The new 2022 Auriga comes standard with a 1.8 liter turbocharged engine for the first time, with a standard class-leading¹ 204 horsepower and 42 mpg highway. An optional 2.3 liter turbo pushes out 280 horsepower and, with an 8-speed automatic, allows for a 0-60 mph run of under 6 seconds² while maintaining up to 36 mpg highway. A plug-in electric hybrid is expected to debut in 2021.
With a standard rear 5-link suspension design and available adaptive dampers, the Auriga cuts corners with enthusiasm. The customizable drive mode selector has 3 presets - Comfort, Eco, and Sport - as well as an Individual setting which allows for the driver to control inputs such as throttle response, steering effort, and suspension stiffness, among others. Aluminum panels for the hood, roof, and trunklid lower the weight and center of gravity of the Auriga for a more agile driving experience.
Prototype model shown. Production model may vary.
The Auriga’s bold new look for 2022 is the driver for the new Kimura design language - “HON’NE” {本音} represents a person’s true feelings and desires, the deepest human emotions and motivations. The new Auriga builds off of this by activating the every niche of human emotion - the intrepid design pushes the envelope of design even further, a trailblazing exploration of what a car can look like.
The LED daytime running lights integrate into the pattern of the front grille seamlessly, creating a striking appearance that can’t be missed. Angular vents create a single, unbreaking line that travels from the lower front fascia around to the wraparound taillights, which have an angled lip that echoes that of the front end. Chrome window trim begins at the base of the A-pillar and follows through past the greenhouse to accentuate the Auriga’s fastback-buttress shape. LED lighting comes standard on all Auriga models for this generation.
Enjoy sumptuous design inside the Auriga, which challenges convention in the midsize sedan market with its luxurious appointments unmatched at this price point. The optional digital driver’s display with available 3D eye-tracking is a next-generation touch that previews the future of Kimura. The sharp overall interior design is defined with unbreaking lines and high-quality material options.
Standard Apple CarPlay® integration for your iPhone® and Android Auto™ for compatible Android™ devices means that you can utilize the power of your phone wirelessly. In addition, wireless phone charging is available, along with Amazon Alexa compatibility and SiriusXM® Satellite Radio. Everything is connected through the dual-screen infotainment system. As standard, this would be an 8.9" upper infotainment screen and 6.7" lower climate control screen, whilst the 11.2" upper infotainment and 8.5" lower climate control screens are available.
Every Auriga comes standard with KimuraGuard™, a suite of active safety features designed to keep you at peace of mind. Pre-Collision Detection System (P-CDS), Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC), Adaptive Road Departure Detection (ARDD), and others protect you and your passengers.
Prototype model shown. Production model may vary.
¹Compared to 2020 Toyota Camry 2.5 L
Trims and Features
Auriga Trims and Features
SC
Starting at $24,895
Standard model trim with
- Push Button Start
- Full LED headlight and tailights
- Rearview Camera
- 6-speed manual transmission
- Dual-Zone Automatic Climate Control
- KimuraGuard™ Safety Suite
- 8.9" & 6.7" dual touch screen displays with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™
Sport
Starting at $26,995
Everything on SC and
- 12-Way Power Driver’s Seat
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Available 8-Speed Automatic Transmission with Paddle Shifters
- Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
- Aluminum Pedals
- 180-Watt Audio System with 8 Speakers
Touring
Starting at $31,595
Everything on Touring and
- 8-Speed Automatic Transmission with Paddle Shifters
- Blind Spot Monitoring System
- Leather Upholstery
- 12-Way Power-Adjustable Front Passenger Seat
- 12.3" fully Digital Gauge Cluster
- Wireless Device Charging
- One-Touch Power Moonroof with Tilt Feature
Zenith
Starting at $38,795
Everything on Touring and
- 2.3 L Turbocharged inline-4 engine
- Bose® Premium Audio with 12 Speakers
- 19-inch Alloy Wheels
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Surround View Monitor
- Ambient lighting (64 colors)
Specifications
Specifications
Chassis
- Chassis type: Unibody Fully Corrosion-Resistant Steel
- Suspension: MacPherson Strut F/5-Link R
- Body panels: Fully Galvanized Steel and Aluminum
- Kerb weight (dry): 1806 kg (3981 lbs)
- Weight distribution: 57%F/43%R
- Tires: 235/40R19 F, 235/40R19 R
Drivetrain
- Engine type: 2298cc Turbocharged Inline 4
- Required fuel: 91 RON/Regular Unleaded 87 AKI
- Max Horsepower: 280 hp @ 7100 rpm
- Max Torque: 237 lb-ft @ 4900 rpm
- Injection: Direct Injection
- Compression: 8.8:1
- Redline: 7600 rpm
- Transmission: 8-speed automatic
- Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Performance
- Acceleration 0-60 mph (0-97 km/h): 5.9 s²
- Top speed (Electronically limited): 137 mph (220 km/h)
- Braking distance 62-0 mph (100-0 km/h): 119.4 ft (36.4 m)
- EPA estimated fuel economy (city/highway/combined): 28/36/31
Personalization
Open to see more
Exterior colors, clockwise from top right of outer ring: Cosmic Black, Cirrus Grey, Sardegna Red Pearl, Glass Titanium Pearl, Mariana Blue Metallic, Zircon Silver Metallic, Solar Silver Metallic, Silk White Pearl.
Interior colors:
Black, Asahi Tan, Quartz White, and Shakudo Brown respectively.
²Tested in BeamNG.Drive