TOYOTA has launched its seventh-generation Camry into Australian dealerships this week, the three-variant and all-hybrid mid-sized sedan arriving as a significant facelift of the outgoing mannequin, with Toyota’s fifth-generation hybrid driveline expertise becoming a member of freshened appears to be like, a refined chassis, revised expertise, and the most recent security gear.
Pricing will increase to replicate what can finest be described as a “very important improve”, the 2025 Toyota Camry carrying over the identical platform as its predecessor, acquainted front-door structure, and little or no else.
The vary now begins from $39,990 plus on-road prices in base Ascent kind, rising by $42,990 + ORC for the Ascent Sport and $53,990 + ORC for the flagship SL.
The pricing represents a $4939 enhance over the entry value of the outgoing (petrol-powered) Ascent and a $2073 enhance over the sixth-generation Ascent Hybrid. The Ascent Sport Hybrid grade will increase by $2273 and the SL $2573. The Camry SX Hybrid is deleted from the vary.
Toyota’s robust promoting Camry continues to vie with the exxy Honda Accord (from $57,900 drive-away), single-variant Hyundai Sonata N-Line (from $55,500 + ORC), dated Mazda 6 (from $36,290 + ORC), and Skoda Octavia (from $42,490 drive-away) – and stays Australia’s best-selling Medium passenger automobile.
Powering the vary, Toyota’s 2.5-litre petrol-electric driveline delivers what Toyota claims are enhancements in driveability and gas effectivity, shaving as much as 11 per cent from the gas invoice of the outgoing mannequin. The official Mixed cycle quantity is listed at 4.0 litres per 100km with CO2 emissions of 91 grams per kilometre.
Complete system energy will increase by 10kW to 170kW when put next with the outgoing Camry, generated by the mixture of a 138kW/221Nm four-cylinder petrol engine and 100kW/208Nm everlasting magnet synchronous motor – each driving the entrance wheels through a constantly variable transmission.
Trip and dealing with enhancements arrive courtesy of retuned Macpherson strut entrance and multi-link rear suspension to offer what Toyota says are “extra partaking dealing with traits, with out affecting trip consolation”.
The electrical steering rack has likewise been retuned with speed-sensitive help offering a “lighter and extra direct steering really feel and responsiveness”, says Toyota. The setup is accompanied by a newly developed electrical brake management system that employs an lively hydraulic booster to reinforce brake really feel and optimise kinetic vitality restoration.
Whereas the brand new Camry sits on the identical TNGA-Ok platform as its predecessor, with an an identical 2825mm wheelbase, the automobile’s exterior makeover has resulted in an extended entrance overhang, extending the automobile’s general size by 35mm when put next with its predecessor.
The entrance and rear styling is outlined by Toyota’s daring Hammer Head design idea with its useful and trendy aerodynamic parts, whereas in profile the character strains that converge on the rear, together with a extra tapered rear roofline, give the brand new Camry a “distinctively dynamic look”.
The brand new-look design continues inside, with what the importer says is a “subtle cabin that includes a sculpted sprint and door trims that create a seamless movement”.
Inside highlights embody digital instrumentation displayed on both 7.0-inch or 12.3-inch screens, relying on the grade, Toyota’s latest-generation multimedia system, that includes cloud-based satellite tv for pc navigation, Bluetooth connectivity, and wi-fi Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, with both 8.0-inch or 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment shows, once more relying on grade.
Characteristic and gear highlights for the entry-grade Ascent embody 17-inch alloy wheels, material upholstery, dual-zone local weather management and LED daytime working, head- and tail-lights.
The mid-range Ascent Sport provides high-grade LED lighting and LED fog lights, an eight-way energy adjustable driver’s seat with lumbar assist, wi-fi smartphone charger and a bigger 12.3-inch multimedia touchscreen show.
Lastly, the flagship SL is differentiated by 18-inch alloy wheels, rain-sensing wipers, rear aspect and again privateness glass and heated aspect mirrors with reverse and reminiscence perform.
Inside, Camry SL options leather-accented upholstery, a panoramic sunroof, eight-way energy adjustable entrance passenger seat, entrance seat heating and air flow, a heated steering wheel with energy adjustment and a nine-speaker JBL audio system.
Throughout the vary we additionally discover the most recent security equipment utilized with the brand new Camry boasting the total suite of Toyota’s Security Sense lively security applied sciences.
Upgrades for the brand new Camry embody improved street person detection and lively cruise management parameters and the addition of recent performance throughout the vary together with blind spot monitor, rear cross site visitors alert, emergency driver assist system and secure exit help.
The brand new Camry is obtainable with a 12-month complimentary subscription to Toyota Linked Providers offering what Toyota says is a “vary of welcome advantages to prospects by the Camry’s inbuilt knowledge communication module”.
Toyota backs the Camry vary with a five-year/unlimited-kilometre assure together with 5 years of capped-price servicing, unfold over 12-month or 15,000km intervals at a value of $255 per service.
The brand new-generation Camry vary is obtainable with the selection of eight exterior colors consisting of Eclipse Black, Frosted White, Glacier White, Jasper Purple, Liquid Mercury, Treasured Bronze, Saturn Blue, and Silver Pearl.
“Buyer demand for Toyota’s fuel-saving hybrid electrical expertise has grown ever-stronger lately, and the brand new Camry’s hybrid-only lineup displays that demand,” stated Toyota Australia vp of gross sales, advertising and marketing and franchise operations Sean Hanley.
“With extremely low gas consumption, improved output and driveability, the brand new hybrid electrical Camry vary presents the efficiency and driving dynamics our prospects demand.
“On the identical time, its fashionable attractiveness make it a standout on the street with all the protection, consolation and superior expertise that may guarantee it stays Australia’s favorite mid-sized sedan.”
Go to GoAuto once more for our native launch assessment of the all-new Toyota Camry.
2025 Toyota Camry pricing*:
Ascent (a) | $39,990 | (+$2073) |
Ascent Sport (a) | $42,990 | (+$2273) |
SL (a) | $53,990 | (+$2573) |
*Pricing excludes on-road prices.
