Toyota Auris Hybrid - new model ?

[JacobRAV4]

I am interesting in buying a new Toyota Auris hybrid.

But I would prefer to wait if a new model is supposed to arrive during year 2017.

Does anyone know about any plans for new models ?

Thank you

[FROSTYBALLS]

The Auris had its mid-life facelift in the summer of 2015.

Given that it is a re-work of the first generation (retaining the first generation's Type Approval), the replacement is probably due in 2018, rather than next year.

[Konrad C]

Can I add that from 1st April 2017, all cars registered from that date will pay £140 a year from the second year, regardless of the initial payment. 

http://www.which.co.uk/reviews/cars/article/car-tax-explained

This is a better explained detail than the info I have seen elsewhere. Also cars costing over £40,000 will be charged £310 for 5 years after the first year! 

So don't wait to buy your new car, if it going to cost more in VED.

Edited October 12, 2016 by Konrad C
spelling correction

[FROSTYBALLS]

Unless the new Chancellor makes further changes in next month's Autumn Statement, one could take delivery of a 17 plate between 1st and 30th March 2017, and still take advantage of the current VED rate.

Of course it will need careful coordination, especially if a car needs to be ordered, as I think there may be a few people wanting to take advantage of this apparent mismatch between the old and new VED systems.