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Toyota Auris E180, 2 generation, restyling 04.2015 - 03.2018

2 generation, restyling
(E180) 04.2015 - 03.2018
DAA-ZWE186H, DBA-NRE185H, DBA-NZE181H, DBA-NZE184H, DBA-ZRE186H
2 generation, restyling
Hatchback
The release of the second generation of the Toyota Auris hatchback began in late August 2012. A little later, in September, the car was presented at the Paris Motor Show and at about the same time went on sale in Japan. It can be noted separately that the change of the name of the Corolla hatchback to Auris was perceived ambiguously back in 2007, when the first generation appeared: many experts felt that it was not worthwhile to deprive the hatchback of the authority that the Corolla brand had been earning for almost half a century. Actually, in some countries, for example, in Australia and New Zealand, the car continues to be offered as the Toyota Corolla Hatchback.
 Toyota Auris for the domestic market has a number of differences from cars offered for Europe: another line of engines, a larger number of trim levels, including the availability of all-wheel drive versions (though only in the configuration with a CVT). Compared with the previous generation, the car has acquired sharper, even bold features, getting rid of rounded shapes. Thanks to a small increase in size (by 3 cm with the same wheelbase), as well as changes in the layout of the cabin, managed to free up a little more space for the driver and passengers, as well as increase the amount of luggage. The car became 40 kg lighter, and the torsional rigidity of the body increased by 10% due to the use of new alloys.

 For the Japanese market, Toyota Auris is offered with a 1.5-liter 1NZ-FE engine or a 1.8-liter 2ZR-FAE. Both motors inherited from the previous generation. And if the first equipped with the simplest configuration 150X (front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive), then the second - more dynamic versions of 180G and RS. Both are front-wheel drive only, with the latest version being sporty and the only one offered on a 6-speed manual. All the rest - only with a variator. The basic configuration provides a rich set of modern security and traffic control systems (ABS with EBD, BAS, ESP, TCS), as an option - a winter package, adaptive headlights. The Auris suspension is quite simple and, compared to the previous generation, has remained the same. Front - classic MacPherson strut, rear - double wishbones with anti-roll bar. However, some changes in the springs, shock absorbers and a decrease in the center of gravity made it possible to increase the stability of the Auris and improve the dynamic characteristics when cornering and rebuilding. And the design concept of Keen Look & Under Priority, in accordance with which the Auris hatchback was created, played a role in reducing the drag coefficient of the model (0.277 instead of 0.292 in the previous generation).

 Toyota always pays close attention to the safety of its models. The Auris hatchback, which received 5 stars as part of the new, sophisticated testing program Euro NCAP 2013, is no exception. Compared with the previous generation, a significant reduction in shock load has been achieved - this concerns not only the safety of passengers, but also the protection of pedestrians in the event of a collision. The latter is ensured largely due to the "lowered" line of the hood and the shape of the front bumper, the fastenings of which help dissipate impact energy. In addition to ABS, Toyota Auris is equipped with electronic brake force distribution (EBD), an emergency brake booster, Electronic Stability Program (VSC), and several airbags. A relative disadvantage of Toyota Auris is the base price, which is quite high for a golf car. However, the creators managed to bring Auris to perfection. And then, do not forget that the cars of the Corolla family have always been distinguished by high reliability and excellent performance. In addition, Auris embodies all the most advanced technologies designed to improve comfort and safety, and in terms of performance, the model surpasses many of its competitors in class.