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ATARA SX: This model is the stand-out Camry in performance and has looks to match.
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with a touch of Aussie larrikin By DEREK OGDEN responsive Camry yet. Announcing the arrival of the Atara SX are black five-spoke alloy wheels – the first 18-inchers on a Camry Down Under – and wide low-profile tyres. Complementing these is a new sports suspension delivering impressive body control and ride comfort, while a reworked electric power steering system comes with a faster gear ratio for a more connected driving feel. Camry’s global chief engineer Masato Katsumata praised the work of the Australian engineers who developed the
18-inch sports package, which is also optional on Atara SL with silver wheels. “It is amazing that this Aussie knowhow makes Camry much more fun to drive – what we call ‘waku-doki’ – without affecting the ride comfort expected of a Camry,” he says. Extended to seven variants, the new more aggressive look Toyota’s pricing starts at $26,490 for the Altise petrol and tops out at $40,440 for the Atara SL petrol / electric hybrid. The Atara SX (the test vehicle), with its touch of the Aussie larrikin, can be had for $31,990. Calty, responsible for such ground-breaking
designs as the 1989 Celica, 1992 Lexus SC 400, 1993 Supra, 2003 FJ Cruiser Concept, 2007 FT-HS, 2012 Lexus LF-LC and the 2014 FT-1 Concept, led in production design for the 2015 Camry and it shows. With only the roof panel carried over, the Camry has come late to the deep set mesh radiator grille / lower air intake favoured by such trendsetters as Audi and Lexus, with the Atara SX snout weighing in with, jaws gaping, a snout reminiscent of a shark on the attack. Sharp headlights complement the raw look, while LED daytime running lamps, integrated into the bumper, tone things down a touch.
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THE Camry, its name derived from the Japanese kan-muri meaning ‘crown’, has been coming and going in Australia since 1983, sometimes attracting the not-so regal tag of the ‘white goods’ of the automobile industry. Not any more. Led by Toyota’s North American design centre Calty, Camry’s 2015 upgrade sees a bumper-to-bumper makeover and the arrival of a dynamic sports version, the Atara SX, the latter all down to a bunch of Aussies. This dynamic SX package, conceived and put together by Toyota’s Australian-based engineers, has created the most agile and
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GTi Manual Hatchback SPECIAL EDITION: Subtle styling changes see Subaru Forester tS sitting a little lower and on 19-inch wheels. Brembo brakes are a giveaway. Stay tuned and we will bring you details of the final engine setup when the tS reaches us downunder midway through 2016. We can confirm no manual transmissions will be imported, all will use Subaru’s competent CVT, which will have semimanual overrides. Changes to the dynamics are significant, however. Brembo disc brakes are used at all four wheels, which are new design STI Enkei 19-inch alloys and support 245/45 19 Bridgestone tyres. The 45 per cent profile looks good and doesn’t destroy ride comfort the way lower tyres often do. The addition of added soundproofing in comparison to the standard Forester XT is another clue that it’s aimed at grand touring because more soundproofing almost inevitably adds weight. A sideline comment; it’s
interesting to see the Japanese company that appeals to many Aussies because of its conservative nature has suddenly gone trendy in using a lower-case initial for the model name. The tS sort of stands for tough Speedy. Body changes are subtle. To start with there’s no bonnet scoop; the suspension has been lowered by 15 mm, reducing off-road ability, though the tS will still be able to tackle unsealed roads competently. Our on-road driving impressions were gained on a closed road in Izu, a couple of hours out of Tokyo not far past Mount Fuji. A winding hilly route of five kilometres it had bumps, dips, cracks, broken edges and everything you are likely to encounter in normal driving on an Australian country road. Interestingly, the roads will be
used for some cycling events at the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2020 as they surround a huge indoor velodrome. Forester tS has handling that’s competent enough for a worked SUV, but you wouldn’t call it sporty in the true sense. It has precise turn-in and good feedback through the steering wheel. Comfort is good and the seats support well. As a family machine that won’t tempt dad into provoking car sickness in the littlies it should be just about right. Three colours are to be imported, WR Blue, white and black – no marks for guessing which is likely to be the most popular… Only 300 Forester tS Special Editions have been allocated to Australia. It’s likely quite of a few of them will be pre-ordered, so don’t hesitate or you may lose out.
Camry crowned with a touch of Aussie larrikin From page 1
A new bonnet links up with a pronounced body line that runs from the beefy front fender through the door handles and onto the rear quarter panel and freshly styled boot. New LED tail lamps have been slightly lowered and connect with tapered sheet metal to reinforce Camry’s new planted stance. Atara SX’s sporty nature is further highlighted by its rear lip spoiler and dark diffuser on the rear bumper. Finally, wheels always say much about the character of the car (and its owner) and Atara SX black rims and low profile tyres match perfectly the athletic body they support. The three petrol Atara models have paddle shifters. The upgraded Camry range
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has three audio head units, all with touch-screen displays, Bluetooth, auxiliary/USB port, AM/FM radio and a CD player. Altise has a six-speaker audio with 6.1-inch screen that also displays the image from the reversing camera. The display audio in Atara S and SX is upgraded with voice recognition and Toyota Link with apps that can help drivers find a destination, fuel and weather details as well as roadside and other assistance. All new Camrys make use of specialised versions of Toyota’s 16-valve twin-cam 2.5-litre 2AR engine family introduced with the current model. In Altise, it delivers maximum output of 133 kW at 6000 rpm and 231 Nm of torque at 4100 rpm. Dual exhausts on petrol Atara models lift power to 135
kW and torque to 235 Nm. Key efficiency and emissionreduction features include an intelligent variable valve timing system for the inlet and exhaust valves, as well as internal exhaust-gas recirculation. An acoustic-controlled variable induction system boosts torque between 2000 and 4600rpm. Matched to an electronically controlled six-speed sequential-shift automatic transmission, the petrol driveline is frugal on fuel, achieving 7.8 litres/100km on the combined urban / highway cycle with carbon dioxide emissions of 183g/km. Camry’s five-star safety rating is the result of standard fitment of seven airbags, a reversing camera, vehicle
stability and traction control, and anti-skid brakes with brake assist and electronic brake force distribution. The steering-wheel mounted paddles give the driver the feeling of being in control. However, the shifting process is so smooth it takes away much of the manual feel. Leaving the transmission in full automatic has the SX scooting along to the legal speed limit and untroubled cruising in between. Over a 50 kilometre run at the legal motorway speed and a steady 2000 revs, the Atara SX recorded an average fuel use of 7.2 litres per 100 kilometres and in varied city driving consumed up to 13 litres per 100 kilometres. The Atara SX takes the Camry outside the square with its Aussie larrikin character.
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SUBARU has been famed for high-performance cars since the launch of the first WRX in 1984 stunned the critics with its turbo power and the road grip offered by all-wheel-drive. Plenty of other hot Subarus have joined it over the years. Now another quick Subaru, the Forester tS Special Edition has been added to the range for 2016. Despite the use of a chequered flag on the tS badge, this Forester is aimed more at the grand touring (GT) market rather than those looking for a track day machine. In Euro terms Forester tS is comparable to an Audi S rather than an Audi RS. Offering added urge, more dynamic suspension and bigger brakes than the standard Forester to appeal to the keen family car driver wanting a practical SUV. Some 22 changes have been made to the standard Forester XT off the assembly line. The car is then transported to the STI (Subaru Technica International) highperformance division where a further 28 items are installed. Having said that, we are told the tS isn’t an STI model as such. Powered by a turbo-petrol 2.0-litre boxer engine the Forester tS has power of 177 kW at 5600 rpm, unchanged from that of the current Forester XT. However, retuning of the engine may give it more torque than seen in other 177 kW versions. The final torque number may exceed the 350 Nm to which we are accustomed, or it may be spread over a wider band – or both.
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SUBARU 2003 Impreza RX sedan (SNA928) 2.0 engine, automatic transmission, 6 mths rego, 210,500kms, cruise, AWD, full service history, is very original and in great condition. Must sell as owner transferring to NT for work. $5480. Ph 0419 914 919.
T O Y O TA Av a l o n VXI 2001. 3.0L V6, automatic, fully optioned with climate control A/C, cruise control, velour trim, 162,000km in immaculate condition with complete service history and 12 months registration (RDC818) $4500 with RWC. Phone Graeme 0429 690 501.
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VW Bora, 5 speed manual, new coil, spark plugs and battery. Runs and handles like new, 298,000km, no reg. or RWC. (Vin no WVWZZZ1JZ1W). $2500 ono. Ph 0467 622 129.
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2009 Subaru Forester XT Premium MY10, 2.5 LT Turbo petrol, Auto, Silver, black leather, Tow Bar, Sat Nav, Cruise, Bluetooth, 17� alloys, A/C, Sunroof, Window weather shields, Immaculate cond, low kms with used car warranty, (YDB069). Only $21,780 Driveaway Call Noel 0438 597 200. (LMCT 1060)
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