Toyota Auris SR180
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The Toyota Auris SR180 is powered by a 2.2 liter D-4D engine that delivers 175 hp and 400 Nm of torque from 2,000 rpm. The Toyota Auris SR180 accelerates from 0 to 62 mph in 8.1 seconds. The Toyota Auris SR180 price starts at 17,995 pounds for the three door model and 18,495 pounds for the five door model.
Press Release
AURIS ADVANCES WITH NEW SPORTING FLAGSHIP
New Year debut for SR180
KEY POINTS
New sports-focused Toyota Auris SR180 flagship model
Toyota Motorsport lowered suspension and rear spoiler
Dark-tinted rear privacy glass
17-inch alloy wheels
175bhp 2.2 D-4D engine gives nought to 62mph acceleration in 8.1 seconds
On sale on 1 January 2008
Prices 17,995 (three-door) and 18,495 (five-door)
A new flagship Toyota Auris hits the streets early next year, giving the range a new sporting edge. The SR180 does not stint on eye-appeal, with Toyota Motorsport lowered suspension springs giving it a ground-hugging stance and a neat new rear spoiler positioned atop the tailgate. Dark-tinted rear privacy glass and five-spoke 17-inch alloys add further to the style factor, while the choice of body colours includes an ber-cool Pure White.
The SR180 is far from being all-show-and-no-do. The 2.2-litre D-4D engine generates 175bhp and a maximum 400Nm of torque from 2,000rpm, giving responsive and rewarding driving performance through the six-speed manual transmission. Benchmark acceleration from nought to 62mph is 8.1 seconds, while the D-4D engines strong fuel efficiency returns an official 45.6mpg in combined cycle driving.
Further driving rewards are delivered by the dedicated, lightweight double wishbone rear suspension, tailored specifically to meet the demands of the models higher performance characteristics. Vehicle stability control (VSC) with traction control (TRC) are provided as standard.
In keeping with its flagship status, the SR180 has a high equipment specification with automatic dual-zone air conditioning, dusk-sensing headlamps, rain-sensing wipers and cruise control all part of the standard package.
The new model is available to order now (for delivery in January), with both three and five-door versions available, priced respectively 17,995 and 18,495 on the road.
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