More spacious and cheaper to run, but the hybrid Auris is an average driveA relocated battery pack, improved refinement and sharper styling boost the appeal of this second-generation Auris Hybrid. The battery now lives under the rear seat, freeing up the boot while still allowing it to be elongated by dropping the backrests. Toyota modified the Auriss carry-over platform to achieve this. The roof (and therefore the centre of gravity) has also been lowered and the steering is quicker than before in the quest for sharper responses, which should be better handled by this versions double wishbone rear suspension. Lesser Aurises have a twist beam.
