Toyota Aurion (XV40). 2006 to date (prod. 25,093 sold in Australia to end of 2007). 4-door sedan. F/F, 1998, 2362 cm³ (4 cyl. DOHC), 3456 cm³ (V6 DOHC). Upmarket Camry with same wheelbase and central section, but more formal front and rear ends. Sold as Camry in some markets (e.g. China). Replaced first-generation Avalon in Australia, where it challenges Ford Falcon and Holden Commodore. Styled by Paul Beranger, formerly of Ford Australia. Usual Toyota hallmarks: quiet, refined. Top model has supercharged V6.

Manufacturing locations: Altona, Victoria, Australia; Guangzhou, China; Taipei, Taiwan; Santa Rosa, Philippines; Shah Alam, Malaysia; Chachoengsao, Thailand

Marque: Toyota | Predecessors: Toyota Avalon (V30); Toyota Camry (XV30)