2007 Toyota Aurion SX6 review from Australia and New Zealand
"Great car, can't wait till the new model is released"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
One problem; minor rattling in the front wind screen. According other Aurion owners this appears to be a common fault. Took it back the dealer, who put in foam liner. The rattle is now gone.
Some may find the semi auto slow to down change, but once you are aware of when to the down change speed / rpm it is fine.
Be care with the inside plastics, as these scratch easily.
Otherwise problem free.
General comments?
The 200Kw engine delivers strong and progressive acceleration, with smooth turbine transmission changes through the six speed gearbox.
Fuel consumption is surprisingly good; 8.7 - 9.9 / 100km.
Handling is good. Some may find the ride a little stiff, but this particular model is the sportier version.
No button to turn off traction control (there is a work around very long winded, but it does work).
The method below works. But you need to do it each time you start the car if you want the TC off. By default it turns back on each time you start the car.
1. Make sure the car is in Park and the parking brake is disengaged before you start the car.
2. Start the engine.
3. Engage the parking brake.
4. Fully depress the brake pedal and then release.
5. Fully depress the brake pedal and then release.
6. Disengage the parking brake.
7. Fully depress and hold down the brake pedal.
8. Engage the parking brake, then disengage it (while holding down the brake pedal).
9. Engage the parking brake, then disengage it (while holding down the brake pedal).
10. Release the brake pedal.
11. Engage the parking brake.
12. Fully depress the brake pedal and then release.
13. Fully depress the brake pedal and then release.
It's a bit convoluted, but I tried it and it works.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2007 |
| Year of manufacture | 2007 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.5 petrol Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 7 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 10000 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 28000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Toyota Tarago |
| Date of Entry | 13th July, 2009 |