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Toyota Aurion Sedan

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Toyota Aurion Sedan Review

Price range:

$34,990 - $49,990

Car Verdict rating:

Good:

The entry level AT-X grade is great value for money, with an excellent drivetrain and a refined interior.

Not so Good:

Rear seat space is lacking when compared to it's competitors (Ford Falcon, Holden Commodore & Honda Accord). Sportivo body kit isn't integrated well enough; wood trim on luxury grades is a touch too 'shiny' for our liking.

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Toyota Aurion Sedan Review

Design and Engineering	Good	All new Toyota Large launched here in October 2006 and had its mid-lifecycle facelift in September 2009 - the facelift see’s the removal of the body side mouldings and we agree with Toyota that it gives the Aurion a cleaner, more modern look.
Design and Engineering	Not so good	We prefer the cleaner lines of the AT-X, Prodigy and Presara over the body-kitted Sportivo SX6 and ZR6. Also, these Sportivo grades don’t get the lowered suspension and 19-inch wheels of the discontinued TRD Aurion - as a result the Sportivo’s rims can appear undersized.
Interior and Styling	Good	The interior build quality appears quite good, plus the front seats are comfortable and there's plenty of leg & knee room for rear seat passengers. Did we mention there's a large boot?
Interior and Styling	Not so good	The Aurion shares the same cabin dimensions as the Camry, so it's a little smaller inside than Falcon or Commodore (however, with Australian’s shifting preference to smaller vehicles - this could be a plus?). Most noticeable is the narrow cabin, especially in the rear seat when three adults are sitting abreast.
Performance	Good	The excellent 3.5L V6 engine and smooth shifting six-speed gearbox is a lovely combination (especially considering this drive chain is standard on the entry level AT-X!) Performance could even be described as 'rapid' as the Aurion accelerates hard.
Performance	Not so good	With the demise of the TRD brand Toyota no longer offers a "go fast" Aurion; so there's no grades to compete with the super-fast Falcon XR6 Turbo.
Ride and Handling	Good	Excellent braking feel and stopping power for a mainstream Large class sedan. The Aurion works wonderfully as a long distance cruiser...
Ride and Handling	Not so good	If sporty ride and handling are high on your list, then the Aurion must make way for the other standard Large sedans... The steering, whilst fine when driven sedately, doesn’t offer the same level of road feedback as the RWD Commodore or Falcon.
Buying and Owning	Good	The entry level AT-X is priced significantly below Falcon and Commodore – excellent value for money! Fuel consumption is very good for a V6 petrol (however, it can’t match competing Turbo Diesels for economy). Six airbags and Electronic Stability Control (VDC in Toyota Talk) as standard across the range 'ticks' the very important safety box.
Buying and Owning	Not so good	We think the best buying is the AT-X, followed closely by the Prodigy with its extra kit; Sportivo ZR6 is the least convincing of the five Aurion grades...