Introduced as a new model in 2006, the Auris replaced the Corolla Runx and Allex. Toyota discontinued the Blade in April 2012, ahead of the replacement of the Auris, without a direct successor. In August 2007, Toyota released the Blade Master, an upgraded trim of the Blade which features Toyota's 280 PS (206 kW), 3.5 litre 2GR-FE V6 engine, larger brakes, and an upgraded suspension. All 2.4 litre models have CVT automatic gearboxes. It has different front and rear sheetmetal, and is powered by Toyota's 2.4 litre 2AZ-FE engine. The Blade was sold at Japanese Toyota dealerships Toyota Store and Toyopet Store locations, while the Auris was exclusive to Toyota Corolla Store and Toyota NETZ Store locations. It replaced the Toyota Allex, which, in turn, was the replacement for the Toyota Sprinter.
The upscale sibling of the Auris is called the Blade. In July 2010, the Auris Hybrid was selected as "WhatGreenCar Car of the Year 2010" by magazine What Car?.
Carbon dioxide emissions (CO 2) are 89 g/km on the standard test cycle which allows the model to be exempted from paying Vehicle Excise Duty (for cars registered prior to 1 April 2017) and the London congestion charge. The Auris Hybrid shares the same powertrain and batteries as the Prius. Sales in the United Kingdom began on 1 July 2010, at a price starting at GB£18,950 ( US$27,450), GB£550 ( US$800) less than the Toyota Prius. Mass production began in May 2010 at Toyota Manufacturing UK (TMUK) Burnaston plant and became the first mass-produced hybrid vehicle to be built in Europe. The production version of the Auris Hybrid was presented at the March 2010 Geneva Motor Show. It is equipped with engines produced at TMUK's Deeside Plant and produced at TMUK's Burnaston Plant. On 17 July 2009, Toyota announced the production of hybrid Auris by Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) Ltd (TMUK) beginning in 2010. The concept version included Hybrid Synergy Drive technology, 18-inch alloy wheels with low rolling resistance tyres, a larger, more efficient rear spoiler, 20 mm lower ride height, seats and upper dashboard with blue Gaucholino leather upholstery, instrument cluster with hybrid blue illumination, solar panel roof with ventilation.
#TOYOTA RUNIX FULL#
The Auris HSD Full Hybrid Concept was unveiled at the September 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. The second generation was later available at Toyopet Store dealerships from 18 April 2016. The Japanese model went on sale at Netz dealerships on 23 October 2006, while European models went on sale in early 2007.
Toyota Australia and Toyota New Zealand resisted suggestions from Toyota Japan to adopt the new European Auris name for the Corolla. The Auris succeeded the Allex in Japan and the Corolla RunX. Starting with the E210 model, the Auris nameplate was discontinued and used the Corolla nameplate instead, except for Taiwan, retained the Auris nameplate for the hatchback version until July 2020.įor the first generation only, the more luxurious Auris was named Toyota Blade ( Japanese: トヨタ・ブレイド, Hepburn: Toyota Bureido) in Japan. In Europe, Toyota positioned the Auris as the replacement for the Corolla hatchback, while the saloon version continued with the Corolla nameplate. The "Auris" name is based on the Latin word for "gold", " aurum".
#TOYOTA RUNIX SERIES#
Introduced in 2006, the first generation three/five-door hatchback shared the platform with the E150 series Corolla, while the second generation five-door hatchback and station wagon called "Touring Sports" uses the E180 platform. The Toyota Auris ( Japanese: トヨタ・オーリス, Hepburn: Toyota Ōrisu) is a compact car derived from the Corolla, manufactured and sold by Toyota.
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