KYB Supplies Toyota with Shocks for New Auris

KYB is further strengthening its relationship with Toyota by supplying front and rear shock absorbers as original equipment (OE) for the new Auris.

The Auris was designed at Toyota’s European Design Development centre and is one of the first new generation Toyotas to be manufactured in Europe.  This new family hatchback is larger than the Corolla it replaces and is being built on an all-new platform.

With engine sizes ranging from a 1.4-litre petrol to a 2.2-litre diesel, the Auris is specially engineered to give maximum performance with excellent fuel economy and low emissions.

Hajime Sato, managing director of KYB Europe says: “By continuing to supply Toyota, KYB demonstrates its commitment to building successful and long term business relationships with major car manufacturers.  This C-Segment vehicle is set to be a popular choice with motorists and we are very happy to be supporting this step forward with Toyota in Europe.”

In addition to Toyota, KYB also supplies numerous other original equipment vehicle manufacturers (OEMs) around the world, including Audi-VW Group, Ford, General Motors, Mitsubishi, PSA Peugeot Citroёn and Renault.  A quarter of all new cars leaving the production line are fitted with KYB shocks as original equipment making KYB the world’s largest supplier of OE shock absorbers to vehicle manufacturers.