Toyota Auris (Corolla) 2018 in-depth review | carwow Reviews

This is the Toyota Auris, the Japanese brand’s alternative to cars like the Volkswagen Golf and Vauxhall Astra. It’s up against stern competition, so how does it compare? Join me as I take a look around the interior, try out the back seats, asses the boot space and take it out for a drive to find out whether it’s got what it takes to fight for class honours.
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[@incgohd]

carwow, Auris is based on the Latin word for 'gold', as in _aurum._ The googling is a bit cliché imo. Adding Corolla isn't entirely correct either.

[@GB-ey1yu]

carwow Please review Saloon Passat 2018 And Tiguan Allspace

[@TechWheels11]

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[@martinmunene5954]

Hello @carwow in between toyota auris, honda civic and vw golf which one is the most economical car and easier to maintain without alot expenses on it?

[@geigerzoola6642]

At least This car will still be running 1 million years later

[@liviumititelu7397]

I want to buy an estate one aroun 120k miles. But I am a bit worried

[@bird6691]

@@liviumititelu7397 qhy

[@abu-vai-sunny-vai]

I didn't care about reliability because all of my previous cars were Japanese. As soon as I bought Skoda it reminds me every day that "reliability matters".

[@danigonzalez4299]

My 2003 Corolla 1.6 petrol never lets me down. Basic maintenance and this is it. We just did a 800km trip in two days and the car is 100% fine. Not the sportiest, nor am I a racing driver. It just gets the job done. And the ride is smooth, seats are comfortable and its overall quite good. Engine can be dull but rev it up to 4000rpm and its fun to drive.

[@novacolonel5287]

I used to have one until 2019 when the road was icy and it got destroyed :(

[@gogutzy]

sorry matt, i'm driving an auris hybrid, MY2015 and honestly, i got the car for my mom, thought it was that boring. After driving it for 5000 km on all possible roads i can say, the car is not boring, it just does not encourage you to be a hooligan. Waft along is the theme here. Of course there have been racey situations in traffic, yes the E-CVT and the engine were not happy about it, but the driving dynamics were excellent. just because a car inspires you to be civilized in traffic does not mean it's boring. in the case of the auris hybrid if the driver knows what he wants and how to get it, driving will be fully enjoyable.

[@ahuca117]

*yawn*

[@jasonking1284]

He'll be looking on in the rain, waiting on the hard shoulder for the AA to come fix his exciting Vauxhall as that boring Auris wafts past.....

[@starpooper1681]

I like your formulation. It's exactly like that.

[@admiralcraddock464]

I`ve a 2016 hybrid, absolutely fantastic car. Zero road tax, 60MPG, with all the toys I need. Just had a major service by Toyota and two new front tyres, and an MOT collection and delivery: £570. No fault s at all in the five years I`ve had it. Being this reliable is why Toyota can give a FREE full warranty for ten years or 100,00 miles.

[@MrWachira98]

"the fastest car in the world" Jeremy Clarkson

[@mazder_2709]

"YOU DROPPED IT THROUGH THE BLOODY CAR!"

[@SuperMan-em7nh]

Wachira Narongsack really?

[@Ssimonnes]

If it`s a rental!

[@srp770]

He started off with a blue car and ended up with a red one 😂

[@kimk9433]

The fastest car! 0-100 = 2 days and 3 hours 🎉

[@Prakicov]

There are people who care about 2 things: Reliability and cheap maintenece.They are the same people who buy Toyota. Nobody gives a s**t about touch screen and acceleration. I`m one of them. I don`t need cutting edge voice commands. All i want is a cd player that never fails. Greetings.

[@cosmon_]

no cd player never fails

[@SuperKiko112]

Reliability thats all i want

[@MM0SDK]

Exactly what i'm after. Reliability and passes the MOT inspection if maintained.

[@rondhole]

Reliability, easy to DIY fix, maintenance is easy. Just oil change and keep coolant water check every year. Spark plugs at 120k Miles, coolant at 150 k Miles/12 years, brake fluid every 2-10 years, and air filters every 30k Miles/2 years. Hybrid battery has 10 years unlimited mileage Wich never fail in 99.999% case and even replacement cost only €2350 new battery that last over a decade.

[@rondhole]

@@cismay1270 Good car for owning is not the same as borrowing like the reviewer. Reliability is no. 1 Priority for most intelligent people. Auris hybrid handling is well enough, 10y warranty on the battery and only need regular oil change. Almost as agile and supple as Golf but way more reliable than anything. Ford focus and Opel Astra are not as supple adsorbing bumpy roads. Mazda 3 and Hyundai i30 with manual transmissions are also better than any european cars in terms of reliability. Honda is plagued with its Turbo engines Oil dilution problem.

[@sherifelserty9549]

Great review. The best channel on KZbin. I just have a suggestion, please include the cars’ reliability within your reviews. This can be obtained from past consumer feedbacks and reliability records. Many people are after the fun to drive feel and horse power and torque while most people do consider the car’s reliability when purchasing new cars. They are more interested in comfort, low fuel consumption, low cost of service and more importantly Reliability. Thanks again Mat

[@protoclastic]

That would be Audi's worst nightmare. Would never send him a car for review ever again

It'll work without any trouble for 25 years.

[@danigonzalez4299]

My 17yo Corolla does.

[@itsme-sn5gi]

@@danigonzalez4299 Wow, that's old!

[@BalkanTimberMan]

@@itsme-sn5gi 17year car old amazes you! come to the balkans and youll see quite a lot of cars from the 90s , average car age is around 15 years

[@a.lange.]

With gasoline engine of course.

[@arthursilvamartins6330]

More

[@ege621]

As been an owner of a Ford Fusion, VW Golf, VW Jetta, and an Astra, Toyota Auris has been my most logical and satisfactory buy ever since. Love my 1.6 2ZR FAE engine with the CVT.

[@jakezxz1352]

hello - after 1 year since you commented, have you faced any issues at all?

[@ege621]

@@jakezxz1352 nope, I bought it at 50k km. Now it has 78k. Not a single component or part failed. Only regular servicing.

[@junioral-amin6486]

I recently went to view toyota auris 2014 and wow I just loved it. The interior is amazing and love the seats looking forward for having one

[@carwow]

Did anyone spot the Easter Egg in this video? It was the image of an ear in the storage bin! An Auris in an Auris #earception

[@AbhinavPrasad]

haha.

[@81giorikas]

The child's toy car suspension you describe for the basic auris is all over the place on audi a3s, (smaller engines up to 105 hp and 1.2 as well), octavias (anything before the 2.0), leon (the same), astra (every model, some get pfff a watt link), the golf (anything below 140 hp)...do you want me to continue?

[@user-ih2uc2ji8i]

Cash Facts I second that

[@march.5352]

Hello Matt ! Are you going to review the hyundai i30 ?? i''m looking for the 1.4 turbo petrol with the DCT. Thanks :) Marc from France

[@DMINATOR]

No Eggs, Only Ears were spotted !

[@MelbStevo]

The most ordinary car on carwow for awhile, brilliant!

[@teakay3684]

MelbStevo VW Golf?!

[@MrDingaling007]

Toyota reliability should ensure it's sales success and hold its value better then most

[@davidrichards1253]

exactly the old people who buy the Toyota Auris don't care how dull it is aslong as it reliable and they can get to the post office and a trip to Morrisons once a week that's all that matters.

[@gravemind6536]

@@davidrichards1253 You are thinking about people in Toyota Yaris, the Auris is not so dull and is genrealy not used by OAPs going to the post office.

[@rondhole]

@@davidrichards1253 it is not as sharp as Focus but as supple, comfortable, and handling like upper trim Golf. But Yaris indeed is choppier in bumps and pothole but handling just fine. Reliability wise, man..... It is hard to break unless you really neglect it and never change the oil for a decade.

[@jackbarraclough4711]

Why does this car get so much stick😂 we bought one as a family car (I’m 25) on the Toyota reputation alone. The car will outlive the planet, doesn’t look bad and you never really have to worry about stuff breaking. Perfect for us that are on a budget and don’t have expenditure for expensive overpriced crap that inevitably have costly problems (but if people are honest who does have this spare cash). Toyota takes this out of the equation, leaves you with money to splash elsewhere😀

[@kagishokgaile]

Man Mat is so great. I could binge watch reviews for an entire afternoon.

[@miguelpenela8579]

O see you from Portugal and I'm a fan of yours reviews because they show the things that for me are the most importante. Confort,interior space and space boot. Continue the great job.

[@warsboerse5866]

I've owned this car for 2 years and Matt is spot on. Such a professional.

[@VSS1]

Poor Mat looks like he's dying inside doing this review.

[@lukasmaciejczyk582]

That's maybe in UK, here you get the active version that costs in Spain 16.000€ and comes with Bluetooth, light sensors, rain ones too...

[@NuhanHidayat]

2:06 there's a ear underneath the arm rest😂😂😂 1 of the reasons i love this channel is the Easter eggs 😁😁

[@andrewmarshall9340]

Tip from an Auris driver: never, ever use the horn. A mobility scooter horn is ten times louder. A clown's car horn gets more respect. In a really scary situation (involving, say, an 18 wheeler, like the one in the film Duel) it's probably safer to jump out of the car than try and get the other guy's attention by using the horn. Other than that, a fantastic little car!

[@btsviki6039]

@@gravemind6536 I too want to replace it. was it easy? I totally agree, OEM sounds awful when driving. From the outside, it does sound different as I witnessed it a few days ago.

[@mg-roveradverts671]

I pick up my 3rd auris tomorrow apart from my early 2007 one never had any issues!

[@kateris12]

I can't even afford any new cars that you review on your channel, but I like Mats way of presenting so much, that I've seen half of your videos already! :D if I was in the UK and wanted to buy a new car, I would mos definitely choose one because of Mat!

[@whynot5698]

8:17 this gets me every toyota review lol

[@Creatronic]

Hi Matt, could you review sometime the 2017 Škoda Fabia? I’m looking to buy one in the near future and I’d like to see your opinion on it. Thanks.

[@LewisRamsden]

I love the way Matt says "Hook".

[@SSavolainen]

I have toyota carina 2 from 1987 and works after 400 000 km fine

[@Tokaisho1]

I really like the blue digital clocks

[@chillout1109]

I saw the EAR on the phone in the armrest storage compartment. That's today's easter egg. Yaye! The Auris hasn't changed in years. It's getting quite old.

[@thorbjrnmadsen4984]

chillout1109 Auris my look old to you, but look at older 1980's or 90's cars first.

[@jaconel4114]

chillout1109 hasn't changed in ears

[@chillout1109]

Jaco Nel Ha ha ha I see what you did there.

[@mogagabiselesego2536]

Being a South African citizen, I love Toyota Auris, more especially in manual transmission. I would purchase it and drive it all the time, every time❤❤

[@fortunetshabalala3388]

First get Fikile Mbalula to fix our roads my brother others you'll find yourself at the garage all the time 😂😂😂

[@mogagabiselesego2536]

@@fortunetshabalala3388 😂😂😂😂😂ey bro the potholes in our country

[@chadmagnifici2347]

I drive a 2008 corolla that has been the best car I ever had. No problems. Very cheap to maintain!

[@danigonzalez4299]

I do drive a 2003 Corolla and same. No issues just runs and runs and runs as long as you mantain it.

[@1985toyotacamry]

We have this car (Toyota Corolla IM) and it comes with a 1.8 petrol the only thing is everything is included(because it was a Scion at one point) the only thing that you have option is the color and the transmission. In the United States market it did say it has Double wishbone suspension in the rear. And it is at the same was the Civic Hatchback but that hatchback you get a 1.5 turbo petrol.

[@Knightlore10]

That Auris / Prius name thing at the start was so Alan Partridge lol

[@1384d4ra]

It is quite good fun to drive with the 1.6 naturally aspirated petrol. I dont think you guys have that engine in the UK though

[@simplyvickie6962]

You've made my day. What did you say between 3:06 - 3:15 mins? 😂😂🤣🤣🤣 I have replayed that section many times. You did have any kind words for the arm rest.

[@presidentkimi975]

I really quiet like this car, but 7:47 . Can you imagine the discussion? Designer 1: We need to save some money Designer 2: NO POCKET FOR THE DRIVER'S SEAT! Designer 1: Craig, we fired you 3 weeks ago, what are you doi... how did you even get in here? Designer 2: NO POCKET FOR THE DRIVER'S SEAT! Designer 1: Fine.

[@HB45175]

Craig (shouting while leaving): ALSO MAKE REAR STORAGE BIN SO SMALL IT ONLY HOLD COINS OR USB DRIVES!

[@srp770]

My dad has an auris which has pockets on each side

[@Tdawg93a]

Underrated comment

[@AmamMcMam]

My parents have a 1.8 Hybrid. The torque is amazing meaning city driving is super fun, and it can happily sit at 80 on the motorway with no problems, but it is really dull and I prefer their previous car, the Yaris trend 1.3.

[@crebegea]

That... really says it all.

[@stefancristi2493]

So, I've got a Toyota Auris Touring Sports 1.8 for 15k euros with a bit over 70k kilometres. It's the lounge version (the most equipped) and the cup holder in the back doesn't have that issue.

[@coolcattune]

in australia we call this car corolla

[@titi1432]

Yeah!

[@Janitcka]

Corolla Auris, in South East Asia only available as sedan called Corolla Altis

[@markdenyer8072]

It used to be called a corolla in the uk too. They changed it to auris because no one would buy them. Still no one buys them because like any toyota these days, Bland!

[@waqaranwar4446]

I agree I won't consider buying a Corolla. Camry, on the other hand, is quite nice if you buy one with full options.

[@markdenyer8072]

waqar anwar the camry isnt sold in the uk. I think its only sold in auto these days and the uk hate automatics.

[@harderos3]

Maybe should have reviewed the hybrid version to keep things more interesting.

[@HodsBroo]

Too many haters holy.

[@MaximilianvonPinneberg]

6:13 That's the quickest an Auris will ever go.

[@gravemind6536]

So it must have been 104mph or more as I have personally done 103mph in mine.

[@AlterDieg8]

Hi Matt What is the cheapest ederly relative friendly car? And the not so cheapest?

[@picklesrule69]

"Wasn't it blue?" - James May

[@slanahesh]

Matt, whats your beef with the digital clock? I think it looks perfectly fine and it means you dont need to permantly reserve an area of the infotainment display for a clock.

[@gravemind6536]

I have literally nothing to say about it, its kind of odd but it does no harm, just tells the time.

[@quigonjay9]

Is there a full Arteon review coming soon?

[@limpunsing224]

Toyota should build a performance hatch like a Honda Type R & Golf R to liven up their sleepers lineup

[@rondhole]

If Toyota did that, then they will be not as reliable since people like to abuse it. However, newest Toyota are all double wishbone suspension in the rear and very sharp b cause of stiffer frame without sacrificing reliability. But time will tell.

[@Commentator541]

Depends on where you live. Where I am from it is priced very competitively so it goes against focus and ceed. Ceed looks best focus has the best infotainment and is great to drive but auris has great engine/backup camera combos.

[@gravemind6536]

A ford cannot be compared to a Toyota period that is insulting. Ford are total junk and should be put out of businesss.

[@corvus400]

Is there any other car that is as reliable, same or better fuel consumption as Auris hybrid and is more fun/better hybrid car?

[@ludde1300]

whenever I see a new carwow video my faith in humanity is restored. Great video.

[@VenturaBl]

Matt loves his polo shirts

[@mohda.9420]

If I'm not mistaken this car is due a refresh soon thankfully (spied in camouflage)

[@TheOneGuyDanny]

any chance we can see a review of the Mazda 6 and Honda Accord?

[@Lanpenn]

Good that car being sold also in US market.

[@shazizkamali2865]

Nice video

[@judomanX]

it's got a double wishbone for the rear, right?

[@moonsapling]

My 100hp Corolla feels perfectly fine on power for me. Call me boring idc It will still be driving after 20 years.

[@adeelnazir1261]

Hi mat Can you do the new Toyota Corolla TS review please

[@jackrobertson2283]

Can you do a review on the Ford Kuga

[@southcoastbiker3822]

Best car reviewer on KZbin

[@NathanCelica]

wrong. they're just your average euro-cars lovers review channel.

[@nickfoord750]

Wife has had two Toyotas Yaris and Aygo Boring as hell to drive and feel cheap inside but damn reliable and economical

[@BeesonsCars]

These things sell like crazy in the u.s. in sedan form. The only car more popular around here is the Ford Fusion (Mondeo.)

[@Benzknees]

When they say dull, drab cars are the most long lasting, is that just because time with them drags out endlessly until death starts to seem a better option?

[@M40_mao]

That has to be the best advertising punchline .

[@vignesh69841]

Please review the 2019 version

[@Ali-jabbar]

Must buy

[@basitkhiljee9050]

Make review of lexus ct200h

[@sopes247]

I've got a mk 5 golf GT and I love the car its so nice to drive. ive had the car a year and its already cost me £ 2000 in repair bills such as the timing chain. And now the timing chain seems to of gone again the car only has 50000 miles and has been well looked after, I can not understand why VW are now so unreliable. I was looking to get a Astra CDti on a 15 plate but ive been reading horror stories of people having timing chain issues with that car as well. looks like its a dull Toyota for me or if any one else has any suggestions on a reliable fun to drive hatch back

[@gravemind6536]

Honda Civic will be the best compromise for you pretty much as reliable as an Auris but a bit sportier.

[@sanmulty]

Have not seen any review for Yaris Hybrid yet !

[@Tonyx.yt.]

"basic rear suspension" the same suspension of vw golf, audi a3 and seat leon with engines under 150hp...

[@AntoineZertyty]

Audi a3 has independant rear

[@erilessai2232]

When are you going to review the Nissan Pulsar which is about the same but much better than the Toyota Auris?

[@jamesbensch6]

Personally I think the one we have here in Canada looks better. Same basic shape but it has sportier details like sporty taillights and a blacked out grill

[@gravemind6536]

They all get LED tailights in the UK too which look great the 2nd highest trim level offers the black grill which looks crap and doesn't suit the car.

[@mohammedsaghir8104]

How is the 1.6 diesel engine compared to the 1.4 diesel?

[@dalefullerton4553]

That clock though

[@hououss1081]

This car is just amazing... 220k miles on it and still runs fine hybrid CVT is just so cevilized

[@gravemind6536]

Take it you're a Taxi driver they love these hybrid Toyota Auris especially the estate versions. Seen some of them with close to 400k mileage already.

[@paianis]

Way to a review a model in its final year of production.

[@idontknowwhattoputhere.]

at 3:10 I laugh at the armrest because you laughed too

[@MiguelRPD]

I like the American version but good God is this car underpowered. Really hope the new 2018 version that's coming up has a serious upgrade in power. Camry has 300mph now, this should as well.

[@badrikhadka7430]

can i request to review Toyota Verso 7 seater please??

[@teamawesome2171]

Do you get a spare tyre/space saver with this car?

[@gravemind6536]

Yes space saver

[@sopes247]

Hey Matt Toyota Auris has launched a new 180 bhp model getting released next year in Europe really looking forward to that review. Still waiting for your review on the 200 bhp Toyota Yaris. It seems like Toyota has some exciting cars in the pipeline.

[@yousiftarek3334]

Is the downgrade big from a 3 series?

[@blightoblivion8015]

Please make a ford kuga review .

[@bepisman7273]

6:13 that was fast

[@Jp-us3wy]

I dont know why we dont get toyota corolla in uk i know interior wise its same but it looks better from outside

[@SuperKiko112]

Lord Beerus Beerus sama I agree with you

[@christopherwaweru3828]

Which is the best hatchback car between toyota and nissan

[@gruniste]

why you always slap glove box so hard ..and throwing bottles ...?..

[@dhruv3800]

Do the yaris after this

[@slow4age485]

do the 2017 kia picanto

[@Sikander72]

Auris means Gold its Latin Just bought the 2016 1.2T business edition previously own the 2007 auris and for 5 years never had any mechanical problems hence the reason why got another Toyota

[@HesteBremse]

Hmmm well does not excite in one way or another - I do think the front section looking pretty dynamic, while the rest is sort of a stiff interpretation of a dynamic language. But most of all I am surprised about some of these misses, like lamp above the sun screen, the missing storage on one side towards the backseats , and that small storage space in the middle console rear that seams more or less useless. These are things that I would not expect from one of the worlds largest car producers - and I wonder is this not a very large segment, also for Toyota ?.

[@amggaming3528]

Every time I see one of these on the road (it's called the Corolla iM here, but it's the same car), I wonder what compelled the owner to choose it over a Honda Civic, Mazda3, or VW Golf.

[@wallonmcwoolworth819]

Because all those cars pack up after 5 years.

[@xreymitch7923]

Review the mercedes V class!!!

[@darwenrover8910]

The perfect domestic appliance. A car for those who aren't interested in cars, but want a sensible, reliable, practical, no-nonsense motor. Does everything you could possibly need from a car. Competent yet could never stir the soul or the emotions.

[@mikeb53]

That sums it up perfectly. The Auris is very much an appliance car.

[@madmix3939]

Please do toyota Premium cars like Premio Allion Crown ?

[@gravemind6536]

They do not exist in the UK.

[@Free4Noob]

I might be mistaken but i thought the name Auris refers to Aurum, which means gold in latin... ?!

[@user-jo1pl6cx8b]

its a very nice car

[@paranoidace1]

so no parcel shelf with this car ??

[@BlueChinchillaEatingDorito]

Is it just me or does that infotainment system looks oddly similar to Honda's system?

[@DanielS-zq2rr]

This is a car for people who want reliability.

[@ndthien]

Volvo V40 2017 review?