For Smooth and almost silent with a relaxed, supple ride – as long as you adopt a gentle driving style. Hybrid powertrain helps minimise running costs.

Against Unrewarding if you try to drive it quickly. Battery pack makes a mess of the boot. Bigger wheels and tyres have a slight negative impact on economy and emissions.

Toyota Auris Hatchback

What Car? says

4 out of 5 stars

Effectively, a Prius in a smaller, more conventional form. Drive it as such and it makes total sense.

What Car? readers say

3.714286


Key facts

0–60mph
11.4 secs
Top speed
112 mph
Average mpg
70.6
Tank range
854 miles
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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.

Reader test team says:

Toyota Auris Hatchback 1.8 VVT-i HSD 89g/km T4 5dr

I took ownership of the T4 version with the larger wheels in September '10. The car has been great to drive, especially on long journeys. However, I…

Jason Hart

3 out of 5 stars

Toyota Auris Hatchback 2.0 D-4D T Spirit 5dr

Bought this car used in 2008 from a Toyota dealer. This is the first Toyota I have owned. I have to say that my experience of Toyota dealers has been…

Ron Macey

3 out of 5 stars

Toyota Auris Hatchback 1.6 VVT-i TR 3dr

Deeply disappointed with this car. When I was considering buying a reliable (nearly new) car I test drove this and a Focus 1.6 petrol. The dealers…

Mark Hewitt

2 out of 5 stars

Toyota Auris Hatchback 1.33 VVT-i Stop&Start TR 5dr

Have had my 1.33 for one year now, although only just completed 5000 miles from new. Now that the car has got a few more miles under it's belt, fuel…

MIKE FROST

5 out of 5 stars
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