NOT a lot has been released publicly about the new Auris yet, but Toyota has revealed prices and given the residual predictors a sneak preview.

We don’t know that the exact specification like-for-like will be against the competition but one thing stands out already: the Auris is going to be tremendously good value for money.

Primarily a retail car, residual values are high and front end price is low. Perhaps fleets might find it a more attractive proposition than the Corolla.

Toyota Auris 2.0 D-4D T3 5DR: price new £15,422

Mileage Age (months) Predicted value Money lost
20,000 12 £10,750/70% £4,672
30,000 18 £9,400/61% £6,022
40,000 24 £8,225/53% £7,197
50,000 30 £7,200/47% £8,222
60,000 36 £6,300/41% £9,122

Source: CAP Motor Research

Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Zetec 5DR: price new £16,942

Mileage Age (months) Predicted value Money lost
20,000 12 £8,350/49% £8,592
30,000 18 £7,225/43% £9,717
40,000 24 £6,275/37% £10,667
50,000 30 £5,450/32% £11,492
60,000 36 £4,800/28% £12,142

Source: CAP Motor Research