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European Toyota Corolla Hatch Spotted In Phoenix

We love when readers send in their own spy photos, whether from a cameraphone, point-and-shoot or DSLR. OK, that's a lie — we absolutely prefer DSLR. But we digress. Automakers in the Phoenix, Arizona area better beware as Josh (who also grabbed the left-hand-drive Nissan GT-R) has spotted yet another out-of-place Japanese car wandering the streets. This time it's the Toyota Auris, which is the European five-door Toyota Corolla hatchback. A five-door Corolla testing in the desert, in winter, with Michigan manny plates, you say? More »

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10:00 AM on Mon Mar 3 2008
By Matt Hardigree
1,707 views, 20 comments

Latest by Tom: who cares?, the most boring car in the entire world spotted in the most desalout city in the entire world more »

new cars

Celebrate The New Year With A New Auris

Those crazy folks at Toyota sure now how to party. This new year they're going to be debuting a new top-o-the-line Auris SR180 (the Auris being the hatch version of the European Corolla Hatch, and a social disease common in the West Indies). This range topper comes with a 175 horsepower 2.2 liter diesel that scoots the little hatch to 62 mph in a respectable 8.1 seconds while still producing 45.6 MPG in combined cylce driving. Oh, and of course you can get it in the Pure White paint job, which the press release describes as "über-cool." Photos and press release below.

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2:00 PM on Thu Dec 27 2007
By Matt Hardigree
991 views, 32 comments

Latest by n/a: I thought the Corolla wagon was a Matrix? In fact, when the first Matrices came out weren't they cristened "Corolla Matrix"? I like the Matrix. This thing looks like an eager mouse about to leap onto a piece of cheddar. 38mpg isn't more »

g means go

Toyota Builds Excitement in Japan With Blade Master G

While Toyota's been following the US-market line of boring car buyers into a vegetative state, then taking their money, in Japan they're playing mix-and-match with stuff in their parts bin to quicken buyers' collective pulse. In Japan, Toyota's offering a hotted-up version of its Blade hatch — itself a sportier variant of the Corolla-based Auris hatch. Removing the Blade's standard 2.4-liter four, ToMoCo replaced it with the same 3.5-liter 2GR-FE V6 as powers the Lexus IS350 in the US. The result is the Blade Master G. The hot hatch produces 276 horsepower and 254 lb-ft of torque. The engine swap puts an modest extra 176 lbs on the Blade's front section, which Winding Road surmises will likely give it the nose of a 1989 Barolo Monprivato, though not quite in those terms. A six-speed sequential auto with paddle shifters, 17-inch alloys and a deeper-inset grille complete the package. Nodding off is likely not an option. [Winding Road]

12:45 PM on Thu Aug 2 2007
By Mike Spinelli
1,693 views, 20 comments

Latest by brandonvalentine: Stand back, Jizzmaster Zero! more »

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I'll Cut You: Toyota Launches Blade in Japan

Toyota launched its new Blade hatch in Japan earlier today. Named not for the weapon of choice among Yakuza assassins of past decades, rather to "suggest an automobile with a 'sharpness' that fascinates people" (hmm), the Blade is a swank version of the Auris, which will is essentially a hatchback'd Corolla. It's got an interior swaddled in leather and alcantara, a 167-hp 2.4-liter four, and despite its mock-violent name, it's targeted to those approaching retirement. More important for our purposes, however, are rumors that a 280-hp, hot-hatch version could follow next year, sporting Toyota's 3.5-liter GR-FE V6. Dare we dream of a Toyota? – Mike Spinelli More »

9:06 AM on Thu Dec 21 2006
By Mike Spinelli
767 views, 4 comments

Latest by Rob P: Isn't that the 3.5 VQ series engine? Just seems like model bloat to me. I'd rather have a 200 horse power hatch that was "fiestier" more »

custom cars

T(u)RD Kit: The Toyota Auris Sportiva

We just showed you the new Toyota Auris the other day and folks were already lamenting the plain-Jane upgrades available for Toyota's newest entry into the euro C-segment market. Without a performance upgrade, how could Japan's A-plus number one bestest automaker compete with the VDub GTI's of the world? Well, the folks in Toyota's aftermarket speed-freak shop, Toyota Racing Development (TRD), are already getting their body kit action on — so at the very least you'll be able to kit up your Auris to look like it's got the horsepower to match what the rest of the kiddies have. And don't worry — it'll still look that way when they're a mile ahead of you too. – Ray Wert More »

11:07 AM on Fri Oct 27 2006
By Ray Wert
15,397 views, 4 comments

Latest by ParanoidAndroid07: Is this of any relation to the IBM Aptiva I used to have? more »

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Vibrant Clarity: Toyota Reveals Auris for Europe

With little in the way of fanfare (other than a quick e-mail), Toyota revealed the production version of the Auris C-segment concept it showed off in Paris last month. The new Auris hatch, which was designed at Toyota's new European design center under the company's new "Vibrant Clarity" design language, is built on an entirely new platform, and will sport a range of gas (1.4, 1.6 liter) and particulate-fiiltered diesel (1.4, 2.0, 2.2) engines. Six-speed manual is standard, with paddle-shifted MultiMode transmission an option on models with the 1.6-liter gas and 1.4-liter diesel engines. Europeans will get their first eyeful at the Bologna show in December, with sales set for spring 2007. [Gallery] – Mike Spinelli More »

7:54 AM on Mon Oct 23 2006
By Mike Spinelli
2,407 views, Comment

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Paris Show Wrap-up: Toyota Auris Concept

Last week at the Paris show, Toyota showed off a new C-segment compact that employs the company's recent "Vibrant Clarity" design vocabulary — a combination of soft, flowing lines and hard surfaces introduced with its FSC concept at last year's Tokyo motor show. The Auris space concept showcases how deft spacial engineering can make even miniscule spaces comfortable and inviting for passengers. A panoramic glass roof, flat passenger floor and high windows, the company says, contribute to SUPER LIGHT-AND-SPACE POTENTIAL, while the 19" alloys, visible brake calipers and chrome exhausts integrated into the rear bumper make for FAST MAXIMUM SPORTY GO! (please, mom, don't take our Japanese magazines away, we'll be good). [Gallery] – Mike Spinelli More »

6:27 PM on Mon Oct 2 2006
By Mike Spinelli
522 views, 7 comments

Latest by Oldcarguy: For cars of this genre, it really looks nice. BTW, great Paris Show coverage. more »