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Originally Posted by Lasse D
I think the problem with Auris is pretty severe - it lack when it comes to the interior, and although I like the looks, I seem to be a problem as well that it quickly becomes "conservative".
Toyota blew it on the interior quality. The interior has great looks, but the nice materials were reserved for the Corolla (sedan and Station wagon) versions. I have not read a single review where this disappointment wasn't highlighted, so I hope Toyota will do as with the Verso: completely redesign it within 2 years!
Toyota can't have a bread-and-butter model like, and I fear for the new Avensis. Toyota might have balls when it comes to the smaller cars - now it's time to show the same with the big ones.
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Thanks for the comments! After reading this, I quickly found some reviews of the Auris and Avensis from UK reviewers. They basically said bland, and neither drives or handles as well as its Volkswagen (Golf and Passat) or Ford (Focus and Mondeo) competitors. The steering seems to be a problem, and the petrol (gasoline) engines are not that smooth or quiet at speed, although the diesel engines are nice.
I have not yet looked for reviews of Toyota's smaller cars, but I trust that you have a good eye. So, yes, I agree that Toyota needs to do something better with their larger cars.
