Toyota Auris Hatchback 1.4 D-4D TR 5dr Review

For The only diesel in the Auris provides 89bhp and decent economy, while TR specification brings a good spread of equipment.

Against The small diesel engine is a bit short on performance and lacks refinement, especially around town.

What Car? says

2 out of 5 stars

The Auris is well specified and certainly economical in this guise, if a little lacking in personality.

What Car? readers say

3.714286

Key facts

0–60mph: 11.9 secs
Top speed: 109 mph
Average mpg: 58.9
Tank range: 713 miles

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The full Toyota Auris review

Performance
2 out of 5 stars
Engines need to be worked hard
Ride & Handling
2 out of 5 stars
Competent but uninspiring
Refinement
2 out of 5 stars
Noise intrudes too often
Buying & Owning
3 out of 5 stars
Most versions are affordable
Quality & Reliability
3 out of 5 stars
Drab, but should run like clockwork
Safety & Security
4 out of 5 stars
Seven airbags; ESP an option on all
Behind The Wheel
3 out of 5 stars
Some quirks, but generally comfy
Space & Practicality
4 out of 5 stars
Roomy for five, unlike many rivals
Equipment
3 out of 5 stars
As much kit as its rivals, but nothing more

Buyer's notes

Target Price team says:

The Auris range starts with a 1.3 petrol that features start/stop for low emissions and fuel consumption, although the 1.4 turbodiesel engine is also very frugal. Most economical of all, though, is the hybrid HSD model.

The 1.6 petrol is lively, but like the smaller petrol engine, it requires plenty of revs, which can become tiresome, especially as the Auris’s general refinement isn’t as good as in some.

Basic models have all the necessities, but it’s the TR models that offer a large amount of kit for your money - and are our favourites. However, if you want something sporty, there's an SR model at the top of the range, unique to the 1.6 engine and the five-door body.

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