We discover out simply how a lot has improved on the brand new ninth-gen Toyota Camry.
Our market is not any stranger to the long-running Toyota Camry because the sixth-gen mannequin was launched method again in 2002. From the seventh-gen (2013) onwards, the luxurious sedan was domestically assembled on the model’s plant in Bidadi, Karnataka. The Camry we’re driving immediately is in its ninth-gen avatar, and it has seen lots of its rivals fall by the wayside; Hyundai’s Sonata and Honda’s Accord are now not on sale, and the Skoda Excellent is kind of a bit dearer as it is a CBU.
Whereas the Camry is Toyota’s sole sedan on sale in India, the Japanese model considers it certainly one of its flagship choices. The sedan has not solely been on sale right here for 22 years however it’s additionally Toyota’s longest working nameplate in India. In essence, this new Camry, which arrives with an edgier design, extra tech – from infotainment to ADAS – and a extra highly effective, but extra frugal hybrid powertrain, has the phase to itself.
Toyota Camry 2025 design and chassis
Cues from upmarket Lexus fashions seen on the brand new Camry.
Regardless of being a new-gen mannequin, it shares the identical TNGA-Okay underpinnings and suspension setup as its predecessor, though Toyota claims there are enhancements in virtually each space. The design is unquestionably all-new although – it sports activities the Japanese model’s new ‘Hammerhead’ styling, which provides the sedan a extra pointed nostril that is accentuated by the slim LED headlights and Daytime Operating Lamps. The bonnet will get extra outstanding creases, flows sharply down, and has the Toyota emblem (sans the blue highlights seen on the earlier mannequin) just under the purpose the place the bonnet opens. The entrance bumper’s angular air dam and its diamond sample are harking back to premium Lexus vehicles.
A brand new outstanding shoulder line runs from bonnet in addition, the star-like 18-inch machine-finish alloy wheels add to the stance, and the rear options new C-shaped LED tail-lights. General, the brand new Camry’s design is extra aggressive than the outgoing mannequin.
Low-profile 235/45 part tyres do not hamper journey high quality.
What makes the brand new Camry look even sportier, is the Dash Version, which Toyota provides as a dealer-level fitment, however hasn’t quoted an official worth for. The Camry Dash comes with contrasting black parts changing the chrome ones, and a black roof.
Toyota Camry 2025 inside
Tan leatherette upholstery and the brand new sprint structure make the brand new Camry really feel extra premium.
Step into the brand new Camry’s cabin and the tan and gray dual-tone theme together with the silver highlights make the inside really feel somewhat extra premium and cheerful in comparison with the outgoing mannequin’s black and light-weight beige theme. The steering wheel and slatted sprint design are new and whereas the latter’s piano black end does look upmarket, it’ll be a mud magnet and choose up fingerprints simply. The central AC vents have now moved under the smart-looking (and really accessible) local weather management buttons, which themselves sit under the brand new 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen. A wi-fi charging pad and two USB-C ports are positioned proper in entrance of the gear knob.
A spotlight of the earlier Camry was its comfy seats, and the brand new mannequin retains the well-bolstered items. The entrance seats get 10-way energy regulate serving to you discover the proper driving place and the air flow perform maintain one’s again and backside cool. Rear passengers can have no complaints in regards to the headroom, legroom or shoulder room. You get powered reclining seats, which is exclusive at this worth level, and controls for the three-zone local weather management through a display within the rear armrest. Nonetheless, the rear bench is finest for 2 because the armrest takes up house even when folded away, as do the rear AC vents and USB-C charging ports.
Rear seat house is superb for 2 and the reclining seats are well-bolstered.
Toyota Camry 2025 options and ADAS
It will get a boss mode that permits anybody to regulate the entrance passenger seat, a 9-speaker JBL system and a single-pane sunroof as a substitute of a panoramic one. The brand new infotainment system is slicker to make use of than the outgoing mannequin’s 9-inch unit and the readability is a lot better; in truth, the display’s decision is so good it makes the 360-degree digicam’s show appear barely grainy. Whereas the unit helps wi-fi Apple CarPlay, Android Auto is wired solely. Toyota has additionally added a related automotive suite that permits one to remotely begin the Camry, entry seat air flow features, and open and shut the boot, amongst different security options.
360-degree digicam’s decision inferior to the touchscreen’s.
One large addition to the brand new Camry is an ADAS suite, which Toyota calls Security Sense 3.0. The system contains a ahead collision avoidance perform with pedestrian detection, adaptive and customary cruise management, lane-keep help, a road-sign read-out and an computerized excessive beam perform. On Bengaluru’s well-marked highways, the lane-keep help labored unobtrusively to make sure the Camry saved to its lane, whereas the autonomous braking system supplied ample warning earlier than it began kicking in progressively. Like its predecessor, the brand new Camry will get 9 airbags and rear parking sensors; the entrance parking sensors are new.
Toyota Camry 2025 efficiency and mileage
Toyota claims the upgraded hybrid powertrain not solely produces extra energy however can be extra frugal than the outgoing Camry. The two.5-litre four-cylinder Atkinson cycle petrol engine now makes 187hp, 9hp extra, at 6,000rpm, however the torque determine is similar 221Nm. When paired with a 136hp, 208Nm electrical motor, its whole output is 230hp; 12hp greater than its predecessor. Toyota claims a 0-100kph time of seven.2 seconds, which is appropriate for this class.
Hybrid system’s mixed output has elevated by 12hp.
That further energy isn’t simply noticeable when driving the brand new Camry, and in any case, this can be a sedan loved finest at seven-tenths of its full potential. A sedate driving model actually makes the hybrid system’s seamlessness in switching from the electrical motor to the petrol engine shine via. When pushed on this method, particularly in Eco mode, the brand new Camry additionally appears to run on battery energy for longer and switches to it extra often – even on the freeway.
Talking of drive modes, Eco prioritises utilizing the battery, whereas the engine kicks in earlier in Regular and Sport for marginally higher efficiency at the price of effectivity. Whereas the 10-step eCVT’s simulated gears give the motive force a better diploma of management, the rubber band impact could be felt if pushed arduous. Toyota has improved on the sound-deadening as nicely and refinement is sweet generally, although the engine begins to sound buzzy at larger revs.
EV-like on the spot torque ensures sufficient pulling energy whereas overtaking.
It needs to be famous that how one drives drastically impacts the Camry’s fuel-efficiency determine. Within the few hours we spent with it, which included extra freeway than city driving, the Camry delivered virtually 20kpl, which is spectacular for a 1.6-tonne automotive.
Toyota Camry 2025 journey and dealing with
As earlier than, a spotlight of the Camry is its supple journey high quality, which, surprisingly, isn’t hampered by the low-profile 235/45 R18 tyres. Toyota claims an unladen floor clearance of 145mm, and this is sufficient to clamber over giant velocity breakers with out scraping its underbelly. Whether or not at velocity or at a crawl, the Camry makes mild work of street undulations and solely the actually tough stuff filters into the cabin.
145mm of floor clearance is sufficient and it would not scrape over giant velocity breakers.
In comparison with the outgoing mannequin, physique roll is healthier contained and the stiff chassis, together with the decently feelsome steering, present confidence on a winding part. For a automotive that’s over 4.9-metres lengthy, the 11.4m turning circle isn’t too dangerous, and the Camry is almost as straightforward to drive in tight areas as it’s on an open street.
Toyota Camry 2025 worth and verdict
With the ninth-gen Camry, Toyota has definitely improved on a confirmed method. It seems edgier, and it’s nicer to be in. Whereas it will not be for these in search of an enthusiastic drive expertise, it’s also marginally higher to drive than earlier than, to not point out extra frugal. That it’s additionally far higher geared up than its predecessor for not a lot of a premium (simply Rs 1.83 lakh) makes the brand new Camry’s case even stronger. Contemplating its price ticket now overlaps with the likes of the Audi A4, the brand new Camry needs to be thought-about as a extra frugal different to these German luxurious sedans.
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