Toyota Auris TR Available with 90Hp 1.4 D-4D Diesel Engine

Toyota is broadening its UK market Auris TR range with the introduction of the 90 Hp 1.4-liter D-4D diesel engine. Up until now, the Auris in TR spec was offered with the 1.4 VVT-i and 1.6 VVT-i petrol units and the 2.0 D-4D 130 diesel. Official combined cycle fuel consumption for the Auris TR 1.4 D-4D is 56.5mpg (47mpg US or 5.0lt/100 km) while the nought to 62mph (100 km/h) sprint is reached in 12.0 seconds with the manual gearbox and 14.7 with semi-auto MultiMode transmission. -Continued

Available in both 3door and 5door variants, the Auris TR’s prices range from £14,145 to £15,195. Standard equipment includes 16-inch five-spoke alloy wheels, front fog lamps, automatic air conditioning, blue Tatami interior trim, chrome detailing on the rear bodywork, front fog lamps and heated electrically adjustable door mirrors.

Toyota UK Launches Auris SR Versions

Following the launch of the flagship Auris SR180, Toyota UK is introducing a new sporty trim named SR. Available with the 1.6 Dual VVT-i petrol and 2.0 D-4D 130 diesel engines, the new SR grade benefits from lowered sports suspension and riding on 17-inch alloy wheels, both from Toyota Motorsport. Other unique features provided as standard include a Toyota Motorsport rear spoiler and dark-tinted privacy glass – items shared with the SR180. The SR is on sale now in the UK, in three and five-door body styles priced from £14,495. –More images after the jump

2008 Toyota Auris SR180: New Sporty Flagship Model

Starting from January 2008, Toyota will enhance its European line-up with the addition of the the all-new Auris SR180. Just to set things clear, the SR180 is in no way a successor to the Corolla TS. The SR180 is powered 2.2-litre D-4D diesel engine that generates 175bhp and a maximum 400Nm of torque from 2,000rpm. Power is driven to the front wheels through a six-speed manual transmission. The top-notch Auris sprints from nought to 62mph (100 km/h) in 8.1 seconds, while the D-4D engine’s fuel efficiency returns an official 38.0 mpg (6.2 lt/100 km) in combined cycle driving. -Continued after the jump

The new flagship Auris also features a Toyota Motorsport lowered suspension springs and a new rear spoiler positioned atop the tailgate. Dark-tinted rear privacy glass and five-spoke 17-inch alloys add further to the style factor, while the choice of body colors includes a Pure White.

Toyota Auris 2.2 D-CAT Sport Study With 200 HP

Toyota Europe has revealed a sport study based on the Auris 2.2 D-CAT. The most important change is the addition of a “Sport Button” that raises the 2.2-liter diesel engine’s output from 177 to 200 Hp –we don’t have details on how, but it does. Apart form the engine mods, Toyota has fitted the Auris hatch with a set of sport springs that lower the vehicle’s ride height by 30mm. -Continued after the jump

The sport study is also equipped with a body kit that consists of a front and rear apron and a roof spoiler. The car’s looks are complemented by 18-inch alloy rims wrapped in 225/40 rubber and the tinted rear windows. Inside, the Auris Sports Study gets aluminum pedals, a sports leather steering and sports leather seats along with Carbon-fiber trim.

Frankfurt Show Bits & Pieces: Toyota Auris Swinging Doors

Now here’s a significant detail that would really set the Auris apart from the previous Corolla hatch once and for all: opposite opening, electric powered doors combined with the absence of a B-pillar. The front doors slide out and aside while the rear doors perform a 90+ degree flip. Simple yet effective in the sense that Toyota would never again have to convince us that the Auris has nothing in common with the Corolla. Yeah right... -One more image after the jump

Geneva Preview: Toyota Hybrid X & 3door Auris

As even a two-year-old child would expect, Toyota’s presence at the Geneva Show –or any Show for that matter, could never be complete without a Hybrid concept. According to Toyota, the “Hybrid X” will act as a technology showcase for future hybrid cars. Along with a cryptic image, that’s about all we get from the Japanese carmaker. Apart from that, Toyota will also showcase the 3door version of the Auris, the FT- HS sport hybrid concept and a slightly upgraded versions of the Avensis sedan. -Continued: Click “Read More…” below to check out the official press release

Press Release: Toyota at Geneva Motor Show

• Two new hybrid concepts: Hybrid X and FT-HS
• Auris Show Car
• Avensis upgrade for more refinement

Toyota’s commitment to a comprehensive vision of sustainable mobility will be on display at this year’s Geneva Motor Show with the debut of two hybrid concepts that demonstrate the wide range of personal transport solutions this technology can provide.

Toyota is using the show to restate its commitment to finding and implementing solutions that make cars less of an environmental burden. Toyota’s world-leading Hybrid Synergy Drive technology is at the core of this strategy as it moves along the path towards the ultimate eco-car.

Geneva Motor Show 2007 will mark the world premiere of Hybrid X – a concept car that proposes a new design language for hybrid models while also acting as a technology showcase for future hybrid cars.

In contrast, FT- HS, Future Toyota Hybrid Sports, will present a concept of the sports car of the 21st century - a front-engine, rear-drive sports car with a projected 0-100 km/h acceleration in the four-second range. FT-HS shows the potential of hybrid technology, offering a new powerful driving experience as well as outstanding environmental performance.

The Auris Show Car on display, reveals for the first time in Europe the three-door version of Auris in an exclusive body colour and fitted with special wheel design.

The Toyota Avensis, Toyota’s flagship model in Europe, is upgraded with premium features, including a new touch-screen full map navigation.

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Toyota Blade: New TRD “Aero-kit”

I know what you’re thinking, “another sporty kit”, but we swear to God, we’re not doing it on purpose. The culprit this time is from the Far East and the victim is the 2008 Toyota Blade. For those of you who are unfamiliar with the car, the Blade is an upgraded and redesigned Auris (Corolla hatch substitute) fitted with a 2.4-liter 4cylinder engine (167Hp & 22,8 kgm of torque) which was presented in December. You could say it’s something like an Audi A3 but we’d advise you to keep it for yourself.

Anyhow, TRD (Toyota Racing Development) decided to give Blade owners the chance of owning an even more exclusive version of the upgraded Auris with the Aero-kit, which consist of front and rear bumper spoilers, a new grille with TRD’s emblem, chromed exhaust pipes and TRD rims. Wow.

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