Our Fleet Test Drive: Toyota Auris hybrid - 4th Report
Date:
11 November 2010
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Author: Tony Rock
Rear view mirror
How cool is the 'now you see it, now you don't' reversing camera image that magically appears to one side of the rear view mirror?
I love it - it's an ingenious way of adding an extra gadget without physically adding an extra piece of kit. It's also a nice surprise for most first-timers sitting in the front passenger seat, drawing a bit of an 'ooh' and a touch of an 'aah' when the mirror's dual role is revealed. Is it gimmicky, and unnecessary for a lower medium car this size? Not for me. Any help in avoiding low-lying hazards is welcome, particularly as the feature's standard on T-spirit spec.
Toyota Auris hybrid 1.8 T-spirit | Mileage | 2288 | Claimed combined consumption | 70.6mpg | Our average consumption | 50.8mpg | P11D price | £20,645 | Model price range | £14,455-£26,645 | CO2 (tax) | 96g/km (10%) | BIK 20/40% per month | £34/£69 | Why we’re running it | Hybrid technology comes to the lower medium Auris. Does it make sense? | Positive | Comfortable interior, C-charge exemption | Negative | Irritating drivers with eco-friendly driving |
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