Toyota launches all-new Camry in Thailand, is PH next?

MANILA: Toyota Motor Corporation launched the all-new Camry midsize luxury sedan in Thailand. 

Per the carmaker, the latest iteration of the executive car combines luxury, outstanding performance, comprehensive convenience functions, and a safety system that surpasses Toyota’s standards.

“Definitely, the Toyota Camry has played an important role in Thailand’s midsize-sedan segment. More importantly, the Camry HEV (hybrid electric vehicle) has been the pioneer of electrified vehicles or xEV in Thailand since local production was started in 2009. Since then, Toyota has added the HEV models and developed the ‘ever-better HEVs’ to serve multiple customers’ needs,” Toyota Motor Thailand Limited President Noriaki Yamashita said in a press release. 

“I believe that the all-new Camry will bring the pride of ownership with peace of mind thanks to the superior technology of Toyota hybrid.  We set a sales target at 10,000 units per year,” he added. 

Hybrid powertrain 

Powering the all-new Toyota Camry is a 2.5-liter hybrid engine that dishes out some 183 horsepower (hp) with 221 Newton-meters (Nm) of torque. It is assisted by an electric motor (alternating current synchronous, permanent magnet) that is able to generate up to 134 hp with 208 Nm. 

The total overall output of the all-new Toyota Camry’s hybrid powertrain is rated at 227 horses — more powerful than the HEV model sold here in the country which makes only up to 208 horses. 

Here’s a side-by-side look at the numbers for comparison: 

Toyota Camry	All-new Thailand market model	Current Philippine market model
Engine	2.5-liters hybrid	2.5-liters hybrid
ICE max output	183 hp	175 hp
Electric motor max output	134 hp	118 hp
Total estimated power output	227 hp	208 hp
Transmission	E-CVT	CVT

 

“The all-new Camry will feature hybrid power across all sub-models, reaffirming our leadership in hybrid vehicles, a reputation we have built in Thailand for over 15 years, with standards recognized globally,” Toyota Motor Thailand Limited Executive Vice President Suphakorn Rattanawaraha noted. 

Handling gear shifts is an electrically controlled continuously variable transmission, while disc brakes (front and back) facilitate smooth deceleration and quick halts. The latter are housed inside 18-inch (17-inch on lower variants) alloy wheels, which are shod in 235/45 series tires. 

Suspension-wise, the all-new Toyota Camry gets an independent MacPherson strut (with a stabilizer bar) at the front and an independent double wishbone setup (also with a stabilizer bar) at the rear. 

Exterior 

Outside, the range-topping version of the all-new Toyota Camry wears an updated fascia with an updated grillework that has honeycomb elements. The lights have also been upgraded with a sharper design and the bonnet now has a more sculptured look.  

Its side profile now has more noticeable bodylines with chiseled sill garnishes. The wheels have more dimensions, which matches the car’s more muscular aesthetic. 

At the back, the all-new Toyota Camry has more pronounced lines and a fairly distinct contoured rump, which appears to give it a sexy rear end while still maintaining its new ripped physique. 

Here’s a quick rundown of the all-new Toyota Camry’s exterior appointments: 

• LED projector headlamps
• LED daytime running lights
• Auto headlight control system
• Power slide mirrors with LED side turn signal lamp
• 18-inch alloy wheels
• Acoustic glass windshield
• Panoramic sunroof with electric sunshade
• LED taillights 

Interior 

Inside, the all-new Toyota Camry comes abundant with leather trims. These can be found on its seats, steering wheel, and gear shift boot. Some leather is also applied on the center armrest, dashboard, and door cards. 

Past the abovementioned steering wheel is a 12.3-inch thin-film transistor multi-information screen with a head-up display. It is accompanied by a 12.3-inch infotainment unit with wireless Apple Carplay and Android Auto connected to a nine-speaker JBL sound system. 

Other notable features found inside the all-new Toyota Camry are listed below:

• Smart entry push start button
• Electric parking brake
• Wireless charger
• Auto-zone air conditioning system
• Eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with ventilation and lumbar support
• Eight-way power-adjustable front passenger’s seat with ventilation
• Auto-dimming rearview mirror
• Rear side sunshade
• Power reclining rear seats
• Rear armrest with foldable cup holder and capacitive touch controller

All-new Toyota Camry in PH 

We are yet to receive a statement from Toyota Motor Philippines as to when Filipino car buyers can expect the all-new Camry to hit local soil. 

And when it does, it would bolster the brand’s hybrid lineup here as the all-new model offers better power with a more muscular look. 

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