The new Toyota Camry has finally gone on sale in Japan, sporting a bold new look and a next-generation hybrid powertrain. This time, the car sold in the Land of the Rising Sun takes after the US-market model, instead of our more chrome-laden version sold there in the previous generation.
Unlike in the United States, the Japanese-market model is only available as a hybrid and with a more conservative “luxury” design, rather than the sportier version also offered in America. It’s still a daring look, however, with the “Keen Look” front end dominated by the extra-wide lower grille, while bi-LED headlights flank the slim upper grille that emphasises the three-dimensional Toyota badge.
Meanwhile, the lowered bonnet, fenders and beltline gives the impression of a lower centre of gravity, and strong haunches above the wheels emphasise the car’s stance. The glasshouse has also been pushed rearward to provide a more spacious interior, as well as to provide more dynamic exterior proportions. Broad LED tail lights complete the look.
Only a couple of changes can be seen in the transition from the North American market, with the Japanese-market model gaining front fog lights and losing the amber front and red rear side marker lamps. Inside, the bold cockpit look has been retained, complete with a character line that bisects the centre console, along with a flush finish for the centre console and the navigation and climate controls.
Toyota claims that with the lower bonnet, cowl and beltline, improves outward visibility and provides for a sporty, yet spacious interior. The navigation screen, colour head-up display and multi-information display are all integrated to present information in an optimised manner, allowing the driver to focus on, well, driving.
Under the skin, the new Camry rides on the same modular Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) that underpins the latest Prius. The platform provides optimal weight balance and a lower centre of gravity, which the company claims improves handling response and high-speed stability.
The body uses a ring-shaped frame and has been put together using state-of-the-art laser screw welding and structural body adhesives to increase rigidity. Ultra-high-tensile hot-stamped steel has also been used extensively throughout to reduce weight while improving crash safety.
Suspension duties are handled by MacPherson struts at the front and double wishbones at the rear, and a parallel rack electric power steering that enhances response; the steering column has also been revised for improved rigidity and steering ability. All four engine mounts are hydraulic – a Toyota first – and have been placed optimally to minimise noise and vibration.
Power comes from a new Dynamic Force engine – an A25A-FXS 2.5 litre four-cylinder petrol mill with D-4S direct-injection, pushing out 178 PS at 5,700 rpm and 221 Nm from 3,600 to 5,200 rpm. Mated to this is a 120 PS/202 Nm electric motor to produce a total system output of 211 PS. Fuel consumption is rated at 33.4 km per litre on the Japanese JC08 cycle.
Last but not least, all models come with Toyota Safety Sense P, which includes autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian detection, active cruise control, lane departure warning with steering control, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert and intelligent clearance sonar to protect against pedal misapplication. The Camry is also the first Toyota to come with Rear Cross Traffic Auto Brake.
Pricing starts at 3,294,000 yen (RM123,900) for the base X variant, rising up to 3,499,200 yen (RM131,600) for the G. The range-topping G Leather Package, which apart from the obvious also throws in larger 18-inch alloy wheels, a head-up display and a T-Connect navigation system, is priced at 4,195,800 yen (RM157,800).
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How our Camry Hybrid is RM175k when Japan Camry CBU is RM123k? Somemore, our Camry is CKD using Malaysian made parts. It should be far cheaper than RM123k. By right if using Malaysian parts, should be RM90k.
Pakai Barang Buatan Malaysia mah!
Also, supposed to have tax incentive…..why got big difference?
Ask our dear G.
NAP can be abolished already since P1 has been bought over
By using ur logic Camry in Thai suppose price lower than B720k(~RM90k). Camry over there is oso CKD, most component thai made, Toyota ASEAN based n has lower excise tax.. in reality do Thai get those below RM100k? stop spewing nonsense not funny anymore.
Gomen say must look to West. Gomen say 2020, 3 years time we become first world and high income nation. So, we must also look at first world car pricing for ourselves since in 3 years time we are 1st world.
Gomen confirm already we are set to become first world by 2020 and on track
Err why sinjapork dun have cheap car price despite better currency value?
Since when Gomen say look West. Look east policy, yes. Thai car are more expensive then My, you say look east. When those Japs open factory in Thai, you said to looks at Thai..
MY tax incentif not transparent…Global carmakers lari ke tomyamland
Paying all that extra for Toyota reliability of course. /s
Why Toyota so expensive in Malaysia? Ask your beloved government and now the Chinese company proton’s protection
Kunta
The premium prices of Toyota cars here …WILL NEVER GO DOWN …AS LONG AS UMW is the distributor,
,even if there is REGIME CHANGE.
Same Loor in hiding cos Toyota sales jatuh teruk after Raya.
carlovers….HIGH CAR TAXES…..IS HERE TO STAY if u want brand new cars.
if camry hybrid sells at 130k, then camry 2.0 is 100k. altis? 85K?? that means vios will sell as low as 60k.
but that will clash with Proton Persona. the government will not allow that to happen.
When S400 hybrid was enjoying incentive, it was close to E-Class price too. Does not stop people from buying E-Class back then.
This is purely Toyota Malaysia taking full advantage of tax incentive to make huge profits for every 2.5 Hybrid sold. Still sells because there are still willing buyers out there.
RM123k oni buy Accordana.
No la it should be 30k like Saga
If not high, then how else to gip u that high RV that u clamour for?
When malaysian made complaint about malaysian made. Funny.
Camry Gillette Mach 10 for a closer shave with danger.
Danger & Exora, berpisah tiada
Rear Axle & Alza, berpisah sentiasa
Nice rear, weird front
Rear copy from current altis
If P1 use the nice looking back light of the Persona & put it to the Ugly looking Saga, will U call it copying??
Ugly. Please hire a proper designer. Looks like a manga robot head. Very 90’s.
Jimat minyak, service murah, tak payah pening, tak payah pikir, enjin reliable, RV ada, beli je. Toyota, Peace of mind.
All hybrid cars in malaysia hv no rv value
Ya la..Toyota dah kasi kaw-kaw harga even the hybrid incentive they sapu. Murah mende. Not like they can retain the high RV in the future if they still sell crap car today.
Boleh, i beli you bayar monthly installment RM2000
Is this the version we are going to get in Malaysia?
Horeee sheeet ….
Panoramiku roofa !
Almost mistaken this for the Q60 from the back… almost. This is a good car… although have not touched this car, the previous generations are good.
Handling like sampan also good meh?
this camry, come to malaysia can sell at RM250K already. got status liau…..
perfect in everything liau, BMW also kalah in the interior.
Front looks like Ikan Paus…ok la since the little brother is dugong
Overall nice car, the only problem is the selling price when on sales here. I personally don’t think it will sale reasonable price here, even UMW does, I’m pretty sure that’ll be a lot of good stuff will omitted.
“The body uses a ring-shaped frame and has been put together using state-of-the-art laser screw welding and structural body adhesives to increase rigidity, Ultra-high-tensile hot-stamped steel has also been used extensively throughout to reduce weight while improving crash safety”
But thats impossible, i was informed by John that Toyota uses primitive ape like monkey with hammer technique to make cars, surely it cant be any safer than Proton’s state of the art HPF for its cars.
But enough monkeying around. Is kinda dissapointing Toyota didnt emphasize its transmission to fully utilized its electric motor to the fullest like how Honda’s I-MMD system which eleminates a traditional transmission of sorts for a direct clutch drive and a more punchier electric drivetrain. 2.5l is alot of heft in todays market to be paires to a EV line.
Not the prettiest sedan despite the effort, but by no means boring. I guess Toyota is going for Hyundai’s fluidic sculpture design renaissance to cultivate some youth into the mobile appliance image the T brand have established itself. Is definitely livelier weather you love it or hate it. The interior is really a hallmark for the segment, i have affection for driver-focussed interior and Toyota’s ver i belive executed it perfectly.
Over here, It’ll still be bought by the uncle masses, still be overpriced even if its decently spec(like the current hybrid XV50), and will be collectively dissed by the comment population for being a Product of UMW capitalism.
Some says using high tensile steel is shiok sendri wor… So siapa betui?
Jika logo tu bukan Toyotahi, saya ingat ia adalah Hyundai
Now the battery pack is under d reat seats, therefore it wont eat up boot space right?
If you can’t afford to by this car, just beli jela proton ke perodua.
When would UMW bring this new Camry hybrid to Malaysia?