Geneva debut for updated Toyota Auris

Toyota will reveal its updated Auris at the Geneva Motor Show, which enjoys a refreshed design that adds presence and prestige, together with an upgraded cabin and new comfort and safety equipment features.

The hybrid remains at the heart of the range, having established itself as the leading powertrain in the lineup, accounting for around half of all Auris sales in Europe in 2014. Nonetheless, the facelifted model heralds the arrival of new and improved petrol and diesel engines, developed with a focus on efficiency and performance.

The simultaneous reveal of the new Auris and Avensis follows on from last year's introduction of Aygo and Yaris to complete a full rejuvenation of Toyota's core European model range. Both the Auris and Avensis will continue to be built side by side at Toyota Manufacturing U.K.'s car plant at Burnaston, near Derby.