It’s time for Sam Loo to go green again – the Toyota Camry Hybrid has been sighted by our spyman ApexKit at JPJ, complete with a fresh registered number plate no less.
Last we heard, the Toyota Camry Hybrid will be locally assembled, which means this car will qualify for duty exemptions for hybrid cars under the 2014 NAP, which is set to last until the end of 2015. Last we heard, it is expected to be priced a little higher than the current range-topping Camry 2.5V, which costs RM181k.
The previous NAP’s tax breaks for CBU hybrid cars have ended, so you can’t buy the Prius and Prius C anymore, not at affordable prices anyway.
The Camry Hybrid has some additional aerodynamic features over the regular Camry, such as the ‘vortex generators‘ shown above integrated into the wing mirror mounts, designed to help with cruising aerodynamics. Airflow improving ‘aero-corners’ are strategically placed in front of the front wheels and behind the rear wheels.
The new two-piece front grille design uses a smaller upper grille and a larger lower grille that improve cooling efficiency by enhancing aerodynamic flow via reduced resistance. And of course, there’s the Hybrid Synergy Drive badging at the rear.
The hybrid system is similiar to the one found in the Lexus ES 300h, comprising of a 160 PS/213 Nm 2.5 litre 2AR-FXE single VVT-i Atkinson cycle petrol engine and a 143 PS/270 Nm electric motor, all of which send power to the wheels via an eCVT system.
Total system output for the Hybrid Synergy Drive system in the Camry Hybrid is 205 PS, allowing a century sprint time of 8.6 seconds, 1.1 seconds faster than the Camry 2.5V‘s 9.7 seconds. Fuel consumption is rated at an average 19.6 km per litre.
The Camry Hybrid also includes a new Steering-assisted Vehicle Stability Control (S-VSC) system that adjusts power, the electric power steering and braking to retain driver control of the car.
We’ll leave you with a gallery of the Camry Hybrid from the car’s preview at KLIMS13 last year. We’ll be back with more news on the car’s launch date as soon as we can.
Looking to sell your car? Sell it with Carro.
ben yap
on 
Vincent
on 
civicEK
on 
hybrid
on 
Same L0r
on 
WhySamLooFker
on 
Nazri and Sons
on 
dudu
on 
Md Shah
on 
Alex
on 
carazy
on 
ahok
on 
Ganesh
on 
oly
on 
Low Budget
on 
Sor Chai Sam
on 
SorCahiSam2
on 
kington
on 
Akuma
on 
ahmadjohnson97
on 
Dan
on 
pondan
on 
azrai
on 
UMWbloodsucker
on 
sudonano (Member)
on 
I'M 22BUT I LIKETHENEWCAMRY
on 
Sega
on 
Hukaka
on 
kyan
on 
Datuk
on 
got_wood
on 
YeapyEvo
on 
Sam "Hailat" Loo
on 
hp
on 
Denaihati
on 
mmaker
on 
samlok
on 
james
on 
ben
on 
paparadzi (Member)
on 
trololol
on 
errev
on 
Sam's Best Friend
on 
muya
on 
Sam Loo (Ori)
on 
Border guy
on 
tishaban
on 
Cheaper Car
on 
AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments on the blog post express skepticism about UMW's pricing of the Toyota Camry Hybrid, with many claiming it is overpriced and driven by excessive profit margins. Several users highlight that the actual cost from Japan should be much lower, suggesting the car is sold at a significant markup. There is criticism of UMW's past safety features, like the removal of VSC, and concerns about hybrid technology's reliability and value, with some favoring diesel or alternative brands like Mazda, Honda, or Kia. Many commenters feel the price is unjustified given the car's features and market competition, and some speculate UMW might strip down features to justify the high price, which could hurt sales. Overall, sentiments lean towards distrust of UMW's pricing strategy and skepticism about the car’s value proposition.