Toyota Singapore Launches New Ninth-Generation Camry

Toyota has unveiled the ninth-generation of their popular Camry saloon!

And if its roofline and overall proportions remind you of the outgoing eighth-generation car – don’t worry, you aren’t going mad, for it actually shares its basic structure and underpinnings with the car it replaces.

But that’s basically about it, as every other surface and panel has either been heavily reworked, or is all-new. This is most apparent in the cabin of the vehicle, where the higher end Toyota models locally continue to do a good job in blurring the line between themselves and their Lexus counterparts.

For starters, the new Camry now utilises instrument and infotaintaiment screens lifted directly from the Lexus parts bin. This means a move away from the analogue cluster of the previous car – all of your driving information is now displayed on a digital display.

Unlike some of the other Toyota offerings locally, the Camry comes with a Lexus-derived 12.3 inch infotainment screen, which is natively integrated into the car. Material quality and even the overall design is a significant step-up from the previous car, and the overall experience seriously encroaches well into Lexus ES territory.

Cabin space in the back is generous too, and this new car comes with the option of having electronically adjustable backrests, controlled via centre armrest-mounted touch toggles.

The car is also lavishly equipped, and especially so when you consider its pricetag. Aside from the usual Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0, as well as ventilated front seats, it also comes with the all-new Toyota Voice Agent, which allows you to use voice commands to tweak various car settings.

Externally, the Camry sports a sleek, chiseled design with aerodynamic lines. The distinctive LED headlights, inspired by the hammerhead shark, enhance both its aesthetic appeal and driving dynamics.

Locally-delivered Camry models will only come in one specification. It will come loaded with all of the tech and features you’d want. Propulsion is provided by an advanced hybrid system, which pairs a 2.5-litre inline-four engine paired to an electric motor.

The four-cylinder produces 185 bhp and 221Nm of torque, while the electric motor delivers 134 bhp and 208Nm of torque. The total combined output is 228 bhp, and the car will return an impressive 19.6 km/L.

Interested to check the car out for yourself? You can do so at the Toyota Camry Pop-Up Showcase, which is held at Wisma Atrium and will run from the 29th of August to the 8th of September!