Toyota Launches New Camry in India

Toyota launched the ninth-gen Camry in India on December 11, features a petrol-hybrid powertrain and is available in six exterior colors.

Karnataka - Toyota Kirloskar Motor., a joint venture between Toyota Motor Corporation and Kirloskar Group, launched the ninth-generation Camry in India on December 11, priced at ₹48 lakh (ex-showroom). This new version of the premium sedan, features a fuel-efficient petrol-hybrid powertrain and available in the following exterior colors: Precious Metal, Dark Blue, Cement Grey, Emotional Red, Attitude Black, and Platinum White Pearl.

The new Camry is priced ₹1.83 lakh more than its predecessor, which was priced at ₹46.17 lakh. However, it is still ₹6 lakh more affordable than its main rival, the ₹54 lakh Skoda Superb. In terms of pricing, the new Camry also competes with luxury sedans like the Audi A4 (₹46.02 lakh), Mercedes C-Class (₹59.40 lakh), and BMW 3 Series Gran Limousine (₹60.60 lakh).

The ninth-generation Toyota Camry is built on the TNGA-K platform and features Toyota’s “hammerhead” styling at the front, characterized by a sharp nose, slim LED headlamps, and daytime running lights. The narrow grille nearly connects the headlights, and the ‘T’ logo is positioned higher than before. The design is further enhanced by redesigned 18-inch alloys and C-shaped LED tail-lamps.

The new Camry features a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay, JBL sound system, and a 10-inch head-up display. Rear seats have a reclining function, and the front seats are 10-way powered and ventilated. Toyota’s Safety Sense 3.0 ADAS includes features like pre-collision assist, radar cruise control, lane assist, and nine airbags.

The new Camry is powered by a 2.5-litre petrol engine paired with Toyota's fifth-generation Hybrid System (THS 5), delivering 230hp-12hp more than the previous model. It uses an eCVT gearbox and comes with an 8-year/1.6 lakh km battery warranty. The Camry continues to be assembled at Toyota's Bidadi plant in Karnataka, following the CKD route since 2013.