2010 Toyota Auris 5 Doors 2.0L D-4D 6MT FWD (126 HP)

Vehicle Overview

The world financial crisis was still causing damage to the market, but Toyota couldn’t wait for that to end in order to launch new products, so in 2010, the automaker came with a refreshed version of the Auris.

Toyota introduced the Auris as a hatchback version of the Corolla in 2007, and customers were not exactly happy with that change. Still, the vehicle was adequate and proved that a well-built vehicle would sell well even if its name was new. Meanwhile, the Japanese brand sold the Auris as a three- or five-door hatchback. While the former version was mostly created to compete against sportier-looking, youth-oriented vehicles, the latter was mainly for those with families. The recipe worked better for this one.

The refreshed version of the Auris came with a new front fascia that sported wider front and rear bumpers. In addition, the headlights received LED daytime running lights and a downward V-shaped grille. The profile, on the other hand, didn’t change. For specific versions, the carmaker added a roof spoiler on the upper side of the tailgate. All these changes led to a better aerodynamic coefficient that dropped from 0.29 to 0.273, resulting in lower emissions.

Inside, the car went got some significant upgrades with the introduction of new, softer materials for the dashboard. The steering wheel was enriched with buttons for phone use via Bluetooth connectivity. Furthermore, the center console was slightly raised so the driver could reach the stick easier than on the pre-facelifted version.

Underneath the hood, Toyota installed new Euro 5 engines, both gasoline and turbo-diesel, and a hybrid powertrain.