They are a great car. Unfortunately, the price point killed these when they were new. Should've been an AWD with a manual option at that price. Today though, they make an amazing daily.

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

Yup completely agree.. but now as a used car it’s a bargain

@JJ-wi2uw

Жыл бұрын

Yep. Better off buying a non supercharged Aurion Sportivo. Though not as quick.

@coopsnz1

Жыл бұрын

It was cheaper than a fpv & hsv

@Jason-BMWM5

Жыл бұрын

Only a fraction cheaper than a BF FPV F6 sedan, which handed the TuRD Aurion it’s arse every day.

@JJ-wi2uw

Жыл бұрын

@@Jason-BMWM5 Ohh the hate is real.

Got mine for $12,000 guy needed it gone. One of the best cars I've owned.

@RossReviewsau

11 ай бұрын

Good buy

It’s very cool that Toyota attempted to compete with Holden and Ford like that. Shame they gave up so quickly

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

Ikr this car had a lot of potential

@mvnorsel6354

2 ай бұрын

Not as quickly as Mitsubishi with the 380.

Cool cars, needed AWD, which they could have done relatively easily with Kluger components (shared platforms). But supercharging a Toyota V6 was obviously a good idea, just ask Lotus...

@xboxhater12345

6 ай бұрын

what pisses me off is the same car came AWD in japan. They had alll the parts already. WTF

Welcome to Penrith mate. The roads you tested this on were our “Mexico” back in the day. Hilarious car to drive those TRD’s, the early ones had issues spitting SC belts a fair amount, but the later ones didn’t have those same issues. Very underrated and different. Nice work.

Proud owner myself 🖐️, I love your videos Ross, your channel has grown heaps and your videos just get better.

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

Much appreciated really enjoyed this car

I still remember driving the original regular Aurion and how much even it struggled to put any power down out of any corner although it was surprisingly quick (quicker than the other Aussie 6s at the time) in a straight line due to its comparatively light weight. I reckon if they fitted a manual and an LSD it could have been pretty amazing. Still I like the contrarian/underdog aspect of these or the Ralliart Magna. For the money they go now, I'd love to own one just for the novelty/historical value.

@travismarshall1481

Жыл бұрын

What year was yours? With the 2009 face-lift, they made the traction control and esc standard

love seeing all the different cars on your channel

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

Great work again mate! Im on my second Toyota Aurion Presara now as I have mentioned before haha and il never look back! 👌🏼

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

Thanks 🙏 awesome car

I so wanted one of these back in the day, Sounds nice on the limiter.

What this car needed was all wheel drive, but I do think it is more visually appealing to look at than say a BF XR6 Turbo or a VE SS. Still a great car, and no doubt in years to come will be a collectable thing for Aussie car enthusiasts. Hope you can get a hold of a Ralliart Magna now.

@stevemurrell6167

Жыл бұрын

Sprintex Magna would be better! AWD and Supercharged. I owned it for a few years.

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

I’m really keen to try a Magna eh

@mj_aussie_coaster_travels8310

Жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau how about a collab with Sean at motoring box? He has a Ralliart.

I got my son the atx for his first car same colour. Though he cant go drifting but still have a bit of power under his right foot . I liked it . Toyota we’re stupid not doing an awd. 2006 everything still works as it should unlike my fg xr6 turbo !!!

I agree with you on the torque steer, i love trying to push through while the tyres are screaming for grip

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

It’s fun eh

@brightoduti2077

Жыл бұрын

honestly

These cars are very underrated. I put 220,000kms on my TRD before I sold it. The supercharger and exhaust gave the car such personality.

@RossReviewsau

6 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

Beautiful car .I would swap my 50series 17 model aurion for 1 of them in a sec .it's only got 110kms.ive had it for a year and the power still wows me when I put my foot down.they are such a great car especially like mine which was one of the last Toyota's to be built in Australia.

What a ripper. Looks great, goes hard. I never knew they had 241kw farout. That custom exhaust & intake makes it sound mint.

@RossReviewsau

8 ай бұрын

They are super cool Toyotas 🇦🇺👌

My mate traded his BAturbo for one of these things when they were just released, soon realised his mistake and traded it in on a FG turbo. He still has the FG turbo to this day.

There were a lot of police vehicles that crashed due to the torque steer of the Aurion. They are great otherwise and relatively quick, but the torque steer really sucks. Cool review! I always liked the look of these.

@perpetualgrin5804

Жыл бұрын

Can't even drive them to the supermarket, deadly.

@victorpeirce4753

Жыл бұрын

Haha...The pigs must have been shit drivers then. Toyota engineered these things in a way so there is little torque steer. If they can't handle a fwd car they shouldn't have been allowed to drive the SS and XR6 Turbos. With good tyres torque steer is hardly there, even when really pushing it. It's called Over engineering by Toyota.💯

@shaneallt8856

Жыл бұрын

The TRD versions had adjustable coil over suspension. Way better to drive less understeer

@victorpeirce4753

Жыл бұрын

@@shaneallt8856 That you Shaneomac with Ink black TRD Aurion?..

@victorpeirce4753

Жыл бұрын

@@shaneallt8856 Shaneomac ??...

624 Made. 237 in Black 233 in Silver 99 in Red 47 in White 7 in Tungsten (Yes i know this equals 623). Program stopped not because of lack of sales, but GFC hit at Toyota folder TRD to protect its main business.

I have a 2010 Aurion ZR6 and really love how it drives. With just over 200kw, it really takes off when you put your foot down (basically, a Camry on steroids). The TRD would be absolutely amazing, as the ZR6 is already a weapon in its own right. However, haven't seen one in NZ yet.

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

Not sure they ever made it to NZ? But man they are fun I liked it

@gavinr9107

Жыл бұрын

As having owned a TRD Aurion and now daily driving a 2013 Aurion Presara the difference isn't that much. The TRD would have a fair bit more mid range punch when you need it however both being FWD they have to be carefully modulated when taking off from a standstill. And the tech features in the update model Aurions are pretty decent.

@Beer_Dad1975

Жыл бұрын

Yeah they never imported them to NZ - I looked into it back in 2014 when I was shopping for a performance family saloon - ended up getting a G6E-T instead, though I did test drive the N/A Aurion and it was very nice but just not quite the performance level I wanted. Some might have made it here since then through private imports though?

@travismarshall1481

Жыл бұрын

I saw one on trademe a couple of months ago, up north somewhere. I'm in HB

@travismarshall1481

Жыл бұрын

​@gavinr9107 what I'm curious about it the difference in handling?

We have a standard Aurion ( one of the later without a name on side) . Even in standard form, it's still pretty quick.

Just taking a few things in from this video. Firstly, 624 TRD Aurions were made (and 351 TRD Hiluxes). The supercharger had a few tweaks to its design (like 4 lobes on the cams instead of 3) to make it quieter and more efficient. The wheels featured in the video are missing the original centre caps. The upspec one had plum coloured interior instead of red, better rear-end bracing, and a couple of other creature comforts. They do go like stink though.

Definitely one of the best looking aussie designed and built car, especially considering its peers. First time Toyota in this generation didn't do a tacked on bodykit like they did for the rest of the range in Australia.

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

def looks cracker still for a nearly 15 year old car

@boss290t

Жыл бұрын

Not Australian designed. It is based on the Asian Camry whilst the regular ugly droopy squinty eyes Camry was based on the North American Camry.

@zaamuro8408

Жыл бұрын

@@boss290t I think you'll find the Asian Camry front and rear end youve mentioned was designed by Nick hogios in Melbourne.

@boss290t

Жыл бұрын

@@zaamuro8408 Nick Hogios designed the unique bumper bars and side skirts for the Sportivo model. Much like he designed the Ba XR6 bumpers and side skirts at his previous rodeo as Ford Aus. The bonnet, bumper , taillamps and headlamps were designed by Toyota for the Asian market model Camry

@zaamuro8408

Жыл бұрын

@@boss290t if that's the case fair enough, all previous media posts suggested the whole front and rear end was out of Melbourne

Love these, thanks for the awesome review. JUst subbed 🤙

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

Legend mate thanks for joining

The missus has a 2015 Aurion and they are brilliant cars. Not full of bells and whistles but very reliable and comfortable everyday car

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

That’s it eh just reliable and a good daily

Definitely an underrated car that is slept on... Great review 👍 One day you need to review MotoringBox's Magna Ralliart...

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

I’d love to do a collab review with that car!

Funnily enough someone i knew imported a mark x toyota from japan and had the privilege to drive it and man it was no slug. I was looking forward to this review when you announced it and did not disappoint. Great review for this car Ross 👌👌

@Baker_7498

Жыл бұрын

Mark X had dealer option to add a Tom's supercharger with intercooler, those are pretty rare tho

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it mate! Keen to try a supercharged crown

@gavinr9107

Жыл бұрын

The Mark X is an absolute weapon in it's own right, essentially a lighter version of a Lexus IS350. The supercharged 2GRFSE in the Mark X is VERY rare in Australia, made in limited numbers - I know of two here in Aus.

@lukemothug

Жыл бұрын

​@@RossReviewsau now that you have tried a supercharged crown which one would you take as a daily the Supercharged crown or TRD Aurion?

Sounds just awesome ,love the alloy wheels etc😀

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

You and me both!

I feel like they've aged quite well, they still look good and on the second hand market the price has dropped considerably. Seeing as XR6T and SS now are going up these have stayed down. I own a regular ZR6, I haven't ruled out jumping into a TRD if I found one for the right price.

@RossReviewsau

11 ай бұрын

they are a nice car! if you can find one jump on it

What a beautiful Car the colour everything about it I am so HAPPY gonna get one off these 💯 TRD AURION my Dream Car that's for sure Woooooooooooooooo

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

It’s a solid car really enjoyed it

@swaiinlehn-lf1kx

Жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau 😁💯🤙

@swaiinlehn-lf1kx

Жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau 💯😁🤙

Finally!!!! thank you so much, been looking for months for a review on this beast! #DREAMCAR for me, cant drive it on P's tho in SA

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed this mate

I love the review man, I love the Toyota Trd I’d love to see you do a Saab 93 car review one time Or any Saab for that matter

Good to see you finally secure one Ross. I'd like you to review mine one day when I get the mods completed.

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely keen.. loved it

@aaronpreddy35

Жыл бұрын

@Ross Reviews Also 625 were made.

Series 1 were S red interior and Series 2 SL which came out with selected silver and black colour exterior and brown interior with keyless push start and sunroof from memory (could be wrong)

So rare to see a Toyota with the bonnet up😅.

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 reliable 😎

Awesome car! I had the current generation 2018 Camry V6 and it had 224kw from stock. I always wondered what it wouId have been like with a supercharger bolted onto it!

@JJ-wi2uw

Жыл бұрын

I believe this model V6 Camry (the V6 has since been discontinued) requires Premium unleaded. Though not sure about the TRD Aurion.

@THEAC83

Жыл бұрын

@@JJ-wi2uw it has been discontinued and it did require premium unleaded

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

Very cool! That blower

I like it Johnny mate & it goes pretty good,the only thing is it should be rear wheel drive or all wheel drive & then I'd be sold brah,I really enjoyed the review so thanks man cheers.

Kinda bucket list type car for me Rwd Aussie v8 dude But these things have a unique charm

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

absolutely i wouldn't trade my falcon on it but def would make a nice addition

I wish Toyota had released the Camry in America with this setup definitely would of been fun to drive great review as well!

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

Cheers.. it’s a very solid car this

@phansclan5785

7 ай бұрын

Or just bring the older generation Crown instead of making the new generation, it’s ugly looking

Although people will snigger at it being a FWD Toyota. It would surprise a lot of cars. it shares some illustrious similar times with some of Australia’s favourites: BF F6 - 6.18secs VZ cam and bot ons - 6.20secs **TRD Aurion V6S - 6.25secs E3 Senator - 6.34secs VZ Club R8 - 6.4secs 608hp VE S/C Ute - 6.58secs Honda NSX auto - 6.58secs HSV VY Senator Auto - 6.68secs Bullit Mustang manual 6.7secs 2005 BA FPV GT - 6.8secs XR8 Ute manual 6.85secs FPV GT supercharged - 6.88secs Data is cool.

@MartinJones123

Жыл бұрын

That's only 0-100 times... How about cornering ability and general road performance?

@MrTroytroy

Жыл бұрын

@@MartinJones123 I’m sure it’s not the last word in cornering prowess - and neither is a stock 15year old XR6T. I was just using a performance metric that is probably a little surprising to most. (I’m not a fan of these - so not defending it)

@MrTroytroy

Жыл бұрын

@@MrVZ_LS18YA I just record them in notes on my phone.

@jonnogan

Жыл бұрын

Considering the Aurion constantly gets bagged for being FWD and cant launch.Well looking at these times and what its compared with its no slouch is it.Surprised me anyway...

@JN-qj9gf

Жыл бұрын

An FWD that keeps up with AWD/RWD 0-100 means it's going to be much quicker than them when not accelerating from a standstill (in a straight line at least).

What an interesting car, Ross. Haven’t really seen them much in our area. I think I’d rather a RWD Falcon or Commodore for better handling and safety. It seems also they were quite a bit cheaper. Overall nice car. Fairly quick off the mark. Sounded good too.

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree a good falcon or commo is better but for the money this is an awesome car

@bengibson3955

Жыл бұрын

RWD cars are not safer. Oversteer has caused me to spend waaaaaay more time managing traffic while police/RFS/SES clean up messy accident sites. Becoming way less of a problem with the traction control/stability management on everything these days, but back before the advent of the skid nanny, RWD cars finished up going backwards off the road more often. Completely agree though - I'd buy an RWD if it was an option, as my garage will confirm (all but 2 are RWD). ;)

@petecotter6790

10 ай бұрын

Disagree. The 2gr engine is light years ahead of modern development and feels 10 to 15 years ahead of both manufacturers

@petermanuel7128

10 ай бұрын

@@petecotter6790Eh it’s not a bad engine but I’d still prefer a Barra. Thanks for the info though.

@petecotter6790

10 ай бұрын

@petermanuel7128 barra is good and tough. They weigh a ton, very top heavy and long. Not great in a great handling car where you want to keep weight behind the centreline of the front wheels. 2gr are used for over 25 years in flagship Toyota and lexus cars. They even use it in lotus as a supercharged version. To me the barra is big lazy dumb power. But I am a fan and they have there place too

Coming from somebody who dailys a regular Aurion, the TRD is a whole different beast. Even my N/A 2GR-FE goes pretty good.

If you're ever in Victoria hit me up and I'd be happy to let you review my 2010 Toyota Crown Athlete +M with Tom's Supercharger. Rear wheel drive, 365hp 2GR FSE engine with re-tuned ECU. Only about 300 ever produced. Everything you just started you wish the TRD had in the video. 👍

I was wondering what this was when I came across one a few days ago near Cranbourne and he gave me an unexpected run. I've got an 06 Hirsch Saab sleeper for a daily, I guess he saw me take off quick at one set of lights but I wasn't aware we were having a go at the next set, since it looked basically like your typical stock Camry/Aurion with a kit, the RZ or whatever. Didn't see the TRD labelling until he was full throttling and pulling away so I hit the pedal and only matched his acceleration without gaining, which is unusual with the 305hp Hirsch tune. So I was wondering what was actually in this TRD, whether my Saab was losing performance but a supercharged V6 makes sense. I've got a little more torque but he's got a little more hp, similar kerb weight. Pretty coincidental you say it's a rare car and just uploaded and I just came across one on the road a few days ago. Mind blown.

if they existed where i live i would probably get one, looks very good

A decent machine for sure, love the supercharger. Cheers.

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

Goes well the sound was better in person

Build Number 1 is for sale on car sales right now

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

thats wild

Aurions through the years may have really pissed off alot of Commodore and Falcon followers for even being compared to their beloved brands.

Next time you're in Brisbane let us know we got a few high powered L67s to review

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

Keen mate! I’ll be coming back soon

man this is really cool!

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

I want one eh👀

Great video TRD hilux review would be cool

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

Let’s hope I can find some one

This was a gem ..2gr-fe with supercharger😮

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

Gotta love it

What tint number is on the car Ross?

Thanks for the info.. Now im really confused.. First it was the nissan 350gt now its the toyota TRD. Is possible to do a review on a elantra sr turbo? Btw still looking for a daily car.

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

Noted will see what we can do

Only downsides to this car, FWD and that terrible gearbox. AWD with a 6 speed manual this thing would be an absolute weapon

@victorpeirce4753

Жыл бұрын

My mates TRD Aurion 35OOSL is shift kitted and it absolutely rips. I wish I could post vids of all the Chops it's handed out.💯

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

Gear box is laggy yes not bad in normal condition tho

@SpikeRazzor

Жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau Seems period correct in terms of sluggishness. My G35 shifts just about as slowly lol.

@shamashwanTRUU

Жыл бұрын

​@@RossReviewsauI love My stock 11 Camry 2gr-fe. I feel the same about the shifts. Better in normal unless playing around. Does it use the u660e? Any diff? Thanks😍

@mvnorsel6354

Жыл бұрын

Too heavy with AWD.

Hey Johnny...u keep backing off when you hit 3rd gear which is when it absolutely rips and keeps pulling harder. 8Okmh-12Okmh done in like 2.7 seconds. Nice review though. The model you tested is the 35OOS. There is a higher luxury model which is the 35OOSL. No more power but you get extra options.💯

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

I wanted to keep my license 🤣 but yes the more speed you got the faster it seemed to pull.. 2nd still squirms but 3rd it grips hard

@victorpeirce4753

Жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau They are surprising for fwd though eh. 💯

I wanna see you do a review on the TS-01 Camry

I’ll take your word for it, fwd automatic v6 Camry

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

It’s fun for what it is and the price

The more sneeze factor the more delayed the box is to protect the stock internals.

Replace the coil with Ford Genuine. Yes, it causes acceleration stutter. The BTR 4 speed filler bolt is a headache to remove. Oxy heater to remove

Damn i wish you caught me 2 years ago, had a VX L67 3.8L pro supercharged 12 PSI pully, with better timing, performance chip, pacemaker headers, 2.5 inch exhaust and ramjet. 500RWHP. Paddle shift for gearbox.

@troyvlody1365

7 ай бұрын

I call bullshit 😂 no way with those mods listed on unopened ecotec 😂😂

@moosethe1st910

7 ай бұрын

@@troyvlody1365 it was an L67, not a standard Ecotec

I have an 07 aurion standard but thinking of slapping a supercharger on it, would that be the same? Wouldn't that be cheaper than buying a TRD?

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

absolutely not lol maybe when they were new.. but these are cheap cars considering the times now

Do the traction control switch off sequence of pedal dancing, and they become an absolute torque steering smoke machine. I've driven plenty of fast RWD and AWD cars and these are hands down just as entertaining, just in a different way.

I'm in America and I always wanted a junk aurion so I could parts on my Camry. Or a whole Aurion fully loaded. Preferably in a LHD configuration. Also based on some research I've done, 2 Aurion TRDs are confirmed to be junked. Unfortunately 😢

how to get the state to remove taxes on horsepower and start producing normal cars¿

I want to install one of these superchargers on my lexus es350 so badly

when you had it on the limiter 👍👍 that sounded sick

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

🤌👌👌👌

@RICHYSUNCLE

7 ай бұрын

Time stamp?

Man I love the Camrys and aurions

Hi Ross , I hope you are well … it is a nice car , sounds nice , it does have power, but does fail in appearance, I could be wrong …… I don’t think Ford or Holden will never fail in any of the categories , Toyota is a good car but , the Ford and Holden is even better in every aspect … looking forward to seeing you next time. Take care and Stay safe brother 🙏

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

I think the Toyota is good at the price point currently and for reliability 👍 but I always will prefer a well done Barra or V8

And don't forget the sticky dashboard if you know you know 😂 good review

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@JJ-wi2uw

Жыл бұрын

These were typically replaced under warranty.

Have you reviewed the corolla blade, had an arion 3.5 v6 , never came in Australia

@MartinJones123

Жыл бұрын

Yeah he has...

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

I have done a blade master G

I don't get it. My 2022 highlander has 295hp...you would think the supercharger would give it at least 50 more hp?

Should find a 2001 toyota corolla sportivo, would be pretty hard but they are super sick little cars.

@lukemothug

Жыл бұрын

Even quicker is the Blade Master on the same Corolla Platform.

I looked in New Zealand and I couldn’t find one on trademe I don’t think we ever had it in New Zealand unfortunately

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

Damn awesome car

3:10 I think you mean "Camry". Literally derived from the Asia-market Camry. The Toyota Blade is derived from the Corolla. 7:34 In regards to body roll, TRD Aurions and Sportivo (non-supercharged) Aurions had a stiffer and more sporty suspension than the other models. The other models had a lot more body roll. (can confirm as an ATX owner) 8:10 Only 537 were made, on the ball. :) 9:57 Glad to see a reviewer mention the peddle dance! Such a nuisance to have to do it all the time too! For those wondering about the intakes on these, by stock these cars already have an extremely efficient intake providing cold air from the tip of the bonnet end above the grille. There has been plenty of testing on the 2GR platform regarding pod filters/aftermarket intakes...it doesn't improve any performance, if anything it lowers it. Wilhelm Raceworks did a heap of testing with different intake designs and came up empty-handed with the data to show. Makes it sound nicer though! To the owner of #425, she's a beaut!!! Keep her mint! I'm loving the non-melted dashboard! haha In-depth review! Great stuff! You have a new subscriber Ross. :)

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for joining the team and adding the above info 👏 we welcome you

@ThorOdinson-zc2kq

Жыл бұрын

Must be why lotus has a different intake and makes more power…..

All I ever wanted was a TRD Aurion….then I discovered Crowns…which are basically what the Aurion should’ve been. Crazy world.

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

The crowns are amazing too

@jarrynsmith

Жыл бұрын

I always thought of these as the fwd crown , It would be funny to own both with the same stance and wheels to trick people

The modern day version of this I’d say is the Sonata N Line. A FWD 2.5L turbo with 213 kW and 422 Nm and no LSD with a quick shifting 8 speed ‘wet’ DCT. That thing absolutely shreds the tyres and is completely slept on, struggles to put power down from a dig due to massive torque steer but absolutely rips from a roll. I’d say even quicker than a Golf R/Audi S3 from a roll, has a stronger top end. In Sport+ mode the traction control is automatically turned off, which just adds more tyre spin when you floor it, very similar to the Aurion TRD, a fun yet stupid car, any car with 200+ kW & 400+ Nm from factory being FWD only is just really silly I believe.

@lukemothug

Жыл бұрын

Not to mention the crazy torque steer in the Mazda 3 MPS.

It sounds great, really fruity. Would be nicer with 6mt but it does quire well with the auto. Lets itself redline. Its oddly heavy for fwd only tho

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

A manual would be amazing in this

They are a unique thing, but that blower only adds 30kw over a much lighter blade master, so not really any faster.

I think if these things were RWD, they would be ever so popular. They're no slouch, the 2GR is a potent engine - my daily driver is an IS350 with the direct & port injected variant, minus the blower. It's quiet and gives a shock to many V8's when merging two lanes into one on a freeway onramp

@gavinr9107

Жыл бұрын

The IS350 is a very good platform. The first gen with 233kw and 4.08 final drive leaves a lot of other cars in the rear view mirror.

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely mate

Chopped one hard a month ago in my Subaru. We hit 200kmh and it was catching probs coz of the engine size. I like the TRD aurion. Would get one if I bother to buy one as a daily. Will need a daily a decent one once the Subaru im hits 600-650HP at the wheels. Looking at TRd aurion or holden Calais

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

Definitely a solid daily

@victorpeirce4753

8 ай бұрын

@UrGirlWantzMe Did he even know you you were racing ?..😂😂

@UrGirlWantzMe

7 ай бұрын

@@victorpeirce4753umm yes, otherwise he wouldn’t be chasing me. TRD runs a lower MPH than a wrx sti, heavier. FWD…slower 0-100kmh….yeah a TRD is never winning unless you racing to first one to 300kmh or something even at roll racing the TRD isn’t doing well

I love the Aurion we had two!

@RossReviewsau

11 ай бұрын

Awesome cars

me and my mate got humbled by this car last weekend out in mexico was funny az hahaha

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

They go well out in Mexico 🇲🇽

Where can I buy that charger kit?

@RossReviewsau

8 ай бұрын

Don’t think you can.. it’s factory

We have camry SE it's same but different name and front, rear

How does it compare to a Lexus IS350 which has similar power on paper?

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

I would say similar honestly

Ross you should try getting your hands on a rarer TRD Hilux from the same era. Came with a petrol supercharged 4.0L V6 and a MANUAL !!!👌 I think they made a little less power than the Aurion but a little more torque, which makes sense in a work ute. Obviously heavier and slower than an Aurion but I think would be more fun being a manual and also RWD for those drives in Mexico 😎 I've briefly driven one and couldn't wipe the smile off my face, mad that it was a factory thing, albeit a rare one, you might even prefer it over the Aurion for a stock standard daily? Still reliable, yet more practical. Would hold their value too I'd assume.

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

If I could find one would love to show it off

@craigsampson3386

Жыл бұрын

@RossReviewsau fingers crossed, you've got a nice selection of rare Aussie spec cars on the channel so far 👍 Did you know about this model Hilux before?

The best looking Toyota built.

I understand it's rare and special but the price on these are a bit hectic, would a IS350 be a better option.?

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

I preferred this but the is350 is more comfy..

@stevemoncaster2560

Жыл бұрын

You preferred that camary over the Lexus IS 350 f sport are you joking no comparison your review on the 2011 is 350 f sport you said it was best used car you can get it faster way better shape classy na lost me on that one big time

There are 3x TRD Aurions in New Zealand. All are Ink SL's.

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

Interesting

I had a deposit on one of these new but after test driving the XR6T I went that instead. Saying that this is a sweet car.

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

That’s fair eh.. cheaper and more power the turbo Barra but the TRD is awesome as a used car bargain

@Studat

Жыл бұрын

I just watched a video from 6 months ago on you tube and these engines have been failing due to blocked catalytic converters. Was an interesting watch and something to look out for.

@boss290t

Жыл бұрын

FG XR6 turbo was an incredible car for its day

@Studat

Жыл бұрын

@@boss290t 100% I loved my FG. Few issues from new but damn it was fast....

Otherway around Ross, McPherson struts with coilover suspension. Not coilover suspension with McPherson struts.

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

😂💀 ok

@justin3131ify

Жыл бұрын

​@@RossReviewsauIn this instance, it's the correct terminology.

Can I know the name of this color please?

These were around 10k before covid sadly, really regret not buying one.

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

Definitely worth that money all day!’n

@rc70ys

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree they were

Yo Ross, what's the deal with some of your videos being 4K and some of them not?

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

🤣 they are never 4K

Stunned , you will have to change the badge to a Ford or Holden to maintain your base😅. Next TRM Mitsubishi 380 ?

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

I’m keen on a Magna review eh I really enjoyed this TRD

@perpetualgrin5804

Жыл бұрын

@@RossReviewsau Great change from the usual diet.

@MartinJones123

Жыл бұрын

​@@perpetualgrin5804 You got a review of the TRD Aurion... Now don't complain 😂

@perpetualgrin5804

Жыл бұрын

@@MartinJones123 Very true , thankfully i took my heart medication.

@MartinJones123

Жыл бұрын

@@perpetualgrin5804 🤣🤣🤣

The base model aurion goes well with the 6 speed auto , ain't no na barra na that has even come close to me . Myne is a 2011 but still rather my xr6 manual any day for pure driving experience.

i actually like it for a daily

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

Good daily duties

Nice

When’s next car meet in Perth been a while

@RossReviewsau

Жыл бұрын

Will be one soon for 50k followers 💯