2015 Toyota Aurion facelift revealed in Australia

2015 Toyota Aurion Sportivo

Down under in Australia, Toyota has revealed the rejuvenated Aurion (the Camry, for us Malaysians) for the year 2015. However, unlike its cousin, the 2015 Toyota Camry, changes are a lot less notable with only slightly reworked styling, a streamlined range and updated prices and specifications.

Assembled at Toyota’s Altona plant in Melbourne alongside the Camry, the 2015 Toyota Aurion sports a much more restrained look compared to the pre-facelift variant – so much so that even the Malaysian-spec Camry models appear to have had more work done on them externally. So what exactly has changed, then?

As mentioned, the range has now been trimmed to include only three variants of the Aurion – the entry-level AT-X, the middle-child Sportivo and the range-topping Presara. The Aurion Prodigy and sportier ZR6 variants have been terminated. All three variants are powered by a sole engine choice.

Under the bonnet, a 3.5 litre 2GR-FE V6 mill pumps out a total of 268 hp at 6,200 rpm and 336 Nm of torque at 4,700 rpm. Power goes to the front wheels via a six-speed automatic transmission while fuel consumption on the combined cycle is rated at 10.8 km/l. CO2 emissions stand at 215 g/km.

2015 Toyota Aurion AT-X

One new addition is the adoption of a “pre-load differential”, said to improve drivability by providing increased steering feedback. Improved stability during high-speed and (light) off-road jaunts are also touted as a result, along with easier low-speed manoeuvrability.

The base AT-X model receives 16-inch alloy wheels, automatic headlights along with front and rear parking sensors as standard. Inside, keyless entry and push-start button capabilities are included, along with black fabric upholstery, dual-zone air-conditioning, cruise control, a reverse camera, electric driver’s seat, Optitron gauges with a 4.2-inch cluster display and a 6.1-inch infotainment system with ToyotaLink.

Climbing up to the Sportivo variant adds on a bodykit, gloss black 18-inch alloy wheels, front fog lamps and a performance-oriented suspension setup. Stepping inside will reveal a set of front scuff plates, sports pedals, black “sports” fabric upholstery and a mesh-like interior trim. Additionally, the AT-X includes paddle shifters, a pair of sports seats up front (both electrically-operated) and an electric rear sunshade.

2015 Toyota Aurion AT-X

Finally, the luxury-oriented Presara variant receives 17-inch alloys, LED headlamps with auto high beam, automatic wipers and auto-dipping side mirrors to ease parking manoeuvres. Inside, a seven-inch touchscreen with a ten-speaker JBL sound system takes precedence while an electro-chromatic rearview mirror, moonroof and electric front seats (driver with memory function) further sets it apart from the rest.

Owners will offered a choice of either a black or ivory-schemed leather upholstery to match the dark wood grain interior trim. The Presara adds on blind spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert and lane departure warning. All in all, a price increase of AU$450 (RM1,268) to AU$50,440 (RM142,137) is marked for the Presara.

The base AT-X and Sportivo variants are priced at AU$36,490 (RM102,827) and AU$40,990 (RM115,507), respectively. As a result, the Presara variant is the only model that receives a price increase with Toyota commenting that the inclusion of metallic paint (AU$450) is reason enough to price the car as such.

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Gregory Sze

An “actor” by training, Gregory Sze realised that he has had enough of drama in his life. Following his number one passion (acting was actually number two), he decided to make the jump into the realm of automotive journalism. He appreciates the simple things in life – a simple car with nothing but back-to-basics mechanical engineering and minimal electronics on board.

 

Comments

  • Areyousure on May 27, 2015 at 11:50 am

    Boring … Ugly grille

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    • kiamchai on May 27, 2015 at 12:27 pm

      Sick and tired of Sam loo’s jokes kimchi cabbage RV crap

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      • fuelhunger on May 27, 2015 at 1:28 pm

        This junk drinks fuel a lot more than compro, even more than lembu

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      • Toyota Moving Coffin on May 27, 2015 at 2:19 pm

        Malaysia Camry is zero sales. Nobody buying because it is now known as the Moving Coffin. No VSC, only 2 airbags, if you meet an accident, sure to become vegetable.

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      • Migrated Owner Review on May 27, 2015 at 2:57 pm

        I had A Camry in Malaysia. When I migrated to Australia, I bought a Camry too.

        Let me tell you, the Australian Camry is 100X better than our CKD Camry in Malaysia. Real fake.

        The Camry here in Australia feels like a BMW or a Mercedes!

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    • VSC VSC Where are you? on May 27, 2015 at 2:01 pm

      In Australia, the Camry cost AUD$29,000. That so called basic Camry already comes with about 20 safety features that our Jamban Camry does not have. To name a few, 10 airbags, Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, VSC and many many many others. AUD$29k is about RM80k

      In Malaysia, the jamban car is only 2.0. Only 2 airbags, no VSC, no leather seats. What happened to AFTA? Where we are supposed to get tax free trade amongst Asean countries? We should just import this Camry.

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      • No VSC still? on May 27, 2015 at 2:54 pm

        http://paultan.org/2012/06/27/esp-stability-control-is-a-must-malaysian-motorists-deserve-better-active-safety-in-their-cars/

        VSC is so important. And our RM160k Camry still don’t have this basic safety feature.

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    • Toyota Moving Coffin on May 27, 2015 at 2:21 pm

      Camry in Malaysia has low RV. 2014 July accident free Camry 2.5, done only 22k km, now selling for RM98k.

      Camry 2.0, 2014, selling for RM90k and below.

      Pity buyers. Pay RM180k brand new and in 10 mnths becme RM98k.

      The new Hybrid even worse. As with all Hybrids that have bad RV, wait one year and buy the new Camry Hybrid for less than RM90k. Why spend RM175 brand new?

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  • Toyota is dirty car manufacturer in the world

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