Toyota Camry launched in India at Rs 48 lakh

Toyota Kirloskar India has launched the new Camry in India at Rs 48 lakh. The hybrid sedan was launched globally last year. The new Toyota Camry demands a premium of Rs 1.83 lakh over the outgoing model. The 9th-generation sedan is open for bookings, with Toyota rolling out the deliveries right away.

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Toyota Camry: Everything you need to know 

The new Toyota Camry is underpinned by the automaker’s TNGA-K platform. The front fascia of the sedan receives Toyota’s signature ‘Hammerhead’ design. This constitutes a low nose and sleek LED headlamps integrated with LED DRLs. The sedan gets a new sporty design for its 18-inch alloy wheels. A pronounced character line runs across the car’s profile. At the back, the Camry flaunts new C-shaped LED tail lamps. The overall look of the hybrid sedan is aggressively sporty.

Inside, the new Toyota Camry gets twin 12.3-inch screens for the touchscreen infotainment system and the digital instrument cluster. The infotainment system supports wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. There is a 10-inch head-up display for the driver. Other features include a 9-speaker JBL sound system, a 3-zone climate control system, a rear armrest with touch controls, ventilated front seats, a moonroof, 10-way powered front seats, wireless charging, and more. The sedan is also equipped with Toyota’s ADAS package – Safety Sense 3.0.

Powering the new Toyota Camry is a 2.5-litre petrol engine. This engine is linked to Toyota’s 5th-gen Hybrid System. This engine configuration generates a combined power output of 230hp. This is an improvement of 12hp over the outgoing model. The engine is linked to an eCVT gearbox. The sedan offers a mileage of 25.49 kmpl. There are drive modes on offer – Sport, Eco, and Normal.

Speaking on the launch of the new model, Mr Masakazu Yoshimura – Chairman, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Toyota Kirloskar Motor, said, “The Launch of All-New Camry Hybrid Electric Vehicle is a testament to our vision of developing ever-better, sustainable mobility options in line with the Toyota’s Global Environmental Challenge 2050. India remains a crucial market, and our product strategy aligns with India’s national priorities to lower the carbon emissions and achieve energy security goals. Towards this, we have embraced the adoption of multiple-pathway approach to drive clean mobility and promote mass electrification with greater agility and speed. The introduction of the All- New Camry Hybrid Electric Vehicle being a green mobility offering, will continue to further strengthens our contributions toward building a futuristic carbon-free, happy society”.

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Conclusion

The new Toyota Camry is available in 6 colour options – Platinum White Pearl, Emotional Red, Precious Metal, Cement Grey, Attitude Black, and Dark Blue. The automaker is offering an 8-year/1,60,000 km warranty on the sedan’s battery pack. The Camry rivals Skoda Superb, BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine, Audi A4, and Mercedes C-Class in India.