Toyota Auris 2012–2015 car dimensions: 4560 mm long, 1760 mm wide and 1460 mm high. Braked towing is 1,300 kg.
Automatic air conditioning is standard on every grade. Dual-zone climate control arrives on higher trims such as Excel or Lounge. Toyota Touch 6.1-inch touchscreen with Bluetooth, USB and rear-view camera is fitted from Icon or equivalent mid grades upwards. Cruise control with speed limiter is standard or optional on mid-to-top grades. Front and rear parking sensors plus Intelligent Park Assist are standard on top grades and optional lower down. From the 2015 update Toyota Safety Sense brings pre-collision braking and lane departure alert as options or on higher trims.
Boot space is 530 litres with the rear seats up and expands to 1,658 litres when the 60:40 Easy Flat seats are folded. A dual-level load floor is available on mid grades and above, with a low sill height for easier loading.
Braked towing capacity reaches 1,300 kg on most petrol and diesel engines and 1,000 kg on the smaller units. unbraked limit is 450 kg across the board. Hybrid versions are restricted to 345 kg even with the optional towing pack.
The cabin feels spacious and solid with soft-touch materials on the dash and doors plus padded armrests. Front seats have long travel, good height adjustment and a lower hip point for an engaging position. sports seats on some grades add lateral support. Higher trims bring dual-zone climate control and heated front seats. Optional Skyview panoramic roof floods the interior with light. Soundproofing in the engine bay, arches and dash keeps noise low for a quiet ride.
Hybrid models deliver combined fuel use of 76.3 mpg and CO2 from 85 g/km with 15-inch wheels
Service every 12 months or 10,000 miles
Five-star Euro NCAP rating from 2013 tests
Seven airbags standard including driver knee airbag
ABS with EBD, brake assist, VSC, TRC and hill-start assist standard
Fuel economy varies by engine. The 1.8 hybrid stands out with class-leading figures as low as 85 g/km CO2 and 76.3 mpg combined on smaller wheels. Petrol and diesel options return higher consumption but still efficient for the class, with stop-start on many versions.
Servicing follows a simple 12-month or 10,000-mile schedule for most engines, alternating intermediate and full services. The hybrid powertrain cuts routine maintenance costs, often more than 50 percent lower than comparable diesels thanks to fewer wear items.
Safety is strong with a five-star Euro NCAP result. Every car has seven airbags, stability and traction control, ABS with electronic brake distribution and brake assist, plus hill-start control. Later models add optional Toyota Safety Sense with pre-collision, lane departure alert, auto high beam and road sign assist.
The estate is practical to live with thanks to a large flexible boot, Easy-Flat rear seats and dual-level floor. Toyota reliability and a five-year warranty help keep ownership straightforward and costs predictable.
Length 4560 mm, Width 1760 mm, Height 1460 mm, Wheelbase 2600 mm (Auris 2012–2015)
Sources: manufacturer data, Toyota UK Auris Touring Sports press release and 2015 EU brochure.