Toyota Auris Touring Sports: pricing and specifications

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The British-built Toyota Auris Touring Sports will cost from £16,045 when it goes on sale this summer.

The practical estate car will offer a wide choice of engines, including one diesel and two petrols. It’s also the first model in its class to offer a full-hybrid petrol electric powertrain, which delivers class leading CO2 emissions of 85g/km.

Auris Touring Sports is built exclusively by Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK (TMUK) at its factory in Burnaston, Derbyshire, alongside Auris hatchback and Avensis models.

Entry-level Toyota Auris Touring Sports Active models will cost from £16,045, offering drivers the choice of a 1.33 Dual VVT-i petrol engine or a 1.4 D-4D diesel. Both cars are fitted with a six-speed manual transmission, while standard equipment includes roof rails, 15” steel wheels, follow me home headlamps, automatic single-zone air conditioning, seven airbags, vehicle stability control and hill start assist control.

Next up is the £18,745 Toyota Auris Touring Sports Icon. The full range of engines is available with the Icon, including the 1.8-litre petrol electric hybrid. A 1.6-litre Valvematic petrol is also offered, with a choice of six-speed manual or Multidrive S continuously variable transmission. Standard specification includes 16” alloy wheels (15” alloy wheels on hybrid), front fog lamps, double level boot floor and storable tonneau cover, Toyota Touch touchscreen entertainment system, including Bluetooth connectivity, DAB Radio and a rear view camera.

Toyota Touch and Go satellite navigation is available on Icon, Sport and Excel, and is priced at £650.

Toyota’s Intelligent Park Assist system is available as an option for Icon and Sport grades, priced at £350.

A ‘Skyview’ panoramic roof is also available on Excel models, priced at £550.

For more details on the range, please see the tables at the foot of this page.

Auris Touring Sports design and packaging

Auris Touring Sports has the same 2,600mm wheelbase and 10.4m turning circle as its sister hatchback, but is 285mm longer overall – all dedicated to the extended loadspace.
With the rear seats in place the load area is 1,115mm long and 1,452mm wide, giving a capacity of 530 litres. With the rear seats folded the length increases to 2,047mm; with loadspace height up to 890mm, the maximum capacity is a class-leading 1,658 litres.

As well as being more spacious than its rivals, Auris Touring Sports offers better functionality, too. It offers Toyota’s unmatched one-touch Easy-Flat folding rear seat system, a dual-level loadspace floor and a two-way tonneau cover (standard on Icon, Sport and Excel grades), a roller-type luggage net, shopping bag hooks, aluminium roof rails and a 12V power outlet in the boot.

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As witnessed in the new Auris hatchback, the strong and distinctive exterior design maximises the aerodynamic benefits that come with the model’s lower overall height and the dynamic improvements offered by its lower centre of gravity.

It shares the same front-end look as the hatch, displaying key elements from Toyota’s new design language with focus on emphasising the car’s width and low stance in the shape and arrangement of the lower grille, front bumper and fog lights, together with a keen-edged look created by the narrower upper grille and headlamp units.

In profile it also shares the hatchback’s steeply raked windscreen, which flows into an extended roofline with aluminium roof rails and an integral rear spoiler. Some versions of  Auris Touring Sports will be available with a Skyview panoramic roof; measuring 1,553 by 960mm, it is one of the largest in its class and increases the sense of light and space in the new interior.

The extended three-panel side glazing is emphasised by blacked out pillars, with a piano-black finish to the central B-pillar. The effect is underscored by a chrome trim above the powerful crease along the car’s rising beltline.

At the rear there is new a bumper and tailgate design, with the loadspace sill set 100mm lower than on the hatchback, and a ‘floating’ chrome-finished spoiler. As on the hatchback models, the design of the rear lamp units reinforces the shape of the rear wing, as well as the new D-pillar design and rear screen.

Auris Touring Sports driving performance

Auris Touring Sports reinforces Toyota’s commitment to improving the dynamic abilities of its vehicles to give customers a more engaging driving experience. To this end, it carries forward all the improvements made in the new Auris hatchback.
These include a more rigid bodyshell, a lower centre of gravity, improved suspension and steering, a better driving position and improved NVH (noise, vibration and harshness) performance.

It will be available in the UK with the same powertrain options as the hatch: 1.33-litre Dual VVT-i and 1.6-litre Valvematic petrol units; the 1.4-litre D-4D diesel; and full hybrid – a first in the compact estate car market.

The full hybrid’s Hybrid Synergy Drive system features a 1.8-litre VVT-i petrol engine and an electric motor, giving a maximum power output of 134bhp/100kW. This enables 0-62mph acceleration in 10.9 seconds and a top speed of 112mph.

Conversely the hybrid’s CO2 emissions are a class-leading 85g/km; indeed emissions performance across the range is highly competitive with the 1.33 and 1.6 petrol units rated at 127 and 139g/km respectively and the 1.4 D-4D diesel at 109g/km.

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Pricing details

MODELPOWERTRAINTRANSMISSIONOTR PRICE
Active Touring Sports1.33 VVT-i6MT£16,045
Active Touring Sports1.4 D-4D6MT£17,395
Icon Touring Sports1.33 VVT-i6MT£18,745
Icon Touring Sports1.4 D-4D6MT£20,095
Icon Touring Sports1.6 V-Matic6MT£19,095
Icon Touring Sports1.6 V-MaticAuto (CVT)£20,095
Icon Touring Sports1.8 VVT-iAuto (CVT)£21,745
Icon plus Touring Sports1.33 VVT-i6MT£19,545
Icon plus Touring Sports1.4 D-4D6MT£20,895
Icon plus Touring Sports1.6 V-Matic6MT£19,895
Icon plus Touring Sports1.6 V-MaticAuto (CVT)£20,895
Icon plus Touring Sports1.8 VVT-iAuto (CVT)£22,645
Excel Touring Sports1.4 D-4D6MT£22,595
Excel Touring Sports1.6 V-Matic6MT£21,350
Excel Touring Sports1.6 V-MaticAuto (CVT)£22,350
Excel Touring Sports1.8 VVT-iAuto (CVT)£23,990

150 comments

  1. hello there – can you please advise the boot capacity with the rear seat in place – I am assuming the 1,658 litres maximum capacity is the figure quoted with rear seats folded down? Thanks

    1. Hi Colin,
      Thanks for your question.
      With the rear seats in place the load area is 1,115mm long and 1,452mm wide, giving a capacity of 530 litres. With the rear seats folded the length increases to 2,047mm; with loadspace height up to 890mm, the maximum capacity is a class-leading 1,658 litres.
      We hope this helps.

  2. Hi, Great article, I am interested in ordering the sports tourer, can you let me know if there are any alloy wheel options availlable on the hybrid model? Will any 17 inch options affect the BIK tax rate of 10%

    I would like to be able to get some similar to the Sports tourer “Black” that i have seen displayed.

    Many thanks

    1. Hi Matt,
      We’re pleased you enjoyed this post!
      The alloy wheel options available for the new Auris Touring Sports are the same as those offered on the Auris. The optional alloy wheel chosen must be the same size as the original wheel. For the Hybrid model, this means that the Icon grade must have the 16″ wheel and the Excel grade the 17″ wheel. The 17″ wheel does not impact the BIK tax rate because the optional wheels are of the same size.
      As you may be aware, the Auris Touring Sports Black was a concept car so these specific accessories are not in production. Alloy options you may like closest to this design include the Podium II or Orion wheel for the Icon grade, both of which are available in anthracite with a machined finish and for the Excel grade, the Pitlane II alloys in anthracite with the machined finish.
      You can find more details here: http://ow.ly/lhx4S.
      If there’s anything further we can help with please let us know.
      Many thanks.

  3. Was interested in buying Excel 1.8 Hybrid Synergy Drive until noted no spare wheel. Very short sited of Toyota. Will now look elsewhere where spare wheel is available

    1. Hello Clive,
      May we recommend you speak with either your Dealer or Customer Relations who’ll assist you further on sourcing an alternative to a TRK. Please find the contact details for Customer Relations here: http://ow.ly/lGYFV.
      Many thanks.

  4. Good Morning,

    Can you offer any information on the available interior colour choices for the Auris Touring Sports Excel Hybrid? Will the leather option be restriced to “Ice Grey” Tamura Leather as per the hatchback? Why is there a restriction on the “Black” Katuri Leather option? Is this something Toyota will change in the future, I certainly would be much happier ordering a new Auris Touring Sports Excel Hybrid if the “Black” Katuri Leather was an option.

    Thanks

    1. Hello Matthew,
      Many thanks for your questions.
      The interior trims are exactly the same as hatchback, so currently the “Ice Grey” leather is the only option on the Auris Touring Sports Hybrid Excel model. However, we are currently developing an equivalent product to the Katuri leather for Excel hybrid, which we hope will be available later in the year. Unfortunately the black leather isn’t available to us as an option from factory on Excel hybrid. Sorry we don’t have exact dates yet.
      We do hope this helps.

  5. Hi

    Can you confirm yet whether the Auris Sports Tourer will be available at dealers on 1st July or earlier? If I was to order the Auris in early July what would the expected waiting / delivery time be? And if I pre-ordered in June instead would the car be ready for pick up in early July?

    Thanks

    1. Hello George,
      Many thanks for your questions.
      We are expecting demo models of the Auris Touring Sports to be available in Dealers later this month. Sorry that we don’t have a specific date. With regards to lead times, may we recommend you speak directly with your nearest Toyota Dealer. They’ll have up to date information about the local delivery times and will be able to assist you further. Please find your here: http://ow.ly/lIS43.
      Hope this helps.

  6. I am considering upgrading from a 61 auris hybrid to give more room for dogs!I have a 17″space saver in the current car-could I transfer this to the touring?

    1. Hi Tom,
      We understand that the space saver in your current Auris Hybrid won’t have been developed for the Auris Touring Sports, therefore we wouldn’t recommend using it.
      However, there will be an accessory space saver available to buy if you’d rather have that than the tyre repair kit.
      This is being developed at the moment and should be available shortly, do keep in touch with your nearest Dealer for further details.
      Hope this helps.

  7. Hi. Really like the look of the Auris Tourer! My current Toyota company car is due for renewal early next year and this looks like it might work for me. Only issue I have is the lack of a decent sized diesel engine – I need to tow a trailer and I don’t think that the Hybrid or 1.4 D4-D would cope. Will a larger diesel be available by the time I come to order mine?

    1. Hi Ben,

      Thank you for getting in touch with us.

      The 1.6 petrol Auris has the largest towing capacity of 1,300kg. The diesel Auris has a towing capacity of 1,000kg. We’d recommend, for towing, that the petrol model would suit you best.

      Unfortunately there wont be any larger diesel engines developed.
      We do hope this helps and please do ask if you’ve got any further questions.
      Kind regards.

  8. Amy,

    Your response to my post a while ago now seems very hollow indeed. My current (handed down) company car Prius had a puncture this evening. One solitary single screw in the tyre main tread, found outside Sainsbury’s after returning after shopping.
    I tried the ‘credible alternative’ tyre repair Kit/pump. It failed to re-inflate the tyre, wouldn’t get above 20psi, then deflated after it was switched off.
    I had to call the lease company, who sent the RAC, who put in a bung and followed me to Kwik Fit to replace the tyre.
    So please, explain how a ‘TRK’ is credible when A) it cannot re-inflate a tyre with one screw in it. Then, B) After using it, the tyre must be replaced as the foam was used (they won’t repair it – even if it was repairable), and I am quoted eighty pounds for a replacement Tyre Repair Kit. So at least 180 pounds to replace tyre and kit, for a puncture that was otherwise repairable for the usual twenty pounds or so.
    And I the meantime, forty pounds of frozen shopping defrosted in the boot and had to be thrown away.
    Toyota, get real.

  9. Am I missing something here? Can’t you just order an extra alloy or steel wheel as already fitted and put in in the boot space? I have 2 vehicles and for both I have purchased a fifth alloy wheel. If I get a puncture I get the AA out to change it and have the punctured tyre sorted at the dealer. No need to change it back as they all match. Really can’t see the issue here. If you are buying a new car, allow for a extra wheel to be included in the sums. I wouldn’t switch from Toyota just for the sake of a wheel; sorry but I wouldn’t even drive a Skoda as a coutesy car.

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