Not to be outdone, Toyota has launched a special edition version of its V6 Aurion. Available for a limited time, the Special Edition Aurion Touring offers over $2,500 worth of added equipment above the equipment levels of the entry-level Aurion AT-X at no extra cost. [...] Read More →
How can you possibly not like the look of the TRD Aurion?
Three writers at Car Advice including myself have written reviews on Toyota’s controversial TRD Aurion and I was the only to sing the car’s praises. [...] Read More →
2007 TRD Aurion 3500SL Review
2007 TRD Aurion 3500SL Review “My CarAdvice colleagues were not overly praiseworthy of the TRD. Too much torque steer, lack of soul, were the main gripes. I disagree. I like the car!” - by Anthony Crawford Test Model: TRD Aurion 3500SL (Sports Luxury) CarAdvice rating: Options Fitted: Option Pack ($5952), which includes: moonroof, rear personal lamps, satellite navigation, Bluetooth mobile phone compatibility. At $61,500 all items in this pack should be standard kit. Recommended Retail Price:... [...]
2007 TRD Aurion SL3500 Road Test
2007 TRD Aurion SL3500 Road Test CarAdvice rating: Recommended Retail Price: 3500S $56,990 – 6sp Auto only | 3500SL $61,500 – 6sp Auto only (model tested). Options Fitted: Moonroof - by Alborz Fallah It was one of those days in Brisbane, the traffic on the centenary highway was backed up all the way to the Jindalee exit, Mogill road wasn’t moving, Coronation drive and Milton road were both blocked, and I was suppose to pick up a car in an hour. If it was any other car, I would... [...]
2008 Toyota Aurion Touring Special Edition
Toyota today announced the launch of the Aurion Touring Special Edition, adding more ammunition against the Holden Commodore and Ford’s aging Falcon. The models is based on the entry-level Aurion AT-X, but receives 16-inch wheels, a rear spoiler, leather steering wheel and gear lever. The Touring also benefits from front and rear parking sonars, a six-disc CD changer, Optitron instruments, a multi-information dashboard display including trip computer and dual zone automatic air-conditioning. ... [...]
TRD Aurion Indefinitely Withdrawn From Sale
Editor’s note and update: Since many of you are still missing the update we ran on the story, I thought I’d clear the air on this issue. One of our readers had informed CarAdvice last week of a crash involving a silver TRD Aurion in Melbourne, this was published alongside the report from Toyota that the TRD Aurion range had been withdrawn from sale. Although we did not make a link between the two incidents in any way, many of you assumed the crash was the reason behind the withdrawal.... [...]
2007 TRD Aurion 3500S Road Test
2007 TRD Aurion 3500S Road Test CarAdvice rating: Recommended Retail Price: 3500S $56,990 – 6sp Auto only, 3500SL $61,500 – 6sp Auto only. Options Fitted: None fitted. - by Paul Maric While you were sleeping, Toyota engineers have developed what can only be described as a potent weapon. Think 3.5-litre V6, producing 204kW, then add a supercharger and boost that power figure to 241kW, the result is what Toyota like to call the TRD Aurion – where TRD stands for “Toyota Race Development.”... [...]
Toyota TRD Aurion Finally Here
It was only yesterday we reported on glimpses of a second more luxurious TRD Aurion, and now only a day later Toyota have officially unveiled their TRD Aurion line up. The TRD Aurion range comprises of two model grades – the 3500S (Sports) and 3500SL (Sports Luxury). Both come with a venomous supercharged 3.5L V6 engine producing 241kW and 400Nm at 4000rpm mated to a six-speed automatic transmission with sequential shift. Power is controversially sent to the front wheels, although surprisingly... [...]
TRD Aurion In the Wild
Recently I was fortunate enough to spot a TRD Aurion in the wild and catch some snapshots on my phone – again I apologise, I promise I will buy a new phone. Now as if this wasn’t enough on the same day I spied what appeared to be a luxury TRD Aurion, although no photos as I was driving in the opposite direction at the time. All common sense points to the fact that these cars were being driven around to get attention – and that they did. Everyone who passed by it in my short paparazzi... [...]
Toyota Camry & Aurion Hybrid?
Yesterday GoAuto published an interview with Toyota’s senior executive director of sales and marketing, David Buttner who strongly suggested that a Toyota Camry or Aurion Hybrid are being strongly considered. Better yet, there is a good chance the Hybrid variant will be built right here in Australia. With Kevin Rudd’s labor promising a $500 million dollar “green fund” to support the production of locally made alternative fuel vehicles (if it wins the next election), Toyota is keen... [...]
Aurion TRD Joins the Police Force
The first few of the as yet unreleased Toyota Aurion TRD’s have already been snapped up by Queensland police taking 11 for highway patrol work. They will accompany a fleet of Aurion Sportivo V6s already in police paint. The already potent 200kW 3.5L Quad Cam V6 engine has been fitted with a new Eaton twin-vortices supercharger packaged in Melbourne by Harrop Engineering. Final power output has not yet been revealed, however Toyota has commented that the “TRD Aurion is quicker than expected”. With... [...]
Toyota Aurion Crash Test Video
The new Toyota Aurion undergoes crash testing here in Australia. The Aurion tested is the current model in the Australian market. Read More →
Toyota Aurion TRD Breaks Cover
It seems that with all the Falcon Orion hype, Toyota is taking any chance it can to push its new TRD Aurion. Hidden in the back of a recent press release is Toyota’s new TRD Aurion. Click for larger version As you can see in a closeup of the shot, the black TRD Aurion is visible in the background. Click for larger version CarAdvice has been advised that the TRD Aurion and TRD Hilux will be available in two trims respectively. TRD Aurion: TRD Aurion 3500S TRD Aurion 3500SL TRD Hilux: TRD Hilux... [...]
Toyota TRD Aurion Engine Better Than Expected
Toyota Racing and Development chief engineer Stephen Castles today confirmed the upcoming supercharged Aurion, will perform better than previously expected. The 3.5-litre dual VVT-i V6 engine which is found in the base model Aurion is supercharged for the TRD range. Although no exact power figures were given, Mr Castles said the TRD Aurion will have at the very least 235kW. “The total engine performance is definitely one of the key positives of the TRD Aurion package, the TVS unit has performed... [...]
Toyota TRD Market Positioning
We recently wrote an article asking our readers if they would fork out their hard earned cash for a Toyota TRD Aurion, the poll sitting on the sidebar so far reflects a 44% response of “No Way” to our question with 27% undecided and 29% really keen. It seems that Toyota has a lot of work to do to establish the TRD brand in Australia to the same status as HSV and FPV (of thats even possible). However given Toyota’s somewhat unlimited marketing budget, they have began their crusade... [...]
Toyota TRD Aurion – would you buy one?
Previously whenever we’ve discussed the Toyota Aurion, readers have gotten themselves into some sort of argument for and against the upcoming performance orientated Aurion from Toyota Racing & Development. In Australia, when it comes to home grown performance cars, for decades now, there has only been two choices, a HSV (Holden Special Vehicles) or a FPV (ford performance vehicles). The TRD Aurion is expected to cost more than the Ford XR-6 Turbo and Holden’s SS Commodore but less... [...]
Toyota Aurion Review & Road Test
Toyota Aurion Review & Road Test Test model: Toyota Aurion Sportivo ZR6 Options fitted: Moonroof and Satellite navigation at $4850 all up – these are the only options on the ZR6 and are good value when you consider some European car makers charge this much for Sat Nav alone. Wheel and Tyre option you should have a peek at: You can get a set of “Kappa” 18” wheels fitted to the ZR6 with proper low profile 225/45 R18’s and at $1600 (wheels only) they really do set this car off. The... [...]
Toyota TRD Aurion Spy Shots
These pictures were taken today (by Mr Paul Maric) of what we believe is the Toyota Racing & Development (TRD) Aurion. Looking Good Toyota! The TRD Aurion is set to come with a supercharged V6. Given that the current Aurion puts out 200kW of power, the TRD version should be one hell of a car! Read More →
Toyota Aurion Gets 18s and a Spoiler!
Its a great day when even Toyota is offering its family cars with 18-inch alloy wheels! It is the first time Toyota has offered 18s as an option on any of its cars in Australia. Seems like with the next Toyota Supra in the works, and Toyota working hard on the Supercharged Aurion/Camry, the need for a sportier images is at the top of the agenda! Toyota’s image isn’t the best, obviously they’ve never looked through a Bob Jane T-mart magazine, but nonetheless, the 18s combined with... [...]
The Game has Changed – Toyota Aurion
Toyota has gone mad. If you’ve been on this site long enough, you would have noticed that we tend to run a fair few ads for the Toyota Aurion, this isn’t really our choice, we simply source out our ad space to Google who then sell it of to the highest bidder. Whilst I am eagerly awaiting the new Aurion, I have to say that the amount of money Toyota is going to spend on marketing for the Aurion, is going to be gigantic. Toyota says that come the 5th of November (Sunday), they are going... [...]