Toyota Aurion

[navadv]

Check it out:

http://aurion.toyota.com.au/toyota/vehi ... 92,00.html

heard rumors that its coming here to Dubai - any info on this?

seems to have alot of options - should be around the 120K mark similar to the Avalon (if not a replacement).

[WSF]

ill b da 1st one 2 get it!!! Finally toyota is getting real serious...

[navadv]

hahaah - can i be he first to get a ride with you

Read up some more on it - seems there is a supercharged TRD version (Toyota Racing Department) that produces around 300hp and 400 nm torque.

thats gonna be one sweet ride

[WSF]

does it have a coupe model?? i guess bye bye 4 all those luminas, mustangs, and chargers..... american cars r gonna have a nice kik in da a$$!!!!

[root]

wow, but will it ever come here?
And would be nice with a 2-door version as well.

[T.N.T]

Better stop dreaming guys because I can bet that it won't come to this market.
It would have been a sweet ride as navadv said with that power plant and 6 speed sequential auto. It might have turned over Toyota's boring car image too with its looks and performance, but unfortunately we won't be getting it. Doesn't look good in yellow. Blue is better.
Haha, what did you say? Given American cars a kick in the ass? YEAH RIGHT! No wonder GM and Ford are kicking Toyota ass bigtime in Australia with their Lumina's and Falcon's which are certainly 'interesting'. And no sports sedan in that class or price kicks Charger SRT-8/RT or Lumina SS ass. 116k for the NEW Lumina SS, what more do you want? Looks, style, performance and a world-class suspension system. Superb build-quality and a high-end, tight fit 'Lexus-style' interior. It goes as fast as it looks with a 0-100km/h time of 5.0s. The Aurion is heavier and slower and certainly will be more expensive.
I am not saying the Aurion isn't good, I am just saying that it isn't better. I love the Aurion too, but the interior and Toyota badge turns me off. Its like they are trying to copy the Americans by making a large sedan with a big engine. It might be great but it certainly doesn't make me feel that 'muscle car to the bone' feel.

[WSF]

Luminas, chargers, and mustangs lack the reliability, durability and the safety of that toyota.. it can b more expensive than those rides but ur buying quality, and safety with that price tag...

[T.N.T]

If I am looking for a decent looking and high on power sedan/muscle car, 'reliability' would be my last concern. Safety, every car can be safe unless you drive like an idiot. Driving fast and furious is one thing, speeding like an idiot is another.

[T.N.T]

I just got news, the Aurion is going to come here.
I thought that it was released as a replacement for the Avalon in the Australian market and as the Avalon is quite new, I assumed that it won't come here. But they are going to release it here! Yaay!
Maybe its here to compensate for the lack of V6 in the new Camry. Whatever it is, I hope it is sportier and less-boring than the Avalon.

[T.N.T]

I've got proof! I am starting to like the Aurion. Maybe because it is 'buy-able' now!

http://www.futtaim.com/content/prDetail ... 14&Id=1835

268HP is a bit less for a large sedan like this so I guess Altima V6 remains the king of the hill.
Smart entry system, dual auto air conditioning, power rear sunshade, HID headlamps and Satellite Navigation means this is going to be one well equipped ride. I thought this was going to be an exciting Toyota, but I think it will just be another big entry level luxury sedan.

The highly-equipped new Aurion V6 is available in four equipment levels, with a very competitive starting price of AED 92,000.

That might be the price of the base model, I hope it has enough goodies to make it 'competitive'.

[navadv]

ok guys
called up al futtaim

Starts at AED 92,000 and full option is AED 117,000.

It is NOT a replacement of the avalon but a new v6 camry

[T.N.T]

A slightly bigger Camry V6!

[WSF]

It is a quite impressive toyota. 1 of a kind toyota

[navadv]

dropped by Toyota today to see it

like the Avalon, they dont have a display model and there already is a 2-3 month waiting period!
Only display model is in Festival City (near Ikea in Garhoud)

But the price ranges from
92000 - base
99000 - mid range
105,000 - almost full options (lacks leather and navigation)
117,000 - full options

Compared the dimensions to that of the Camry - same width, same height - only 122mm longer. Probably means it will be the same interior (space wise) as the Camry.

Gonna check it out this saturday with my dad - he seems tempted but still likes the Fortuner alot....let us see!

sure there are a couple of doo-dads that seem real nifty - but at the end of the day you can still buy a comparable vehicle at 86-92,000 AED (Accord V6)

[rashid]

yes it is coming and Toyota had displayed this car in ABU DHABI Motor show and in shoping mall, like mall of emiartes.
Price starts from 88,000/- AED