TOYOTA has produced a special limited edition version of the Auris Hybrid to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the manufacturer's first British built car.
The special edition Auris Hybrid GB25 offers the smooth, quiet and efficient performance of the latest-generation petrol-electric hybrid powertrain. It sports a distinctive bi-tone exterior paint finish, combining a contrasting black roof, front grille and door mirror casings with a choice of Tokyo Red, Pearl White or Aspen Grey bodywork.
Its special status is marked out a by a '25 years building in Britain' badge, incorporating the Union flag. The cabin is distinguished by smart black leather upholstery with a quilted finish for the backrest and cushion and contrast silver stitching – also featured on the armrests and dashboard trim.
Equipment features include 17-inch alloys with a smart silver and machined contrast finish, rear privacy glass, full colour multi-information display automatic air conditioning, power windows, push-button start and leather steering and shift lever trim. The Toyota Touch 2 multimedia system provides perfect ease of use with a seven-inch touchscreen, co-ordinating functions including the six-speaker audio system with DAB, Bluetooth for hands-free phone operation and music streaming and rear-view camera.
The Toyota Safety Sense package provides active systems that can help prevent an accident happening, or lessen the consequence if an impact does occur; its features include a Pre-Crash Safety system with autonomous emergency braking, Automatic High Beam for the headlights, Road Sign Assist and Lane Departure Warning.
The efficiency of the 1.8-litre petrol-electric full hybrid powertrain helps keep ownership costs down, as well as reducing the environmental impact of day-to-day driving through low CO2 and NOx emissions. Official combined cycle figures are 72.4mpg fuel consumption and 91g/km of CO2.
The Auris Hybrid GB25 is on sale now, price £24,045. In common with all Toyotas, it comes with a five-year/100,000-mile new vehicle warranty as standard.
