Toyota model Auris hybrid
Toyota Auris Hybrid is the first compact hybrid sedan produced by the Japanese manufacturer, a pioneer in the field with its Prius. Particularly popular in France, where it accounted for 80% of sales in 2014, the Auris hybrid comes in a sedan or break version. In general, the exterior design of the latest version of the Auris is much more angular while the interior gains in perceived quality with higher-end finishes and additional amenities. Almost identical to the thermal versions, the Auris hybrid is distinguished by the addition of specific logos on certain parts of the bodyshell and the blue color of the manufacturer’s logo. The 4.330 m Toyota Auris Hybrid can accommodate up to 5 passengers and can tow a 345 kg trailer. The trunk volume is 360 liters and can be raised to 1199 liters once the rear seats are folded down.
Powertrain & performance of the Toyota model Auris hybrid
Identical to the Toyota Prius 3, the Auris hybrid engine consists of a 1.8-liter, 99-horsepower Atkinson cycle engine and 142 Nm of torque to an 82-horsepower and 207 Nm electric motor. In total, the Toyota Auris Hybrid Petrol Hybrid System can develop up to 136 horsepower, giving it an acceleration of 0 to 100 km/h in 10.9 seconds and a top speed of 180 km/h (on track).
Toyota model Auris hybrid fuel consumption
In terms of fuel consumption, the new Auris Hybrid has an average of 3.5 l/100 km according to the combined European approval cycle, CO2 emissions of 79 g/km. Figures that may vary slightly on the manufacturer’s datasheet depending on the rims chosen (three sizes: 15, 16, or 17 inches).
Toyota model Auris hybrid battery
Still no lithium for the new Auris! Toyota remains true to the Ni-Mh, a technology that it perfectly masters and that it deems «sufficient» for this type of application.
Composed of 28 6.5 Ah elements and operating at a voltage of 201 volts, the battery of the Toyota Auris Hybrid cumulates 1.31 kWh of energy capacity. Its range can be up to two kilometers at a speed of about 50 km/h, depending on the battery charge and traffic conditions.
Toyota model GT86:
The GT86 a sports coupe in tribute to Toyota’s AE86 is a model for lovers of sports cars of character. It sort of pays tribute to the AE86, a coupe released in 1983 and also known as the Toyota Sprinter Trueno. This model is one of the productions equipped with a roaring engine, whose sportiness is heard under the hood. The GT86 is thus one of the only sports cars still equipped with an atmospheric engine. It is this type of engine that offers both the roaring sound of a sporty and a noticeable power in the laps. The Japanese sports coupe is produced in collaboration with Subaru. The BRZ is assembled in the same factory and released at the same time as the GT86. Their characteristics are, not surprisingly, almost identical. The GT86 has other variants, including adaptations for external markets.
A powerful car in line with the 2000 GT. The GT86 thus resumes the successful alliance of elegance and power, with a powertrain accordingly. The 4 flat 16-valve cylinders support a maximum power of 200 horsepower for this 147 kW engine. The maximum torque reaches 205 Nm, while a propulsion transmission makes the link between the engine and the available gearboxes.
The motorized package can reach up to 225 km/h and increase from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.6 seconds.
