalandenjoyableexperience.
Engaging driving experience
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Engaging driving experience• All-new platform• Developed in Europe for Europe• Excellent driver control and handling• Excellent low noise levels
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WhencreatingAuris,ToyotahasdesignedaC-segmenthatchbackbasedonanewly
developedplatformthatnotonlylooksthepart,butactuallydeliversanexperiencethat
beginsthemomentyousitinthedrivingseat.
YoshihikoKanamori,ChiefEngineerforAuris,explains:“Withadesignthatraisesexpectations
ofgreatdrivingperformance,weneededtofocusoneveryaspectofqualityandcomfort.
Thiscountsforthehighqualitythatmustbefeltwhensittinginthedriver’sseat,tothe
operationaltouchandsoundofeachswitch,tothewelldampenedenginesoundthatflows
insidethecar.And,ofcourse,weneededtoprovideengineperformance,handlingand
stabilitythatsurpasseslevelsofcurrentcompetition.”
WiththehighlycompetitiveEuropeanC-segmentmarketinmind,everyaspectofAurishas
beenfinetunedtomeettheneedsanddesiresofEuropeanbuyers.
AschiefengineerKanamoriexplains:“Developmentssincetheproductionofthebase
platformhavebeencarriedoutbycarefullyrefiningthemodelthroughlocallytailored,
Europeantests.Thedevelopmentteamhaspaidattentiontoeverydetailfromthedriving
positiontothechassistuningtoensuretheultimatedrivingperformance.”
Drivingcockpit
• Designed around the driver• All-new front and rear suspension• Precise power steering
ThefocusofthenewAurisinterioristocreateasportyandsuperiorqualityimage.
Frontseatsarebodyhuggingwithafirmshoulderarea,longseatcushionandfirmside
supports.Thesports-style,three-spokesteeringwheelisrobustwithathickgrippingsurface
andsemi-ellipticalcentrepadding,designedtoechotheshapeoftheToyotalogo.Main
metersareOptitron-designwiththree-dimensionallayereddisplay.
Withthebridgedcentreconsole,thedirectgearshiftleverismovedclosertothenatural
positionandtheparkingbrakeleverisimmediatelytohand.Theoveralleffectistocreatea
drivingcockpitwithallmajorcontrolsatyourfingertips.
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Thewidechoiceofadvancedandrefinedhighperformanceenginesarematchedwith
carefullyselectedtransmissionsandanall-new,rigidplatformfeaturingfullyredesigned
suspension,brakesandsteering.Thecombinedeffect:stablehighspeeddrivingperformance,
engagingandresponsivesteering,excellenthandlingandsuperbridecomfort.
ThenewlydevelopedfrontsuspensionutilisesavariationofthehigheffectiveMacPherson
strut,knownasanL-armMacPhersonstrut.Thiscompactandhighlyrigiddesignbringsthe
strutin-boardfromthewheelhubwhichallowswidertrack,excellentnoiseandvibration
suppression,andsuperiorstability.
Thesuspensiongeometryhasbeenoptimisedwithcarefulattentiontothepositioningof
thelowerL-arm,thecamberangle,casterangleandking-pininclination.Allofthisresultsin
excellentstraightlinestabilitywithgood,precisesteeringresponse.
Thelightweightanti-rollbarhashighlypreciseball-jointmountingstothestrutcasingand
bushesembeddedinthesuspensionmembertoensureconsistentrigidityandahighly
efficientlayout.
Aurisisavailablewithtwodifferent,highlyefficientrearsuspensiondesignstosuitthe
performancecharacteristicsofspecificmodels.
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Atthetopoftherange,withthepowerfulD-4D180CleanPowerDieselEngine,Aurisis
equippedwithanall-newdoublewishbonerearsuspensionformaximumhighperformance
stabilitywhileretainingacompactdesign.Thedoublewishbonedesignallowsengineersto
isolatespecificforceinputsandoptimisethesuspensionbushesandmountsaccordingly.
Thisaxledesigncanhandlethehighspecificforcesandtorquesinsidethesuspensionsystem
whichastrongpowertrainliketheD-4D180createsinsportydrivingsituations–especially
duringthrottlelift-offsituations.Theuseofthedoublewishbonelayoutsuccessfullyeliminates
alldestabilisingforces.
D-4D 180 Clean Power
Highlyrigid,lightweighthigh-tensionsteelisusedtoformthetrailingarm,upperarmand
onelowerarm.Toeadjustmentofthesecondlowerarmisusedforaccuratestabilisation
effectsofthesuspensiongeometry.Atthesametimeallbushingsareoptimisedforboth
complianceandrigidity.
Separatelayoutcoilspringsanddamperscreateacompactdesignwhichaccommodatesthe
low,flatbodyfloorandspaciouscargoarea,improvingthedamperefficiencyatthesame
time.
AllothermodelsintheAurisrangebenefitfromahighlyeffectiveandsuper-compacttorsion
beamrearsuspensionwhichcreatesaspaciouscargoareaandprovidesbothsuperior
handlingstabilityandridecomfort.
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Thesuspensionlayout,withoptimisedsettingsthroughout,separatesthecoilspringand
damperwhileallowingawiderspaceforthecargoarea.Thetorsionbeamitselfsitsbehind
thefueltankandaheadofthesparewheelcarrier,contributingtotheflatunderfloor.
Thetorsionbeamsuspensionandnewly-designedslantedtrailingbushesallowprecisecontrol
andtoechangesinresponsetoinclininglateralforcesduringcornering.Excellentstabilityis
achievedinstraightlinedrivingwhiletoe-induringcorneringensuresstablehandlinganda
securefeel.
Ofcourse,stablesuspensioniscritical–butdriversengagewiththecarthroughthethrottle
andsteeringresponse.AurisadoptsanewlydevelopedElectricPowerSteering(EPS)witha
quickratioof14.44andexcellentspeed-sensitivefeel.Atjust2.9turns,locktolock,thereis
preciseandinstantdrivercontrol.
TheEPScontributestofueleconomybyconsumingpoweronlywhensteeringforceassistance
isneededanddoesnotrequirehydraulicfluid.Thecompact,highoutputmotorandtorque
sensorarebuiltintothesteeringcolumn,providingdirectandhighlyefficientsteering
assistanceforenhancedfeel.
Engagingdrivingexperience
• Excellent aerodynamic shape• Low noise and vibration levels
Almostcontradictingitsengagingdrivingperformance,Aurisisquietandcomfortable–
indeeditisoneofthequietestcarsinitssegment.Thishasbeenachievedthroughacarefully
balancedpackageofsuperiordesign,excellentaerodynamicsandrigidbodystructure.
Forinstance,theexteriorlinesofAurisarenotjuststrikingtolookat.Theyalsoclearly
demonstratethesuperbbuildqualityofthecarandtheyalsoprovideagreataerodynamic
shapethatcutsfuelconsumption,reducingnoiseandimprovingstabilityatthesametime.
Fluentlyformedshapes,withminimaldifferencesinsurfacelevelsandtightshutlines,ensure
smoothairflowacrossthemajorsurfaces.Eventheaerodynamicsunderthebodyhavebeen
optimisedwithaflatengineundercoverandsuspensionpartsshapedtoachieveoptimum
aerodynamiceffect.Theseeffortsarecomplementedbyaredesignedfueltank,exhaustpipe
andrearfloorshape.
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Therearbumpergroundclearanceisraisedtoincreaseairflowandtherearstylingminimises
windswirlfromtheroof.
Thefrontbumperactsasanaerodynamic‘splitter’device,smoothingouttheairflowaround
andbelowthebodysideswhileitsbroadwidth(plusfrontandrearwheelspats)helpsshield
thewheelsduringhighspeeddriving.Thishelpsachievesuperiorstraightlinestabilityand
excellentsteeringresponse.
Thisattentiontodetailextendstotheflushsurfacemountingoftheacousticwindscreen
glass,reshapingofthelouveratthebackedgeofthebonnetandeventheairflowoverthe
windscreenwipers.
Underneaththebody,mostlyhiddenawayintheplatformdesignandsuperiorbuildquality,
furthermeasuresreduceallpossibletransferofnoiseandvibration.Carefulplacingofcross-
membersandselectedreinforcingpointsensurearigidfloorpanelandsuppressmovement
inthebodyframework.Acrossmemberinthedashpanelreducesshakeandvibrationsand
ensuresahighlevelofquietness.
Soundabsorbingmetalcoatingandtheuseofdampeningmaterialhasbeencarefully
positionedthroughthedashandfloortomaximumeffectwhilefoamsoundinsulationisplaced
inthebodyframe.Acell-typesoundabsorbingmaterialisusedfortheengineundercoveranda
bonnetinsulatorisavailabletocreateanairlayerbetweenthebonnetpanels.
Furthersoundinsulationisplacedthroughouttheinteriorwithroofsilencersbetweentheroof
reinforcements,soundinsulatingcarpetsandfeltineachtrimpanel.Finally,roadnoiseisfurther
suppressedbyinstallingsoundabsorbingmaterialaroundthefrontandrearwheelarches.
ChiefengineerKanamorisays:“Itwasouraimtocreatesuperiorqualityfeelingbyfocusing
onreducingNoise,VibrationandHarshness(NVH)whichplaysanimportantroleinthis.From
thebeginning,wemadesurewehadagreatdesignbasedonarigidvehiclestructureto
reducenoiseinthecabin.”
Powertrains: 5 engines, 3 transmissions
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Powertrains: 5 engines, 3 transmissions• Wide choice of engines and transmissions• Low noise, low fuel consumption• Power matched for engaging driving pleasure• Gear Shift Indicator technology for better fuel economy
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Auriswillappealtoabroadrangeofcustomersattractedbyitsstyle,spaciousdesignand
superiorquality.Aboveall,theywillbeexpectingexcellentdrivingperformance.
YoshihikoKanamori,Aurischiefengineer,notes:“Drivingperformancethatdoesnotmatch
theexteriorandinteriorimageisabetrayaltothecustomerwhohashighexpectationsfrom
thevisualappeal.IamconfidentallmodelsofAuriswillprovideengagingdrivingpleasure.”
Awidechoiceofengineshelpedtheengineersovercomethechallengeofofferingengaging
drivingpleasurewhilestillmeetingthevitalcustomerneedsoflowrunningcostsandlowfuel
consumption.Theseengines,whichofferinnovativeandtechnicallyadvancedsolutionsto
customerdemand,fullycomplementthenewplatformonwhichAurishasbeendeveloped.
Theline-upincludesanall-new1.6-litrepetrolandthelatestdevelopmentsoftheClean
PowerD-4Ddieselrange.Thereisalsoachoiceofthreetransmissions,matchedtosuitthe
drivingcharacteristicsofparticularpowerunits.
Fulldieselengineline-up
• High performance D-4D 180 Clean Power heads line-up• New D-4D 125 to become core of range
With52%ofC-segmentsalesnowbeingtakenbydieselpower,Aurishasafullline-upto
coverallsectorsofthemarketandcustomerneeds.AttheheartoftheseD-4Denginesarethe
samecommonobjectives:performance,fueleconomy,reducedemissionsandquietness.
TheseobjectivesareachievedbycombiningthelatestadvancesinToyotadieselengine
technologyincludingthirdgenerationcommon-railinjection,all-aluminiumconstructionand
lowcompressionratios.
Flagshipoftherangeisthe2.2-litreD-4D180CleanPowerDiesel,aninnovativeenginethat
hasalreadymadeitsmarkintheToyotaAvensis,CorollaVersoandnewRAV4.Equipped
withToyotaD-CATtechnology,it’sadvancedexhaustgascleaningsystemreducesharmful
emissionsandparticulatestomakeitoneofthecleanestdieselenginesonthemarkettoday.
Mostcrucially,andunlikemanyotherparticularfiltersfoundonthemarket,ToyotaD-CATis
maintenance-freeanddoesn’trequireanycomponentreplacementoverthelifetimeofthe
vehicle.
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TheD-4D180CleanPowerputsAurisamongthemostpowerfuldieselcarsintheC-segment
andallowsittofullyexpressitssportingcharacteristics.Itdevelops130kW(177hpDIN)at
3,600rpmandamassive400Nmoftorqueacrossawiderangefrom2,000to2,600rpm
–ensuringAurishasexcellentpullingpowerunderalldrivingconditions.
Indeed,thisAurisD-4D180offerssportscarperformanceandtopleveldrivingpleasure.A
maximumspeedof210km/hand0to100km/haccelerationinjust8.1secondssounds
reallyexciting.And,ontheopenroad,in-gearaccelerationfrom80to120km/htakesjust
8.4seconds.
Thelightweightandsmoothrunning,withminimalvibrationandharshness,ofthe
D-4D180makesitanidealpowerunitforthehighperformanceAuris.At15.8:1,theD-4D
180boaststheworld’slowestcompressionratioamongproductiondieselenginesofferinga
newlandmarkofdieselrefinement.
TheD-4D180CleanPowerenginefeaturespiezo-electricinjectortechnologywhichallows
fasterandmoreaccuratefuelinjectionduringthecombustioncycle.Runninguptopressures
of1,800bar,theToyotapiezo-electriccommon-railsystemcandeliveruptofivefuelinjection
strokesperinjectioncycleresultingingreaterefficiencyandreducedenginenoisedueto
lowercombustionimpact.
Theenginehasalsobeenequippedwithceramicglowplugs.Theirabilitytowithstandmuch
highertemperaturesallowstheToyotaceramicglowplugtoreachtheidealtemperaturequicker
thanconventionalmetallicunits.Thisleads-alongsidebetterplugdurability-toquickercold
startsatlowtemperatureandreducesharmfulemissionsafterstart-upsignificantly.
AtthecoreoftheAurisdieselrangewillbethe2.0-litreD-4D.Thisnewengineisan
importantdevelopmentintheevolutionofthenewgenerationofToyotadieselenginesand
sharesmuchoftheadvancedtechnologyofthe2.2-litreD-4Dunitsfromwhichithasbeen
derived.
LiketheD-4D180,thetwolitreversiondeliversexcellentpowerandfueleconomytosatisfy
customerdemandforrefineddrivingperformance.Maximumpoweris93kW(126hpDIN)
at3,600rpmandmaximumtorqueis300Nmacross1,800to2,400rpmwhenequipped
withDPF(CCo:300Nmwithinthe2,000-2,800range).InrealworlddrivingtheD-4D125
ispowerfulandsmooth,offeringanexcellentbalanceoflivelyperformanceandlowfuel
consumption.
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TheDieselParticulateFilter(DPF)-versionofthenewD-4D125engineisofferedforall
Europeancountrieswhereincentivesareinplaceforlowparticulateemissions.Othercountries
maywishtoadopttheD-4D125withanoxidationcatalyticconverter(CCo).
TypicalperformancefiguresfortheAurisD-4D125revealatopspeedof195km/hand
0to100km/haccelerationin10.3seconds.Yetthissparklingperformanceisachievedwith
excellentfuelconsumption,recording5.7l/100kmonthecombinedEuropeancyclewhen
equippedwithDPF(CCo:5.4l/100km).
TheD-4D125isalsoanimportantdevelopmentintheToyotaCleanPowerstrategytoreduce
harmfulemissions.ForselectedEuropeanmarkets,AurisD-4D125willbeavailablewitha
dieselparticulatefilter(DPF)whichnotonlypurifieshydrocarbons(HC)andcarbonmonoxide
(CO)likeconventionalcatalystsbutalsoenablesimultaneousreductionofparticulatematter.
TheToyota-DPFsystemis‘self-cleaning’andrequiresnolongtermmaintenance.
AswiththeD-4D180,oneofthekeyfeaturesoftheengineisthelowcompressionratioof
16.8:1.TheD-4D125usesthelatestgeneration,highpressurecommonraildieselsystem
whichoperatesat1,700bar.
Inadditioninjectorswithsmalldiameterinjectionnozzlesareused.Thecombinationofhigher
injectionpressureandsmallerdropletsimprovethemixofairandfuel,allowingforreduced
smokeandbettercombustion.
Engineperformanceisfurtherboostedwithahighperformancevariablenozzleturbocharger
(VNTurbo)andanincreasedefficiencyintercooler.
The1.4-litredieselcompletestheAurisdieselengineline-up,creatingaversionthatisidealfor
citydriving,yeteconomicalontheopenroad.Theenginehasanexcellentflattorquecurve
withamaximum190Nmfrom1,800rpmto3,000rpmanddevelopsmaximumpowerof
66kW(90hpDIN)at3,800rpm.Thisengineisremarkablyeconomicalwithfuel
consumptionof5.0l/100km.Thisenginealsooffers–asafirstinindustry–acatalytic
converterinsidetheEGRrecirculationcoolingsystemforoptimisedemissioncontrol.
PerformancefortheAurisD-4D90isatopspeedof175km/handacceleration(withfive
speedmanualgearbox)to100km/hin12.0seconds.
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Hi-techpetrolline-up
• All-new 1.6 dual VVT-i• More torque with power and low fuel consumption
Alongsideitsadvanceddieselenginerange,Toyotacontinuestodevelophightechnology
petrolengineswhichoffersmooth,powerfulaccelerationandoutstandingfuelconsumption.
Asaresultnew,world-leadingdualVVT-itechnologyisintroducedwithAuris.DualVVT-i
standsforToyota’suniquesystemofindependentcamshaftvariationforboth,intakeand
exhaust,whichusesoneelectro-hydraulicvariationsystemforeachofthecamshafts.
Thebrandnew1.6-litredualVVT-ipetrolengineoffershighperformance,goodfuel
consumptionandremarkablehighlevelsofcomfortthroughlowNoise,Vibrationand
Harshness(NVH).
The1.6dualVVT-iisafourcylinder,1598ccenginewhereboththeinletandexhaustvalve
timingsarebeingvariedundercontroloftheenginecomputer.Thisallowstheinletand
exhaustvalveadvanceandretardvalvetimingtobesettooptimumunderawiderangeof
drivingconditions.Crucialtimingcharacteristicsandvalveoverlap,akeyfactorintorqueand
powerdevelopment,canbeaccuratelycontrolled.
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Inpractice,theabilitytocontinuallyvaryvalvetimingwithdualVVT-imeansincreasedtorque
atlowandmediumenginespeedswithincreasedpoweroutputathigherenginespeeds.It
alsoresultsinlowerfuelconsumptionandfewerharmfulemissions.
The1.6-litreVVT-ipetrolenginedevelops91kW(124hpDIN)at6,000rpmandmaximum
torqueoutputis157Nmat5,200rpm.But,thankstothedualVVT-isystem,torqueoutput
ishigherthan140Nmfrom2,000rpmto6,000rpm,resultinginexcellentpullingpower
acrosstheuseableenginerangeandsmooth,safedrivingontheopenroad.
Fuelconsumptionisoutstandingforanenginewiththisperformance,measuring
7.1l/100kmwhenequippedwithmanualtransmissionontheEuropeancombinedcycle.Top
speedofAuris1.6VVT-iis190km/handaccelerationto100km/h(withfivespeedmanual
transmission)takejust10.4seconds.
Otherhightechnologyfeaturesofthe1.6-litredualVVT-ienginewhichhelpreducefriction
lossesandimprovefuelconsumptioninclude:
-Useofarollerrockerarmforreducedfriction
-Useofalonglifeignitionplug
-Redesignedcombustionchamberandcrankshaftoffset
-Longportintakemanifold
-Adoptionoflowfrictionpistons
Theengineitselfisalsoweightoptimisedandhighlycompactbutwithahighlyrigiddesign
toreduceenginenoiseandvibration.
TheAuriswillalsocomewitha1.4-litreVVT-ipetrol,providingexcellentlowfuelconsumption
atthesametimeashightorqueandoutputforsmoothcitydriving.
Theadditionofamanifoldcatalyticconverteranddevelopmentsoftheenginemanagement
ensurethisenginecomplies–likealltheothersoftheAurisline-up-withEuroIVemissions
standards.Poweroutputis71kW(97hpDIN)at6,000rpmandmaximumtorqueis130Nm
at4,400rpm.
Europeancombinedfuelconsumptionis6.9l/100kmandmaximumspeedis170km/h.
Accelerationto100km/htakes13.0seconds.
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Choiceoftransmissions
• Matched to suit engine characteristics• New compact six-speed manual• Latest generation MultiMode
Aurisisavailablewiththreeseparatetransmissions,eachcarefullymatchedtotheoutput
characteristicsofparticularenginestoachieveoptimumdrivingpleasureandexcellentfuel
consumption.
Onmanualtransmissions,theshortgearshiftleverfallseasilytohandfromthebridgedcentre
consoleandtheshiftmechanismhasbeenoptimisedtogiveexcellentfeelandsmoothgear
changes.
Thefivespeedmanualtransmissionwasfine-tunedtomatchthesmallerenginerangeand
isavailableonbothpetrolenginesandthe1.4-litreD-4D.Adoubleconesynchronizeranda
shiftgatewereadoptedonthefivespeedtransmissiontoimprovetheshiftfeeling.
Anewly-developedsixspeedmanualtransmissionofcompactdesignandhighrigidityisavailable
withtheD-4D125andD-4D180CleanPowerdieselengines.ThesegearboxesallowAuristo
fullydevelopitsengagingdrivingcharacteristicsforboth,thepetrolandthedieselversion,while
providingexcellentfueleconomy.
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ThelatestgenerationMultiModetransmissionwithsteeringwheelmountedpaddleshiftsisavailable
ontheD-4D90and1.6DualVVT-iengines.Thesystemofferstwodrivingmodes:anautomaticfor
easydriving,especiallyintownandamanualgearshiftformoresportydrivingconditions.
Inmanualmodethegearshiftsaremadeeitherbysequentialshiftofthefloormountedlever
orbythepaddleshiftsonthesteeringwheel.Thepaddleshiftscanalsobeusedtooverride
theautomaticgearselectionfortemporarydrivinginmanualmode.
FueleconomywiththeMultiModetransmissionisexcellentthankstotheoptimisedcontrol
systemandhighlyefficientdirectgearing,withoutresortingtoatorqueadapter.
AllmanualtransmissionswillbeequippedwiththeGearShiftIndicator.Thisfeatureindicates
tothedriverwhentoshiftgearupordownforoptimalenvironmentalperformance.The
systemtakesintoaccountthedrivingconditions,includingthelevelthattheacceleratorpedal
ispressedandthevehiclespeed.TheGearShiftIndicatormayresultin5%fuelconsumption
reductioncomparedtonormalgearshifting,thoughthepotentialforimprovementis,of
course,dependentonthedriver’spersonaldrivinghabits.
Throughthisremarkablechoiceofadvancedtechnologyenginesandgearboxes,Auris
genuinelyoffersengagingdrivingexperience.
Superior quality experience
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Superior quality experience• Superior quality interior and space• Versatile Easy-Flat rear seating• High levels of specification
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Aurisisacarthatwillappealtotheheartaswellasthemind.Thesuperiorqualityofthe
ownershipexperiencewillcreateanemotionalbondwithownersastheyenjoyowningand
drivingacarthatdeliversabovetheirexpectationsforspace,comfortandengagingdriving
pleasure.
Thissenseofspaceandqualitystartswhenoneopensthedoors.Whilethebridgedcentre
consoleisthemoststrikingfeatureofthedesign,thereissubtleuseofshapeandlightto
createanimpressionofspacebeyondwhatisactuallythere.Atthesametime,attention
tobuildqualityanddetailensuresthetouchandfeelofeverysurfaceandeverycontrolis
superior.
ChiefengineerYoshihikoKanamorisays:“Wehavecreatedaninteriorthatconveysasporty
drivingimageandafinesenseofqualitythatisimmediatelynoticeableattheverymoment
thedrivergetsonboard.Thisisfurtherenhancedbythetactileexperienceofthedriverand
passengers–andthehighlevelofequipmentthatAuriswillcarry.”
Aurisisspacious.The‘inside-out’designstrategyensuresmaximuminteriorspaceisavailable
todriverandpassengers.Butthedesignershavealsomadesurethatmaximumuseismadeof
thisinteriorspacewithoutcompromisingonsuperiorquality.
Theinstrumentpanelprofilewithitsgentlycurvedsurfaceallowsgoodstoragecapacitybut
dropsawaytocreatelegroomaroundthedriverandfrontseatpassenger.Thisisfurther
emphasisedbytheclearspacebeneaththebridgedcentreconsole.
Thedoortrimsarehollowedoutfromthepassengerlegareatotheelbowsandtheshapeof
theseatframehasbeendesignedtoprojectasportybutslimandcomfortableimage.The
seatshaveafirmshoulderarea,longcushionlengthandgoodsidecushionsformaximum
comfortandsupport.
Onthethree-doorAuristhefrontseathasa‘fullmemory’walk-inmechanismthatmemorises
theadjustmentpositionsforboththeseatslideandreclineposition.Thisensurestheseat
returnstothechosenpositionafterithasbeenmovedforwardtoallowpassengerstoenter
therearofthecar.
UniquetoToyotaistheEasy-FlatseatfoldingsystemthatensuresAurisoffersfamiliesand
otherownersmaximumversatilitytocreatealarge,almostflatluggagearea.Adoptedfrom
thehighlysuccessfulCorollaVerso,Easy-Flatisaone-touchoperationthatfoldsbothrearseats
downintothefloortoachieveaninstantlyenlargedloadingarea.
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Notonlythat,therearseatscanalsofoldindividuallyona60/40splitbasisandhavea
twopositionrecliningmechanism.Rearseatpassengercomfortisfurtherenhancedbyre-
engineeringtheexhaustrouteandotherunderbodyitemstocreateacompletelyflatrear
floorandfootwell.Arearseatarmrestwithintegratedcupholdersisavailable.
Ofcourse,luggagespacewiththeEasy-Flatseatingisbothversatileandmassive.Itemsup-to
1,715mminlengthcanbestowedwiththeseatsflatwhilethemaximumluggagewidthis
1,185mm.Withthelowcargofloorandwidebody,thetrunkcapacityis354litres.
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Storagespaceisprovidedthroughoutthepassengercompartmentandthereisanundertray
availableforthefrontpassengerseat.Extrastoragecomesfromoneadditionalupperglove
boxandthespacesunderthebridgedconsole.Doorpocketsareroomyandpracticalwith
bottleholdersavailableforthereardoors.
Intotal,thereare10separatestorageareasaroundthepassengercabin,offeringastorage
volumeof32litres.
Highlevelofequipment
• Flagship model with unique trim• Innovative hi-tech features• Smart Entry & easy start available• Full map navigation as on option
Auriswillbeavailableinfourtrimlevels,dependingonmarketconditions.Theflagship
D-4D180CleanPowermodelwillfeatureuniqueexteriorandinteriortrim,suchas17”alloy
wheels,darkviewheadlampsandsilverstitchedfinishingonthesteeringwheel,gearknob
andseattrims.
But,throughouttherange,superiorqualitytrimwithachoiceofeithertwo-tonegreyorawarm
greige,setsthetonefortheinterior.Geometricgrainbreaksupthesurfacesandinnovative
fabricpatternsareavailable–alongwithfullleatherinterioroptionsforhighgrademodels.
Soft-touchpaintextendsacrossthetopoftheinstrumentpanelanddoortrimsareextended
withanewlydevelopedsoftmaterialforthetoppaneltocreateanice,tactilefeel.Door
handlesandleversareoneunitwithanintegratedlockmechanismtoachieveasimpleyet
refineddesign.
InnovativefeaturesemphasisethesuperiorqualityofAuris.Thesefeatureswillbeavailable
inselectedmarketsdependingontrimlevelbutallAurismodelswillfeatureahighlevelof
standardspecification.
TypicalistheSmartEntry&Startsystemwhichdetectsthepresenceofanelectronic‘key’
withinarangeofabout1mfromthecar.Atouch-sensoronthebackofthedriver’sdoor
handleallowsthedoortobeopenedandthecarcanbethenstartedusingthepushbutton
ontheinstrumentpanel.
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Thisconveniencefeatureisparticularlyusefulwhenapproachingthecarcarryingheavyitems,
suchasshopping,andremovestheneedtosearchforthekeyinpoorweather.
Ofcourse,Aurisisalsoavailablewithaconventionalremotecentrallockingsystemwhich
featuresanauto-lockfunctiontopreventaccidentalunlocking.Wheneverthedoorsare
notopenedwithin30secondsofremoteunlockingandthekeyisnotbeinginsertedinthe
ignition,thedoorsrelock.
Sportydrivingcharacteristicsareemphasisedbythehi-tech,two-dialOptitronmeterpanel
withambercolourdialilluminationandredpointers.Liquidcrystaldisplaysformulti-function
informationareintegratedintothemainpaneltoindicatewatertemperature,fuelleveland,
withthemulti-modetransmission,gearpositions.
Themulti-functiondriverinformationdisplaygivesimportantinformation,suchasdriving
rangeandfuelconsumption,andisprogrammableforunitsandlanguage(7different).
AdjustableSpeedLimiterisavailablewhichallowsthedrivertosetamaximumspeedlimit,
afterwhichfurtheraccelerationissuppressed.Operationisindicatedwithinthemulti-function
displayand,forsafetyreasons,canbeover-riddenbyasuddenkick-downontheaccelerator
toallowatemporaryincreaseinspeed.TheAdjustableSpeedLimiterthenresetswhenthe
speeddropsbackdownbelowthechosenlimit.
TheAdjustableSpeedLimiterisavailableinconjunctionwiththeelectroniccruisecontrolthat
holdsapresetcruisingspeedformaximumcomfortandimprovedfuelconsumption.
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Formaximumpassengercomfort,theventilationandairconditioningsystemisallnewwith
anairdiffusionsystemthatmaintainsafreshinteriorenvironmentwithoutblowingairdirectly
intothepassengers’face.Theventilationhasalsobeendesignedtobeeffectiveatlowspeeds
wheninsufficientcoolingandheatingisusuallyfelt.
Dependingongrades,adial-typemanualorautomatic(dualzone)airconditioningis
available.Theautomaticairconditioningfeaturesleftandrightindependenttemperature
controls,thusallowingseparatetemperatureregulationforthedriver’sseatandfront
passenger’sseatforpeoplecomfort.
Fullyintegratedintothebridgedcentredconsole(withanirregularshapeforanti-theft
protection)isthehi-techaudioandoptionalnavigationsystem.Exactspecificationwill
dependongradeandlocalmarketconditions.
TheaudiosystemisavailablewitheithersingleorsixCDplayerunitandcanhandleMP3or
WMAformatdiscs.Thereisatonecontrolmemorythatstoresthebassandtreblesettingsfor
eachseparatemode(AM,FMorCD)andLIVE-ACS(acoustic)isadoptedforthespeakersettings.
Thisbooststhebassrangewithoutdistortingthemid-rangesoundsand,whilethespeakersare
positionednearthefootwells,thesoundisexperiencedasifitisflowingfromabove.
ThelatestdevelopmentofToyota’sfull-maptouchscreennavigationsystem,withintegrated
hands-freemobilephone,isavailablewithvoicerecognitionin3languages(English,French
andGerman)andscreendisplayandvoiceguidancein10languages,includingPortuguese
andNorwegian.
Thenew32,000colourdisplayissharperandclearerthanpreviouslyavailableandthemap
displaysinfamiliar,Europeanroadmapsstandard.Auser-friendly‘hint’guidehelpsthedriver
tounderstandthefunctionofeachswitchwhenthe“?”symbolonthescreenistouched.
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Thejunctiondisplayshowsthelanesthroughmajorintersectionsandthedrivingroutecanbe
storedinmemoryforfuturereference.Anticipatedarrivaltimeisdisplayedbytouchingthe
screen.
Onthemidandhighgrademodelstheleathertrimmedsportssteeringwheelfeaturesaudio
andphonefunctionswitcheswiththecruisecontrolandspeedlimiter.
Furthercomfortandhi-techfeaturesincludefrontandrearelectricwindows,powermirrors,
rain-sensor,automaticactivationofheadlampsasduskfallsandaself-dimminginteriormirror
thatreactstolightfromtherear.
Costofownership
WhilestyleandengagingdrivingpleasurearemajorassetsofAuris,itiseasytoforgetthatthe
costofownershipisamajorconsiderationforallC-segmentcustomers–noquestionwhether
theyareprivatedriversorcorporateusers.Thereforecostoptimization,alongwithreduced
environmentalimpact,hasbeenakeyfocusofAurisdevelopment.
Ownershipcostsaredrivenbylowfuelconsumptionandlowcostmaintenanceprogrammes
–bothofwhichAuriswilldeliver.ItisalsoanticipatedAuriswillachievelowinsurancegroup
ratingsinEuropeancountrieswheretheyarerelevant.
Amajorfactorforcompetitiveinsuranceratingislowrepaircosts.Aurishasbeendesigned
withthisinmind;reducingdamagestotheunderframeinminorcollisionswithoutaffecting
overallsafetyratings.
Typicalfeaturesincludethebolt-onstructureforthefrontbumperreinforcementandforthe
radiatorsupport.Thissupportisdesignedtoretractduringacollisionwhilstprotectingthe
coolingunits.Acrushboxabsorbscollisionenergyinthebumperreinforcementtoreduce
damagetothefrontbodyframewhile,attherear,thebumperarmalsoactstosuppress
damage.
Chiefengineer,YoshihikoKanamori,summarises:“IamconfidentAuriswillfullysatisfy
Europeancustomerswhoarelookingforthehighestlevelofsuperiorownershipexperience.It
willachievethisnotonlythroughengagingdrivingpleasurebutalsobecauseofhighlevelof
equipmentandcomfortwithlowrunningcosts.”
Safety and strength
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Safety and strength• Excellent active safety control• Up-to nine SRS airbags• Five star Euro NCAP rating• Strong, impact absorbing body structure
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WithmanyC-segmentcarsgoingtofamilymotorists,thepracticalissuesofsafety,durability
andcarefortheenvironmentarehighontheagenda.Aurishasbeendesignedfromthe
outsetwiththesecaresandconcernsinmind.
Aurisisnotonlygreattodrive.AswithallToyotaproduct,Aurisdurability,reliabilityandits
coreabilitytokeepoccupantssafeisparamount.
Theall-newplatformonwhichAurisisbasedisrigidandstrongtoprovidetheunderlying
structureforexcellentdrivingperformanceanddrivercontrol.Activesafetythroughexcellent
drivercontrol,theabilitytoavoidtheaccidentinthefirstplace,isamajorpriority.
Activesafetycontrols
• More effective braking• Anti-lock with EBD standard• Vehicle Stability and Traction Control
Largediameterwheelsandtyres(achoiceof16”or17”)notonlysuitthesportsstylingof
Aurisbutalsoallowroomforthelarge,effectivediscbrakes.Ventilateddiscsareavailableat
thefrontwithhigh-frictionpadsforexcellentbrakefeelandminimalfade.Therearbrakesare
soliddiscsandthealuminiumbrakecallipersaredesignedwithanintegratedparkingbrake
forlowmaintenance.
Brakingcontrolunderallroadconditionsisprovidedbythestandardanti-lockbrakingsystem
withelectronicbrakeforcedistribution(EBD)andbrakeassist.Thisensuresthatmaximum
brakepressureisappliedwhenthedriverstepsonthepedalwithhighspeed.
VehicleStabilityControl(VSC)andTractionControl(TRC)areavailableeitherstandard
oroptionaldependingonthemarkettoprovidesafe,controllablehandlinginextreme
conditions.TheVSCandthetractioncontrolcanbeswitchedoffasseparatefunctions.
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Passivesafetyfeatures
• Extra attention to pedestrian impact• Driver’s knee airbag standard• ISOfix child seat mountings
Aurispassivesafetyfeatureshavebeencarefullydesignedtooffermaximumprotectionina
widerangeofcollisionscenariossimulatedinthesafetystudioandbyanalysisofavailable
datafromrealworldcrashaccidentresearch.Auriswasawardedamaximumfivestarrating
foradultoccupantprotection,4starforchildprotectionand3starforpedestrianprotection
inEuro-NCAPcrashtests.
TOYOTA AURIS
Particularattentionhasbeenpaidtothefrontaldesigntoreducetheeffectofpedestrian
impact.Bumperandradiatormountingshaveshockabsorbingqualities.Thebonnetstructure
hasbeenredesignedtoabsorbimpactenergyandthebonnetcatchmoveddownandaway
fromthedesignsurface.
Acrushablestructureisadoptedattherearofthebonnetandthewiperpivothassufficient
spacebeneathittodropawayshoulditbestruck.
Aurisisavailablewithup-tonineairbagsincludingadriver’skneeairbagwhichisasignificant
advanceforC-segmentmodels.Thishelpsprotectthedriver’skneefromcollisionwiththe
steeringcolumnandlowersthestressingforcesontheupperlegandthehip.
OtherairbagsavailableincludefrontSRSairbags,sideairbagsfordriverandfrontseat
passengersandcurtainshieldairbagsthatwillprotecttheheadandshouldersoffrontand
rearseatoccupantsfromasideimpact.
ISOfixchildseatrestraintmountingsareprovidedintherearseatswithtoptethers.Rearseat
beltshaveindividualbeltguidestoensureaccuratefitting.
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Frontseatsfeatureanactiveanti-whiplashprotectionwithspeciallydesignedheadrestraints
andseatframes.ThesecondgenerationWhiplashInjuryLessening(WIL)seatframestructure
helpsminimiseharmfulmovementintheeventofarearimpact.
Impactabsorbingstructure
• Designed for minimal cabin intrusion• Collision tested for all directions
TheAurisbodystructureisdesignedtobeimpactabsorbingandhasbeendevelopedwith
effectivesafetyfeaturesforcollisionsfromalldirections.Thisincludesfrontandsideimpactsat
55km/handarear-endcollisionat55km/h.
ThestrategywiththecrashprotectionisMICS(MinimalIntrusionCabinSystem)where
reinforcementsandstructuralmembersareplacedtodisperseimpactenergyaroundthe
passengercompartmentandminimisetheriskofinjurytotheoccupants.Specificitems
includehightensionsheetsteelinreinforcements,crossmembers,tunnelbracing,androof
reinforcement.
Doorimpactbeamshelpreduceintrusioninsideimpactanddisperseenergyaroundthe
body.Inaddition,impactabsorbingmaterialinthedoorpanelsandtrimhelpstosuppress
impact.
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Environment
• Environmental concerns take priority
CarehasbeentakenthroughoutthedesignandbuildofAuristousematerialsandtechniques
whichwillreducetheimpactofthecarontheenvironmentthroughoutitslife-cycle.
Recyclinginformationandlabellingisdisplayedonplasticparts,includingthebumpersand
instrumentpanel.Theprimaryareasoftheinstrumentpanelarepolypropylenewhichisfully
recyclableandinorganicmaterialwhichisusedforthesiliconecoatingontheweathershields.
Non-vinylchloridematerialsareusedintheroofmouldingandsidemouldingswhilefurther
reductionofenvironmentalimpacthasbeenachievedthroughthepaintingprocess,which
hasbeenoptimizedintermsofoversprayandrecirculationofresiduals.
Easy to dismantle markToyota Super OlefinPolymer (TSOP)
Technical specifications and optional equipment
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Engine 1.4-litre VVT-i
1.6-litre Dual VVT-i
1.4-litre D-4D 90
2.0-litre D-4D 125
2.2-litre D-4D 180
Enginecode 4ZZ-FE 1ZR-FE 1ND-TV 1AD-FTV 2AD-FHV
Type 4in-linecylinders
Fueltype 95Octanepetrol(orhigher) 48Cetanediesel
Valvemechanism DOHC16-valve SOHC8-valve DOHC16-valve
Displacement(cm3) 1,398 1,598 1,364 1,998 2,231
Borexstroke(mm) 79.0x71.3 80.5x78.5 73.0x81.5 86.0x86.0 86.0x96.0
Compressionratio(:1) 10.5 10.2 17.8 16.8 15.8
Max.power(DIN)KW/rpm
(97)71/6,000
(124)91/6,000
(90)66/3,800
(126)93/3,600
(177)130/3,600
Max.torque(Nm/rpm) 130/4,400 157/5,200 190/1,800-3,000
CCo:300/2,000-2,800DPF:300/
1,800-2,400
400/2,000-2,600
Emissionslevel EUROIV
Transmission
Type Singledryplate
Operationtype Hydraulic:manualT/M Electric:MultiModeT/M
Engine 1.4-litreVVT-i
1.6-litreDualVVT-i
1.4-litreD-4D90
2.0-litreD-4D125
2.2-litreD-4D180
Gearratios 1st 3.545 3.545 3.545 3.538 3.538
2nd 1.904 1.904 1.904 1.913 1.913
3rd 1.310 1.310 1.310 1.218 1.218
4th 0.969 0.969 0.969 0.860 0.860
5th 0.815 0.815 0.725 0.790 0.790
6th - - - 0.673 0.673
Reverse 3.250 3.250 3.250 3.831 3.831
Brakes
Type Petrolengine Dieselengine
Front Ventilateddisc(ø273x26mm) Ventilateddisc(ø295x26mm)Ventilateddisc(ø273x26mm)
Rear Soliddisc(ø270x10mm) Soliddisc(ø270x10mm)
Additionalfeatures ABS
EBD(ElectronicBrake-forceDistribution)
BA(Brakeassist)
VSC(VehicleStabilityControl)
TRC(TractionControl)
SuspensionsFront MacPhersonStrut
Rear Torsionbeam(D-4D180:doublewhishbone)
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Steering 1.4-litre VVT-i / 1.6-litre Dual VVT-i /1.4-litre D-4D 90 / 2.0 D-4D 125
2.2-litre D-4D 180
Type Rackandpinion Rackandpinion
Ratio(:1) 14.44 14.65
Turns(locktolock) 2.9 2.81
Min.turningradius–tyre(m) 5.2 5.4
Additionalfeature ElectricPowerSteering(EPS)
Performance 1.4-litre VVT-i
1.6-litre Dual VVT-i
1.4-litre D-4D 90
2.0-litre D-4D 125
2.2-litre D-4D 180
Transmission 5M/T 5M/T 5M/M 5M/T 5M/M 6M/T 6M/T
Max.Speed(km/h) 170 190 175 195 210
0-100km/h 13.0 10.4 12.1 12.0 14.7 10.3 8.1
Fuel consumption * 1.4-litre VVT-i
1.6-litre Dual VVT-i
1.4-litre D-4D 90
2.0-litre D-4D 125
2.2-litre D-4D 180
Transmission 5M/T 5M/T 5M/M 5M/T 5M/M 6M/T 6M/T
Urban(l/100km) 8.7 9.0 8.5 5.8 5.8 CCo:7.0DPF:7.2
7.9
Extra-urban(l/100km) 5.9 5.9 5.9 4.5 4.5 CCo:4.6DPF:4.9
5.2
Combined(l/100km) 6.9 7.1 6.9 5.0 5.0 CCo:5.4DPF:5.7
6.2
Fueltankcapacity(l) 55l
CO2 emissions * 1.4-litre VVT-i
1.6-litre Dual VVT-i
1.4-litre D-4D 90
2.0-litre D-4D 125
2.2-litre D-4D 180
Transmission 5M/T 5M/T 5M/M 5M/T 5M/M 6M/T 6M/T
Urban(g/km) 205 214 197 154 154 CCo:184DPF:188
209
Extra-urban(g/km) 139 141 140 119 119 CCo:120DPF:130
138
Combined(g/km) 163 166 161 132 131 CCo:144DPF:151
164
*Accordingtobasedirective80/1268/EEC,latestamendment2004/3/EC
Other emissions ** 1.4-litre VVT-i
1.6-litre Dual VVT-i
1.4-litre D-4D 90
2.0-litre D-4D 125
2.2-litre D-4D 180
Transmission 5M/T 5M/T 5M/M 5M/T 5M/M 6M/T 6M/TCO 0.48 0.79 0.58 0.17 0.09 CCo:0.2
DPF:0.30.21
HC 0.04 0.06 0.05 - - CCo:-DPF:-
-
NOx 0.01 0.03 0.03 0.20 0.18 CCo:0.19DPF:0.16
0.09
HC+NOx - - - 0.21 0.19 CCo:0.21DPF:0.19
0.13
PM - - - 0.022 0.023 CCo:0.021DPF:0.002
0.002
**Accordingtobasedirective70/220/EEC,latestamendment2003/76B/EC
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Exterior dimensionsOveralllength(mm) 4,220
Overallwidth(mm) 1,760
Overallheight(mm) 1,515(D-4D180:1,505)
Wheelbase(mm) 2,600
Tread(mm)front 1,524with205/55R16(1,536with195/65R15,1,516with225/45R17)
Tread(mm)rear 1,522with205/55R16(1,533with195/65R15,1,512with225/45R17)
Frontoverhang(mm) 890
Rearoverhang(mm) 730
Dragcoefficient(Cd) 0.29
4,220 mm 1,760 mm1,760 mm
890 mm1,522 mm 1,524 mm
1,51
5 m
m
730 mm2,600 mm
Interior dimensionsInteriorlength(mm) 1,985
Interiorwidth(mm) 1,460
Interiorheight(mm) 1,245
Luggage compartmentVDAluggagecapacity,rearseatup(L) 354
VDAluggagecapacity,rearseatdown1(L) 761
Length1(mm) 1,715
Max.width(mm) 1,185
Height(mm) 8651Withrearseatfoldedaway
Weight 1.4-litre VVT-i
1.6-litre Dual VVT-i
1.4-litre D-4D 90
2.0-litre D-4D 125
2.2-litre D-4D 180
5M/T 5M/T 5M/M 5M/T 5M/M 6M/T 6M/T
Kerbweight(kg) 1220-1275 1230-1305 1260-1315 1385-1435 1435-1470
Grossvehicleweight(kg) 1720 1750 1750 1760 1760 1890 1920
Towingcapacityw/brakes12%(kg)
1000 1200 1200 1000 1000 1500 1500
Towingcapacity,w:obrakes(kg) 450 450 450 450 450 450 450
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Equipment
Tyres and wheels Auris Auris Luna Auris Sol D-4D 180195/65R15steelwheelswithfullwheelcap std - - -
205/55R16steelwheelswithfullwheelcap opt std - -
205/55R16alloywheels - opt std -
225/45R17alloywheels - - - std
Exterior Auris Auris Luna Auris Sol D-4D 180Bumpers:colour-keyed std std std std
Doormirrors:black&electric std - - -
Doormirrors:colour-keyed&electric opt std std std
Doorhandles:black std - - -
Doorhandles:colour-keyed opt std std std
Frontintermittentwipersw/adjustableinterval std std std std
Rearwiperwithinterval std std std std
Rrwindowdefogger std std std std
Frontfoglamps - std std std
High-intensity(HID)headlampswithheadlampcleaners
- - opt opt
Darkenedheadlamps - - - std
Metallicpaint opt opt opt opt
Comfort Auris Auris Luna Auris Sol D-4D 180Manualairconditioning opt std - -
Automaticairconditioning-dual - - std std
Electricpowersteering std std std std
Tilt+telescopicsteeringwheel std std std std
Urethane3-spokesteeringwheelandshiftgearknob
std - - -
Leathersteeringandshiftgearknob(wheelwithaudiocontrols)
- std std std
Gearshiftindicator(onmanualmodels) std std std std
Cruisecontrol+AdjustableSpeedLimiter(ASL) - opt std std
Electrochromaticrearviewmirror - - std std
Rainanddusksensor - - std std
Smartentry&pushstart - - std std
Frontpowerwindows std - - -
Frontandrearpowerwindows - std std std
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Information & Audio Auris Auris Luna Auris Sol D-4D 180Multi-informationdisplay:audio,averagespeed,clock,outsidetemperature,fuelconsumption,fuelrange
std std std std
Optitrondisplay std std std std
Fullmapnavigation(withBluetooth) - opt opt opt
Roofantenna std std std std
Radio,CD,MP3,WMAaudiosystem+4speakers std - - -
Radio,CD,MP3,WMAaudiosystemwith6speakers
- std std std
Seats Auris Auris Luna Auris Sol D-4D 180Frontdriverseatheightadjustable std std std std
Seatheater opt opt opt opt
Leatherseats:greige - - opt -
Leatherseats:darkgrey - - opt std
Rearseatheadrests(3set) std std std std
Rearseatcentrearmrestwith2cupholders - - std std
Rearseats:60:40split/folding std std std std
Rearseatswithtiltdownand2-positionrecliningmechanism
std std std std
Storage compartments Auris Auris Luna Auris Sol D-4D 180Centreconsolewithoutlid,with2cupholders std - - -
Centreconsolewithlid,with1cupholder - std std std
In-dashdriverandpassengersidecupholders std std std std
Overheadconsole std std std std
Dualglovebox std std std std
Frontandreardoorpockets(D&P) std std std std
Driverandpassengerseatbackpockets std std std std
Underseattrayatpassengerside std std std std
Safety Auris Auris Luna Auris Sol D-4D 180Active
ABSwithEBDandBA std std std std
VSC+TRC opt opt opt std
Passive
Crashresistantbodystructure std std std std
Sideimpactbeams std std std std
SRSfrontairbags:driverandpassenger std std std std
SRSfrontsideairbags std std std std
SRScurtainshieldairbags:frontandrear std std std std
Driver’sSRSkneeairbag std std std std
Frontpassengerairbagswitch-off std std std std
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Seatbeltwarning:driverandpassenger std std std std
Frontseatbelts:3-pointELRwithpre-tensionersandforce-limiters
std std std std
Frontseatbelts:heightadjustable std std std std
Rearseatbelts:3-pointELR/ALR std std std std
WhiplashInjuryLessening(WIL)conceptseat:driverandpassenger
std std std std
Childprotectionlock std std std std
ISOFIXchildrestraintsystem std std std std
Security Auris Auris Luna Auris Sol D-4D 180Immobiliser std std std std
Wirelessdoorlock std std std std
Fuelcaplocking std std std std
Interiorswitchfordoorlocking std std std std
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040 Pure White 1C0 Platinum*
1G3 Ash Grey* 209 Night Sky Black*
3J6 Solar Red 6U9 Fir Green*
851 Frost Blue* 8S6 Pacific Blue*
8T8 Cedar Blue*
* Metallic paint.
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