Toyota Aurion released today with 3.5L V6 - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

terrynham · 02-08-2006, 06:38 PM

Toyota Australia today released its new large car model at the Melbourne Motor Show.

its called the Aurion, no real details about the specs yet, it will be released for sale here, at the end of the year.

we know the normal models will run the 2GR-FE 3.5L V6 engine, there will also be a Sportivo model, and also a performance model with a 3.5L V6 Supercharged engine

you can watch the webcast of the release here, and also a bit of info:
http://www.makeyourmove.com.au/toyot...unch/index.jsp

and some more info about it here:
http://carsguide.news.com.au/story/0...002663,00.html

well here are some pics of the concept Aurion Sportivo model, that were released aswell (you will find them on the above sites aswell)

CorollaDX-R · 02-08-2006, 09:42 PM

thats sweet looking... too bad the design didn't made it to north america... they should've use that design on the camry... time for a conversion from camry to aurion...

Ruffrydasean · 02-08-2006, 10:02 PM

Yea, that does look sexy.. Automakers, need a whap up the head with a newspaper sometimes

cjileong · 02-08-2006, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by CorollaDX-R

thats sweet looking... too bad the design didn't made it to north america... they should've use that design on the camry... time for a conversion from camry to aurion...

Couldn't work though. The Aurion is the Australian version of the new Avalon...

drunken_panda · 02-08-2006, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by cjileong

Couldn't work though. The Aurion is the Australian version of the new Avalon...

So its built on the same platform then?

terrynham · 02-08-2006, 10:30 PM

its built off the new Camry platform i think...

both the new Camry and Aurion will be built in the same factory in Melbourne, so i assume it will be using the same platform.
the older Avalon and Camrys were on the same platforms in Australia before aswell

there isnt alot of info about it yet, the release is pretty far off the sale date.
probably have to wait for later in the year to get more detailed specs and pics though

Aussie Toyota · 02-09-2006, 12:58 AM

How nice is that ! Built off a camry platform but the only panels shared with camry are the doors . Cant wait for the supercharged version , 6 speed sequential auto as well.

solanki · 02-09-2006, 06:05 AM

The aurion will probably be very similiar mechanically to the new lexus es350 (which will not be available in Australia). Lexus australia are moving to rear wheel drive only cars, whereas toyota will have FWD cars.

CorollaDX-R · 02-10-2006, 05:31 AM

i think u can do a front end conversion from a camry to aurion since its on a same platform

Christian87N · 02-12-2006, 03:28 AM

that car is sweet looking. in my opinion, it looks better than the usa avalon or camry.

Ruffrydasean · 02-13-2006, 02:34 AM

I wonder how much to get that front end and engine up here

Avalonman · 02-13-2006, 08:14 AM

You know, I sure wish that that beauty would come here to the states!

Jaggrey · 02-13-2006, 08:26 PM

That looks hot!

cyberjedi · 02-14-2006, 11:19 PM

Yeah, it's nice, but there's going to be no V6 Camry for us!

http://yahoo.drive.com.au/editorial/....aspx?id=11043

I'd like to have a choice...not interested in any 4-pot car...no matter how well built!

We never got the 3.3l V6 in Gen 5* so I dunno...

I'll have to take a look at it when it comes out as I need a new car, my 2004 Sportivo's racked up a few KM's since I got it

All the best,
B.

toyotaholic · 02-16-2006, 03:32 PM

they should use that for the SE trim