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Toyota Auris

Auris Hybrid: Europe's first mass-produced hybrid, built at Burnaston from 2010.1

Researched October 25, 2026 from 34 sources

At a glance

0100200
89–177 hpPower
07.515
8.1–14.7 s0–100 km/h
0125250
175–220 km/hTop speed
0200400
128–400 N·mTorque
07501,500
1,240–1,470 kgWeight

The coral arc spans the family, from its mildest version to its wildest.123512

Layout
Front engine; front-wheel drive or four-wheel drive1
Gearbox
5/6-speed manual or MultiMode; 4-speed automatic; CVT and hybrid e-CVT134
Built at
Burnaston, UK; Takaoka and Kanegasaki, Japan; Adapazarı, Turkey1

The story

Named for aurum, Latin for gold, the Auris replaced Europe's Corolla hatchback across E150 and E180 generations. Australasia kept Corolla badges; North America used Scion iM and Corolla iM. The 2010 Hybrid brought hybrid mass production to Europe.1

2006: October 23: Auris arrives in Japan20062008: SR180: 400 Nm and double wishbones20082009: Optimal Drive adds Valvematic20092010: Europe's first mass-produced hybrid20102012: E180 drops 55 mm, keeps cabin space20122013: Touring Sports adds a hybrid wagon20132015: 1.2 turbo meets BMW-sourced diesel20152017: GB25 marks 25 years of British builds20172019: Corolla returns to Europe2019 Toyota Corolla (1st generation): 1966–1970Toyota Corolla (4th generation): 1979–1983Toyota Corolla (5th generation): 1983–1987Toyota Corolla (6th generation): 1987–1991Toyota Corolla (7th generation) (E100): 1991–2002 (including wagons)E100Toyota Corolla (8th generation) (E110): 1995–2002E110Toyota Corolla hatchback / RunX / Allex (E120): 2001–2007E120Toyota Auris (1st generation) (E150): 2006–2012E150Toyota Auris (2nd generation) (E180): 2012–2018E180Toyota Corolla hatchback / Touring Sports (E210): 2019–E210 197019801990200020102020
GenerationsBefore and afterMilestones1561116252627
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YearWhat happened
1966–1970Toyota Corolla (1st generation)
1979–1983Toyota Corolla (4th generation)
1983–1987Toyota Corolla (5th generation)
1987–1991Toyota Corolla (6th generation)
1991–2002 (including wagons)Toyota Corolla (7th generation) (E100)
1995–2002Toyota Corolla (8th generation) (E110)
2001–2007Toyota Corolla hatchback / RunX / Allex (E120)
2006–2012Toyota Auris (1st generation) (E150)
2012–2018Toyota Auris (2nd generation) (E180)
2019–Toyota Corolla hatchback / Touring Sports (E210)
2006October 23: Auris arrives in Japan
2008SR180: 400 Nm and double wishbones
2009Optimal Drive adds Valvematic
2010Europe's first mass-produced hybrid
2012E180 drops 55 mm, keeps cabin space
2013Touring Sports adds a hybrid wagon
20151.2 turbo meets BMW-sourced diesel
2017GB25 marks 25 years of British builds
2019Corolla returns to Europe
  1. 2006

    October 23: Auris arrives in Japan

    The Corolla RunX and Allex successor goes on sale on October 23; Europe follows in early 2007.1

  2. 2008

    SR180: 400 Nm and double wishbones

    The 2.2 L diesel flagship launches with 175 hp, a six-speed manual and a dedicated double-wishbone rear end.2

  3. 2009

    Optimal Drive adds Valvematic

    Following the 1.33 Stop & Start, the 1.6 gains variable valve lift; revised diesels add torque and the 2.0 D-4D gains a particulate filter.3

  4. 2010

    Europe's first mass-produced hybrid

    The Auris Hybrid begins production at Burnaston in May with 134 hp combined; UK sales start on July 1.14

  5. 2012

    E180 drops 55 mm, keeps cabin space

    To cut fuel use and sharpen the drive, the E180 sits 55 mm lower, saves up to 40 kg and offers a 360 L trunk without sacrificing passenger space.15

  6. 2013

    Touring Sports adds a hybrid wagon

    With gas, diesel or hybrid power, the first Auris wagon offers 530 L of luggage space, growing to 1,658 L with the seats folded.67

  7. 2015

    1.2 turbo meets BMW-sourced diesel

    Restyled bodywork and revised steering accompany a 114 hp 1.2 L turbo and BMW-sourced 110 hp 1.6 L D-4D diesel.689

  8. 2017

    GB25 marks 25 years of British builds

    GB25 marks 25 years of UK builds with a black roof, Union flag badge and quilted leather; 0–100 km/h takes 10.9 s, with 60.2 mpg tested versus 72.4 mpg official.10

  9. 2019

    Corolla returns to Europe

    Second-generation production ends in 2018; Corolla returns to Europe for 2019, while Taiwan keeps the Auris name until July 2020.1911

Every generation

  • Toyota Corolla (1st generation)
    Toyota Corolla (1st generation)1966–1970
  • Toyota Corolla (4th generation)
    Toyota Corolla (4th generation)1979–1983
  • Toyota Corolla (5th generation)
    Toyota Corolla (5th generation)1983–1987
  • Toyota Corolla (6th generation)
    Toyota Corolla (6th generation)1987–1991
  • Toyota Corolla (7th generation)
    E1001991–2002 (including wagons)
  • Toyota Corolla (8th generation)
    E1101995–2002
  • Toyota Corolla hatchback / RunX / Allex
    E1202001–2007
  • Toyota Auris (1st generation)
    E1502006–2012
  • Toyota Auris (2nd generation)
    E1802012–2018
  • Toyota Corolla hatchback / Touring Sports
    E2102019–

Power over the years

From 134 hp to 175 hp in 2 years.

050100150200 200620082010201220142016 hp 2006 · 134 hp · 180G 2WD 1.82007 · 89 hp · 1.4 D-4D2008 · 100 hp · 1.33 Dual VVT-i Stop & Start2008 · 175 hp · SR180 2.2 D-4D2009 · 89 hp · 1.4 D-4D: torque rises to 205 Nm2009 · 124 hp · 2.0 D-4D: torque rises to 310 Nm2009 · 130 hp · 1.6 Valvematic2010 · 134 hp · Auris HSD, combined output2015 · 110 hp · 1.6 D-4D (BMW-sourced)2015 · 114 hp · 1.2T2016 · 137 hp · Scion iM CVT (0–60 mph: 9.9 s) 175 hp SR180 2.2 D-4D 134 hp 180G 2WD 1.8
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YearHorsepowerModel
2006134180G 2WD 1.8
2007891.4 D-4D
20081001.33 Dual VVT-i Stop & Start
2008175SR180 2.2 D-4D
2009891.4 D-4D: torque rises to 205 Nm
20091242.0 D-4D: torque rises to 310 Nm
20091301.6 Valvematic
2010134Auris HSD, combined output
20151101.6 D-4D (BMW-sourced)
20151141.2T
2016137Scion iM CVT (0–60 mph: 9.9 s)

Versions

10 versions worth knowing, with their power.

  • Standard

    T2 / TR / T Spirit

    2009

  • Standard

    Active / Icon / Excel (Touring Sports)

    2013

  • 150X / 180G / RS and S Packages (Japan)

    Standard

    150X / 180G / RS and S Packages (Japan)

    2012

  • Standard

    SR

    2010

    130 hp

  • Standard

    Sport (Touring Sports)

    2013–2014

  • Special

    Hybrid GB25

    2017

    134 hp

  • Limited

    Touring Sports Freestyle

    2017

  • Char Aznable

    Special

    Char Aznable

    2013

  • Char Aznable II

    Limited

    Char Aznable II

    2015

  • Limited

    TRD Supercharged (South Africa)

    177 hp

How to spot one

Look for

  • First generation: tall body, stubby nose and extra quarter windows ahead of the front doors.12122
  • First generation: vertically stacked taillights wrap around the rear corners.121
  • Second generation: a low, stepped roofline and three side-window sections above a rising beltline.15
  • Early second generation: chrome headlight eyebrows above a large trapezoidal lower grille.5

Year by year

  1. 2010 (first-generation rear)

    Look for chrome above the license plate, revised taillights and a rear bumper with projecting catamaran-style corners.15

  2. 2012–2013 (second generation)

    The second generation drops 55 mm in height and replaces the bridged console with a more horizontal dashboard.561423

  3. 2013 (Touring Sports)

    A Touring Sports wagon joins the hatchback range, with roof rails as standard.67

  4. 2015 (facelift)

    Chrome wings meet sharper headlights; a full-width lower grille, deep fog-light pods and shark-fin antenna reshape the front and roof.8

  5. 2018 (Bi-tone)

    Blue joins Bi-tone colors; Manhattan Grey can pair with a black roof, spoiler, mirrors, grille and shark-fin antenna.16

Don’t confuse it with

  • Photo of a Toyota Auris
    Auris
    Photo of a Yaris (second generation)
    Yaris (second generation)

    Yaris (second generation)

    The first Auris looks like a bigger Yaris; its very short nose is paired with extra quarter windows ahead of the front doors.122

  • Corolla (E120) hatchback

    The first Auris keeps a similar profile, but has a chunkier, Yaris-like nose.124

Against its rivals

  • Ford Focus

    Auris vs Ford Focus

    0–96.6 km/h lower is better

    Auris9.9 s
    Ford Focus8.4 s
    1324

  • Auris vs Mazda3 i (automatic)

    0–96.6 km/h lower is better

    Auris9.9 s
    Mazda3 i (automatic)8.2 s
    13

Prices

Value today $2.7K–$4.0K32

Price when newValue today
$0$10K$20K$30K$40K 2010201520202025 Value today: $2,729–$3,973 2007 · $27,990 · UK T3 1.6; £13,995, ~$2.00/£2008 · $35,990 · UK SR180 3dr; £17,995, ~$2.00/£2009 · $19,350 · UK T2 3dr; £12,900, ~$1.50/£2009 · $28,448 · UK SR180 5dr; £18,965, ~$1.50/£2010 · $23,141 · UK T2 3dr; £14,463, ~$1.60/£2010 · $26,392 · UK SR 5dr; £16,495, ~$1.60/£2010 · $27,450 · UK Hybrid base; £18,9502013 · $24,172 · UK Touring Sports Active; ~$1.55/£2013 · $32,697 · UK Touring Sports Icon HSD; ~$1.55/£2017 · $31,259 · UK Hybrid GB25; £24,045, ~$1.30/£ 2009 · £12,900 · UK base, 2009 model year; approx $1.50/£
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YearPriceAmountDetail
2009Launch price$19,350UK base, 2009 model year; approx $1.50/£
2007Price when new$27,990UK T3 1.6; £13,995, ~$2.00/£
2008Price when new$35,990UK SR180 3dr; £17,995, ~$2.00/£
2009Price when new$19,350UK T2 3dr; £12,900, ~$1.50/£
2009Price when new$28,448UK SR180 5dr; £18,965, ~$1.50/£
2010Price when new$23,141UK T2 3dr; £14,463, ~$1.60/£
2010Price when new$26,392UK SR 5dr; £16,495, ~$1.60/£
2010Price when new$27,450UK Hybrid base; £18,950
2013Price when new$24,172UK Touring Sports Active; ~$1.55/£
2013Price when new$32,697UK Touring Sports Icon HSD; ~$1.55/£
2017Price when new$31,259UK Hybrid GB25; £24,045, ~$1.30/£
2026Value today$2,729–$3,973

The rest of the story is in the app

The full file tells why each version matters, the legend behind the car and what to check before buying one.

  • Versions

    • Why each of the 10 versions matters

  • Legend

    • 14 stories from its legend
    • “Europe's first production hybrid came from Burnaston”
    • “Prost defended his Andros crown with 7 wins”

  • Generations

    • The story of each of the 10 generations

  • Market

    • 6 things to check before buying one
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Every fact on this page links to the source it rests on.

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  • media.toyota.co.uk
  • autoexpress.co.uk
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