2017 Toyota Auris 5 Doors 1.2L CVT FWD (116 HP)

Vehicle Overview

The Toyota Auris, a competitor in the compact market, received a redesign in 2015 that affected the entire range, including the popular 5-door version.

To meet the 2015 Euro 6b emission requirements, the Japanese automaker had to upgrade every model in its lineup. While that was a highly challenging assignment for other automakers, things moved more smoothly for Toyota because of its significant environmental protection research. The automaker also updated the vehicle’s appearance along with the improved engine.

The car’s new front bumper featured a wider lower grille extended from side to side in the lower part of the bumper. That improved the cooling area, helping the main narrow grille that was redesigned. In addition, the automaker installed LED Daytime Running Lights inside the new, modified headlamps. Significant alterations were also made to the automobile’s rear, including new LED taillights with larger reversing lights. Finally, at the back, a pair of horizontal reflector lamps flanked a thin, chromed line placed on the bottom of the rear bumper.

The dashboard of the 2015 Auris has been updated. In the instrument cluster, the automaker consequently added a new color TFT display between the tachometer and speedometer. In addition, the infotainment system was improved, and the HVAC system controls got a new button layout on the center stack. Last but not least, softer materials were used to raise the materials’ quality. The split-folding rear bench expanded the trunk volume from a mediocre 360 liters (12.7 cu-ft) to an excellent 1,199 liters (42.3 cu-ft).

The 2015 Auris received a choice of new engines, which started with a 1.2-liter turbocharged gasoline unit. A 1.6-liter oil burner replaced the former 2.0-liter turbo-diesel. As expected, Toyota kept the hybrid version on the list.