Is Toyota Auris 2012 a good car?

The Toyota Auris is a solid and sensible family runaround, that’s practical, reliable and offers competitive running costs. The Toyota Auris may not be the most exciting family hatchback that money can buy, but it is a practical and dependable choice.

Is Toyota Auris a reliable car?

Toyota has a very strong reputation for reliability, with the firm’s confidence in its own cars borne out by the satisfaction of its owners. In our Driver Power 2015 customer satisfaction survey, the Auris range as a whole was ranked a strong 45th out of 200 rival cars.

How many types of Toyota Auris?

There are five trims to peruse through – Active, Icon, Business Edition, Design and Excel. Entry-level models get steel wheels, LED day-running-lights, climate control, front electric windows and USB connectivity as standard, while hybrid models get 15in alloys and keyless start added.

How long can a Toyota Auris last?

The Toyota Auris, also known as the Corolla iM, has a life expectancy of 250,000 to 300,000 miles. Assuming you drive 15,000 miles annually, that’d mean you can get up to 20 years of service from a Toyota Corolla iM with proper use and maintenance.

What does Auris mean?

Auris meaning Auris takes inspiration from the Latin noun ‘aurum’, meaning gold. It is also inspired by the English word ‘aura’ – the two combine in a car with a ‘golden aura’.

Is Auris bigger than Yaris?

Although the Auris is larger and heavier, it feels more dynamic. At its peak, the same speed, it depends when accelerating the Yaris afterwards. Wider wheels and larger brake discs Provide Better braking distances (Rating: 2.5 Stars). The Largest Dynamicist is not the Yaris.

Do Toyota Auris give trouble?

The Auris isn’t upholding Toyota’s reputation for reliability, with many owners describing their cars as merely average. There are also reports of some clutches failing, along with problems with the handbrake slipping when the car’s parked on a slope. Some owners complain of gearbox ‘chatter’ while driving.

Is Auris a Corolla?

The new Toyota Auris, which was revealed at the 2018 Geneva motor show, has been rebadged as the Toyota Corolla – a name that was last used in the UK 13 years ago.

What is common problems with Toyota Auris?

Problem: The Toyota Auris is known for having problems with a lack of power and/or bursts of black smoke from the exhaust. You may find the car also surging forward. Any one of these problems are symptoms of a blocked EGR (Exhaust Gas Re-circulation) valve.