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april 16, 2019 - Toyota

New Camry Hybrid

Strengthening Toyota’s presence in the D/E sedan segment, the new #Camry Hybrid represents a unique offer thanks to its powerful, self-charging hybrid electric powertrain. The new sedan expands Toyota’s European line-up of hybrid electric vehicles to eight models.

The current increasing interest and demand for hybrid vehicles paves the way for the re-introduction of the #Camry in Western Europe after an absence of 15 years.

The new #Camry Hybrid’s 2.5 litre Hybrid Dynamic Force powertrain combines fuel efficiency, low emissions and quiet operation with more power and greater responsiveness. Delivering160 kW/218 DIN hp, the #Camry Hybrid generates COemissions as low as 98 g/km[1](WLTP: 119 g/km) and returns combined fuel consumption of only 4.3 l/100 km1.

The new #Toyota Hybrid System (THS II) includes new Sequential Shiftmatic technology that allows the driver to 'shift' with the console-mounted lever, mimicking a conventional six-speed automatic transmission for a more engaging driving experience.

The all-new #Camry is the 8th generation of a model that has won countless awards and distinctions since it first went on sale in 1982. The car is sold in more than 100 countries globally, with sales totalling over 19 million units to date.

With annual sales of more than 700,000 units, #Camry remains the best-selling D/E segment sedan in the world.

The latest generation #Camry is a product of the #Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) design and engineering philosophy. TNGA places enthusiast-oriented 'fun to drive' characteristics and alluring styling on an equal footing with excellent build quality, reliability and safety.

One of the key benefits of adopting the new GA-K platform is that it has given #Toyota the opportunity to completely re-evaluate every aspect of mid-sized sedan design, packaging and engineering, from the ground up.

This has led to an unprecedented level of change for the #Camry model range in just one generation, with virtually no carry-over of components in the areas of Styling, Human Machine Interface and cockpit design, powertrains, ride and handling, and safety.

Since its inception, the development of the all-new #Camry has been based on two key pillars: Performance (driving dynamics, NVH, QDR and packaging), and Intelligence (high-tech specifications, comfort and safety).

The new #Camry Hybrid's wide, low and aerodynamically efficient design features confident, distinctive styling that incorporates a further evolution of Toyota's Under Priorityand Keen Lookdesign philosophies.

Within a cabin, in which the reduced height of both floor and seats bring the drivers hips close to the Camry’s centre of gravity, the interior design represents an ideal fusion of style, comfort and craftsmanship.

The sensuous curves of the dashboard enclose an ergonomically ideal, driver-focused cockpit environment. The front seats offer excellent comfort and support, and rear accommodation is available in a choice of 60:40 split/folding or 40:20:40 split, power reclining seats.

All switchgear has been designed to offer optimum functionality, appearance and tactility. And the new Camry's Human Machine Interface (HMI) features a trio of easy-to-read, information-coordinating displays consisting of: a high visibility, colour, 10" Head-up Display (HUD); a 7" in-meter Multi-information Display; and an 8" centre console display incorporating Toyota's Touch®2 with Go multimedia system.

Whilst retaining all the core values that have made it so popular to date -segment-leading levels of QDR (quality, durability and reliability), quietness and ride quality- the all-new #Camry provides the driver with head-turning new exterior and interior design, innovative technology and safety features, and newfound levels of driving satisfaction and excitement.

 

FOREWORD BY MASATO KATSUMATA, CHIEF ENGINEER OF NEW CAMRY

Camry is a very important model for #Toyota globally. Since the first generation went on sale in 1982, more than 19 million Camry’s have been sold.

In addition to Toyota‘s strength of QDR (Quality, Durability and Reliability), great fuel efficiency and good driving dynamics have always supported the #Camry . Not to mention the class-leading quietness and ride quality.

However, the market continues to evolve, and in order for the #Camry to maintain its global appeal, we cannot settle for the success of the past. We must continue to challenge and create an attractive car for the next era. Therefore, unlike the model changes up to now, this 8thgeneration #Camry has been developed from the ground up.

The development concept is 'Unprecedented Change' in which 'Performance' and 'Intelligence' have been optimised to produce a sedan that gives people an elevated level of engagement and well-being.

Performance refers to the fundamentals of a car, which includes driving dynamics, spaciousness, and fuel economy. Intelligence refers to the innovations and ingenuity that allows for the convenient and satisfying use of the car.

Development of the new #Camry has been enabled by the #Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) philosophy. It aims for making 'ever better cars', while taking advantage of Toyota's strengths of Kaizen (continuous improvement) and Innovation.

The all-new TNGA-based body and platform have resulted in a new dimension of design freedom, including a long wheelbase and wide stance that realise a stylish and sporty design. In addition, the floor and hip points have also been lowered, making it possible to create an eye-catching, emotional silhouette and achieve an optimal driving position.

The new 2.5 litre Hybrid Dynamic Force powertrain offers impressive fuel economy and driving dynamics that follow the driver’s intentions.

With the help of TNGA, we are setting a new standard for our cars. I am convinced that, once you see, feel and drive the new #Camry , you will surely understand the difference it makes. And why I am convinced that it will bring smiles of satisfaction to all of its future owners.

 

DESIGN

  • New GA-K platform allows for more design freedom and efficient packaging
  • Stylish exterior design with no compromise on interior space
  • Vehicle front adopts new ‘Catamaran Under Priority’ design languageErgonomically enhanced front and rear seats

Packaging

The new GA-K platform has facilitated a wide, low and aerodynamically efficient design. A markedly low roofline and bonnet height are complimented by a short front overhang which allows for the placement of each wheel as close to the corners of the vehicle as possible, giving the new #Camry Hybrid a wide, purposeful stance.

Both the cabin floor and the front and rear passenger seat hip point heights have been set as low as possible, lowering the new Camry's centre of gravity. And, within the long wheelbase, both front and rear seating hip points are positioned to optimising the driving position and front seat space with no loss of rear seat accommodation.

 

Exterior Design

The new #Camry Hybrid's styling has a bold and distinctive appearance that seamlessly fuses athletic accents and creases within the sheet metal with a sleek, sensual form that speaks of the confidence and refinement.

The front represents a bold evolution of the company's Under Priorityand Keen Lookdesign language -Catamaran Under Priority.

A slim, wide and deep upper grille emphasises the #Toyota emblem and incorporates thin headlamp clusters at its extremities. The clusters feature LED lamps and highly distinctive Daytime Running Lights (DRL).

The large, trapezoidal lower grille occupies almost the full width of the bumper area. Only the bumper side corners remain, sandwiching the grille in a manner reminiscent of the twin hulls of a catamaran and emphasising the wide track and broad, purposeful stance of the new #Camry .

The horizontal surfacing of the lower edge of the bumper corners flows from the rocker panels and locates the sporting front spoiler, further reinforcing the vehicle's low, ground-hugging credentials.

The lower grille itself features horizontal bars which have been meticulously crafted to strengthen the visual power of the Catamaran Under Prioritydesign and add both aggression and prestige to the wide, low frontal styling.

In profile, the low bonnet and roofline combine with a low belt line to give the appearance of a cabin pulled downwards into the body, visually lowering the new Camry's centre of gravity even further.

The powerful belt line combines with the prominent rocker panels and a rising diagonal that flows from the centre of the front wheel through the top of the rear wheel arch. This both creates a strong dynamic axis through the body and firmly plants the tyres on the ground.

A flared wheel arch design uses the available width of the vehicle to maximum effect, further highlighting the vehicle's stable, sporting footprint.

The cabin combines an extended roofline to ensure occupant comfort with compact side glazing that fits within the wheelbase to create a uniquely stylish, sporting appearance.

The rear half of the cabin tapers inwards, tucked between the broad, protruding shoulders of the rear wheel arches. Below, bumper-enveloping 'aero' corners flow from all-LED tail lamp clusters to further emphasise the new Camry's wide, sports-influenced stance.

Throughout, the interaction of sharp, accentuated lines, taut, solid panels and voluptuously curved surfaces gives the new #Camry a uniquely refined yet sensual athleticism worthy of a premium class sedan.

The new #Camry Hybrid is available with a choice of 17" and 18" alloy wheels, and eight body colours.

 

Interior Design

The interior of the new #Camry Hybrid has been designed to offer a carefully considered fusion of function, style and craftsmanship.

The sensuous curves of the dashboard combine an ergonomically ideal, driver-focused cockpit environment with spacious, comfortable passenger accommodation. Together, the seamlessly integrated component layout, painstakingly crafted textures and consistency in the use of materials create a cabin of outstanding quality and prestige.

The thickness of the dashboard has been reduced. This, in conjunction with the low bonnet, cowl and belt line height, a slim A pillar design and the door mounting of the exterior mirrors, offers drivers excellent forward visibility and superior all-round vision.

This extensive field of vision has been further enhanced by the adoption of a new front windscreen wiper system which, in 'Lo' mode, automatically enlarges the wiped area around the A pillars for even better visibility.

The leather wrapped steering wheel features switchgear for the operation of the Multi-information Display and driving support controls. It offers expansive reach and rake adjustment, and power operation, with a memory function, is available.

The audio system, air-conditioning control panel and 8" infotainment system screen have been fully integrated into the completely flush, piano black surface of the wide, tall centre console with no gaps between the controls.

Fully described in the Technology and Innovation chapter, the new Camry's segment-unique Human Machine Interface (HMI) features a trio of easy-to-read, information coordinating displays consisting of: a high visibility, colour, 10" Head-up Display (HUD); a 7" in-meter Multi-information Display; and an 8" centre console display incorporating Toyota's Touch 2 with Go multimedia system.

The switchgear has been designed for superior functionality, appearance and tactility. All controls have been carefully shaped and ergonomically optimised, including the high-quality satin metallic switches. Seamless texture and finish quality throughout the instrument panel epitomises the #Camry Hybrid's high levels of interior precision.

The spacious cabin is finished in high-quality soft-touch padding, supple leather, elegant wood-like grain mouldings or a lustrous, newly developed satin chrome trim. A new Tiger Eye ornamentation trim is available, offering a sense of depth and shine that varies with the viewing angle in the manner of the tiger's eye gemstone.

Premium-quality indirect cabin lighting illuminates both the driver and front passenger footwells, the glovebox interior, and the front console storage area forward of the gear lever, which also lights the accessory socket and USB port.

The new #Camry interior is available in two colour schemes: Beige leather -which combines a dark grey carpet and upper dashboard with two shades of beige; and Black fabric or leather which highlights the interior new satin chrome accents.

 

Seating and Loadspace

In response to the superior levels of handling agility delivered by the new GA-K platform, the front seats have been designed to combine improved support and lateral holding ability with less fatigue.

The seat back features a wide shoulder area and an enveloping shape with excellent lateral support, more akin to that found in sports cars.

The support offered by the seat base has been maximised through the adoption of a thicker urethane pad under the ischial bone, a thin urethane pad behind the pelvis, and the moving forwards of the rear support rod to increase supportive pressure.

In order to create a more comfortable driving posture with less stress on the lower back and muscles and, hence, less fatigue, the seatback springs have been moved rearwards. In addition, increased rigidity at the bottom of the seatback springs and at the rear edge of the seat cushion springs helps prevent the occupant's posture from shifting.

A front seat slide adjustment range of 260 mm guarantees drivers an optimum seating position, while power adjustment and seat heating are available for both driver and front passenger.

Replicating the design of the front seats, rear accommodation is available in two formats; 60:40 split/foldable seats, and 40:20:40 split, power reclining seats with wide headrests. The large surface area of the rear seat centre armrest offers enhanced comfort.

The power reclining seat format is available with a capacitive touch control panel built into the front of the centre armrest, allowing for the rear seat operation of the air conditioning, audio system and seat reclining controls.

Finally, the adoption of a rear double wishbone suspension system reduces shock absorber incursion into the loadspace of the new #Camry Hybrid, offering a luggage capacity of 500 litres for vehicles equipped with power reclining rear seats, and 524 litres for those with 60:40 split seating.

 

TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION

  • New HMI featuring a 10” colour head-up display, 7” Multi-information display and 8” centre console display
  • Three-zone air conditioning with nanoeTMtechnology
  • Nine-speaker JBL Premium Sound System

Human Machine Interface (HMI) with Three Interlinked Displays

The new #Camry Hybrid's class-leading Human Machine Interface (HMI) features a 7" in-meter Multi-information Display, a 10" colour Head-up Display (HUD), and an 8" centre console display incorporating the Toyota Touch® 2 multimedia system.

The HMI features a new, expanded multimedia linkage function. In addition to the previous multimedia linkage and audio switch operation feedback display, phone call and voice recognition displays have been added.

This enhanced linkage function enables a large amount of information to be shown in the Multi-information Display, such as mobile phone caller information and audio track titles, whilst minimising the driver's eye movement necessary to confirm operation.

 

7" In-meter Multi-information Display

Located in the driver's instrument binnacle between the high-visibility Optitron tachometer and speedometer dials, a 7" TFT Multi-information Display has been integrated, available in more than 20 languages.

The new 7" display's graphics use perspective to create depth so that the system can depict actual road and vehicle conditions in an intuitive and easy-to-understand manner.

It is possible to split the display area, change the display size, and change to a tabbed display making the information easier to read. By use of a steering wheel switch, the currently displayed tab may be changed between numerous categories including fuel efficiency, driving support and navigation, audio information, vehicle information and settings.

 

10" Head-up Display

The new #Camry Hybrid may be equipped with a 10" colour Head-up Display (HUD) which projects a range of driver support information onto the bottom of the windscreen glass.

By only displaying relevant information, the HUD reduces distraction for the driver and allows him to keep his hands on the wheel and eyes on the road.

The HUD projection is divided into four zones: a central Normal display area and an adjacent Multi-display area, an upper Interrupt message display area, and a lower Interrupt message display area.

The Normal display area shows basic driving information such as speed and shift lever position. A wide variety of information may be shown in the Multi-display area, including turn-by-turn navigation, a compass, and cruise control and Lane Departure Alert system status.

The lower Interrupt message display area notifies the driver of incoming phone calls, audio system information and outside temperate alerts, whilst the upper Interrupt message display area shows #Toyota Safety Sense system warning messages.

8" Centre Console Display with #Toyota Touch® 2 with Go

The new Camry's 8", full colour, touch-screen centre console display features the #Toyota Touch® 2 multimedia system. It is equipped with a full colour WVGA screen, mirror link mobile phone compatibility and slide operation for ease of use.

Available in more than 20 languages, #Toyota Touch®2 incorporates radio, Bluetooth mobile phone connectivity with an SMS on-screen send/receive function incorporating a contact person image display, a music streaming facility, and a USB port for the connection of portable music players, with the facility to display iPod album cover art. A rear view camera is fitted as standard.

The multimedia system can be upgraded to #Toyota Touch®2 with Go. This full map navigation system comes equipped with 3D city models, landmark graphics, traffic visualisation, an SOS/emergency call assistance function, a ‘text-to-speech’ message readout facility and access to the online #Toyota customer portal.

The system will display emails and calendars depending on Bluetooth mobile phone compatibility.

Toyota Touch®2 with Go supports Wi-Fi connectivity, allowing users to set up their smartphones as a Wi-Fi hotspot for connection to the system’s online functions.

Further system access to online content and apps includes access to fuel prices, weather and parking space information.

With a choice of 17 languages, the Advanced Voice Recognition function has been designed for the simplest possible operation whilst driving. Focusing on three key tasks, it allows the driver to input a full destination, make a phone call, or to pick a specific song from a connected iPod with a single voice command.

Toyota Touch®2 With Go includes three years free map updating and can be easily upgraded with the newest functions, updated maps and the latest Apps, as they become available.

 

Three-zone Air Conditioning with nanoeTM Technology

The new #Camry Hybrid may be equipped with a three-zone air conditioning system, providing the independent driver, front passenger and rear seat temperature control appropriate to a prestige sedan.

The air conditioning system incorporates a nanoeTMtechnology system. This air cleaning technology operates automatically when the ventilation is turned on. It releases 5 to 20 nm nanoeTMparticles -negatively charged ions wrapped in water molecules- into the cabin via the driver’s side dashboard air vent.

nanoeTMmoisture content is approximately 1,000 times that of conventional ions, and the particles have mildly acidic properties. As a result, nanoeTMparticles have a gently moisturising effect on skin and hair, whilst creating a crisp and refreshing interior atmosphere.

 

JBL 9-speaker Audio System

The new Camry's standard 6-speaker audio system may be upgraded to a 9-speaker JBL Premium Sound System which has been specifically tuned for installation within the new #Toyota sedan.

At the heart of the system is a Class D, eight channel JBL amplifier which combines a high output with reduced power consumption. The amplifier drives nine highly efficient JBL speakers which include 25 mm horn tweeters integrated within the A pillars, and a new 265 mm sub-woofer located beneath the loadspace floor.

The system incorporates 'Clari-Fi' technology which supplements the frequencies that are lost on compressed audio files -such as MP3 or streaming audio files- in real time, restoring the sound quality and stereo mix as closely as possible to the original recording.

 

Wireless Mobile Phone Charging

A wireless charging system allows vehicle occupants to recharge their mobile telephones simply by resting them on a dedicated pad located in front of the gearshift lever.

The system technology will recharge all devices that are compatible with the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC) wireless charging standard 'Qi'.

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