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Not all gold ... Toyota Corolla / Auris

Toyota has never been considered a mod legislature in the automotive industry. However, from time to time it turns out to be on the edge of this fashion itself, significantly ahead of the rest
 
Previously, various modifications of the golf class vehicles were not separated: versions in different bodies appeared very much like each other. Everything has changed when the manufacturers in need started to offer under the same name completely unrest for the type of car. Why it is not entirely clear: the costs of developing new body panels are considerable, and the effect is about the same as at Volkswagen and GM with their large-scale hip-engineering (according to the project philosophy, you can catch more fish for several fishing rods, just marketers have not taken into account that the number Pisces on the lure of the same type, in principle limited). So it turns out that the fashion thing is rather meaningless, but very contagious. Because of its influence, three- and five-door Opel Astra, hatchbacks and sedans Chevrolet Lacetti and Honda Civic subjugated fashion and Toyota: Modifications of the Corolla model in the previous generation differed. And with the arrival of a new version of his hits, the company went even further: the name of the machine now depends on the type of body. Yes, the Japanese did not first decide for such a step (VW has long been dividing on Vento / Bora / Jetta and Golf), but showed uncharacteristic courage for themselves: they usually pour into a fully formed flow.
 
General impressions
As in the past generation, the four-door Corolla is very modest: it's a conservative, proportional, not a different outstanding, but a pretty cute sedan. Hatchback is called Auris (from Latin Aurum Gold). Content, especially under the skin Auris, the same Corolla. At the same time, on the role of flavored, so to speak, the gold-plated version of Corolla Hatchback is quite suitable: it gives the impression of a more elegant car.
 
And inside, in particular, too: the central panel looks much more exciting than the conservative torpedo of the four-door car. Although the interior and the other versions are very pretty, and on the part of ergonomics both models are equally good: all buttons and levers are logical. Finishing materials are not the most expensive, but not the cheapest plastic used in the cabin are quite good. Rear sofa This car is one of the most spacious in class, then you can plant even basketball players.
 
But the challenges are disappointing: so, the characteristics of the top-end engine Corolla / Auris are ridiculous (1.6 liters without a supercharger against the background of 2,3- and even 2.5-liter competitors' turboots). However, for its volume, it is not so badly pulling, but the fact that there is nothing more powerful, frustrating. Toyota's handling is quite decent, but a semi-independent rear suspension means that Corolla / Auris will be ruling well only on perfectly smooth asphalt.
 
Specifications
 
Body Type Sedan Hatchback
Number of doors 4 5
Number of places 5
Length, mm 4220 4540
Width, mm 1760
Height, mm 1515 1470
Wheel base, mm 2600
Road clearance, mm 150
Type of suspension (front / rear) independent, with MacPherson racks / semi-dependent, spring
Drive type front
Brakes (front / rear) Disk ventilated / disc
Gas tank volume, l 55
Passive Security Rating * Adult Protection *****
Protection of children ****
Pedestrian protection ***
 
* According to Euroncap.
 
Choosing a body
Above, we have already noted that this model has only two types of body: sedan and five-door hatchback. In the previous generation there were three-door, and a wagon. The cost of two machines in the same configuration with the same engine almost does not differ. Another thing is that Auris and Corolla practically do not intersect with other things: the hatchback is initially more expensive than the sedan, since the four-door car is offered in a poorer performance. So, if the sedan will cost the buyer at least 686 069 rubles. (or 553 500 rubles, if we talk about the 2008 model of release), then Hatchback is offered at a price of 729,576 rubles. (or 588 600 rubles per car last year).
 
Sources of movement
The weakest engine has a working volume of 1.4 liters, develops the power of 97 liters. with. And docked exclusively with a manual box. Rides Corolla or Auris with such a motor, to put it mildly, sluggish enough: acceleration up to hundreds takes 13 s. At the same time, the 1,4-liter unit is a few more economical engine: in a mixed cycle, it consumes 6.7 l instead of 6.9. That is why cars with such a motor do not enjoy great demand. Price tags for cars with 1,4-liter four are just given below.
 
Among the Russians are much more popular with a 1,6-liter power unit with a capacity of 124 liters. with. Minimum cost Corolla with this engine 732 923 rubles. (or 591 300 rubles. for the 2008 model), Auris 786 470 rubles. (or 634 500 rubles.). Choosing a car with such an engine, the PPC can be ordered mechanical or robotic (surcharge for the latter is approximately 33 thousand rubles). Unfortunately, according to the part of the work algorithm, the robot is not a masterpiece: he twitches, and tupits, and the transfers often selects the nefple.
 
The Japanese provided for their car golf class and diesel engines with a volume of 1.4, 2.0 and 2.2 liters, however, the Russian buyers do not offer such machines.
 
Basic equipment levels
The basic level of execution for Corolla (but not for Auris) is called comfort. The sedan in this configuration can also be positioned with a 1.4-liter motor, and a 1,6-liter unit with a manual transmission or robot (will be paid, respectively, 686,069, 732 923 or 766,390 rubles. For the car in 2009, while last year's instances will cost 553,500, 591 300 or 618,300 rubles). The standard equipment includes headlight washer, air conditioning, electrical windows front doors, on-board computer, audio system with MP3 player, ABS, front and side airbags, as well as heated front seats. Everything you need and nothing superfluous.
 
Auris initially offer an elegans in a richer configuration. And if Corolla is found in this performance only with a 1.6-liter engine and a robot (666 900 or 826 630 rubles. Depending on the year of release), then Auris may have under the hood and 1,4-liter power unit (588 600 or 729 576 rub.), And a coupling consisting of 1.6-liter four and manual transmission (634,500 or 786,470), and a 1.6-liter engine in combination with robotic mechanics (from 661.5 to 819,937 rubles. ). What positions are the standard Elegance equipment differ from more simple comfort? Climate control instead of air conditioner, leather steering wheel, electric rear glasses, more perfect music, as well as the presence of a knee airbag for the driver, not to mention the inflatable curtains.
 
Hatchback and sedan in the equipment of prestige in terms of the motor from each other do not differ from each other: both on Auris, and on Corolla with such a prefix there is a 1.6-liter unit paired with a robot. The cost of Auris is 883 524 rubles. (2008 cars sell for 712 800 rubles.), Corolla is more expensive for about seven. From the additional equipment, prestige has rain and light sensors, cruise control, as well as an intelligent landing system in the car and start the engine.
 
Additives?
The manufacturer offers many accessories for Corolla / Auris for Corolla / Auris, most of which decorations designed slightly improve the appearance of the car. But there is also quite functional: children's seats, more advanced anti-theft devices, entertainment system with DVD player, CD changer, kit to connect an iPod player.
 
COMPETITION
 
Ford Focus.
Both outside, and inside Focus is much more modest Corolla and especially Auris. However, the choice of engines has more (and of them at least two noticeably more powerful than the top Japanese motor), the handling is better, and the cabin is assembled from more pleasant materials. In addition, Focus is much cheaper. It is bad that the last Focus from Vsevolozhsk is subject to many troubled hubs.
 
Honda Civic.
To create a car with a segment C Honda approached about the same installations as Toyota: sedan and hatchback are completely independent machines. Moreover, if the first is modest, the second extravagant. The basic engine at the Civic is noticeable to the travelae than the most powerful motor offered for Auris and Corolla. And equipped with Civic better: the stabilization system at hatchback is already in the database, and Toyota does not have any.
 
Mazda 3.
Compared to Corolla and Auris, the treshka already removed from production seems cramped, but on the driving qualities it is noticeably superior to Toyota. And in terms of the smoothness of Mazda 3, at least no worse. And in addition, she has something that is so lacking Toyota, hot version: Today MPS is considered one of the best sports golf-class sports bags.

 
 
 

 
 

A source: Magazine cars and prices April 20, 2009.