Toyota has revealed its new Auris HSD will emit 89g/km of CO2 and have combined fuel economy of 74.3mpg. The production car has gone on display at the Geneva motor show for the first time.
The British-built hybrid hatchback will be seen in production form for the first time at tomorrow’s Geneva motor show, before it reaches British showrooms this summer.
See the Toyota Auris HSD concept pictures
It is powered by a 1.8-litre petrol engine and a 60kW (80bhp) electric motor powered mated to a 27kWh nickel metal hydride battery. Total power is 134bhp, and the car can run in electric-only mode at up to 30mph for 1.2 miles.
Toyota says the Auris HSD has the performance of a 2.0-litre diesel, despite having significantly lower NOx emissions. It meets Euro5 emissions standards, and is expected to also comply with forthcoming Euro6 requirements.
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