Toyota has introduced the all-new ninth-generation Camry in India at an ex-showroom price of ₹48 lakh. With its petrol-hybrid engine, redesigned aesthetics, and advanced features, the Camry continues its legacy as a premium sedan.
Key Highlights
- Striking Exterior Design
- Built on the TNGA-K platform, the Camry features a bold design with Toyota’s “hammerhead styling.”
- Redesigned elements include:
- Slim LED headlights and C-shaped LED tail-lights.
- Lexus-inspired bumpers and sharp character lines.
- Newly designed 18-inch alloy wheels.
- Available in six colors: Precious Metal, Dark Blue, Cement Grey, Emotional Red, Attitude Black, and Platinum White Pearl.
- Premium Interiors
- Features a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- A nine-speaker JBL sound system, 10-inch head-up display, and digital key functionality enhance the tech experience.
- Comfort highlights:
- Reclining rear seats with console controls.
- Ventilated front seats, 10-way power adjustment.
- Three-zone automatic climate control and a sunroof with a retractable sunshade.
- Advanced Safety Features
- Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, offering:
- Pre-collision assist with pedestrian detection.
- Lane-tracing assist and radar-based cruise control.
- Road-sign assist and automatic high beams.
- Equipped with nine airbags, parking sensors, and a 360-degree camera.
- Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, offering:
- Improved Performance
- Powered by a 2.5-litre petrol engine with Toyota’s fifth-gen Hybrid System (THS 5) delivering 230 bhp, a 12hp increase over the previous model.
- Impressive fuel efficiency: 25.49 kmpl (ARAI-rated).
- eCVT gearbox enhances driving experience.
- Market Position
- Priced ₹1.83 lakh higher than its predecessor but remains ₹6 lakh cheaper than its closest rival, the Skoda Superb (₹54 lakh).
- Competes with models like the Audi A4 (₹46.02 lakh), Mercedes C-Class (₹54.40 lakh), and BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine (₹60.60 lakh).
- Warranty & Assembly
- 8-year/1.6 lakh km warranty on the hybrid battery pack.
- Assembled at Toyota’s Bidadi plant in Karnataka, following the CKD route since 2013.
Conclusion
The 9th-gen Toyota Camry impresses with its eco-friendly hybrid technology, enhanced features, and competitive pricing in the premium sedan segment, making it a strong contender in the Indian market.
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