Car Of The Week: The 2013 Toyota Auris Review
The Toyota Auris has been in production for three generations since 2006. It’s a compact, medium-sized hatchback derived from the Corolla. The Auris name is derived from a Latin word meaning gold. And this car could be described as golden, for its category. With a well-crafted exterior, a fairly spacious interior, and easy drive, the Auris has everything going for it.
Basic Features
- 1496cc
- Automatic
- Petrol
- 2WD
- 5 doors
- 5 seats
- Fog Lights
- Spoilers
- Display
- CD
- DVD
- Cup holders
- Rear roof
- AUX
- Airbags
- Power steering
- Anti-lock braking system
- Push to start
- Remote lock
Comfort and Design: Toyota Auris Interior
The Toyota Auris may not be the most exciting car in its class (compared to the Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3 and Mazda Axela), but it offers one of the best build qualities in the market. Ergonomics and build quality, as is common with most Japanese brands, took priority over design and plush-feeling materials.
For starters, it comes with an old-fashioned and simple dashboard with a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system for a hi-tech appeal. Everything feels well-assembled and robust. It also has several storage compartments in the cabin that come in handy for storing items such as smartphones.
The Auris is also fairly spacious and practical. The front seats have enough legroom to comfortably seat even tall people. The back seats, while not as roomy as the front ones, offer good enough legroom thanks to the flat floor and adjustable seats. If you’re looking for extra space in the trunk, you can simply fold the back seats in a split configuration.
This car was designed to comfortably carry a family of five. You can also use it for business purposes within the city.
Handling and Ride Quality
The Toyota Auris has a hard-won reputation for reliability and safety. It drives well, has good handling, and you’ll love its light touch steering and precise braking. The Auris drives smoothly once it picks up speed.
Additionally, the car holds well around corners thanks to the wider track and low center of gravity.
The only downside to the Toyota Auris is that its 5.9-inch ground clearance is below the minimum recommended clearance of 6.5 Inches for Kenyan roads. PS: This isn’t a clarion call for spacers, just to consider the Auris a city car where the speed bumps are standardized.
What Does It Cost to Run a Toyota Auris?
When it comes to low running costs, the Auris will always be among the top picks. It has good fuel economy and is very easy to maintain (like most Toyota cars, spare parts are readily available in the Kenyan market).
Buying a Toyota Auris is one of the safest bets you can make within the medium-sized hatchback category. Here’s how it compares to its main competitors.
Buy a Toyota Auris in Nairobi
The Toyota Auris has everything going for it. Everything about it feels right, from its fairly spacious interior and well-crafted exterior to its build quality and performance. If you’re looking to buy a Toyota Auris or any other hatchback in Nairobi, Peach Cars can help you. You can reach out to us for a locally used Toyota Auris in good condition. Come test drive it today!
