Bookings and deliveries of the ninth-gen Toyota Camry, which is priced Rs 1.83 lakh higher than the outgoing model, have begun.
The ninth-generation Toyota Camry, launched at Rs 48 lakh (ex-showroom), sees a slight price increment over the outgoing model. This latest iteration of Toyota’s luxury sedan has received extensive updates to its exterior and interior, and also gets a new-generation hybrid motor. We put the new Camry and its predecessor head-to-head, on paper, to assess whether the hike is justified.
Toyota Camry new vs old dimensions
| Toyota Camry old vs new dimensions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Old Camry | New Camry | |
| Length | 4885mm | 4920mm |
| Width | 1840mm | 1840mm |
| Height | 1455mm | 1455mm |
| Wheelbase | 2825mm | 2825mm |
| Tyre size | 235/45 R18 | 235/45 R18 |
| Fuel tank | 50 litres | 50 litres |
| Kerb Weight | 1,665kg | 1,645kg |
Excluding length, which has gone up by 35mm, the width and height measurements continue to be identical. The latter is also true for the 2,825mm wheelbase and fuel tank of 50 litres. Interestingly, despite the new car being longer, the kerb weight has gone down to 1,645kg by shedding 20kg.
Toyota Camry new vs old design
Compared to the outgoing model, there is less chrome used at the front and the ‘T’ logo is now placed above the narrow slot-like ‘grille’. Notably, the blue halo around the logo has been deleted for a conventional one.
Camry old vs new
As this latest generation car draws a lot of cues from Lexus’ design language, its front bumper appears sleeker and looks layered, while the chin maintains the signature anvil shape. Bracket-like elements on either side make the Camry look wider than its predecessor. Further, the headlight pods have become sleeker and do away with projectors for LEDs. The distance between the LED fog lamps also appears to be reduced.
Coming to the side profile, new 18-inch machined-finish alloy wheels adopt a star-like design and a blue dot on either fender now sits next to the new ‘HEV’ lettering, denoting its hybrid status. A slim chrome strip that runs across the length of the car is also new. At the rear, the outgoing model’s larger tail-lights have been replaced with slimmer ‘C-shaped’ units. A thin chrome strip connects the rear reflectors set on either side of the dual-tone bumper.
Camry old vs new
Toyota Camry new vs old interior features, safety
| Toyota Camry old vs new features | ||
|---|---|---|
| Old Camry | New Camry | |
| Touchscreen | 9-inch | 12.3-inch |
| Upholstery | Beige | Yellow brown |
| Toyota i-Connect | Not supported | Supported |
| Sunroof | Yes | Yes |
| 3 zone AC | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | 9 | 9 |
| 10-way adjustable seats | Yes | Yes |
| Reclining rear seats | Yes | Yes |
| Airbags | 9 | 9 |
| Level 2 ADAS | No | Yes |
| Camera | Reverse parking camera | 360-degree cameras |
Apart from the new 12.3-inch MID, one of the most notable upgrades inside is the 12.3-inch touchscreen for infotainment, replacing the older 9-inch unit. It supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and is Toyota i-Connect enabled, offering a suite of connected car features.
The new Camry continues to offer 10-way power-adjustable seats but adds yellow-brown soft leather upholstery. Toyota has integrated an upgraded nanoe X technology for air purification and claims the three-zone climate control system has been worked upon as well.
Camry old vs new
Level 2 ADAS is another highlight of the generational jump, bringing safety features like Lane Tracing Assist (LTA), which works to keep the car centred within its lane, while Lane Departure Alert (LDA) provides warnings against unintentional lane changes. The safety bundle also includes a Pre-Collision System (PCS), which is programmed to actively detect and avoid potential collision risks. A 360-degree rear view monitor has also been added.
Toyota Camry new vs old engine
| Toyota Camry old vs new engine, specs | ||
|---|---|---|
| Old Camry | New Camry | |
| Engine | 2.5-litre, 4-cylinder petrol-hybrid | 2.5-litre, 4-cylinder petrol-hybrid |
| Electric motor | Permanent Magnet Synchronous | Permanent Magnet Synchronous |
| Hybrid battery type | Nickel-Metal Hydride | Lithium-ion |
| Power (hp) | 218hp | 230hp |
| Torque (engine) | 221Nm | 221Nm |
| Transmission | eCVT | eCVT |
| Mileage | 23.27kpl | 25.49kpl |
The new Toyota Camry is powered by an updated 2.5-litre petrol engine as it now makes 187hp at 6,000 rpm, a notable improvement over the previous 178hp at 5,700 rpm. Torque remains to be 221Nm, available across the same 3,600 to 5,200rpm band.
Thanks to the fifth-generation Toyota Hybrid System (THS 5) in the new model, the combined output has risen from 218hp to 230hp, representing a gain of 12hp. Alongside this performance boost, fuel efficiency has also improved, with the sedan achieving 25.49kpl (under standard test conditions stated) compared to the previous generation’s 23.27kpl.
Toyota Camry new vs old price
| Toyota Camry price (ex-showroom) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Old price | New price | |
| Price | Rs 46.17 lakh | Rs 48 lakh |
Considering the outgoing model’s last recorded ex-showroom price of Rs 46.17 lakh, the ninth-generation Toyota Camry costs a Rs 1.83 lakh premium. However, based on the number of updates – there are rather comprehensive ones to the exterior, interior, features list, safety kit and powertrain – on paper, the increase seems to be justified.
Camry old vs new
We’ll be driving the new Toyota Camry soon so stay tuned for our first drive review.
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