Toyota Auris reviews

I have just brought 2018 second hand Auris Hybrid. We wanted to make steps to getting electric and stop pollution, but electric cars are still too pricey at the moment and don't have range for small family car. Yes it is not the best looking car inside and will not WOW anyone (probably been discontinued for that reason), but reliability, energy efficient, nice drive, comfortable, in my price range and packed with all the extras you would want without spending the earth. That with the knowledge Toyota have such a good name for hybrids technology sold it for us. I would recommend getting a 2017-2018 Auris IconTech Hybrid for those with limited budget and a first step on the ladder to go greener.. If you like style over reliability go with the competitors and spend another £5000-£10000

This is probably the most uninspiring vehicle I have ever drove. Probably  ok for the over 80’s. The sat nav is obviously an after thought cause who would in the right mind would put it so low down near the centre consul that every time you have to look at it you have to take your eyes of the road. The clock reminds me of an Austin Maestro sooooo 80’s !  I’m sorry but I can’t think of one good thing about this car and I can’t believe I’ve just been given it has a new company vehicle arrrrrrhhhhhhhh help me !!!

I own a used Auris 1.33 dual vvti of 2013 with 120.000km in counter. The car is easy and simple to use. An honest car equipped with the basics for commuting duty, nothing else. However, the road/wind noise in cabin is beyond tolerable. At speed above 120km/h the road and wind noise is intolerable, like there are no door seals. Also, at speed above 100km/h there is a separate sound, a "whistle" like coming on, too. These factors make long rides tiring enough.

Purchased Saturday 12 August Pick up on 21 August.Car in mint condition only covered 6000 miles.Looking forward to driving it.

Fantastic car, great to drive, great on fuel consumption, very comfortable, really nice car all round 5stars *****

This is our sixth Toyota and every one of them has been faultless, and I`ve no reason the think this will be an exception. 55mpg on mixed traffic conditions, and the change from engine to electric is seamless; in fact the engine is so quiet I have to look at the "EV" light to check what mode it`s in. Ok, so it won`t set the world alight; superb handling, neck breaking acceleration, tight steering; it hasn`t got, but if I ever do a track day or find myself on a deserted alpine pass I`ll opt for an M series, AMG or S line; until then as I`m driving in nose to tail traffic, with pot holed roads I`ll stick to my Auris.

I never thought I would want an automatic, but this has made driving so much more relaxing. The car is a pleasure to drive regardless of road conditions. The main gripe I have is boot space - when we pack up to go on holiday, it really isn't big enough for a self-catering break. Not being able to put a tow bar on the car is also annoying - we would like to carry bikes and have a small trailer that can't be attached.

A reasonable 'cooking' car which serves as a good runaround for everyday tasks. High road noise. Poor rear seating. Poor front quarter vision. Good driver seat. Good gear lever position. Good load carrier. Good fuel consumption. Quite unreliable. Very high costs of servicing and spare parts.

I have two Japanese cars, switched from German. The German ones may be nicer to look at and Nicer inside but the Japanese ones are cheaper to buy and to maintain to fix if they ever go wrong which is RARE. It is so much more cost effective to maintain my Japaneses cars and far less call outs to the AA. Love the hatchback it can be a comfy car for passengers and also do the DIY and dump runs with ease. May look like an old mans car but goes round corners like a go cart and is very nippy. I will never go back to German cars again.

The 1333cc engine is small for this group of cars but 6 gears provide plenty of performance and good economy. Drives comfortably on motorways, trunk roads and around town. Well made and reliable. Sufficient space for 3 persons in back with plenty of head and knee room and for 3 suitcases or bags in boot. 10,000 miles between servicing and parts readily available. Very pleased with this car.

Didn't want to buy an automatic or hybrid car but persuaded by dealer to try one. Did and bought it and can't imagine going back to a normal manual petrol/diesel car ever again. Superb vehicle and typical Toyota reliability and build quality.

After owning a Yaris Hybrid, I was keen to upsize to an estate car. However, the added weight and bulk reduce the fuel efficiency of the hybrid power train. Where the Yaris could average around 60mpg, the Auris is hitting more like 45-50mpg. The ride is comfortable with the suspension soaking up most of the deviations in the abysmal road surfaces that I have to traverse, although tyre roar can intrude into the cabin at higher speeds. The interior is well spec'd although the velour of the steering wheel is not as hard wearing as it should be, and the heated seats are a joy in the winter. The overall interior experience is let down by the clunky and sometimes outdated head unit (produced by Panasonic I believe). There is no pinch to zoom mapping, and the address input is sluggish and frustrating. When navigating, the map display stays still and the 'marker' traces the road around roundabouts, which has resulted in numerous missed turns - whoever decided this was intuitive was obviously mistaken. The routes suggested also differ entirely from those suggested by both TomTom and Google Maps, usually adding unnecessary time to journeys. Leg space in the front is good, however as a tall driver (6'4") moving the driver's seat all the way back results in next to no leg space in the rear, which is disappointing for a car of this size. The boot/load area could easily be reduced by several inches to add valuable space for rear passengers. Overall, quite a good car - but for £30k it needs to be better than simply 'good'.

EXCELLENT CAR AS USUAL WITH TOYOTA SPACE GREAT MILES PER GALLON EXCELLENT SERVICE FROM TOYOTA UNBEATABLE

I had a rav 4 which was 295 road tax And had no spare wheel which was worrying The arris hybrid is fantastic all round A great car cannot fault it in any way

This was my first hybrid car. From the beginning I was extremely impressed with everything about the vehicle,but especially the running costs. Although it is only used mainly for local journeys & the occasional motorway visits to family or friends I fill up with petrol every 5 or 6 weeks.

Easy to park (not too big) with parking sensors and hands-free reverse parking. Boot not as wide as the Honda Jazz. Good economy for a medium sized engine. Seating comfortable for medium length journeys (2 - 3 hrs). Seats 4 adults plus one small adult/child comfortably.

good drive quiet comfortable economical

A good solid car, good satnav and reverse camera. Loved the panoramic roof. Travels well if a bit sluggish. Toyota service is friendly, efficient. Enjoyed owning this car.

It goes where I want to go when I want to go in reasonable comfort and economy. That is the reason I bought a TOTOTA. ( I was lead to believe they are so reliable that they are boring) and I hope it remains so.

Brilliant car. Economic, cheap to run, no tax, reliable, many extras, great glass roof for letting light in, not the fastest but perfectly acceptable.