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 Reviews and test drives Motoring Toyota Auris HSD The production-ready Auris HSD made its debut recently at the Geneva Motor Show. Exclusively designed for the European market with the latest generation Toyota Synergy Drive, it gives class leading CO2 emissions and exceptional economy. There are two versions, one offering emissions of 89g/km and fuel consumption of 74.3mpg, and the other of 93g/km and 70.6mpg combined cycle fuel economy, representing the lowest emissions and best fuel economy in its class.  The new style interior has a revised instrument binnacle including an Eco Drive Assist Monitor. The centre-dial information panel includes additional HSD-specific information such as Energy Flow and Eco Drive Result. A hybrid blue smart start button has been added and the centre console incorporates switches for the Parking Control and EV, ECO and Power drive modes, and a shift-by-wire gear lever. For upholstery, you can choose from a blue-flecked fabric or Alcantara panels with leather surrounds. Auris HSD is a full hybrid capable of operating in petrol and electric modes alone, or a combination of both. Toyota’s latest generation Hybrid Synergy Driver uses a 1.8-litre VVT-i petrol engine, a powerful electro motor, generator, high performance battery and a power control unit. A power split device with a planetary gear system combines and reallocates power from the engine, electric motor and generator according to the car’s operational requirements. It all fits in the space available because the electric motor, generator and power split device are housed in a single transmission casing which is the size of a normal gearbox. The seamless E-CVT electric continuously variable transmission is controlled by shift-by-wire technology via an electric shift lever. The lightweight and compact four-cylinder, 1,798cc Atkinson Cycle VVT-i engine develops 97bhp at 5,200rpm and 142Nm of torque at 4,000rpm. Powered by the hybrid battery, the electric motor works with the petrol engine to boost acceleration in normal driving. When the car is operating in EV (electric vehicle) mode, it alone powers the driven wheels. During deceleration and braking, the electric motor acts as a high-output generator to effect regenerative braking, recovering kinetic energy for storage as electrical energy in the battery. The combination gives performance to match a conventional 2.0-litre petrol or diesel hatchback. Auris HSD has four driving modes, including three which can be selected by the driver to maximise the HSD powertrain’s capabilities and provide comprehensive eco driving support for those who want to adopt a more environmentally efficient style of driving. EV mode allows for ultra-quiet running on electric power alone, giving zero fuel consumption and emissions. ECO mode maximises efficiency and fuel economy, and Power mode boosts system performance. In addition, an Eco Drive Monitor helps drivers to maximise the HSD system’s efficiency. Road and engine noise have been rigorously suppressed with extensive use of sound-proofing materials. Full-thickness glazing and a multi-layer acoustic windscreen further reduce noise for quieter performance at cruising speeds. Arriving very soon in the Canaries, look out for more information on www.toyota.es This article appears in the print edition 613 of Island Connections
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