Toyota Auris2016

Known issues

• Hybrid battery capacity degradation after 150,000+ miles, though Toyota's 10-year warranty coverage provides confidence
• Occasional dashboard warning lights related to hybrid system sensors, usually software-related and resolved with dealer reset
• Water ingress into tailgate seal causing interior trim dampness, particularly on high-mileage examples
• CVT transmission hunting between ratios under light acceleration, though generally reliable long-term
• Sticky power window motors on front doors, more common on left-hand drive variants

Good for

• Outstanding fuel economy (45-50 mpg real-world), significantly better than equivalent petrol ICE cars
• Minimal brake wear due to regenerative braking capturing energy during deceleration
• Quiet, refined driving experience with near-silent electric motor operation in urban driving
• Low tax and excellent running costs, making it ideal for Irish commuting and city driving