Toyota Camry

Overview

The Toyota Camry is known as a premium sedan that is widely used by the upper class to government executives. You can choose several types of Toyota Camry, namely Camry G, V, and Hybrid. By presenting a luxurious and elegant appearance like a lounge on the wheel, the Camry is one of the exclusive sedans coveted by almost all Indonesian people. Coupled with the complete interior and exterior features of the Toyota Camry with advanced technology that is functional and very futuristic, both in terms of comfort and safety.

History

The Toyota Camry is an upscale sedan produced by Toyota, whose main markets are America and Australia. The Camry was the Best Selling Car in the US from 1997 to 2000, and 2002 to the present. The Camry is also sold in Japan, as well as various Asian, Middle Eastern and Latin American countries. In Europe, the Camry did not sell well, and was no longer marketed, but since 2019, the latest generation Camry has begun to be marketed in Europe. 

At first the Camry originated from the Celica Camry which was an expensive version of the Toyota Carina. This car was only sold in Japan from 1980 to 1982. In 2018 - Present Toyota Camry (8th Generation) The current generation of the Toyota Camry offers two distinct trim levels, with a sporty SE and XSE trim aimed at wringing out more fun from the sedan, plus a hybrid variant and the standard L, LE and XLE trims.

Price

In 2022, The Toyota Camry price in the Philippines starts at P2,335,000.00.

Exterior

The face of the Toyota Camry 2022 looks more masculine and dashing. This is reflected in the large grille and the Enchanting LED Front Lamp (type V) which is designed to narrow sharply, with the addition of fog lights that give the impression of a Keen Look. Likewise on the back, equipped with a Bold LED Rear Lamp (type V) with an aerodynamic design. On the side, the Camry is designed simply with a touch of chrome on the window edges that adds to the impression of luxury and modernity. Also, on the legs, this sedan-type Camry uses 17-inch diameter aluminum alloy wheels and It takes on a more sculptured design compared to its predecessor, with strong shoulder lines that extend from the front fender all the way to the tail lamps. The front bumper is aggressively styled, likely in an attempt to shed some of the elderly images.

Dimensions

Lighting

The Toyota Camry is also equipped with a headlamp that is equipped with a projector that will provide maximum lighting in addition to fog lamps which are narrowly designed which will make the appearance of this car even more fierce and aggressive when viewed from the front.

Wheels

It's not enough to stop there, the legs will also be equipped with Aluminum Alloy wheels with a diameter of 17 inches. The wheels will also be wrapped in 215/60 R16 tires.

Interior

In the interior, the Toyota Camry has a spacious cabin capacity so you will be more flexible when doing activities in this car. On the dashboard itself, the Toyota Camry is equipped with modern technological features so that you will feel comfortable when you are in this car. The latest Toyota Camry is also equipped with luxury features such as a moonroof that serves to enjoy cloud views during the day and night. For the audio quality of the Toyota Camry itself, the quality is very good.

Dashboard

We can also see on the front how the dashboard looks with a head unit that carries the wooden instrument panel design concept which is placed in the middle so that it will make it easier for the driver and front passenger to set the desired needs while traveling. The centre console is angled slightly towards the driver, giving a more driver centric feel. Material quality is high with soft touch plastics on the upper dashboard, and even the harder plastics at the bottom feels decent to the touch.

Space and practicality

Switching to the seating section of the Toyota Camry itself can accommodate a maximum of 5 passengers. For the seat material itself, this sedan has been supported by very luxurious upholstery material so that the impression of luxury is very thick in the interior of this car. Switching to the trunk, you will be presented with a very wide luggage capacity so you can carry quite a lot of things in the trunk of this sedan.. There is a cleverly thought out storage space under the wireless charging tray and a decently sized centre storage space. Door pockets are rather small and do not extend across the length of the door panel. Cabin space is average, a Honda Accord feels more spacious inside. 

Boot

Boot space is below average at 493 litres. As a comparison the Honda Accord has a 570-litre boot while the Passat has a massive 586-litre boot space.

Features

Safety features

For its own safety features, the Toyota Camry has advanced safety features, even making this car get 5 stars for its safety rating in NHTSA. For its own safety features, The sole variant is equipped with 7 airbags, stability and traction control, blind spot monitor with rear-cross traffic alert, and the full suite of Toyota Safety Sense that includes:

•    Pre-collision System
•    Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
•    Dynamic Radar Cruise Control
•    Automatic High Beam

Comfort features

8-way power adjustable front seats, with lumbar support & memory function for the driver seat and “boss” switch and collapsible headrest for the passenger seat.
Powered rear sun blinds and manual sun blinds for rear windows.
Dual-zone automatic climate control with rear air vents.
Powered tilt and telescopic steering adjustment.

Infotainment features

There is an 8-inch infotainment display with JBL audio system, sound is channeled through 10 speakers and sounds great. The infotainment system is easy to use with large and easy-to-read fonts. However, there is no Apple CarPlay/Anrdroid Auto compatibility.

Powertrain performance

Engine

Under the hood of the 2022 Toyota Camry is a 2.5-liter inline-4 A25A-FXS hybrid gasoline engine. In total, this powertrain can produce up to 208 horsepower and 221 Nm of torque. It is then paired to a CVT, which sends power to the car's front wheels.

Transmission

Transmission duty is handled by a 6-speed automatic transmission. 

Riding & Control

For the suspension itself, the Toyota Camry is equipped with a very good quality suspension which will provide a better level of comfort. For the front itself, the latest Toyota Camry already uses a Ventilated Disc type suspension, while at the rear the Toyota Camry uses a Dual-Link suspension. With the following two suspensions you will still feel comfortable when this car passes through potholes or steep roads. On the other hand, don't forget to also support and make it easier for the driver to control the speed of this Toyota Camry sedan, Toyota has also equipped it with Ventilated Disc brakes to be placed at the front, while for the rear use Solid Disc brakes.

Acceleration

Fuel consumption

In mixed driving conditions, the Camry averaged 7.7-litre/100 km, which is commendable for a large D-segment with a 2.5-litre engine

Ride comfort

Sound proofing

Noises from typical sources like tyre, wind and powertrain are well suppressed. At 110 km/h, the sound level meter recorded an average of 67 dB with moderate traffic.

Passenger comfort

Despite its dynamic capabilities, ride comfort is second to none. It’s as if there is a layer of cushion that remains ride composure through broken surfaces. Front seats are supportive while the rear seats can be a little upright to some.

Conclusion

The Toyota Camry itself has an elegant design plus modern features that have been added to the exterior. In the interior itself, the Toyota Camry has a spacious cabin capacity, besides that the features provided are quite complete and sophisticated. so there is no harm in you trying to drive with this car to enjoy the advantages offered to this toyota camry as your travel companion.