Toyota has spiced up the Auris as part of a minor mid-life refresh, which sees both the compact five-door hatchback as well as Touring sports estate on sale now with revised trim line-ups as well as added kit.
First deliveries are arranged for June, as well as clients will when once again have a option of four spec levels, nevertheless mid-range sport makes method for icon Plus, which joins the now familiar Active, icon as well as Excel.
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Slotting just below the flagship line, icon plus (£18,445-£22,645) develops on icon trim, offering new 16-inch alloys, rear privacy glass as well as a folding function for the electrically adjustable door mirrors. A new ‘Tungsten Blue’ metallic paint is likewise offered for £495, offering an added touch of exclusivity to assist the latest design stand out.
Inside, the driver as well as front traveler will enjoy heated sports seats total with electric lumbar support tech, while petrol as well as hybrid designs get cruise control.
As part of the changes, Toyota has taken the chance to broaden the availability of its hybrid powertrain in the British-built Auris. Whereas the outgoing sport trim only came with petrol as well as diesel engines, icon plus joins the icon (£17,645-£21,745) as well as Excel (£21,495-£23,990) varieties in offering the Japanese manufacturer’s hybrid Synergy Drive unit.
The Auris is likewise the latest design to benefit from the new second-generation Touch 2 infotainment system, fitted as common on Icon. opting for either icon plus or Excel will add satellite navigation as well as advanced connectivity levels to this touchscreen package.
Optional extras include a panoramic roof for the two top-of-the-range trims, four custom alloy designs, whilst leather upholstery is offered on all variations bar the entry-level active spec (£14,945-£17,395). For £250, a new Chrome pack from icon upwards adds chrome side sills as well as boot details, too.
Price boosts across the variety complying with the update begin at £50 on common designs as well as increase to a maximum of £800 on the Excel 1.4 D-4D diesel Touring Sport.