SPYSHOT: 2019 Toyota Camry spotted in Thailand

SPYSHOT: 2019 Toyota Camry spotted in Thailand

With the new Toyota Camry slowly rolling out across the globe, it’s only a matter of time before the eighth-generation D-segment sedan makes its way to our region. That may come sooner rather than later, as the car has been spotted in Thailand ahead of its official debut.

This photo comes from Thai motoring portal Chobrod, which claims to have obtained the photos from Facebook users. Although the photo is fairly low in resolution, it’s clear that the ASEAN Camry will be identical to the one sold in other countries, moving away from the previous two-look strategy.

That means that the new sedan will have a much more dynamic look, with a gaping maw of a grille, slim headlights and a sweeping roofline. It’s not clear if the ASEAN market will get the even more aggressive “sport” look, as is offered in Australia (models sold Down Under are now built in Japan).

The Australian-market Camry, with an identical exterior design

For now, it’s unclear what will power the Camry in the region, whether it’s the 206 hp/253 Nm 2.5 litre Dynamic Force direct-injected engine available in the US, or the outgoing 167 PS/199 Nm 2.0 litre (also with direct injection) and 178 hp/235 Nm 2.5 litre mills – the latter is also offered in Australia.

A Camry Hybrid is also expected later on – that one uses a 176 hp/221 Nm version of the 2.5 litre Dynamic Force engine, paired to a 118 hp/202 Nm pair of electric motors to produce a total system output of 214 hp. Whether this version will make it to our shores, however, is anyone’s guess.

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Jonathan Lee

After trying to pursue a career in product design, Jonathan Lee decided to make the sideways jump into the world of car journalism instead. He therefore appreciates the aesthetic appeal of a car, but for him, the driving experience is still second to none.

 

Comments

  • Best looking camry since xv10

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    • (Like) Camry 2018.
      (Dislike) Accord 2018

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      • John May 9 Nangis on Jul 12, 2018 at 5:49 pm

        Camry hybrid in Australia is so cheap that most taxis use it.

        In Australia Camry Hybrid CBU is AUD27k (RM88k)

        Come to Malaysia, despite even CKDing the car to reduce cost, and despite being tax free (hyrbid EEV tax incentive), it is RM170k.

        RM88k vs RM170k

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        • topkek on Jul 12, 2018 at 7:36 pm

          When it comes to price, bashers compare wit developed nation pulak

          Topkek

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        • Solou…. dont compare country with country….

          if want… lets compare with singapore.

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    • Copy Accord

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    • AutoFrenz (the original) on Jul 12, 2018 at 5:51 pm

      Wow best looking camry and best selling car in the usa for 15 consecutive years..omg…omg..omg…and its coming to Malaysia…yes yes yes

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  • seancorr (Member) on Jul 12, 2018 at 2:07 pm

    Dynamic Force? Here? In Malaysia? Dream on, we are gonna have the same old engine for sure. UMW going today our fuel like crap la, will spoil engine la, etc.

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  • Aslan on Jul 12, 2018 at 2:27 pm

    Hi. What do you mean by we likely won’t see a Hybrid variant for some time? Other markets like US n Aussie already received the XV70 hybrid version.

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    • Jonathan Lee (Member) on Jul 12, 2018 at 3:50 pm

      Yep, you’re right, sorry about that. The article has been amended.

      Thanks for pointing it out!

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  • the driver on Jul 12, 2018 at 2:37 pm

    Toyota (yawn) Camry. Let’s see now; exciting no, comfortable slightly, agile no, reliable yes, expensive slightly, beautiful (stylish) not really, economical slightly, handling awful, ride reasonable, spacious about par, safety poor (after cost cutting measures).
    In summary, there are other cars that are better but Camry continues to sell because of loyalty and the belief in resale value (which is not really like it was those days)
    Only sells in US and in Middle Eastern countries as taxis but nowhere else

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  • zeroto100 on Jul 12, 2018 at 2:41 pm

    The King is back. Nuff said

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 36 Thumb down 18
  • Look east policy on Jul 12, 2018 at 2:46 pm

    Kia already provide 250hp 350nm cars since 2015…camry 2019 still give that shitty 2.4na of the year 2000…what a rip of

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  • The Australian spec Camry only has the Dynamic Force engine in their 2.5 hybrid and not the normal 2.5 engines. Their normal 2.5 engines is a bring over from the previous model. Please get your facts right.

    Only USA normal 2.5 gets Dynamic Force engines.

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 3 Thumb down 0
    • Jonathan Lee (Member) on Jul 12, 2018 at 3:50 pm

      Indeed, you are correct, and the article has been updated.

      Sorry about that, and thanks for pointing it out!

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  • Test here, tease there, wrap everywhere… oh wai

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 7 Thumb down 3
    • The real model photos and videos are all over the Internet, since like 1 year ago.
      Really don’t understand why they still have to camo it.

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  • USA Avalon’s interior n rear. Mix and match just like Mackers BF

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 4 Thumb down 1
  • Toyota already lose the glory, nobody want Toyota

    Like or Dislike: Thumb up 9 Thumb down 26
    • AutoFrenz (the original) on Jul 12, 2018 at 5:54 pm

      Only you and local honda fanboys…nah not important lah…toyota is still the best in the world and in japan ..no 1 forever…wheres honda…no 4 after nissan and mazda…

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  • Look is subjective! I dislike the design personally. It just look s like enlarged Vios!

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  • UMW said they wanna renew the “All about the drive” tagline, UMW’s promises as below:

    – prominence
    – added-value product
    – advanced safety
    – connectivity features
    – high quality service
    – strong (business) network

    Checklist for you and me.

    We are looking forward to see all the above in the new Camry.

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  • No sign of the new Honda Accord 2018.
    In US and Japan, the model had been rolled out for some time already.

    Seems the Toyota Camry 2018 will make it earlier than its rival.

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  • Omar Tan on Jul 25, 2018 at 2:14 pm

    So, the new 2018 Camry Malaysia market will look same as Australia one? Cause Malaysia Camry always the ugliest variant.

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