OUR PICK OF THE RANGE Auris Luna Sport 1.2T
OUR PICK OF THE RANGE Corolla 1.4 D-4D Luna
Toyota Auris
In the C-segment hatchback market, competition is rife. Toyota’s off ering is the Auris, and it is still in the minority of cars that come with diesel, petrol and hybrid drivetrain choices. Additionally, you can order the Auris as an estate called the Touring Sports. With the right spec, the Auris can look quite smart. One aspect that does let it down is not so much the build-quality, but the lack of any solid feel from the car. Slam a door, and it will feel fl imsy. The cabin and dashboard are functional, while the view of the road ahead is good. With its 1.2-litre petrol engine, the Auris drives well. Power delivery is smooth and the suspension copes well with even the worst Irish roads. The hybrid model is well worth considering if you do a lot of town driving.
Toyota Avensis
For many years the Toyota Avensis was, for a huge number of buyers in Ireland, the default choice of saloon. A favourite among taxi drivers for its durability, and popular with company car users for its space inside, the Avensis doesn’t have it so easy these days. Increasingly upmarket competition from the likes of the Opel Insignia Grand Sport, Skoda Superb and Volkswagen Passat make the Toyota look less than impressive. It has some good engines, including diesels sourced from BMW, but these days customers demand even more. It doesn’t have a hybrid option, however. It just isn’t a fun car to drive and nor does it do enough to stand out from the crowd.
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Toyota Corolla
The Corolla is the best-selling vehicle in history, passing the 40 million mark globally way back in 2013. It’s reliable, spacious and sensible motoring – which perhaps gives you a clue as to the Corolla’s character. It soldiers on here in Ireland as a saloon, with a choice of three engines: two are petrol, a 1.33-litre VVT-i and a 1.6-litre Valvematic, the former with a six-speed manual and the latter with a ‘Multidrive 7’ automated gearbox. However, the D-4D 1.4-litre turbodiesel is the best bet, even though it’s notably underpowered by today’s standards at 90hp.
OUR PICK OF THE RANGE Avensis Luna 1.6 D-4D
OUR PICK OF THE RANGE Prius+ Hybrid (16-inch wheels)
Toyota Prius
The latest Prius is defi ned by outlandish looks that won’t be to all tastes, but Toyota should at least be commended for being daring, and it has a chassis that’s surprisingly excellent for an eco-car. However, the bigger news is the choice of hybrid drivetrains: the standard, 1.8-litre model with a e-CVT gearbox has been joined by a plug-in variant, which has even better economy, emissions and range fi gures, courtesy of bigger batteries and a stronger e-motor; the plug-in model also has diff erent, slightly more acceptable styling. The PHEV is, however, more expensive, so it might be best to stick with the normal Prius, which’ll still do 3.3 litres/100km with just 76g/km of CO2.
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Toyota Prius+
If you’ve always wanted the parsimony of the Prius but you’ve got a big family, or you often need to transport around bulky items, then the Prius+ is the answer. It’s the MPV version of Toyota’s hybrid hero, featuring seven seats and a taller, elongated body. As the regular car is not the most handsome of things, the Prius+ is therefore no looker, but it does have a cleverly designed cabin that has plenty of room and the same sort of brilliant on-paper eco-stats (4.1 litres/100km, 96g/km CO2) that should tempt buyers in. Sadly, in reality the Prius+ is not that economical, thanks to an unrefi ned e-CVT gearbox that allows the 1.8-litre petrol engine to rev out too often. There are several diesel rivals that provide better, cheaper alternatives than this.
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