Toyota Auris 2006–2012 car dimensions: 4220 mm long, 1760 mm wide and 1515 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,255 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 354 litres.
The cabin uses a bridged centre console design with good head and legroom plus a flat rear floor. Manual air conditioning is standard, while dual-zone automatic climate control comes on higher grades. Cruise control is fitted on T Spirit and T180 models. Parking sensors form part of optional packs on mid and higher grades. A reversing camera is available as an option with navigation systems on select grades. No automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning or lane keep systems are listed.
Boot capacity is 354 litres with the rear seats in place. The Easy-Flat 60:40 split-fold rear seats expand this to 761 litres.
Unbraked towing capacity is 450 kg across the range. Braked towing limits vary by engine from 1000 kg on entry models up to 1500 kg on the stronger diesels. The T180 grade uses a multi-link rear suspension setup in place of the standard torsion beam.
The cabin feels spacious and practical thanks to the inside-out design approach, tall body and flat rear floor that seats three adults comfortably with good head and leg room. A bridged centre console places the gear lever and handbrake close to hand for a cockpit-like feel. The driver's seat is height-adjustable and the steering column adjusts for height and reach. Rear seats split 60/40, recline in two positions and fold flat easily. Extensive sound insulation plus acoustic windscreen glass make it one of the quietest in class. Air conditioning is standard on all models, with dual-zone automatic climate control on higher grades. Soft-touch materials and quality fabrics appear throughout, upgraded further in the 2010 facelift. Seat heaters are available on some grades. An electric tilt/slide sunroof features on the top T180 grade.
Euro NCAP five-star adult occupant rating with class-leading score of 35 points.
Nine airbags standard including driver's knee airbag, plus front, side and curtain airbags.
ABS with EBD and Brake Assist standard. VSC and TRC standard or optional by grade.
Whiplash Injury Lessening seats and ISOFIX child seat mounts standard.
Service every 12 months or 10,000 miles, whichever comes first.
Petrol and diesel engines with combined economy figures such as 40.9 mpg for 1.4 VVT-i and 56.5 mpg for 1.4 D-4D 90.
Auris offers a range of petrol and diesel engines including 1.4 and 1.6 Dual VVT-i petrol plus 1.4, 2.0 and 2.2 D-4D diesels. Combined fuel economy reaches 56.5 mpg on the 1.4 D-4D 90 and 45.6 mpg on the 2.2 D-4D 180, with corresponding low CO2. The 2010 update brought Optimal Drive improvements for better economy and lower emissions on several units. A hybrid joined late in the generation.
Maintenance schedules are competitive. Services are due every 12 months or 10,000 miles, alternating intermediate and full checks. The car is built to high quality standards in Europe with attention to long-term durability.
Safety is a strong point. The high-strength body with MICS structure channels impact forces away from the cabin. Standard kit includes nine airbags with the segment-first driver's knee bag, WIL anti-whiplash seats, pretensioners and force limiters, and ISOFIX. Active systems cover ABS, EBD, BA and available VSC with TRC. Euro NCAP awarded five stars for adult protection with a top-in-class 35-point score, four stars for child and three for pedestrian.
Living with the Auris is straightforward. It delivers low running costs through efficient engines, competitive servicing and strong residual values. The quiet cabin, easy-fold rear seats and practical storage make daily use simple, while the overall build quality supports reliable long-term ownership.
Length 4220 mm, Width 1760 mm, Height 1515 mm, Wheelbase 2600 mm (Auris 2006–2012)
Sources: manufacturer data, Toyota UK media press release 'Auris: The New Toyota', published specs.