As a mid-size family car, the Toyota Camry has gone through nine generations of development since its debut in 1982 and has become one of the best-selling sedans in the world. In the Chinese market, Camry also has a wide user base and a good reputation, and is favored by consumers for its stable quality, comfortable driving experience and economical fuel consumption. In November 2023, the all-new ninth-generation Camry made its debut at the Guangzhou Auto Show and is expected to be officially launched in March 2024. The new car is built on the TNGA-K platform, and has been localized for the domestic market, with a total of three exterior shapes launched according to different configurations, with relatively distinct style differences to meet different aesthetic needs. Well, the inside and outside for a new one, pre-sale 17Starting at 380,000, is the ninth-generation Camry worth buying?
In terms of appearance, the new ninth-generation Camry has been built with the brand's latest design ideas, but some traditional elements have also been continued, such as the layered front face design and the overall X-shaped design style. It can be seen that the differences between the three different versions of the model are mainly concentrated in the "big mouth" front grille, one is a honeycomb mesh design, highlighting the sense of sportiness;The other is designed with diamond-shaped elements, which looks more sophisticated. Of course, the most sporty XSE model mainly adds a sports package to the SE style styling to enhance the sporty style.
In addition, the sports version of the model is equipped with a chic sporty style wheel, while the XSE version of the model adopts a roof design in a different color from the body, creating a floating visual effect, which can be said to accurately hit the preferences of young users, and at the same time, it will also provide 19-inch wheels to further create a sporty atmosphere. At the rear, the new car's taillight cluster uses LED light sources, which echo the headlight cluster to present a sharp shape, and the tail is also equipped with a two-sided exhaust layout, adding a touch of dynamism.
In terms of interior, the new ninth-generation Camry will be equipped with a large central control screen with a full LCD instrument, which is in line with the current mainstream design. The center console is positioned high to facilitate the driver**, and at the same time forms an integrated visual effect with the instrument panel. The layout of the center console is simple and straightforward, and the buttons and knobs are reasonably sized and positioned, making them easy to operate. The steering wheel has a three-spoke design for a comfortable grip and integrated multi-function buttons to allow the driver to control the vehicle's functions. In terms of seats, the new car is wrapped in leather, and the shape and support of the seats are relatively in place, and it also provides heating, ventilation, massage and other functions to improve the comfort of the ride. In terms of space, the wheelbase of the new car is 2825mm, which is consistent with the current model, therefore, the rear space of the new car has not changed much, and it can still meet the standards of medium-sized cars, but the platform of the rear ** is higher, which affects the legroom of the middle passenger. In terms of trunk, the trunk space of the new car is 473 liters, which is an increase from the current model, and the rear seats can be folded down to further expand the storage space.
In terms of power, the ninth-generation Camry offers a 20L fuel version of the model and 20l and 2The 5L is available in two HEV models, and the previous 2 has been cancelledThe 5-liter gasoline version is available. Among them, 2The 0L fuel version has a maximum power of 131kW and a maximum torque of 211Nm, mated to an 8AT gearbox2.The 0-liter HEV model has a maximum power of 145 kW and a maximum torque of 202 Nm, mated to an E-CVT gearbox2.The 5-liter HEV model has a maximum power of 160 kW and a maximum torque of 221 Nm, mated to an E-CVT gearbox. According to the official introduction, the new car has also made a lot of efforts in handling, shock filtration, sound insulation, etc., hoping to bring users a more advanced driving quality and lower car cost. In terms of safety features, the all-new Camry will be equipped with Toyota Safety Sense 3 as standardThe 0 Zhixing Safety Package, including PCS pre-collision safety system, DRCC dynamic radar cruise control system, LTA lane tracking assist system, AHB automatic adjustment high beam system, RSA road sign recognition system, etc., improves active and passive safety performance.
*In terms of pre-sales, the pre-sale range of the all-new ninth-generation Camry is 1738-25.980,000 yuan, compared with the current model, slightly, but considering the new car's appearance, interior, power, safety and other aspects of the upgrade, this ** is still more reasonable. Of course, the exact price will not be determined until the official launch, but we don't expect the new car to be too discounted, after all, the Camry has always been Toyota's main model, and the market demand is also very large, so if you are interested in the new car, you can pay attention to it and book it as soon as possible.
To sum up, the new ninth-generation Camry has been greatly improved in terms of appearance, interior, power, safety, etc., which is more in line with the needs and preferences of current consumers, especially in hybrid technology, Toyota has a leading advantage, which can bring users a more energy-saving and environmentally friendly travel experience. Therefore, we believe that the inside and outside of the new, pre-sale 17Starting at 380,000, the ninth-generation Camry is worth buying and is a good mid-size family car choice.