The year 2019 is big for car lovers, as Toyota has launched its all-new 2019 Camry Hybrid in India. The new Camry has class, elegance, sensibility, luxury and cutting-edge tech all packed on four wheels. Although internationally, Toyota has different Camry models, Toyota India will only be launching its hybrid model in India. The Camry has been a bestselling car in the US for the past 16 years and seeing the specifications its future is only getting brighter. There are 7 different color options (Attitude Black, Graphite, Burning Black, Silver, Phantom Brown, Pearl White Premium and Red Mica).
If you're wondering how it drives, well be assured. Toyota Camry hybrid offers a smooth ride and a comfy driving experience with its four driving modes that are EV which uses electric motor only and works on low speed, ECO which improves efficiency, Normal and Sport which gives more throttle control. The traction control is very stable due to its low center of mass and its performance effectively indulges your sporty side. The ECVT system gives very smooth acceleration. This transmission also offers paddle shifter for more driver control. The large disk brakes are responsible for impressive stopping and handling. The new Camry is built on TNGA architecture for engaging driving experience. The front radar enables dynamic cruise control, which is precise enough to follow any car down to 0 km/hr.
Here are a few key specifications of that the 2019 Toyota Camry hybrid offers in India:
● All hybrid models come with a 2.5-litre Dynamic Force 4-Cylinder Engine
● Net power of 218 hp (160 kW)
● Fuel efficiency expected to be upwards of 25 km/l
● Dimensions: 192.7 x 72.4 x 56.9 (in.)
● Cargo capacity of 15.1 cu. ft. (427.5 litres)
● Electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (ECVT)
● Color-keyed outside door handles with touch-sensor lock/unlock feature
● Entune 3.0 App Suite Connect: Toyota + Amazon Alexa
● Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
● 4-mode switch (EV, ECO, Normal, Sport)
● Smart Key System
● Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system and remote illuminated entry
● Electric Power Steering (EPS)
From the front seat, the interiors are jaw-dropping, it is very spacious, nicely laid out and all the controls are can be accessed with ease. The front panel has a 7-inch touch screen with Entune 3.0 system, there is a storage cabinet beneath the armrest and cup holders in the front. The driver seat is power seat which means fully automatic with lumbar support while the passenger seat is standard. There is the availability of USB charger and also there is additional wireless charging available. Every Toyota gives you adjustable steering wheel and the driver seat panel has multi-information digital display which shows various settings and car statistics like fuel status, mileage and display alerts. The car can have five passengers traveling comfortably with ample head room and leg room.
This mid-sized sedan has very bold and aggressive exterior with sleek design and sweeping curves, this design offers a low drag coefficient, enhancing efficiency and performance. The front has a horizontal grille for base variant and black mesh grille for higher variants. Every Hybrid model has its signature blue Toyota logo, along with LED headlights with fully integrated LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL).
Looking from the side the Camry mesmerizes the viewer with its sleek design, it has 18-in. black machined-finish alloy wheels. The side view mirrors have turn indicators and also comes with blind spot monitor indicator, which lightens up when any car in your rear is not visible to you in the side mirrors. You can also add the optional moonroof for the panoramic rooftop. At the back, the car has LED combination taillights and parking sensor which beeps frequently when you get near to an object while parking.
The 2019 Camry features technology like Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), 4-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA) and Smart Stop Technology (SST). It comes with perimeter scan technology called Bird's eye view camera and an intelligent clearance sonar with Rear Cross Traffic Breaking, which stops the vehicle to avoid a collision.
The Lane departure alert helps you keep in the lane and Automatic High Beams (AHB) technology helps you drive safely at night. In addition to this, the car also comes with a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection to avoid collision with a pedestrian. In the event of an accident, the Camry also has an SOS button which will send necessary help to the location.
Toyota is known to build extremely reliable cars for the way we live and the 2019 Camry Hybrid is already standing high on our expectations. The price has officially been announced at 36,95,000 INR (ex-showroom) and to be honest, the Camry is worth every penny.