More on Aurion: pricing

Toyota is in the midst of launching its new large car, the Aurion to the Aussie media. Taking place at Coffs Harbour (NSW) today, the occasion will be the first opportunity for Aussie motoring journalists to drive the new car on public roads.

CarPoint will bring you our first drive and launch review tomorrow; however, in the meantime Toyota has released more details on pricing.

Regular readers will note that with the 'unveil' of the car yesterday, the Big T announced pricing of the entry-level Aurion only. Dubbed the AT-X, the $34,990 car is well-equipped featuring air-conditioning, power driver's seat, windows and mirrors, remote locking, cruise control, a CD audio system, ABS, traction control, stability control and front driver and passenger, front side and side curtain airbags.

Now we can confirm the pricing of the rest of the Aurion's five-model launch line-up.

Next up from the AT-X is the cheaper of two Sportivo models, the SX6. Featuring sports suspension, 17-inch alloys and an aggressive but not unattractive bodykit, the Sportivo SX6 kicks off at $38,500.

The mid-spec Aurion is next. Just $500 short of $40,000, the Prodigy (where did they get the name!) shares its leather trim, dual-zone climate control, power front passenger seat and six-stack CD audio with the up-spec Sportivo ZR6. It's priced at $42,500.

Sitting at the top of the Aurion tree, the Presara is priced at $49,990.

Though it is hard to directly compare Aurion prices and those of the four-cylinder car with which it shares so much DNA, it's worth noting that the four-model Camry range stretches from $28,000 for the manual Altise through to $39,900 for the Grande with the lot. Presara aside, the rough Aurion 'premium' appears around $4000.

Detailed specification and pricing comparison with Mitsubishi 380, Commodore and Falcon will have to wait but our 'first glance' ready-reckoner comparison follows. Note all models are six-cylinder autos.

Base
Aurion AT-X -- $34,990
Holden Omega V Series -- $34,990
Ford Falcon SR -- $33,490
Mitsubishi 380 Platinum -- $32,990

Sports
Aurion SR6 -- $38,500
Aurion ZR6 -- $42,500
Holden Commodore SV6 -- $40,990
Ford Falcon XR6 -- $39,710
Mitsubishi 380 VRX -- $38,990

Luxury
Aurion Presara -- $49,990
Holden Calais -- $45,490
Ford Fairmont Ghia -- $52,860
Mitsubishi 380 GT -- $44,990