Toyota Auris Touring Sports (2013 - 2019) 1.6 V-Matic Icon (Nav) 5d (2014/63) Owner Review

What does this car say about you?

No idea.

What do your friends / family / neighbours think of the car?

They all like it.

Would you buy this car again and why?

Ask me again in three years and I will be able to give an answer.

What are you likely to buy next?

Ask me again in three-five years and I will be able to give an answer.

Type of dealer you bought from?

Franchised

Did you buy this car new?

Yes

What price did you pay?

£17,000

When did you buy the car?

January 2014

Did you get a good deal and why?

Car bought in Latvia (I live there). I got a quite decent deal, got navigation system and winter tyres for free.

Is there any special reason why you bought this car?

Was looking for a new estate with a petrol engine and priced at no more than 20 000 EUR. The Auris TS was one of the candidates and it was very comfortable during the test drive.

What was the dealer like?

Very friendly.

What's it like to drive?

Very comfortable, in Latvia the roads are bad but the suspension deals with this perfectly. Steering is good and light, althought slightly lacking feedback. The engine perfoms lovely, very laid-back and quiet, but does not lack power when you need to overtake (although you need to drop it from 6th to 4th gear, but then you just need to floor the accelerator and fly past slower traffic).

What's it like to park?

The steering is light, so it is easy to manouver when parking, and since our car not only has a reverse camera, but also added front parking sensors (an option that cost around 250 pounds), parking is extremely easy.

Have you had any problems with the car?

No, but have only driven around 3500 km (2200 miles).

What's most practical about your car?

Very quiet and refined engine, especially when driving in town. Practical boot.

Favourite gadget, option or accessory?

Reverse camera and heated seats.