Toyota has revealed the all-new Auris at the Geneva
Motor Show as well. The new Japanese Golf rival impresses with its bold
exterior styling, a feature that wasn’t present in any of its predecessors.
Overall length has been increased by 40 mm, all of
which has gone into the longer wheelbase while the overall height of the new
Auris has been reduced by 25 mm. The cowl height has also lower by a significant
47 mm, resulting in a shape that’s sleeker and generally more attractive.
Underneath the new bodywork lies Toyota’s TNGA
platform. The adoption
of the new architecture gives the new Auris a lower center of gravity along
with a more rigid body shell and a multi-link rear suspension, with Toyota
claiming that the driving experience will now be more rewarding than before.
The new Auris is also the first model to be offered
with two hybrid options in its range, starting with the 122 PS 1.8-liter
found in the Prius and C-HR and an all-new, more powerful 2.0-liter
petrol-electric option with 180 PS. Toyota says that the latter will
offer an ‘energized drive’ and will feature steering wheel-mounted paddles for
more engagement, while the base model will be powered by a turbocharged
1.2-liter petrol unit with 116 PS.
