TOYOTA Motor Philippines (TMP) recently unveiled a bolder and sportier incarnation of its premium luxury sedan, the Camry, at the Blackbird Restaurant, Neilson Tower Ayala Triangle in Makati City. With a design that is a balance between refinement and excitement, the best-selling sedan in its class now exudes the aura of a more modern and classy ride.
“In the spirit of ‘Always Better Cars,’ we are committed in constantly improving and bringing new and exciting changes to delight our customers,” said Michinobu Sugata, president of TMP. “Since its introduction to Philippine shores in 1996, it has been very much welcomed by executives and customers with a discriminating taste for comfort and an excellent ride.”
The new Camry has an aerodynamic styling and sporty stance along with its innovative front design, headlamps with a signature Toyota “under-priority and keen look,” light-emitting diode daytime running lights, and new side rocker moldings on the bottom sections of the front and rear side panels. Inside, the Camry still provides its signature comfort and convenience, as it is paired with a high-definition meter and multi-information display. The car offers a better view of more information inside the vehicle, whether in day or night. It also adopts a new, clear blue interior illumination creating a luxurious atmosphere for night drives.
In terms of power, the seventh-generation Camry offers a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with Dual VVT-i producing 178 hp and 231 Nm of torque. Meanwhile, the 3.5-liter V6 is powered by the smooth 2GR-FE engine with 277 hp and 346 Nm of torque. All models receive a six-speed automatic gearbox with Super ECT and sequential shift function. Also, they all receive a retuned suspension system and recalibrated electronic power steering for improved ride comfort and handling. The 2.5S has performance dampers in the front suspension, as well.
Ensuring safety for all occupants, the new Camry offers a wealth of active and passive safety features. It has front and side air bags as standard equipment along with Anti-Lock Braking System, Electronic Brake Force Distribution and Brake Assist, as well as front and rear proximity sensors. The V receives curtain and driver’s knee air bags, a rear parking camera and vehicle stability control with hill-start assist control, or HAC.
Raising the level of excitement, Toyota now offers an additional variant in its flagship sedan that exudes a sportier and active appearance. The Camry S has a more empowered feel with its sequential paddle shifters, sports five-spoke 17″ alloy wheels, and dual-exhaust tail pipes. This variant also has sporty leather seats with red stitching, leather steering wheel design, and a sports brake pedal for better performance driving.
For a car named after the word “Crown”, the Camry is definitely a symbol of prestige, living up to the vehicle’s luxurious and iconic title.
The 2015 Camry is available in a wide range of eight colors: Attitude Black, Gray Mica Metallic, Gray Metallic, Silver Metallic, Thermalyte, White Pearl, Grayish Blue Mica Metallic and Dark Brown Mica Metallic.
Prices are P 1.511 million for the 2.5G; P 1.645 million for the 2.5S; P1.745 million for the 2.5V; and P2.128 million for the 3.5 V6.
Story and photo by Ronald Rey M. de los Reyes
Image credits: Ronald Rey M. de los Reyes