Toyota Auris

The Toyota Auris is a versatile compact sedan launched in 2006, positioned in the urban compact segment against the Peugeot 308 and Hyundai i30, offering reliability and practicality to European motorists. The Toyota Auris story begins in Japan under the name Corolla Matrix before adopting its European designation, marking a distinct segmentation strategy by the Japanese giant on the Old Continent. Three Toyota Auris generations have succeeded each other since: the first (2006-2012) establishes the codes with modern and spacious design, the second (2012-2018) refines aerodynamism and enriches motorization particularly with hybrid versions, while the third generation (since 2018) gradually abandons the sedan body to favor the estate and assert its estate-coupé orientation. The Toyota Auris model has constantly evolved in connectivity, safety, and environmental performance, reflecting Toyota's commitment to sustainable innovation. Available in conventional petrol engines and hybrid technology, the brand now positions the Auris as a credible alternative to mainstream compacts, before its progressive transformation into Corolla Touring Sports, confirming the adaptation of the catalog to evolving European automotive market expectations.