UMW Toyota doesn’t bother hiding these days, preferring to let out the news early for upcoming cars, release the estimated price and collect bookings. That’s what they’ve done for the Lexus GS, and now the Toyota 86 and new Camry. The ad blitz for the latter is in full swing, saying that the D-segment exec will be launching in June.
That’s next month, so it’s no surprise that units in transit have been caught on camera. Here, reader YF How who works in Klang saw a white coloured XV50 on the upper tier of a transporter.
Approaching the truck from the back, we can see the seventh-gen Camry rear design, which is region specific. The Thai-assembled Camry differs from the US market one, for instance. Can’t see the variant badge, though.
Speaking of that, three variants will be offered here – two 1AZ-FE-equipped 2.0 litre models (2.0G and 2.0E) and a 2AR-FE 2.5 litre V-spec version. Four colours are available, and they are Silver Metallic, Medium Silver Metallic, White Pearl CS and Attitude Black. White Pearl CS, which we see here, is an RM800 option. Leaked brochure here.
The 2.0E’s indicative pricing is RM152,000, while the 2.0G should be going in the region of RM160,000. Meanwhile, the estimated price for the 2.5V is RM183,000. Click here for pics of the Thai-market Camry, which should give us a good idea of what we’re getting.
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Comments on the new Toyota Camry express disappointment with its design, outdated features, and low specifications, such as a 4-speed transmission and lack of modern safety features like curtain airbags and rearview cameras. Many critics compare it unfavorably to Korean makes like Sonata and Kia K5, citing poor resale values and less advanced technology. Some also find the exterior styling unappealing and consider the price too high for the given specifications. There is a general consensus that the new model is less attractive and less feature-rich than previous generations and competitors. Despite mixed opinions, some acknowledge Toyota's reliability but suggest consumers look at alternatives like Volkswagen Passat, Mazda, or Korean models for better value and modern features. Overall, sentiments lean towards criticism and skepticism about the vehicle’s worth.