Toyota Aurion Model Range & Features
If you've been putting of buying a new VE comomdore in anticipation for the new Toyota Aurion. I salute you. This article should help you work out how the 5 different models in the Aurion Range differ. So yes, Toyota's new Aurion range has five models, all with 3.5-litre Quad Cam V6 engine and six-speed sequential-style automatic transmission. The five grades in ascending order of equipment level are:
- AT-X $34,990
- Sportivo SX6 $38,500
- Prodigy $39,500
- Sportivo ZR6 $42,500
- Presara $49,990
All Aurion models have the 200kW dual-VVT-i engine, sequential style shift function on the ECT, six SRS airbags, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRC), and ABS with Brake Assist (BA) and Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD) - known as AB-i or Active Braking with intelligence.
They also have:
- factory-fitted air conditioning with pollen filter
- power driver's seat (slide, recline, height and lumbar support adjustment)
- telescopic as well as tilt steering adjustment
- steering wheel-mounted audio controls
- in-dash auto shift position indicator
- map lamps
- impact-sensing fuel cut-off
- cruise control
- power windows and mirrors
- remote central locking
- security alarm
- auto headlamps-on
- dual exhaust
- adjustable rear ventilation vents
- front seat-back pockets
- dual centre console storage panel
- folding rear-seat centre armrest with two cupholders
- MP3/WMA CD audio capability and lockable rear seat centre access hatch to the boot
These features are standard equipment in AT-X grade. AT-X's equipment also includes projector-type low-beam headlamps, rear LED combination lamps, Optitron meters, 16-inch diameter steel wheels and six-speaker audio system with CD/tuner.
AT-X options are 16-inch alloy wheels, the combination of alloy wheels and rear wing spoiler, and metallic paint.
Prodigy standard features over AT-X include:
- dual-zone auto air conditioning with external temperature reading
- push-button heater/ventilation controls and LCD HVAC display
- Premium Optitron instruments
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- front foglamps
- chrome radiator grille insert and inside door handles
- leather seat and door trim
- woodgrain inserts in the instrument panel and centre console
- six-CD in-dash multi-changer
- six-way power-adjustable front-passenger seats (including lumbar support)
- multi-function trip computer
- four-spoke leather-bound steering wheel with multi-info controls
- leather gear shift knob
- flocked pillar garnishes
- body-coloured mudflaps
- tilt-adjustable front head restraints
- clearance and rear reversing sonar
Two options are offered for Prodigy - the combination of moonroof, personal rear lamps and sunvisors with lamps, and metallic paint.
Sportivo SX6 standard features over AT-X include:
- sports suspension and additional rear bracing
- 17-inch alloy wheels with Michelin tyres
- sports headlamps and rear combination lamps
- sports radiator grille
- front foglamps
- rear wing spoiler
- alloy-look sports pedals
- aero kit (front bumper/spoiler, side skirts, rear skirt)
- sports front seats with "Atomic" fabric
- black sports interior trim
- multi-function trip computer
- three-spoke leather-bound steering wheel with multi-info controls
- leather gear shift knob
- additional underbody aerodynamic enhancements
- six-CD in-dash multi-changer
- external temperature reading
- "Sportivo" metallic front and rear door scuff plates
- premium Optitron instruments
- net-type front seat-back pockets
- alloy spare wheel
- metallic-look finish on instrument panel and doors
Options for Aurion SX6 are the combination of moonroof, rear personal lamps and lamps for the vanity mirrors, and metallic paint.
Sportivo ZR6 has the additional features, over SX6, of:
- dual-zone auto air conditioning
- push-button HVAC controls and LCD HVAC display
- black leather "Crossbar" seat trim
- leather door trim with metallic-look highlights
- two front and four rear clearance and reversing sonars
- six-way adjustable power front passenger's seat
- smart entry (including boot release) and push start
- chrome inside door handles
- metallic/mica paint
Sportivo ZR6's options are the combination moonroof, rear personal lamps and lamps for the vanity mirrors, and the same combination with the addition of Bluetooth-enabled AVN Satellite Navigation.
Top-of-the-range Presara includes the following features, over and above Prodigy grade:
- 17-inch alloy wheels with Michelin tyres
- spare alloy wheel
- HVAC and Bluetooth controls on steering wheel
- exterior chrome door handles
- sunvisors with lamps
- telematics with three-year service subscription
- electro chromatic interior rear-view mirror
- rain-sensing windscreen wipers
- reverse camera
- driver's seat and exterior mirror position memory (two settings)
- auto-tilt exterior mirrors on reverse
- smart entry (including boot release) and Push start
- AVN Satellite Navigation with Bluetooth
- metallic/mica paint
- power rear sunshade
- auto-levelling HID headlamps with washers
- Adaptive Front Lighting System (AFS)
- four-spoke leather and woodgrain steering wheel
- front and rear door "Aurion" scuff plates
- chrome rear garnish
- moonroof