Toyota Auris Reviews

Toyota Auris - Auto Express Review

2010-06-04T17:10:00.003+01:00

Here's the road test review from Auto Express magazine of the Toyota Auris. A bit of a further poke around their website reveals they also have had one on long term test with several reports that might also be worth reading. We aren't going to reproduce the full article here but rather show you a few snippets to whet your appetite, and if you want to read the full thing you can follow the link to their website at the bottom of the post.

Auto Express Magazine said:

"The hatch is a big step forward over the Corolla it replaces. Best-selling engine by far will be the 1.6-litre petrol. With variable timing on both inlet and exhaust valves, it's one of the most powerful engines in its class..."

"The Auris is built in the UK, boasts nine airbags and a five-star Euro NCAP rating, and really is all-new from the ground up..."

"The Auris uses a brand-new platform, and the stiff body-shell has enabled the company to make the most of this new suspension set-up. Initially, it seems firm - roll is very slight through corners, and the whole car is tightly controlled..."

To read the full road test, just click: Auto Express Magazine

Toyota Auris Top Gear Review

2010-06-04T16:57:00.003+01:00

Here's the review of the Toyota Auris from Top Gear magazine's own site. Unfortunately it's more of a summary than something crafted with the wit of Clarkson but it does give a good idea of their overall feel of the car. We don't show the whole article here as that would be stealing, just a few snippets, and if you'd like to read the full thing you can visit their website by clicking the link at the bottom.

Top Gear Magazine Said:

"The Auris dashboard is an array of cheap plastics in a random multiplicity of textures... But there's great underlying quality..."

"The tall body is roomy, and the rear seat-fold works a charm..."

"The Auris serves up more-than-competitive space inside, thanks to its height. All versions are tuned for good ride comfort..."

"Avoid the 1.33 petrol, but the 1.6 is OK, and has useful torque..."

To read the full review, just follow this link: Top Gear Website

Toyota Auris CAR Magazine Review

2010-06-04T16:44:00.004+01:00

Here's the review of the Toyota Auris from the CAR magazine website, It is the pre-facelift model, but as the face lift was very mild with only a few minor changes the review will still be relevant. We aren't going to print the full review here, so there are just a few juicy tidbits and if you'd like to read the full thing you can click on the link at the bottom of the article.

CAR Magazine Said:

"The Auris does have the whiff of Xerox-enlarged Yaris about it, but it's a clean, modern design from Toyota's European design studio in the south of France..."

"This isn't a car that's going to set the sector alight, never mind dislodge the Golf and Focus from their perches, but it's a decent drive and the best-selling 1.6 petrol is a keen revver..."

"The cabin boasts a modern, simple design with an effective ergonomic layout. Switches are where they should be, the seat and wheel adjust sufficiently and it's all no-nonsense stuff..."

"Most of the time, it's very refined and hushed - with only a wind flutter at motorway speeds to disturb the peace..."

To read the full review, just click here: CAR Magazine.

Toyota Auris - Autocar Review

2010-06-04T16:27:00.004+01:00

Here is the latest review on the Toyota Auris from the Autocar website. They test individual models rather than the whole range like What Car, and in this case they've tested the 1.6 litre version. We don't want to steal their work and publish the whole article, so here's a few snippets from the review, if you'd like to read the full thing you can follow the link at the bottom of the page to their site.

Autocar Magazine Said:

"It’s as well not to dismiss this power-train purely on the grounds of diminished punch, for its mechanical smoothness is astonishing..."

"Ditching the Corolla name for this new car was a move of unprecedented bravery for Toyota. After all... we are talking about the best-selling passenger car range of all time..."

"It is a spacious cabin with plenty of head and shoulder room for 4 adults, and the individual squeezed into the middle of the back seat doesn’t need to be a tiddler..."

"It does everything you’d expect of it, and the steering deserves special commendation for being very accurate and sensibly weighted. The car is agile and supple..."

The full review can be found here: Autocar Magazine

Toyota Auris - What Car? Review

2010-06-04T16:11:00.001+01:00

Here's the latest Toyota Auris Review from What Car? magazine's website. What Car? normally try to give a balanced ownership view rather than focusing on the cars dynamic ability, and the writing is very factual but not exactly thrilling to read. Here's a small part for you, and if you'd like to read the full review you can follow the link at the bottom of the post.

What Car Magazine said:

"The Auris does everything it should, but it’s not as accomplished as the best cars in the class. It grips and goes well enough, but it’s not as precise as a Ford Focus..."

"Every engine is competitive for fuel economy and emissions, and the Auris holds its value well. The hybrid falls into the bottom company car tax band and is exempt from road tax..."

"We have no doubt that the Auris will stand the test of time with ease, but it also has the added reassurance of a five-year warranty..."

"The Auris’s unusual dash is designed to put every control within easy reach, and it works really well..."

To read the full review visit: What Car? Website.