Toyota Auris gets new diesel engine
* 1.4-litre diesel joins range * 89bhp and 56.5mpg * Costs from 14,145...
Toyota has added a new diesel engine to its Auris small family car range.
The 1.4-litre engine has 89bhp and is available with five-speed manual or MultiMode semi-automatic gearboxes.
The Auris 1.4 D-4D can return an average of 56.5mpg and emits 132g/km of carbon dioxide, putting it in VED tax band C (120 a year).
The car can reach 62mph from a standstill in 12 seconds (14.7 with the semi-auto gearbox) and on to a top speed of 109mph.
The engine is available in TR trim only, which comes with 16-inch alloy wheels, front foglamps, air-conditioning, chrome detailing on the rear bodywork, and heated, electrically adjustable door mirrors.
Prices
1.4 D-4D 90 TR 3dr manual 14,145
1.4 D-4D 90 TR 5dr manual 14,645
1.4 D-4D 90 TR 3dr MultiMode 14,695
1.4 D-4D 90 TR 5dr MultiMode 15,195
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