Is This Auris 1.6 Multimode Rpm Ok?

[Nir Hendler]

Hi,

last week i sold my 03' Toyota Corolla 5-doors 1.6 petrol automatic and got my self a new Auris 1.6 Petrol Multimode.

I live in Israel and this model of auris is the only one sold here (No Diesel, No Manual gear, just 3 types of Accessories pack).

now i hae the new auris for just about a week and i found the the engine RPM in speeds between 100km/h and above are much higher then what i used to in my old corolla, is this normal ?

Here are some examples (All in Manual / Automatic mode in 5th gear):

100 Km/h - 3000 RPM (2600 In old Corolla)

120 Km/h - 3600 RPM (3000 In old Corolla)

130 Km/h - 4000 RPM (3300 In old Corolla)

140 Km/h - 4300 RPM (3600 In old Corolla)

I don't know what it says about the fuel consumtion but is this ok for this car ?

Becouse i got the first Auris in Israel i have no one to compare to

Thanks

[Hal from Wales]

Hi,

last week i sold my 03' Toyota Corolla 5-doors 1.6 petrol automatic and got my self a new Auris 1.6 Petrol Multimode.

I live in Israel and this model of auris is the only one sold here (No Diesel, No Manual gear, just 3 types of Accessories pack).

now i hae the new auris for just about a week and i found the the engine RPM in speeds between 100km/h and above are much higher then what i used to in my old corolla, is this normal ?

Here are some examples (All in Manual / Automatic mode in 5th gear):

100 Km/h - 3000 RPM (2600 In old Corolla)

120 Km/h - 3600 RPM (3000 In old Corolla)

130 Km/h - 4000 RPM (3300 In old Corolla)

140 Km/h - 4300 RPM (3600 In old Corolla)

I don't know what it says about the fuel consumtion but is this ok for this car ?

Becouse i got the first Auris in Israel i have no one to compare to

Thanks

Hello Nir

As you may have gathered from the further contribution I made earlier today to my topic we took the now 4 week old Auris to Germany and it now has 2,200 miles on the clock.

With regard to the rpm, like you I have experienced the same high revs. At 80 mph (128 kmh) on level ground in 'E' mode the motor cranks out 4,000 rpm and seems to be 'asking' for another gear.

Even towards the end of our holiday in Germany with 1,600 miles on the clock (well run in!) I did not exceed 80 mph as in the past I have never driven a car at more than 4,000 rpm.

We have a speed limit in the UK of 70 mph (112 kmh) and thus I will never know what the rev counter would show were I ever to drive at the maximum speed stated in the brochure of 118 mph (189 kmh) even if I had no concerns.

It will be interesting to hear from other AURIS MULTIMODE owners what they say about this subject and particularly from motor engineers what they say about engine life in relation to high rpm.

We purchased the AURIS MM for our retirement and I would not want to do anything that may impact negatively on the life of what I think is basically an excellent product.

Kind regards Hal

[Mister MMT]

Hello Nir,

I am driving a 1.8 CV MMT, and can confirm what you say. I also have a fully automatic PICNIC 2.0 l GL and it also revs much lower on the highway.

It therefore has a better mileage, but on climbing, it sometimes has to shift down, the 4th gear being an overdrive. I gather this is the same on the Corolla 1.6 Automatic.

An MMT gearbox is like a regular M5, and more responsive. 4000 rpm at 80 mph is not too much for modern engines. I am driving on the German highways very often, and I find the VVT-i at best between 4000 and 5000 rpm , where its torque is optimal. At these speeds, the engine is almost inaudable. I consume between 9 and 10 L/100 km (sorry, but I am bad at English units). The MMT gearbox very rarely has to shift to 4th gear, even on slopes. I agree with those saying a 6th gear would be good for getting better mileage. It wouls make te Auris or CV quite a bit lamer.

I invite those reading this to have a look at my posts in the MPV forum im the MMT problems subject. I make a statement on adapting the driving style...

Jan

[dwilson]

Hi,

last week i sold my 03' Toyota Corolla 5-doors 1.6 petrol automatic and got my self a new Auris 1.6 Petrol Multimode.

I live in Israel and this model of auris is the only one sold here (No Diesel, No Manual gear, just 3 types of Accessories pack).

now i hae the new auris for just about a week and i found the the engine RPM in speeds between 100km/h and above are much higher then what i used to in my old corolla, is this normal ?

Here are some examples (All in Manual / Automatic mode in 5th gear):

100 Km/h - 3000 RPM (2600 In old Corolla)

120 Km/h - 3600 RPM (3000 In old Corolla)

130 Km/h - 4000 RPM (3300 In old Corolla)

140 Km/h - 4300 RPM (3600 In old Corolla)

I don't know what it says about the fuel consumtion but is this ok for this car ?

Becouse i got the first Auris in Israel i have no one to compare to

Thanks

[dwilson]

Hi

I have a 1.6 Auris manual (and so does my wife). Both very pleased. My car has the same ratio in 5th gear as you quote and I am finding it fine. I am getting 40mpg fuel consumption under normal driving which is as good as my previous car which was a 6 speed 2.2 litre diesel RAV4. I think that the 1.6 engine is still refined at higher revs and it allows use of greater torque, than is availabe at lower revs.

David