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More about the Toyota Auris
Is the Toyota Auris Approved to Tow?
Yes — the Auris is approved for towing, and all our towbars are manufactured and fitted to full European standards, including 94/20/EC type approval. The Auris was discontinued in 2018/2019 and replaced by the Corolla, so this page covers existing owners rather than new-car buyers — always check the exact rating on your car's VIN plate, as this varies considerably by generation and engine.
What Can the Toyota Auris Tow?
With a wide range of petrol, diesel and hybrid engines across its three generations, the Auris is a practical choice for light-to-medium towing. It's well suited to:
- Small to medium caravans
- Box trailers and utility trailers
- Motorcycle trailers
- Small boat or jet ski trailers
- Towbar-mounted bike racks
Toyota Auris Towing Capacity
Exact figures depend heavily on your specific generation, engine and body style (hatchback or Touring Sports estate), and the details on your car's VIN plate, but approximate braked towing weights are:
- 2006–2013 generation: approx 1,500–1,600 kg
- 2013 onwards generation: approx 1,300–1,650 kg, lower on hybrid models
- Touring Sports estate: approx up to 1,700 kg
- Unbraked trailer: approx 750 kg
Because this varies so much by generation and engine, it's especially important to confirm the exact rated capacity for your specific Auris before towing.
Which Towbar Suits My Auris?
We offer fixed flange, fixed swan neck, and detachable swan neck towbars for the Auris (worth confirming this matches current fitment before publishing, as I haven't had this specifically confirmed for this model).
A fixed flange towbar has a flat mounting plate with the tow ball bolted on separately. It's the most versatile option for bike racks, since almost all towbar-mounted cycle carriers are designed to clamp onto a flange plate, and it's generally the more affordable choice.
A fixed swan neck towbar is a single moulded piece with no separate plate, giving a neater, more streamlined look and a narrower profile that's less likely to trigger the Auris's rear parking sensors. It suits owners who tow or carry bikes regularly and want a permanent fitting.
A detachable swan neck towbar offers the same neat look, but the towball unclips and stores away when not in use, keeping the rear of the car looking completely standard day to day.
Electrics for Your Toyota Auris Towbar
We fit a dedicated, vehicle-specific wiring loom — not a universal bypass relay — so your towbar electrics integrate correctly with the Auris's onboard safety and lighting systems. A 13-pin electrics kit is recommended for towing a caravan, while a 7-pin kit covers basic trailer or bike rack lighting.
