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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

1,51

5 m

m

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


1.4-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


1.4-litre D-4D 90

2.0-litre D-4D 125

2.2-litre D-4D 180


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


1.4-litre D-4D 90

2.0-litre D-4D 125

2.2-litre D-4D 180


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


1.4-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


1.4-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.

Thedetailsofspecificationsandequipmentprovidedinthispressinformationaresubjecttolocalconditionsandrequirementsandmay,therefore,varyfromcountrytocountry.ToyotaMotorEuropereservestherighttoalteranydetailsofequipmentandspecificationswithoutpriornotice.

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