- Doors and Seats
4 doors, 5 seats
- Engine
3.5i, 6 cyl.
- Engine Power
200kW, 336Nm
- Fuel
Petrol (91) 9.9L/100KM
- Manufacturer
FWD
- Transmission
Auto
- Warranty
3 Yr, 100000 KMs
- Ancap Safety
4/5 star (2007)
2007 Toyota Aurion Touring SE: owner review
As it comes time to part with our 2007 Toyota Aurion Touring (and replacing it with a 2015 Aurion Sportivo), I reflect on just how reliable and robust it has been over 6 years and 90,000km of ownership.
Owner: Danniel
- Fuel Economy
- Acceleration
- Reliability
- Ease of ownership
- Interior space
- Lack of driver technology
- Floaty suspension
We bought the Aurion privately in December 2015 for $8000, at which time it had 134,000km, I assume from its second owner. We bought it for my wife, who was upgrading from her 1999 Nissan N15 Pulsar Plus hatch, and wanted something a bit more modern, spacious and with a bit of get up and go.
Aside from replacing a dented oil pan, minimal work was needed to initially get it up to scratch.
Knowing about the goodwill program Toyota had implemented regarding the sticky dash issue prior to buying our Aurion, I applied to have our affected dash assessed, which was approved and replaced with minimal fuss in early 2016. Later, the oil cooler line was also replaced under a CSE/Recall program, so really can't fault Toyota for their support (though these days it is proving harder for Aurion owners to get their dash replaced under goodwill).
Anyway, aside from the above-mentioned, we have experienced few issues, and it has never left us stranded. Our only outlays really have been logbook maintenance and mileage/age related wear and tear (brakes, tyres and a battery).
Where the Aurion undoubtedly shines is its acceleration and fuel economy, relative to its size. During our trips to visit family in Sarina, 900km+ from our home in Brisbane, we have achieved averages of 7.0 litres per 100 kilometres on the way up, and 6.8L/100km on the way back. In fact, we even managed to get from Sarina to Brisbane on one tank, which I thought was phenomenal for a large family sedan.
Where it falls short, however, is in the technology side of things. I understand that it was new in 2007, and neither feature was common back then, but Bluetooth and USB ports were sorely lacking in 2015, let alone 2021. Though both issues were resolved with an aftermarket stereo.
Suspension was a little on the soft, floaty side, not helped by 60 profile tyres, but it was fine for the highway commuting that we were using it for.
I enjoyed driving the Aurion more than the 2010 VE Omega 3.0-litre that I also owned at the time. The engine and gearbox were certainly better matched, and didn't have to shift back to fourth to tackle a modest incline. So impressed I was with the Aurion, I ended up selling my VE and keeping the Aurion for myself when it came time for my wife to move on to her current 2015 Territory Diesel.
And now, still impressed with the Aurion, despite looking much worse for wear than its age belies, thanks to wayward kangaroos and wallabies that frequent the roads out our way I decided to purchase another, newer, Aurion to replace it.
Surprisingly, I find the new one has less room around the driver and is marginally worse on fuel, but it is much nicer and engaging to drive, and I am sure in time that I will end up enjoying it every bit as much as I enjoyed owning our first Aurion.
Owner: Danniel
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