The ninth-generation (XV80) Toyota Camry has made its first Southeast Asian debut in Singapore, several months after the redesigned sedan made its global debut last November. Singapore gets the latest Camry in a sole Elegance variant with a hybrid powertrain, priced at SGD246,888 (about RM821k) inclusive of COE.
The Camry’s hybrid system features an A25A-FXS 2.5 litre naturally-aspirated inline-four petrol engine serving up 188 PS (185 hp or 138 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 221 Nm of torque from 3,200 to 5,200 rpm. This is augmented by a 1VM electric motor making 136 PS (134 hp or 100 kW) and 208 Nm for a total system output of 231 PS (228 hp or 170 kW).
The front-wheel drive powertrain also utilises an electronic CVT and a lithium-ion battery, with the rated top speed being 180 km/h. The claimed fuel consumption is 5.1 l/100 km while CO2 emission is 115 g/km, the latter placing the Camry in the A2 banding of Singapore’s current Vehicular Emissions Scheme (VES).
Standard equipment for the Singapore-spec Camry includes 18-inch wheels (235/45 profile tyres), LED headlamps with manual-levelling, LED DRLs, front and rear LED fog lamps, LED taillights, keyless entry and start, paddle shifters, powered front seats, a head-up display, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, selectable drive modes (Eco, Normal, Sport), rain-sensing wipers, leather seat upholstery, triple-zone climate control and a panoramic sunroof.
Rear passengers also get the “tauke experience” with a touch panel integrated into the armrest, which controls things such as the powered seat recline, a rear sunshade, climate settings as well as audio settings. On the mention of touchscreens, there’s a 12.3-inch infotainment system that supports wireless Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto, with audio playback done through a nine-speaker JBL sound system.
The Camry comes standard with eight airbags and a host of active safety systems like autonomous emergency braking (with parking support), adaptive cruise control, Lane Tracing Assist, lane departure alert and auto high beam. Further assistance comes in the form of a blind spot monitor, a 360-degree camera and traffic sign recognition.
In its latest form, the Camry measures 4,920 mm long, 1,840 mm wide, 1,455 mm tall and with a wheelbase spanning 2,825 mm. Compared to the previous-generation Camry that we have here, the new model is 35 mm longer overall but retains the other dimensions as before. Boot space is up by scant seven litres to 500 litres.
As part of the redesign, the Camry sports the brand’s ‘hammerhead’ front that is also applied on recent models. Slimmer headlamps and C-shaped DRLs are highlights of the new face, along with discreet air curtains in the lower apron. The C-shaped theme is also applied to the taillights that is accompanied by a reshaped rear bumper, while the interior overhaul sees a simpler design.
Nine colours are offered in Singapore, namely Platinum White Pearl Mica, Silver Metallic, Precious Metal, Attitude Black Mica, Emotional Red 3, Previous Bronze and Dark Blue Mica, while the interior is available in three themes: Fromage, Black and Yellow Brown.
The Camry currently on sale in Malaysia is the eighth-generation (XV70) model that got a facelift back in February 2022. Are you hoping for the all-new model to come to our market soon? The D-segment sedan market here is pretty limited in terms of options with the exit of the Honda Accord, with remaining players being the Volkswagen Arteon and Mazda 6.
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wouldn’t be holding my breath. mind you, Toyota Malaysia doesn’t even sell the hybrid Rav-4 that critics worldwide love. there’s even the newest Prius (which looks damn cool tbh) that probably won’t ever get launched here. so yeah, whatever. i guess all Malaysians get to do is only read about the hybrid Toyota offerings, but never actually experience them (in Malaysia, officially).
in Malaysia hybrid no incentive anymore…price will sky rocket
which doesn’t make sense since they are pushing hard with the whole EV thing
Better than ev
Beautifully designed. BUt no turbo so no fun.
This is the one that MY government should give incentive at. The HYBRIDS not BEV
I compare the infotainment screen here and USA version both says 12.3 in screen but the one in Singapore looks smaller in pics .. thicker bezel.
Design looks nice, looks a bit like the old 5 series but in this era, Camry is like old story. No a popular thing anymore. EV is the big thing now. Xpeng and Zeekr are the big daddy that everyone is waiting for. RM500k car for cheaper than camry’s price.
SG Camry is CBU import from Japan so no issue to sell a handful there when no need to invest on tooling & jigs for local production as with msia.
These regions needs more Chinese cars to push-down Japanese cars prices, otherwise they (Japanese) gain profits like nobody business.
The Camry has evolved into an even better sedan compared to its German rivals – more reliable, better comfort and with the TNGA platform and a more efficient hybrid engine with better furl consumption. UMWT must bring in the hybrid model besides the full ICE engine to give consumers a choice.
powered rear seats, you don’t get that in 5 series or E class
If you can afford a bimmer or Merc you can afford to hire a Pinay masseuse to service you in the backseat
a merc or bmw can only seat total 4 . if you bring along your masseuse , driver , and wife then you may need to leave your child behind
t20 , it’s not about whether the seat can massage. the 5 series or E class rear seat cannot recline, regardless whether you have a masseuse or not.
What for buy luxury car in Sg just take mrt go 2 round banana republik island in 30 min enuff olediy.
they drive to Malaysia regularly