Toyota Auris, reviews and features

Toyota Auris is a car that is developed on the basis of Toyota Corolla and is manufactured by the Japanese company since 2006. In addition to the country of origin, the car is also assembled in Turkey and the UK. The model is produced with the 2nd modification of the body, on sale you can find five-door five-seat and three-door four-seat hatchbacks. In 2010, the car underwent a number of changes, now the second generation of these cars with engines of 1.33-2.2 liters and a 4-6 speed gearbox are on sale.

Specifications of Toyota Auris 1.33L

Regardless of the type of engine, the dimensions of the machine are the same: the height is 146 cm, the length of the car is 427.5 cm and its width does not exceed 176 cm. The ride height is 14 cm. The minimum dimensions of the boot are 360 liters, if necessary, by removing the rear seats , It can be increased to 1200 liters. The total mass of the model with this engine is 1735 kg. The volume of the tank is 50 liters, while on a mixed cycle the car consumes 5.5 liters of gasoline, while driving along the highway consumes 4.7 liters per 100 kilometers of the road, and when driving along the city streets the consumption is 7 liters.

Toyota Auris, owner reviews

Enumeration of the pluses of this machine can take a lot of time. Excellent dynamics - the car turns into a point on a flat road in a matter of seconds, and at a traffic light in speed it is fully capable of competing with both Audi and BMW. What is important for the Russian climate, from the half-turn it gets into the frost -35. On the way this car rides like a poured, does not swing, does not deviate by inertia on the corners. Many people note a good built-in radio in the car Toyota Auris. The owners' feedback also testifies to the excellent handling of this car.

In Russia, the machine comes with a different engine volume. Owners of cars of modification 1.33L note that the engine is rather weak, but at the same time the super economic cost makes it an ideal option for the city. The car also perfectly approaches as family - the capacious luggage carrier allows to transport household appliances of the average sizes, bicycles and other things. True, with folded seats, the volume will be small, significantly less than that of crossovers and SUVs.

Many when buying attracts the appearance of the car Toyota Auris. The owners' feedback indicates that first of all they pay attention to stylish design and smooth streamlined shapes. Nothing superfluous, everything is very harmonious. Separately, we can note changes in the design of the second generation of machines. Immediately striking "fused" headlights, which give the car a slightly aggressive appearance.

However, this model has a number of shortcomings. First of all they concern the robotic gearbox Toyota Auris. The feedback confirms that every second owner faces with the problems related to the KP. The robotic box in this car is a kind of intermediate version between the mechanics and the automaton. The machine jerks at every switch, switches not always on time, often lags behind, makes noises. When moving in a dense stream of traffic jams or in the heat begins to "buggy", spontaneously switching to neutral.

By cons are also possible to classify the quality of enamel, which is covered by Toyota Auris. The owners' comments indicate that chips can form on it even under the pressure of water during washing. Some say that breakdowns in the car appear with an enviable (though not frightening) periodicity every six months or a year. However, some owners of new cars and did not have to face the need for repair for 3-4 years of use. Some note the convenient and spacious interior of the Toyota Auris. Reviews also say that the control panel of the machine is very comfortable, beautiful and functional.