Spot on review ! Drove this in France in 2017. It is indeed Hybrid's coming of age. The car just doesn't seem to make any noise, the engine is so quite. And on highways, it moves effortlessly, something which Hybrids have always found difficult to do. Its truly at a new level from the Prius. Hybrid game changer.
I own a Auris Hybride now, and it's by far the best car you can buy for your money. Four litres on 100 km average is easy to reach, depending on your driving style. Re-sale value for this car is also great. It's a comfortable, low noise, fuel efficient, low maintenance car. The small battery will be also go the lifetime of the car. I owned all brands of cars like Chevrolet, Audi, Mercedes, Triumph, Mercury, Fiat, Ford and others, but this Toyota Hybride beats them all.
Funny that this video has popped up on my screen. On the 28th I can take delivery of our family wagon Corolla with an iteration of this very driveline. Different batteries, different CVT with "launch gear" and different engine. But still "the same" 1.8-liter HSD. My life long waiting for a lateral elevator seems to be reality. I press the button and it takes me to my destination without any real driving :-)
Easily becoming one of my favorite car reviews/reviewers, even for cars I don't have much interest in (suv's, hybrids) its great to hear all the details and opinions. Keep'em coming
Now thats a car review love it. I had a prius 1.5 version 85mpg from carlow to gorey and i done 7 km town driving and it returned 122.6 mpg yes 122.6 mpg and my toyota dealer told me this auris is a hugh leap forward over the old prius. Brilliant review keep them coming.
I drove one today for the first time! The transition between electric and gas was sooo seemless! I drive a Volkswagen Polo 1.4. It gets 14km/l - in USA mpg thats about 33 mpg. It is faster than my polo and I got about 20 km/l (50 mpg US)with a combined cycle. Was the first time I drove a Hybrid, drove with a pretty heavy foot. I LOVED every second in it! Felt like I was playing a game with all the buttons. I love tech and thus the car too! If I had the money, I would have bought that one today!
Finnaly a review that says it all very clearly! In terms of driving feeling, this car is way much better than the Prius! And i even think its better than the ultra expensive Lexus Ct200h! Keep up the good work and please introduce more footage of the cars interior!
You may never need to change the battery in a hybrid car, I heard a quote from Lexus Ireland once "We are not in the business of selling batteries" meaning that Lexus Ireland have never replaced a battery here.
It is the rear independence suspension instead of torsion beam in 3rd gen Prius. At 35psi tires pressure, it is very comfy and handle well, almost as poise as VW Golf but much more reliable
Toyota's batteries have a lifespan of roughly 200,000 miles (and most hybrid owners I know are reporting much more), so you would have to be driving something like 250 miles per day to need to change your batteries every three years. Even then, if anyone is driving that much, the annual fuel costs would be tremendous and getting a hybrid would be a really good idea.
There's the regenerative braking, any deceleration and that's about it. The systems in the car are quite good at pushing energy into the battery. The reason the engine doesn't charge the battery is fuel economy, it would put a load on the engine and that would take more petrol.
damn good review Bob, had to laugh at the 'creeping about town comment', might have to trade-in my trusty Auris for a hybrid version as 90% of my driving is in town
ScaleReality And I had to laugh at the witchcraft comment. Good review. Great car. On my short list to buy. Definitely better than the Prius, and better hybrid technology than most competitors. Only the Vauxhall Ampera has impressed me more under £30k, but that's not for sale new in the UK. After test driving 10 EV and hybrid cars, I'd say the Auris offers better technology, space and value for money than anything except a used Ampera.
In my opinion you are the most trusted reviewer.Trusting your judgement i have one question for you: Is it wise to give up on my Seat Ibiza FR Dsg for a Toyota Yaris HSD, just on fuel economy reasons? Is it right to sacrifice sheer driving delight in order to save, in long terms, some euros in my pocket? What's your perspective on my dilemma?
All Hybrid/Electric cars need to be light, weight is the biggest killer of fuel economy so that's why a Hybrid car tend to have more cabin noise. The Yaris and Auris are run on the same system so it'll be much the same to drive but the Auris is much bigger inside, depends on your needs really
there's a 'motoring' programme on BBC Alba called Air An Rathad, im not Gaelic but i occasionally watch it on the iPlayer. Despite the backing of the mighty Corporation their content over the last four series isn't a patch on your channel. I hope, like you said before, that RTE pick up on this and make you some kind of offer, I may not be able to see it in the UK but by god you'd deserve it.
I've never heard of any petrol engine car getting much better than the Auris, actually I'd like to know what car really gets 3.5ltrs per 100kms on average because I'm not so sure that's possible
No is the answer to most of your questions. The Hybrid engine works alone at very low speeds say up to 50kph. At 100kph the car is really only a 1.8 petrol, the electric engine "helps". You never use up the entire battery, it charges from slowing down or braking. Doing that kind of millage I'd have a diesel, it'll cruise much better. Hope that helps you
such a good review Bob, I'm a long-term Toyota driver (Donegal roads need Toyota reliability) but have a bit of reservation because I don't know anything about the hybrid reliability in the real world. The thought of more gadgetry just sounds like more stuff to go wrong in some ways but u have to go with the flow and embrace new tech at the same time. have u any opinions on what real world longterm owners are reporting and if there are any common faults in hybrids?
They do engineering like no one else it's a shame they can't get the "feeling" right. They need to go back and drive the Celica, and a few GT cars to see what they are missing
I signed on the dotted line for a Yaris Hybrid a couple of hours before watching this vid, yesterday. What do you make of it compared to the Auris Hybrid, by the by? Seemed to lack some noise insulation, but silk to drive and doubleplusgood in terms of not transferring any more of my money than strictly unavoidable to the Saudis & their pals, etc.
Crazy question but how does the battery keep itself charged up? I know about the braking charging the battery but does the petrol engine charge up the battery or is there more witchcraft going on?
I've been reading around and I've heard that the batteries come with a 5 year warranty anyway. Do you have any idea on how much a replacement battery for this model would cost? I'm thinking a few thousand (which is easily offset by the petrol savings).
Have had 2 Toyota Auris Hybrid cars and enjoyed both however got rid of earlier this year as unfortunately they along with the Prius are much sought after by Eastern European catalytic converter collectors due to the value of the part for scrap and the ease that it can be stolen . So many have been taken in my area with no possibility of the chaps being taken to task as it is apparently regarded as a victimless crime . Countless sad tales over at Toyota on their own blog , This though is just the tip of the iceberg . Shame as they are great cars . @t
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Spot on review ! Drove this in France in 2017. It is indeed Hybrid's coming of age. The car just doesn't seem to make any noise, the engine is so quite. And on highways, it moves effortlessly, something which Hybrids have always found difficult to do. Its truly at a new level from the Prius. Hybrid game changer.
I own a Auris Hybride now, and it's by far the best car you can buy for your money. Four litres on 100 km average is easy to reach, depending on your driving style. Re-sale value for this car is also great. It's a comfortable, low noise, fuel efficient, low maintenance car. The small battery will be also go the lifetime of the car.
I owned all brands of cars like Chevrolet, Audi, Mercedes, Triumph, Mercury, Fiat, Ford and others, but this Toyota Hybride beats them all.
Funny that this video has popped up on my screen. On the 28th I can take delivery of our family wagon Corolla with an iteration of this very driveline. Different batteries, different CVT with "launch gear" and different engine. But still "the same" 1.8-liter HSD.
My life long waiting for a lateral elevator seems to be reality. I press the button and it takes me to my destination without any real driving :-)
Easily becoming one of my favorite car reviews/reviewers, even for cars I don't have much interest in (suv's, hybrids) its great to hear all the details and opinions. Keep'em coming
I think these car reviews on this channel are better than what you get on fifth gear
Now thats a car review love it. I had a prius 1.5 version 85mpg from carlow to gorey and i done 7 km town driving and it returned 122.6 mpg yes 122.6 mpg and my toyota dealer told me this auris is a hugh leap forward over the old prius. Brilliant review keep them coming.
Best car I have ever driven and I have been through a few, upgrading to the Auris hybrid luxury next year
This is the information I was looking for in Auris Hybrid
I drove one today for the first time! The transition between electric and gas was sooo seemless! I drive a Volkswagen Polo 1.4. It gets 14km/l - in USA mpg thats about 33 mpg. It is faster than my polo and I got about 20 km/l (50 mpg US)with a combined cycle. Was the first time I drove a Hybrid, drove with a pretty heavy foot. I LOVED every second in it! Felt like I was playing a game with all the buttons. I love tech and thus the car too! If I had the money, I would have bought that one today!
Good review Bob. My dad is looking to buy this over the Prius, and this will firm the decision up in his mind.
Thanks Bob, loved the review and most importantly it helped me with my choice of buying a new car, cheers.
Finnaly a review that says it all very clearly! In terms of driving feeling, this car is way much better than the Prius! And i even think its better than the ultra expensive Lexus Ct200h!
Keep up the good work and please introduce more footage of the cars interior!
Great review, thanks. Just bought the 2012 Hybrid!
@altern8ive Thanks very much, that is hugely appreciated. You and the viewers like you make the time and effort all worthwhile.
I'm glad you enjoyed the drive, Toyota are at it again because the new Auris hybrid has just been launched and it's good too.
You may never need to change the battery in a hybrid car, I heard a quote from Lexus Ireland once "We are not in the business of selling batteries" meaning that Lexus Ireland have never replaced a battery here.
Thanks very much, I'm glad you like it.
Thank you very much for your help. I'll have that in mind. Keep posting your driving experiences.
Been here for over 2 years and it's comfy now. Cheers lad!
It is the rear independence suspension instead of torsion beam in 3rd gen Prius. At 35psi tires pressure, it is very comfy and handle well, almost as poise as VW Golf but much more reliable
Toyota's batteries have a lifespan of roughly 200,000 miles (and most hybrid owners I know are reporting much more), so you would have to be driving something like 250 miles per day to need to change your batteries every three years.
Even then, if anyone is driving that much, the annual fuel costs would be tremendous and getting a hybrid would be a really good idea.
Well spotted, you must know the road fairly well. If you like the standard Auris you'll love the HSD
There's the regenerative braking, any deceleration and that's about it. The systems in the car are quite good at pushing energy into the battery. The reason the engine doesn't charge the battery is fuel economy, it would put a load on the engine and that would take more petrol.
damn good review Bob, had to laugh at the 'creeping about town comment', might have to trade-in my trusty Auris for a hybrid version as 90% of my driving is in town
ScaleReality And I had to laugh at the witchcraft comment. Good review. Great car. On my short list to buy. Definitely better than the Prius, and better hybrid technology than most competitors. Only the Vauxhall Ampera has impressed me more under £30k, but that's not for sale new in the UK. After test driving 10 EV and hybrid cars, I'd say the Auris offers better technology, space and value for money than anything except a used Ampera.
In my opinion you are the most trusted reviewer.Trusting your judgement i have one question for you: Is it wise to give up on my Seat Ibiza FR Dsg for a Toyota Yaris HSD, just on fuel economy reasons? Is it right to sacrifice sheer driving delight in order to save, in long terms, some euros in my pocket? What's your perspective on my dilemma?
Thanks Bob.
Bought womans a1 based on your review and again looked to you for your opinion on a 2013 auris hybrid
Cheers
I love the steering wheel of my old Yaris!! It is a very important feature in a car
All Hybrid/Electric cars need to be light, weight is the biggest killer of fuel economy so that's why a Hybrid car tend to have more cabin noise. The Yaris and Auris are run on the same system so it'll be much the same to drive but the Auris is much bigger inside, depends on your needs really
there's a 'motoring' programme on BBC Alba called Air An Rathad, im not Gaelic but i occasionally watch it on the iPlayer. Despite the backing of the mighty Corporation their content over the last four series isn't a patch on your channel. I hope, like you said before, that RTE pick up on this and make you some kind of offer, I may not be able to see it in the UK but by god you'd deserve it.
The HSD is a hybrid so no, there is no manual version. You can get the Auris as a petrol or diesel version and that comes with a 5 or 6 speed
I've never heard of any petrol engine car getting much better than the Auris, actually I'd like to know what car really gets 3.5ltrs per 100kms on average because I'm not so sure that's possible
No is the answer to most of your questions. The Hybrid engine works alone at very low speeds say up to 50kph. At 100kph the car is really only a 1.8 petrol, the electric engine "helps". You never use up the entire battery, it charges from slowing down or braking.
Doing that kind of millage I'd have a diesel, it'll cruise much better.
Hope that helps you
6 years later, can you say the same about dirty, poisonous diesel?
Amazing car as a mark Toyota!!
Greetings from Croatia.
Great and informative review.
Brilliant video good to see some good Irish content on RUclips!
Nice video! We might get a used Auris hybrid!
Thank you
such a good review Bob, I'm a long-term Toyota driver (Donegal roads need Toyota reliability) but have a bit of reservation because I don't know anything about the hybrid reliability in the real world. The thought of more gadgetry just sounds like more stuff to go wrong in some ways but u have to go with the flow and embrace new tech at the same time. have u any opinions on what real world longterm owners are reporting and if there are any common faults in hybrids?
On motorways and over long distance a Diesel car will always give better MPG than a hybrid. In heavy traffic a hybrid will do better.
They do engineering like no one else it's a shame they can't get the "feeling" right. They need to go back and drive the Celica, and a few GT cars to see what they are missing
Superb review!
Are you going to review the new Auris Hybrid anytime soon? That would be very much appreciated! Keep up the good work!
I signed on the dotted line for a Yaris Hybrid a couple of hours before watching this vid, yesterday. What do you make of it compared to the Auris Hybrid, by the by? Seemed to lack some noise insulation, but silk to drive and doubleplusgood in terms of not transferring any more of my money than strictly unavoidable to the Saudis & their pals, etc.
When will come to America?
Is it worth it to buy the hybrid over the diesel?
Crazy question but how does the battery keep itself charged up? I know about the braking charging the battery but does the petrol engine charge up the battery or is there more witchcraft going on?
Is the Prius C supposed to be what this car is in the USA?
@gfaffy Thanks very much!
Thank you~
@xevious2963 Ohh, Tiff will be upset lol. Thank you!
"Performs like some kind of witch craft... or something" LOL - I have the same feeling of all japanese engineering.
Does this model come in a 5 or 6 speed manual?
DOES THIS MODEL COME IN A 5 OR 6 SPEED MANUAL????
I've been reading around and I've heard that the batteries come with a 5 year warranty anyway. Do you have any idea on how much a replacement battery for this model would cost? I'm thinking a few thousand (which is easily offset by the petrol savings).
00daveyr you never change the batteries I've got a prius with 195001 and still on the same batteries
Have had 2 Toyota Auris Hybrid cars and enjoyed both however got rid of earlier this year as unfortunately they along with the Prius are much sought after by Eastern European catalytic converter collectors due to the value of the part for scrap and the ease that it can be stolen .
So many have been taken in my area with no possibility of the chaps being taken to task as it is apparently regarded as a victimless crime . Countless sad tales over at Toyota on their own blog , This though is just the tip of the iceberg . Shame as they are great cars . @t
watch something else then
5l per 100km at 100kmh...
OMG!! it's a gas guzzler!!! everything over 3,5l is outrageous!!
He can't even hold the steering wheel safely, his driving is crap
Witch be gone!
I see your face in all the review...bad bad bad bad....