Another underrated Toyota Auris? (2012 - 2018 Mk2 Review)

[@robertfaulks9783]

Mine's a late 2018 Tourer Hybrid. Not a jot of trouble in over two years and now 29k on it. What I love is the space available for load carrying without it being a massive block of a vehicle; it's slim and manouevrable with plenty of bells and whistles, and it goes electric whenever it can. Not an involving car to arouse the passions but it will keep you safe, it's not tiring on a longer run and at around 55mpg all the time I have no complaints. All round, these are wonderful cars and it's great they have been built in UK.

[@JJonCars]

Yes, very true, they're quite compact yet very spacious. I doubt you'll have much trouble with it even if you keep it 10 years

[@gravemind6536]

Medium sized estate will have way more more room than any crossover and better fuel efficency and maintaince costs. I get 55mpg+ on the motorway in my non hybrid 1.2T hatchback, city is 45mpg and rural around 50mpg, if city traffic is bad it will drop to 40mpg.

[@fredonline]

I like the little injections of humour, which shows your own dry sense of humour that not everyone gets, but it makes your reviews stand out from the run of the mill. Oh, and I particularly like the roadside scarecrow at 9:09!

[@JJonCars]

Cheers Fred, it's possible you're the only one 😂 But I can only be myself, so that type of humour isn't going anywhere. Haha, well spotted. I remember the thought crossed my mind in the edit to cut that out, but I figured it would work as an easter egg for the eagle eyed viewers such as yourself :)

[@fredonline]

@@JJonCars You, me and Les Dawson - so dry we're parched!

[@marcdunn2989]

I came here for the Toyota Auris review. I left with an incredible urge to eat a Mcvities gold bar. 10/10 have subscribed.

[@JJonCars]

😂 I need sponsorship from them. Cheers :)

[@kierlak]

Your videos are relaxing and laid back. Can't wait for you to review the new Corolla

[@JJonCars]

I can't wait too! I did actually drive a saloon one abroad, and it was great. So if I can get hold of a hatchback in the UK, it will be on the channel for sure. Cheers!

[@stringer-ik1pc]

Stop flirting with j please. 😕

[@chloratum]

I recently bought a 2014 TS hybrid, with just 70000 km (43000 miles) in absolutely perfect condition for a really good price. Fully loaded, with beige lether, panoramic sunroof, cruise control, heated seats, parking sensors, JBL sound system etc... I absolutely love it. Although not as powerful and punchy as my previous MK6 Golf GTI, it is extremely comfortable, reliable, relaxing and spacious. Also to me the pre-facelift looks better than the facelift. These hybrids are perfect to buy used. They are not the type of cars that get abused, mostly owners are elderly and take take or them a lot, taxis excluded ;)

[@JJonCars]

Very nice. I agree with you that the pre-facelift looks better too!

[@SA-mz2mc]

How much did you buy for?

[@chloratum]

@@SA-mz2mc 16000 CHF

[@minikuhlschrank]

Hi from Germany, I have a 2015 2,0 UK build Diesel Auris and I haven't had any trouble. I had my TÜV I think it's called Mot in the UK this month and it passed without problems - the guy that checked it said he sees many cars but Toyota is definitely the most reliable in his opinion. So far I can confirm that.

[@vincentodon955]

I have a 65 plate 1.4 d4d with 120000, only thing that went wrong was back wiper mechanism corroded, changed it for £180. Everything about it is cheap to run, tyres, filters, tax, fuel. 1.4d4d is really underrated. No gearbox oil change, timing chain.

[@JJonCars]

Amazing really, if that's all that went wrong in all those miles. Impressive engineering.

[@ofah6378]

What sort of mpg do you get from the 1.4 d4d?

[@SnookerLoopy]

I'm a taxi driver and have 1.4 d4d with face-lift done 128k miles in and never done anything except tyres service n brake pads

[@JJonCars]

Awesome. Got to be one of the most reliable cars going. And it's more impressive from a small capacity engine as you'd think it would have to work harder!

[@ofah6378]

What sort of mpg do you find the 1.4 d4d returns?

[@SnookerLoopy]

@@ofah6378 65 on a run 50 round town

[@lanzsarmiento6646]

Did you ever had problems with DPF?

[@E50HW]

@@JJonCarsboring yea

[@dimashevchenkoua]

I've watched a few of your videos and I like these reviews a lot, very descriptive, and the Bond references only help. Hope my subscription will help this channel!

[@JJonCars]

Thank you! I may have to make the Bond references a recurring theme :) It will for sure!

[@hasagreenlaser4229]

Great humour and great review!

[@JJonCars]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@learntoexcel4401]

This channel needs many subscribers...its a shame there are only few.. He is doing outstanding work 👏

[@JJonCars]

Ahhh, thank you :)

[@Sweepdog700]

Just subscribed. How can you not subscribe when you put a gold bar in the sunglasses compartment 😆. Had a petrol Toyota Avensis estate for 13 years did 200k miles and like you say, brakes and tyres mostly. Ok a new clutch at some point. Lol. Bit boring I know but a big comfortable reliable work horse for family life. We cried when it went!

[@JJonCars]

200,000 miles and all you needed was the usual consumables! Just have to love Toyota for that. Was recently watching a video of a guy exploring Afghanistan, and literally every single car on the road there is a Toyota. When you don't have much money and you need your car to work, there just isn't a better brand out there. Massive respect to those Japanese engineers. Thanks for subscribing, glad you enjoyed that 😄

[@Sweepdog700]

@@JJonCars Absolutely it’s hard to pick something different when you’ve gotten used to that level of reliability.

[@volt8684]

Cant believe no cruise! Great reviwe

[@JC-hu1wd]

I understand catalytic converter theft is a problem with Auris and Corrolas but not sure which models?

[@rollingnome]

That 80s-esk LCD clock has swung it for me - I'm having one!

[@JJonCars]

😂

[@airgaborpara3824]

Superb review! I loved England except those narrow roads outside of Guildford ..:D

[@JJonCars]

Thank you! Yes, you get those narrow roads all over the country unfortunately :)

[@meganjones7505]

I’ve been looking for somewhere to store all my Gold bars! Looks like the perfect car for me.

[@JJonCars]

Next up on JJ on Cars - I fit 78,454 Gold bars into my Toyota (with Mr Beast style thumbnail)

[@Sweepdog700]

Could you possibly do a review of the Toyota Corolla manual version. I hate the cvt gearbox but the manual is only available in the small engine. But is it enough???

[@JJonCars]

The new-shape Corolla? If I can get hold of one I would for sure. I had one as a hire car and it was great. I think it was the smaller petrol engine (1.6 and not even a hybrid?) and it performed OK. Was a saloon model in Europe.

[@Sweepdog700]

@@JJonCars yeah the new one. They only do a 1.2 engine in the manual in this country maybe bigger engine elsewhere. Seems a nice car but worried it’s under powered. Saying that my wife has a Hyundai i10 1.2 and that little car is fast off the line, it’s surprising fun to drive.

[@WalkWithWallace]

Top revirew mate, useful. Bet you found Gold Bars for weeks after. 😂

[@JJonCars]

😂 cheers. Still finding melted ones to this day

[@ingeniuss90]

I have 2.0 d4d sports tourer version. Is it normal for the stick shift to start shaking on low rpm ? The car is low mileage.

[@1has9683]

Hi mate - will u recommend the automatic 2013 Toyota Auris 1.6 V-Matic Icon Multidrive S? I've heard not all Toyota's are great in relation to their automatic transmissions - is this version of Auris any different?

[@JJonCars]

Hello. From my limited knowledge, the V-Matic is a CVT gearbox which do tend to be more reliable than the infamous semi-automatics that are available in many cars of this time. I think you should be ok, just check to see if the gearbox is part of the service schedule, and if so hopefully it has been serviced on time.

[@philipbell3187]

I got my auris hybrid touring sports second hand from my local Toyota dealer, it’s a 2015 and it had 28,800 miles on it, it’s up to 142,000 miles now, the biggest problem I had was the hybrid battery pack failed at 123, 000 miles and it’s out of warranty, it cost me £1,876 to get a new Toyota genuine pack installed, it was done bye a taxi firm that have a fleet of them, would have been a lot more it a Toyota dealer done it, but all in all it’s a brilliant car and now with the new battery pack it should last me out .

[@JJonCars]

That's interesting. I mean it's not exactly a low cost item, but if the car has been otherwise reliable all those miles, I'd say it's worth it to replace. As you say it should now last a long time 👍

[@sleeping_sheep_slayer_9000]

i really wanna buy this car like literally now, but i wanna petrol or hybrid, seven grand mid to high mileage and low mileage is 10 or 12 grand, my god inflation of the car prices annoy me everything including cars are 50% more expensive, i wish i bought a car before lockdown

[@JJonCars]

It's painful isn't it :(

[@MrSunnyBhoy]

Very nice car, I have a 2009 Prius myself and runs flawlessly . Owner will be happy getting all those nice gold bars lol. I'd have gobbled all of them in short order! I love estate cars, they will be extinct soon due to the SUV craze everyone is indulging in! Love analogue dials

[@JJonCars]

Very similar car to the Prius, especially in hybrid form. Be sad to see the estate go exctinct

[@23iNFajonht]

Hello.. i have TS 2017 1.4 d4d (96.700km) since 2020, and it has the best car i buy.. all maintenance, iam doing in toyota. I only put diesel and keep rooling.

[@Leon-dt8uo]

Hiya, Nice review thanks; one question though how quiet is it in the cabin? I've heard differing opinions. How quiet is the cabin ref wind, engine & road noise? Thanks!

[@JJonCars]

Hello and thank you. To be honest unfortunately this review was quite a long time ago and I don't remember! I guess I didn't mention it in the video? Cheers :)

[@Leon-dt8uo]

@@JJonCars Hiya, thanks for your reply! No worries at all, I'm gonna sort a test drive so I guess I'll find out first hand! All the best

[@connashio1]

I have been looking at these on Autotrader and can't find any with the clocks shown in this video. All the cars I see have 2 clocks and an LCD display between them. What spec is this one?

[@JJonCars]

I think that possibly the clocks you have seen are in the Hybrid model? Just had a look on AT and it seems to be that way. As this car is just the 1.4D it doesn't have all the hybrid details coming up in that middle LCD display.

[@connashio1]

@@JJonCars , you are 100% correct. I did more searching on AT and all the Hybrid versions have the same clocks and not those in the video

[@lanzsarmiento6646]

I know this video is quite old but. Have you ever experieced a DPF issue on this Car or is this owner have experienced a DPF Issue. Thanks

[@JJonCars]

The owner didn't experience any DPF issues despite doing a lot of miles. But perhaps that's down to the long-journey nature of those miles.

[@AltafHussainn-v6j]

Thanks🐺

[@sufirshah9934]

Mines done 300k going strong

[@wakaflockaproject]

Petrol?

[@gravemind6536]

I have a 2016 1.2T hatchback 68,000 miles only issue was a bracket on the exhaust broke which caused a weird idle noise and at 2200rpm, replaced under warranty without question by Toyota.

[@MotorTorq_ZA]

My dad’s 2010 Toyota Urban Cruiser had the same sat nav system and dad thought it was excellent. Mind you he never had a car with sat nav before 😂

[@JJonCars]

Haha! I guess it's better than no sat nav 😂

[@ZaBigTalent]

Do you think it's worth paying twice the price for the mk2 vs the mk1? (both hybrids with similar options)

[@JJonCars]

Depending on what that price is, and if the mileage/condition is similar... I'm going to say no - the Mk2 is a better car, but not twice as good! And the Mk1 in my opinion does have a little more character/is more interesting. The Mk2 definitely handles better though.

[@sarathchandran4725]

Service cost for tb pls?

[@boredcut]

Road Tax - I just paid £190 pounds for my Toyota Auris 2018 hybrid.

[@RaphaelRupp]

5:10 you're awesome.

[@JJonCars]

Haha thanks!

[@dorinvesa1109]

Mine's,new 2017 TS hybrid 136 hp!35000 km till now!My toy!Long live Toyota!😉But what about Brexit!?Change the things?

[@JJonCars]

Nice! Let's not talk about Brexit 😂