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Mileage unknown
Auris i: The Unassuming Family Car
The Auris i is a car typically for an older person. Although I'm young and it's not my ideal match, I have no complaints. It's expensive to buy and has modest equipment. Lacks dynamics; overtaking requires dropping to third gear. No serious flaws found. In English, they'd call it 'A CAR' – simply, a car. Small on the outside, spacious inside. At 190cm, I found a comfortable driving position, and someone shorter can fit behind me – quite rare. An ideal example of a family car, perfect for fishing, mushroom picking, and trips to the forest.
Pros:
Spacious interior despite compact exterior, Good for elderly drivers, Suitable for family outings and hobbies
Cons:
Expensive purchase price, Basic equipment, Lacks acceleration and dynamic performance
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Auris i: A Review
The car feels a bit clunky for its size, with a surprisingly large turning radius. It could also use about 20 more horsepower and a 6-speed gearbox. It's very noisy on the highway, making long drives tiring. However, it has low fuel consumption and is ideal for city driving. The clutch was replaced around 190,000 km, likely due to previous owner's use. The gearbox, typical for Toyotas of this era, is okay. Reverse occasionally seems to not engage but slots in after releasing the clutch. Unfortunately, the car drove away under its own power.
Pros:
Low fuel consumption, Ideal for city driving
Cons:
Clunky for its size, Large turning radius, Needs more power and a 6-speed gearbox, Noisy on the highway, Reverse gear can be finicky
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Mileage unknown
Auris i
You can't drive this junk. ZERO acceleration. Not in the city, nor on the highway; from 120 to 140 km/h it takes 30 seconds to accelerate. In my opinion, the car is dangerous because of this; you can't make any energetic maneuver if needed. Another thing - VERY POOR VISIBILITY in any direction. The front pillars obscure pedestrians entering the road. The rear center headrest had to be removed to see anything behind. I will also remove the sticker from the rear window, as it also limits visibility. While driving
Pros:
None identified
Cons:
Extremely poor acceleration, Dangerous lack of power for maneuvers, Severely restricted visibility (front pillars, rear), Need to remove headrest for rear visibility
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Auris i
The car is not suitable for highways due to the lack of cabin soundproofing. At 120 km/h, it's very loud. Louder than a Golf 4. It's also not good for the city because the gears are very short, you shift into 5th at 60 km/h, so you have to constantly shift in the city. High fuel consumption, 9.5L of gasoline in the city during winter. Lacks dynamism while driving; this car doesn't accelerate, it just rolls. So, who is this car for? For someone who likes to drive slowly, takes short trips, e.g., from the village to town.
Pros:
Suitable for slow city driving
Cons:
Poor cabin soundproofing, Very loud at highway speeds, Short gear ratios, High fuel consumption, Lacks acceleration and dynamism
Toyota Auris I 1.4 i 16V VVT-i (97 Hp) Hatchback
226,000 km
Toyota Auris I: Overall Positives
The Toyota Auris I impresses with its road handling, a very flexible engine, and the longevity of all its components. However, the engine can feel a bit underpowered, and there are issues with the waterproofing of the rear lights.
Pros:
Road holding, Very flexible engine, Longevity of all components
Cons:
Engine a bit underpowered, Waterproofing of rear lights
Toyota Auris I 1.4 i 16V VVT-i (97 Hp) Hatchback
Mileage unknown
Problem: Brake Caliper
Rear brake pads worn (replaced at 100,000 km, 350 EUR). Rear caliper replaced at 135,000 km, 420 EUR. Slight vibrations (annoying noises) from the dashboard.
Pros:
Quiet, comfortable
Cons:
Driver visibility reduced by roll bar size, 97 hp engine slightly underpowered, Rear disc wear (replaced at 100,000 km, 350 EUR). Rear caliper replaced at 135,000 km, 420 EUR. Slight vibrations (annoying noises) from the dashboard.
Toyota Auris I 1.4 i 16V VVT-i (97 Hp) Hatchback
165,000 km
Problem: Flywheel
Smooth comfort, easy and pleasant to drive. Fine leather steering wheel and very elegant dashboard design. Five real seats. Good road responsiveness and quiet despite the diesel engine. Robust and reliable. 10 years old with no signs of wear or aging. Unkillable battery and shock absorbers.
Pros:
Smooth comfort, easy and pleasant to drive., Fine leather steering wheel and elegant dashboard design., Five real seats., Good road responsiveness and quiet., Robust and reliable., 10 years old with no signs of wear or aging., Unkillable battery and shock absorbers.
Cons:
Lack of an armrest., Wind noise from windows and plastics., Poor quality cabin ventilation requiring constant AC use., Faulty onboard computer with 'check airbag' messages.
Toyota Auris I 1.4 i 16V VVT-i (97 Hp) Hatchback
95,000 km
Problem: Transmission
The car is very quiet, but there are issues with the turbo and transmission. These problems significantly impact the driving experience.
Pros:
Quiet operation
Cons:
Turbocharger and transmission problems, Turbocharger and transmission issues
