The Auris Hybrid will sport a CO2 figure of 89g/km - the same as the T3 Prius (which is a bigger segment D car).

What will be interesting is the price - surely it must be cheaper otherwise by bother?

It will be built in the UK so will avoid the emissions of having the car shipped over from Japan.

[url="http://www.toyotagb-press.co.uk/protected/vehicles/releases/2010/59922toy.htm"]Toyota GB Press Release[/url]

[quote name='wooski' post='979024' date='Mar 1 2010, 02:57 PM']The Auris Hybrid will sport a CO2 figure of 89g/km - the same as the T3 Prius (which is a bigger segment D car).

What will be interesting is the price - surely it must be cheaper otherwise by bother?

It will be built in the UK so will avoid the emissions of having the car shipped over from Japan.

[url="http://www.toyotagb-press.co.uk/protected/vehicles/releases/2010/59922toy.htm"]Toyota GB Press Release[/url][/quote]

Mmm, choices. Auris Hybrid or CR-Z Hybrid? I'd like to change cars this summer and whilst the Gen 3 Prius is too expensive (I'd only want a TS model) the Auris might be an alternative to the CR-Z if the price is right. My heart still thinks CR-Z though.

Much that I like Toyota, I think the Auris is DULL and a hybrid version would be even duller whereas a Honda CR-Z looks fun. I like the look of the Prius (thats why I have one) and I think the new Avensis looks great. The IQ is quirky but stylish but what were they thinking with the Auris?

[quote name='Grumpy Cabbie' post='979344' date='Mar 2 2010, 12:27 AM']Much that I like Toyota, I think the Auris is DULL[/quote]

Had a quick look online last night.... and that was the first thing that struck me too.

Had my Prius in for some work last week, and I was given a Yaris as a 'courtesy car'. I hated it. I couldn't believe Toyota made stuff like that.

At the week-end got an Auris as a courtesy-courtesy-car: this was a new 2010 plater, and it really drove very well, with its 6 speed gear-box (7 if counting reverse), and quite a nice interior. So it may be dull on the outside, but it's a relaxing car inside and quite well appointed.

Personally, I'm not over-excited with the shape of the Prius. I think it has improved, but has a way to go.