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Boring No More: Toyota Shows Production-Ready Auris

Leaving the Dull Image Behind

After the underwhelming debut of the tenth generation Corolla Axio and Fielder in Japan earlier this month, Toyota has hit a stroke of genius with the European-market Axio, the replacement to the Corolla. If you had a chance to read our articles on the Auris Space concept and the Axio and Fielder production cars, youll be familiar with Toyotas strategy for selling different cars into different markets. To be more in tune with European desires, Toyota has

Fortunately, someone at Toyota knew that not everyone appreciates conservatism. (Photo: Toyota)

put a surprising amount of effort into areas that matter most: conscious brand image, attractive styling, amenities and high build quality.

For the most part, the exterior has been kept close to the Space Concept, though the front bumpers have

From the front, its a dead ringer to the Yaris. (Photo: Toyota)

been reworked for a smoother, less angled look. The ridges running through the hood and grille also look smaller and less defined, which better suit the production car. Detailing such as projection beam head and foglamps are also included on the production car. Elsewhere, the design is pure Yaris from the stubby nose to the window line that juts into the front fenders, to the short overhangs and protruding taillights.

Center stack is just as unique as say, Volvos floating console. (Photo: Toyota)

In terms of power, the Auris can be had with a variety of gasoline and diesel engines, though Toyota is putting greater emphasis than ever on its diesel product range. Choices under gasoline power include two different VVT-i inline-four engines, that are 1.4 liters and 1.6 liters in displacement. The former features Toyotas new dual VVT-i system to produce 96 horsepower and a rather weak 79 lb-ft of torque, while the latter makes an adequate 122 horsepower and 116 lb-ft of torque.

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