Pricing and specification details have been announced for the British-built Auris Touring Sports. This is the first time the Toyota Auris has been introduced to a wagon car body style. It’s also the first model in its class to offer the choice of a full hybrid powertrain, marking further diversification of Toyota’s Hybrid Synergy Drive technology.
Auris Touring Sports is built exclusively by Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK (TMUK) at its factory in Burnaston, Derbyshire, alongside the Auris hatchback and Avensis models.
The range starts from £15,595 for the Active, which is available with either a 1.33 Dual VVT-i petrol engine or a 1.4 D-4D diesel, both with six speed manual transmission. The model includes the following specifications:
Roof Rails
15” steel wheels
Follow me home headlamps
Automatic single-zone air conditioning
4 speaker radio/CD with USB connectivity
Two way, roller type luggage net
Class leading load space
7 airbags
Vehicle Stability Control
Hill Start Assist Control
Toyota Touch and Go satellite navigation is available on Icon, Sport and Excel, and is priced at £650. Toyota’s Intelligent Park Assist system is available as an option for Icon and Sport grades, priced at £350.
A comfort pack can be specified for Icon and Sport grade, priced at £550. The pack adds a range of comfort and convenience specification, including: Rain sensing wipers, Dusk sensing headlamps, Electrochromatic rear view mirror, Smart entry and start system, Power fold wing mirrors.
