We’ve come across another prototype of the 2019
Toyota Auris Touring Sports, the estate version of the all-new 5-door Auris. So while this camouflage is
wrapped really tight around the Touring version, we can estimate that it too
will be more spacious than the old/current model, utilizing the same angular
front fascia design as its hatchback sibling. As for the rear, while we can’t
see the taillight cutout, the lights could end up resembling those on the
all-new RAV4.
Since the all-new Auris hatchback’s wheelbase has
grown by 40 mm compared to its predecessor, we can expect a similar
growth out of the Touring Sports version, which would put its wheelbase
somewhere in the vicinity of 2,640 mm – more than you get on a Golf
Variant.
The Auris Touring Sports will ride on the
automaker’s TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) platform, which was built to
support electrified powertrains. Beyond the base 114hp 1.2-liter turbo petrol
unit, we’ll see the wagon being offered with the same 120hp 1.8-liter and 178
HP 2.0-liter gasoline-electric hybrid units, with no diesels in sight.
The design of the interior will be another thing
that’s shared between the two Auris versions, so expect to see a standard
8-inch touchscreen display, voice recognition, Qi wireless charing, a 7-inch
TFT multi-info display on higher spec models, leather upholstery, climate
control, and a multitude of active safety features.
The Touring Sports
should on sale shortly after or in 2019. Once it’s out, it will go on to
rival the likes of the VW Golf Variant, Hyundai i30 Tourer, Renault Megane
Sport Tourer, Peugeot 308 SW and the Opel/Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer.
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