New Toyota Auris 1.6 D-4D Design Tss 5Dr [leather/Nav/Pan Roof] Diesel Hatchback for Sale

Background

What do Toyota have to do to get you interested in buying an Auris? Make it better to drive? They did that in 2012, at the same time making it better looking, better value for money, better built and more efficient. That ought to have been enough to propel Toyota's Focus rival from also-ran to there or thereabouts and, objectively speaking, the Auris was an impressive all-rounder. Thing is, nobody here really took it that seriously, despite it being built right here in Britain at Toyota's award-winning Burnaston facility. Undeterred, Toyota has set about improving the Auris still further, revealing a revised line-up that aims to ensure that slowly but surely, this car will get its due. With a broader range, sharper styling and fresh engines being introduced, that day could be nearer than you think.
Driving Experience

The key news engine-wise in recent years has been the introduction of a 1.2-litre turbo petrol unit and a 1.6-litre turbodiesel. The 1.33-litre and 1.6-litre petrol powerplants continue, as does the 1.4-litre D4-D turbodiesel, the latter being heavily revised to make it the cleanest diesel engine in the 90PS class. Revised cylinders, fuel injection, catalyst and cylinder head cover all feature, with the peak 205Nm torque figure now being reached at just 1,400rpm, where before it was 1,800rpm. The sprint to 62mph takes 12.5 seconds en route to 112mph. That's not bad for an entry-level diesel. The freshly-developed 1.2T direct injection turbocharged unit develops 115PS, while the 1.6 turbodiesel is good for 111PS. Go for that 1.2T variant and you get the option of Toyota's 'Multidrive S' CVT auto transmission. This package features various modes - fully automatic, seamless shifting or a sequential, stepped seven-speed Sport setting controlled by the gear lever or shift paddles mounted on the steering column. The Auris' suspension offers a choice of two rear ends. For the slightly faster models, there's a double wishbone system offered on the 1.2T petrol variant, plus the 1.6 D-4D diesel and the 1.8 Hybrid). Less powerful versions though, get a simpler torsion bar set-up (used on the 1.3 VVT-I petrol variant and the feebler 1.4 D-4D diesel). Toyota has also reduced noise levels in the cabin and re-tuned the electric power steering to further build steering weight as vehicle speed rises, giving better feedback between 35 and 50mph.
Design and Build

Toyota really gave the Auris a bit of attitude with the Mk2 car that appeared in 2012 and this current version builds on that by featuring the lower and broader frontal treatment now common to many of the company's latest products. There's a splash of chrome on the grille, plus LED headlamp clusters which include LED daytime running lights. In profile the front and rear styling generates pronounced overhangs, while the rear end features a sleek lower bumper assembly and LED rear lights. The cabin benefits from decent quality materials and a low profile dashboard, with clean-looking dials and a consistent use of grains, illumination and typefaces across the fascia. There's a twin-clock binnacle with a 4.2-inch colour TFT multi-information screen. Many details, such as the air vents, doorhandles and gear lever surround, have been designed to give a crisper, high-quality appearance. There's also a Touring Sports estate version on offer if you need a bit more hauling space.

Market and Model

Auris pricing starts at around £16,500 and there's a trim walk-up that starts with 'Active', then runs up through 'Business Edition', 'Icon', 'Design' and 'Excel'. As ever, there's a choic of 5-door hatch or 'Touring Sports' estate models. Providing you avoid the 'Active' baseline variants, you'll get the brand's impressive 'Safety Sense' package of electronic features as standard. The functions of the package can alert the driver to an imminent collision risk and help them take action to avoid or reduce the consequences if an impact does happen. There's also a Road Sign Assist feature, which recognises important warning and command signs on motorways and major routes and repeats them in clear graphics in the driver's colour TFT multi-information display.

Cost of Ownership

This Auris has been given a good once-over in the efficiency department in recent years. The 1.2T model benefits from fuel consumption of 60.1mpg and 109g/km CO2 emissions when fitted with a manual gearbox. Go for the Multidrive S transmission and those numbers improve to 61.4mpg and 106g/km. Many drivers will be drawn to the diesel engines and the 1.4 D-4D here returns combined cycle fuel consumption of 83.1mpg, while CO2 emissions have dropped sharply from 99 to 89g/km. The 1.6 D4-D diesel replaced the old 2.0-litre diesel that was previously sold into some European markets and its CO2 emissions are markedly lower, improving to 104g/km. Combined fuel consumption is 68.9mpg, while total cost of ownership figures are further reduced by longer service intervals. The Auris might not have been a big hit for new car buyers but it's long been a bit of a sleeper hit on the used market amongst buyers who want the reliability of a new car but not the price tag. There's no reason why this car won't be just the same, so couple strong residuals with low emissions, a reasonable asking price and insurance groupings that are a group or two below the class average and you have a strong contender.

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Specification
Body Glass
Electric front windows
Electric rear windows
Rear wiper
Privacy glass
Brakes
ABS/EBD
Emergency brake assist
Hill start assist
Collision mitigation braking system
Vehicle stability control + traction control + brake assist
Driver Aids
Cruise control
PAS
Rear view camera
Lane departure warning system
Forward collision warning
Driver Convenience
Dusk sensor
Driving Mirrors
Body colour door mirrors
Embellishment Trims
Black instrument panel
Entertainment
6 speakers
Radio/CD + MP3
DAB Digital radio
USB/aux input socket
Bluetooth connectivity including audio streaming
Exterior Body Features
Body colour bumpers
Chrome fog lamp bezel
Chrome bars on lower front grille
Lower grille finisher - Piano black
Panoramic sunroof
Exterior Lights
Front fog lights
LED daytime running lights
LED rear lights
Auto high beam
Heating/Cooling/Ventilation
Auto air conditioning
Interior Features
Leather steering wheel
Leather upholstery
Leather gear knob
Safety
Seatbelt warning
Front lateral airbags
Passenger airbag deactivate switch
Front and rear curtain airbags
Driver/Front Passenger airbags
Drivers knee airbag
Road sign information display
Seats
Electric lumbar support
Isofix child seat preparation
Drivers/passenger heated seats
Seatbelt pretensioners and force limiters
Wheels - Spare
Space saver spare wheel

Options
Packs
Protection pack - Auris	£300.00
Parking pack - Auris	£550.00
Chrome pack - Auris	£250.00
Entertainment pack - Auris - iPad holder/DVD	£900.00
Entertainment pack - Auris - master/master DVD	£1,250.00
Entertainment pack - Auris - master/slave DVD	£1,000.00
Entertainment pack - Auris - single DVD	£750.00
Entertainment pack - Auris - single iPad holder	£400.00
Entertainment pack - Auris - twin iPad holders	£500.00
Paint - Metallic
Metallic - Platinum bronze	£545.00
Metallic - Eclipse Black	£545.00
Metallic - Denim blue	£545.00
Metallic - Tyrol silver	£545.00
Metallic - Aspen grey	£545.00
Metallic - Orion blue	£545.00
Metallic - Deep Titanium	£545.00
Paint - Solid
Solid - Lunar Shadow	Standard
Exterior Body Features
Special solid paint	£250.00
Metallic paint	£545.00
Pearlescent paint	£795.00
Solid paint	Standard
Interior Features
Alcantara seat trim	£150.00
Ventura cloth upholstery	Standard
Paint - Pearlescent
Pearl - Tokyo Red	£795.00
Pearl - Pearl white	£795.00
Paint - Special
Special solid - Pure white	£250.00
Trim - Cloth
Ventura cloth - Black	Standard
Trim - Leather
Leather - Black/Grey	Standard
Leather - Black/red	Standard
Leather - Black	Standard
Wheels - Alloy
17" Pitlane II anthracite machined alloy wheels	£650.00
17" Podium II anthracite machined alloy wheels	£650.00
17" alloy wheels	Standard
Trim - Part Leather
Laguna Cloth/leather - Black/Blue	£150.00

Performance
0 to 60 mph (secs)
0 to 62 mph (secs)	10.5
Engine Power - BHP	112
Engine Power - KW	82
Engine Power - PS
Engine Power - RPM	4000
Engine Torque - LBS.FT	199
Engine Torque - NM	270
Engine Torque - RPM	2250
Top Speed	121

Toyota Auris 1.6 D-4D Design Tss 5Dr [leather/Nav/Pan Roof] Diesel Hatchback

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