Used Toyota Auris Hatchback 2007 - 2013 review

What's the used Toyota Auris like?

When compared with the Corolla - the car it replaced - the Auris feels rather bland. It's not too bad in any particular area, but in totality, it's a long way behind class leaders.

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Overview

Capable, but disappointing follow-up to the excellent Corolla

Pros

• The Toyota Auris is practical, comfortable and well built

Cons

• The Toyota is let down by its uninspiring dynamics and design

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It drives decently enough, with good grip in corners and limited body roll, but the steering is vague and the ride fails to smooth out the poorest road surfaces. It's the same story with wind-, engine- and road noise: it's not terrible, but you would expect better.

The Auris is spacious inside for a small family car and there's decent legroom for passengers in the rear middle seat. There's also reasonable headroom, and the rear seats can be reclined. The boot is smaller than you'd expect, but is still a reasonable size and shape.

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Which used Toyota Auris should I buy?

Originally, there was a 96bhp 1.4-litre petrol, but that was replaced with a 99bhp 1.33-litre at the end of 2008. The latter comes with an engine stop-start system to help achieve an average of 48.7mpg. The 122bhp 1.6-litre petrol is noticeably more powerful and more prolific on the used market. Of the diesels, the 151bhp 1.4-litre unit is smooth and efficient, but not so easy to find as the 124bhp 2.0-litre. There's also a 2.2-litre T180 model with 175bhp.

The entry-level T2 model gets air-conditioning, front electric windows, remote locking and a CD player, while the T3 has alloys, climate and cruise controls. TR models add Bluetooth and a CD multichanger, while SR gives the Auris a sporty edge. T-Spirit models add a few extras, but nothing you couldn't do without.

Go for the five-door version rather than the three-door car. They're easier to find, more practical and not much more expensive.

The MultiMode automatic gearbox - available on the 1.6-litre petrol and 1.4-litre diesel - is rare on the used market, and not popular with owners.

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