Toyota Auris Test drive 5 doors 2013 - NV hatchback
Toyota auris. Blood of changes
Toyota auris. Price: from 735,000 p. On sale: since 2013
The new Toyota auris has become below the predecessor 5.5 cm and 3 cm longer and completely changed externally. The radiator grille is now made in the corporate style of the emphasis on the lower part (Under Priority), and the front headlights with LED daytime running lights respond to strict style (Keen Look) are loved by Asian manufacturers to give all sorts of details separate names. I don’t know how this stimulates the creative thought of designers, but, unlike the previous, cute, but dull Auris, the new car outwardly became much more beautiful, modern, alive.
But in the design of the salon, on the contrary, there was a rollback back: everything is strict and dry, as in the grandmother's pantry. Simple lines, simple decoration materials even in the average configuration, a vertical console clearly in the center, a minimum of buttons (although this is rather a plus), the dashboard is easily readable, but the boring interior turned out completely without a highlight, and there is no question of any premium here . Yes, the driver and front passenger is spacious, everything is at hand, and the new low seats are not on the first attempt, but it was possible to comfortably configure, but if the company stares at a younger and energetic audience, then emotions should manifest itself not only in words. In the meantime, the fuse was enough only for appearance, since Auris also did not go more fun and energetic.
Two gasoline engines that stood on the first auris and will get to Russia with the second, 1.3 liters (99 hp) and 1.6 l (132 hp) were modernized and steel, of course, more environmentally friendly and more environmentally friendly and more environmentally friendly economical. The dynamics, according to the manufacturer, also improved by reducing the weight of the car and improving aerodynamic indicators. But the bottoms are absent as a class: it starts to pull Auris with only 4000 min-1 and higher: during sharp overtaking or on lifts, we must switch to a reduced gear (we tested the version with 6-speed mechanics).
I liked the work of the gearbox and clutch more than on the first aurice: the clutch captures more predictably, the transfers switch easily and clearly, the engine does not roar. Although, maybe it is roaring, but now it is not heard in the salon: the soundproofing has been significantly improved, for me, it is almost perfect the environment does not interfere with calmly with passengers or listen to the radio, but does not turn off completely, leaving a connection with reality.
The KP lever is located in the usual way, and not raised, as in the past Auris, so the front has become freer.
This connection is also supported by the suspension: the modernized racks of MacPherson in front with a new configured shock absorbers and the back suspension on double transverse levers (for a version with a 1.6 liter engine, with 1.3 l of the torsion beam) do their job in the literal sense of the word easy bumps , found even in European asphalt, easily swallow, lying policemen and other similar obstacles are careful, without shaking and discomfort. The advanced steering wheel power power improving gives an adequate idea of \u200b\u200bthe position of the wheels, and the car predictably responds to the twisting of the steering wheel, although you can’t call acute controllability and not a sports car under me.
The central console is too straightforward.
For the rear passengers, there are quite a lot of places.
Standard devices and digital display show everything you need.
Farah with LED daytime running lights are made in strict style.
In New Auris, traditional Toyota reliability and practicality are well felt, but emotions cannot yet break through through traditional conservatism. Although the attempt to change the character is made and this pleases.
Our verdict
The new Toyota auris has become more beautiful and modern in appearance, but for the youth audience it is still not emotional in nature and interior decoration. A solid car with a well -equipped base. However, a high price is unlikely to allow him to get into his leaders in its very competitive segment.
Driving
It is upset by the absence of lower classes, the rest is standard for this class.
Salon
The finish could be richer.
Comfort
The suspension is adequate, noise insulation was very pleased.
Safety
ABS, EBD, ESP, ASR, a help system for emergency braking and when starting at the rise, 6 pillows in the database.
Price
Highly, although the base is well equipped.
ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES
Appearance, suspension, sound insulation, basic equipment.
Lack of lower classes, rustic interior design and decoration.
We do not love
Enough
The side mirrors are small, but provide a sufficient review.
Just
Standard devices and digital display show everything you need.
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions 4275x1760x1460mm
Base 2600 mm
Equipped mass 1190 kg
Full weight 1805 kg
Clearance 140 mm
Trunk volume 360 \u200b\u200bl
Fuel tank volume 50 liters
Gasoline engine, 4-cylinder., Rowing, 1598cm3, 132/6400l.s./min-1, 160/4400 Nm/min--1
Transmission fur. (CVT)*, 6 -t., Front drive
Dynamics 200 (190) km/h; 10 (11,1) SDO100km/h
Fuel consumption 7.9/4.8/5.9 (7.4/4.8/5.7) L per 100 km
Competitors Ford Focus, Citroen C4, Kia Ceed, Honda Civic 5D, Opel Astra, Peugeot 308, VW Golf
Source: Magazine 5 wheel [February 2013]
