Auris hybrid details released. For Europe only?

Published Sept. 11, 2009 at 3:07 p.m.
At least initially

Toyota has released a few new details for its upcoming Auris hybrid. For instance, the Auris hybrid offers a drag co-efficient of 0.28, thanks to a full exterior redesign.

The Hybrid Synergy Drive powering the Auris will utilize a 97-hp 1.8L gasoline engine mated to a NiMH battery that provides several different driving modes. ECO mode is for is efficient driving; power mode increase performance; and EV mode is for pure electric driving.

Using EV mode the Auris hybrid can drive up to 1.25 miles using only electric power at speeds up to 31 mph.

Toyota will begin Auris hybrid production next year in England, but there is no indication that Toyota has any plans to sell the Auris hybrid in the US.


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