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Toyota, Aichi (Takaoka plant) | Japan:
Kanegasaki, Iwate (
KAW) }} |
Toyota Corolla (E140/E150) |
Scion xB/
Toyota Corolla Rumion }} |
Petrol: | 1.33L
1NR-FE I4 | 1.4L
4ZZ-FE I4 | 1.5L
1NZ-FE I4 | 1.6L
1ZR-FE/FAE I4 | 1.8L
2ZR-FE I4 | 1.8L
2ZR-FAE I4 (since 10/2009) | 2.4L
2AZ-FE I4 (Blade) | 3.5L
2GR-FE V6 (Blade Master) |
Diesel: | 1.4L
1ND-TV I4 | 2.0L
1AD-FTV I4 | 2.2L
2AD-FHV I4 }} | 4-speed
automatic | 5-speed
MultiMode | 5/6-speed
manual |
CVT (Japan) }} }} The Auris space concept is a concept using Vibrant Clarity design philosophy. It included panoramic glass roof, flat rear passenger floor, high window surfaces, 19-inch alloy wheels, free form geometric lamps, prominent brake callipers, deep rear bumper with integrated chrome exhausts, gold coloured body. The vehicle was unveiled at the October
2006 Paris Motor Show. Exterior styling was done by
ED², Toyota's European design base located in southern France. The former
Kanto Auto Works produced the Auris and Blade from October 2006 to November 2011. The Auris received a five star cabin protection rating from
Euro NCAP for adults, but four stars for children. The vehicles were sold through Toyota's Netz dealers. Prices were between and . ;Grayge selection (2008) This version came with a grey interior, dual zone climate control, passenger side under seat tray. The 150X M package version added rear privacy glass, smart entry and start system and anti theft system. The models went on sale on 29 January 2008, through Toyota's Netz dealers. With the update of 2008, keyless entry, under seat tray became standard on all models. ;Auris GT Concept In January 2011, Toyota revealed the Toyota Auris GT at the
Tokyo Auto Salon. Based on a 1.8L Auris. All equipment is available for purchase individually except for the supercharger. The concept was shown in Gold metallic paint with a black TRD graphic along the lower side of the car.
Australia In Australia, the Auris was sold as "Corolla"
hatchback with "Seca" emblem on the hatch door above the licence plate. Grades were: base-model "Ascent", mid-spec "Conquest", sports "Levin SX" and sports luxury "Levin ZR". All models are powered by the 1.8-litre
2ZR-FE engine, with either a six-speed manual or four-speed automatic. All but the Ascent came with standard alloy wheels and fog lights. The Levin models had sports style body kits. Electric
moonroof was only available as an option on Levin ZR. As of January 2009,
ESC was available as standard on Conquest and Levin ZR and as an option on Ascent and Levin SX. The Australian Corolla Hatchback received a facelift during the fourth quarter of 2009. The entire body design was given a sporty makeover. Major changes were made to the front and rear fascia, wheel designs and interior trims. The "Seca" branding was removed, and the tail light design was changed. A newer bumper design was also adapted with a special "diffuser" fitted at the bottom to give the rear a sportier look; on either side of the diffuser are reflectors which were not featured on any previous Corolla Hatchback models. The front received new grille and revised headlamps. Fog lights were removed from the Conquest model. Ascent continued with 15-inch steel wheels, while the rest received 16-inch alloys — Conquest and Levin SX shared the same alloys. Side mirrors now featured indicators. The trim materials were also changed, along with a new D-shaped sports steering wheel available on Conquest and Levin models. Other changes were also made to equipment and technology. Moonroof was still only available as an option on Levin ZR alone. File:2007 Toyota Corolla (ZRE152R) Conquest Seca 5-door hatchback (2015-07-03) 01 (cropped).jpg|Pre-facelift Corolla Conquest Seca hatchback (ZRE152, Australia) File:2007 Toyota Corolla (ZRE152R) Conquest Seca 5-door hatchback (2015-07-03) 02.jpg|Pre-facelift Corolla Conquest Seca hatchback (ZRE152, Australia) File:2011 Toyota Corolla (ZRE152R MY11) Conquest 5-door hatchback (2015-07-24) (cropped).jpg|Facelift Corolla Conquest hatchback (ZRE152, Australia) File:2012 Toyota Corolla (ZRE152R) Ascent Sport 5-door hatchback (2015-07-03) 02.jpg|Facelift Corolla Ascent Sport hatchback (ZRE152, Australia) File:2007-2008 Toyota Corolla (ZRE152R) Levin ZR hatchback 04.jpg|Interior (pre-facelift, Australia)
New Zealand In New Zealand, the Auris was sold as "Corolla"
hatchback. Grades were: base-model "GX", sports luxury "GLX". All models were powered by the 1.8-litre Petrol
2ZR-FE engine, with either a six speed manual or four speed automatic. GX models came with steel wheels and hubcaps, whilst GLX models came with alloys, front fog lights, leather bound steering wheel & shifter knob and cruise control. Diesel models were also available in a 1.4L and 2.0L D-4D both being a 6-speed manual only. The New Zealand Corolla Hatchback, like Australia, received a facelift during the fourth quarter of 2009. The entire body design was given a sporty makeover. Major changes were made to the front and rear fascia, wheel designs and interior trims. Tail lights design was also changed. A newer bumper design was also adapted with a special "diffuser" fitted at the bottom to give the rear a sportier look and on either side of the diffuser were reflectors which had not featured on any other previous Corolla Hatchback models. The front received new grille and revised headlamps. Trim lines and options remained the same with both the GX and GLX models pre-facelifted versions.
Europe The Auris was released on 1 February 2007 in the United Kingdom, replacing the
E120 series Corolla hatchback. Toyota positioned the Auris at the lower medium segment to compete with cars such as
Volkswagen Golf,
Vauxhall/Opel Astra,
Hyundai i30 and the
Ford Focus. Trim levels were T2, T3 and T Spirit – followed by the T180 model in April 2007. European trim levels were Terra, Strata, Luna, Sol, Premium and Prestige. In February 2007, Toyota announced an investment of £100 million in its
Deeside engine factory to build a petrol engine for the Auris. The Deeside plant would start building 1.33-litre Dual VVT-i engine beginning in 2009–10, and would also produce Auris engines previously built in Japan. File:Toyota Auris 1.6 Sol front 20100919.jpg|Pre-facelift Auris 1.6 Sol 3-door (ZRE151, Germany) File:Toyota Auris 1.6 Sol rear 20100919.jpg|Pre-facelift Auris 1.6 Sol 3-door (ZRE151, Germany) File:Toyota Auris Life (Facelift) – Frontansicht, 18. März 2012, Wuppertal.jpg|Auris 5-door (facelift; Germany) File:Toyota Auris Life (Facelift) – Heckansicht, 18. März 2012, Wuppertal.jpg|Auris 5-door (facelift; Germany) Engines for the European Auris are: "Toyota Optimal Drive" engines were introduced in 2008; this was what Toyota called their program of improving efficiency and lowering emissions without losing power. The
1NR-FE 1.33 Dual VVT-i engine featured Toyota's first
Stop & Start system sold in Europe, and replaced the 1.4 VVT-i engine. The 2.0 D-4D engine added a diesel particulate filter. A 1.6 Valvematic replaced the 1.6 Dual VVT-i engine.
Auris Hybrid The Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept was unveiled at the
September 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. The
concept version included
Hybrid Synergy Drive technology, 18-inch alloy wheels with low rolling resistance tyres, a larger, more efficient rear spoiler, 20 mm lower ride height, seats and upper dashboard with blue Gaucholino leather upholstery, instrument cluster with hybrid blue illumination, solar panel roof with ventilation. On 17 July 2009, Toyota announced the production of hybrid Auris by
Toyota Manufacturing UK (TMUK) beginning in 2010. It is equipped with engines produced at TMUK's Deeside Plant and produced at TMUK's
Burnaston Plant. The production version of the Auris Hybrid was presented at the
March 2010 Geneva Motor Show.
Mass production began in May 2010 at Toyota Manufacturing UK (TMUK) Burnaston plant and became the first mass-produced hybrid vehicle to be built in Europe. Sales in the United Kingdom began on 1 July 2010, at a price starting at (), () less than the
Toyota Prius. The Auris Hybrid shares the same
powertrain and batteries as the Prius. Combined fuel economy is . In 2010, Toyota sold 15,237 Auris Hybrids in Europe, and 32,725 in 2011.
Toyota Blade The upscale sibling of the Auris is called the Blade. It replaced the
Toyota Allex, which, in turn, was the replacement for the
Toyota Sprinter. The Blade was sold at Japanese Toyota dealerships
Toyota Store and
Toyopet Store locations, while the Auris was exclusive to
Toyota Corolla Store and
Toyota NETZ Store locations. It has different front and rear sheetmetal, and is powered by Toyota's 2.4-litre
2AZ-FE engine. All 2.4-litre models have CVT automatic gearboxes. In August 2007, Toyota released the Blade Master, an upgraded trim of the Blade which features Toyota's , 3.5-litre
2GR-FE V6 engine, larger brakes, and an upgraded suspension. Toyota discontinued the Blade in April 2012, ahead of the replacement of the Auris, without a direct successor. File:Toyota-blade 20061221.jpg|Toyota Blade 2.4 (AZE156H) File:2006 Toyota Blade 02.jpg|Toyota Blade 2.4 (AZE156H) File:2009-2012 Toyota Blade Master G 3.5 DBA-GRE156H (20220911).jpg|2009–2012 Toyota Blade Master G 3.5 (GRE156H)
Safety == Second generation (E180; 2012) ==