Toyota Camry is a front-wheel drive business class sedan (also known as the “E” segment according to the European classification), which combines a solid design, reliable construction, a high level of comfort and safety, as well as rich equipment (and all this for relatively affordable money) .

The premiere of the Toyota Camry sedan in the new V70 body for the North American market took place at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show. Later it became known that the European version of the model, which will be sold in Russia, will have a similar appearance and interior, but slightly different engines.

The new Toyota Camry 2018 (photo, price) impresses with its bold design that creates a sporty mood. In the US, the car is available in two design options - the usual one for the L, LE and XLE trim levels and the aggressive one for the SE and XSE versions. The latter, unfortunately, will not be sold here.

The first has a truly huge grille that spans the entire width of the front bumper with horizontal ribs, while the second is distinguished by a bumper with side air intakes, a large black glossy mesh in the grilles, a small spoiler on the trunk lid, a diffuser in the rear bumper and four round exhaust pipes.

Compared to its predecessor, the 2018-2019 Toyota Camry in the new body received different lighting technology, a squat silhouette, muscular fenders, heavily loaded rear pillars, smoothly turning into the trunk lid and rear-view mirrors on legs.

Inside the Toyota Camry V70, the asymmetrical center console with an 8.0-inch screen for the Entune 3.0 multimedia system is immediately striking, slightly oriented towards the driver. The company promised high-quality interior finishing using soft plastics and expensive materials.

In front of the driver there is a new steering wheel and instrument panel with a large 7.0-inch display, and for an additional fee a ten-inch head-up display on the windshield is available for the model. The front seats are now positioned 25 mm lower than before, and the rear seats 30 mm lower.

Technical characteristics of Toyota Camry V70 2018-2019.
The new Toyota Camry V70 is based on the TNGA global modular platform. Its use made it possible to lower the center of gravity (ground clearance was reduced from 155 to 145 mm), increase body rigidity, and replace the rear McPherson struts with a double-wishbone suspension. According to company representatives, this car was created from scratch.

Three engines are offered as power units for the sedan in the States. The base is the completely new 2.5-liter “four” A25A-FKS with 206 hp. (249 Nm) with a combined fuel injection system (into the intake manifold and directly into the cylinders). It is paired with an 8-speed Direct Shift automatic transmission, and on the XSE version this engine produces 209 horsepower and 252 Nm of torque.

Average consumption, compared to the previous 180-horsepower engine of the same volume, was reduced from 8.7 to 7.4 l/100 km. Not least due to the ability of the unit to switch to the economical Atkinson cycle at light loads.

At the top of the range is the modernized 3.5-liter 2GR-FKS six with the D-4S fuel injection system. This engine produces 305 hp. and 362 Nm of thrust (previously it was 272 hp and 336 Nm), while consumption has decreased to 9.0 liters per hundred versus 9.8 previously, and it also works in tandem with 8 automatic transmissions.

There is also a hybrid modification THS II, which included the above-mentioned 2.5-liter engine with 178 hp, a 120-horsepower (202 Nm) electric motor, a nickel-metal hydride battery with a capacity of 1.6 kWh (moved from the trunk under rear sofa) and a new generation electromechanical variator, which in Sport mode can simulate the operation of a six-speed automatic. The total output of this installation is 211 hp, while the previous generation hybrid had 203 hp.

Overall length of Toyota Camry 2018-2019 is 4,859 mm (+ 9), the wheelbase has increased to 2,824 (+ 49), the width has increased to 1,839 (+ 19), and the height has decreased to 1,440 (- 30). The trunk volume of the sedan is 428 liters (- 8 l). True, on cars for the Russian market the basic engines will remain the same - we are talking about engines 2.0 6AR-FSE (150 hp) and 2.5 2AR-FE (181 hp), both will retain a 6-speed automatic . But the older unit will still be new, but it will probably be derated from 305 to 249 horsepower.

Options and prices.
Sales of the new Toyota Camry V70 in the United States began in the third quarter of 2017 with prices ranging from $23,495 to $34,950. The car's base already includes ten airbags, a stabilization system, LED headlights, 16-inch wheels, a rear view camera and a set of Toyota Safety Sense-P safety systems.

The latter includes adaptive cruise control, lane marking and blind spot monitoring functions, an automatic braking system with pedestrian recognition and automatic switching of high beams to low beams.

The start of sales of the new Camry in Russia is scheduled for April 2018; there is no information on prices yet, although according to preliminary information it could be from 1.5 million rubles. In total, the model will be offered 10 fixed configurations: three for cars with a base 2.0 engine, five for versions with a 2.5 liter engine and two more for the top-end V6 modification.

At the Detroit Auto Show in 2017, the Toyota Camry V70 sedan premiered for the North American market. Later it became known that the European version of the model, which is also sold in Russia, received a similar appearance and interior, but slightly different engines.

The new 2018 Toyota Camry model impresses with its bold design that creates a sporty mood. In the US, the car is available in two design options - regular for L, LE and XLE and aggressive for SE and XSE versions. in Russia the latter is not offered.

Toyota Camry V70 configurations and prices

AT6 - 6-speed automatic, AT8 - 8-speed automatic.

The first has a truly huge grille that spans the entire width of the front bumper with horizontal ribs, while the second is distinguished by a bumper with side air intakes, a large black glossy mesh in the grilles, a small spoiler on the trunk lid, a diffuser in the rear bumper and four round exhaust pipes.

Compared to its predecessor, the 2018 Toyota Camry in the new body received different lighting technology, a squat silhouette, muscular fenders, heavily loaded rear pillars, smoothly turning into the trunk lid and rear-view mirrors on legs.

Inside the new Toyota Camry V70, the asymmetrical center console with an 8.0-inch screen for the Entune 3.0 multimedia system is striking, slightly turned towards the driver. The company promised high-quality interior finishing using soft plastics and expensive materials.

In front of the driver there is a new steering wheel and instrument panel with a large 7.0-inch display, and for an additional fee a ten-inch head-up display on the windshield is available for the model. The front seats are now positioned 25 mm lower than before, and the rear seats 30 mm lower.

Specifications

The Toyota Camry 70 is based on the TNGA global modular platform. Its use made it possible to lower the center of gravity (ground clearance was reduced from 155 to 145 mm), increase body rigidity, and replace the rear McPherson struts with a double-wishbone suspension. According to company representatives, this car was created from scratch.

Three engines are offered as power units for the sedan in the States. The base is the completely new 2.5-liter “four” A25A-FKS with 206 hp. (249 Nm) with a combined fuel injection system (into the intake manifold and directly into the cylinders). It is paired with an 8-speed Direct Shift automatic transmission, and on the XSE version this engine produces 209 horsepower and 252 Nm of torque.

Average consumption, compared to the previous 180-horsepower engine of the same volume, was reduced from 8.7 to 7.4 l/100 km. Not least due to the ability of the unit to switch to the economical Atkinson cycle at light loads.

At the top of the range is the modernized 3.5-liter 2GR-FKS six with the D-4S fuel injection system. This engine produces 305 hp. and 362 Nm of thrust (previously it was 272 hp and 336 Nm), while consumption has decreased to 9.0 liters per hundred versus 9.8 previously, and it also works in conjunction with an eight-speed automatic transmission.

There is also a hybrid modification THS II, which included the above-mentioned 2.5-liter engine with 178 hp, a 120-horsepower (202 Nm) electric motor, a nickel-metal hydride battery with a capacity of 1.6 kWh (moved from the trunk under rear sofa).

This also includes a new generation electromechanical variator, which in “Sport” mode can simulate the operation of a six-speed automatic. The total output of such an installation is 211 hp, while the previous generation hybrid had 203 “horses”.

The overall length of the new Toyota Camry 2018 is 4,859 mm (+ 9), the wheelbase increased to 2,824 (+ 49), width - 1,839 (+ 19), height decreased to 1,440 (- 30), trunk volume - 428 liters (- 8 l).

True, on cars for the Russian market the basic engines remained the same - we are talking about engines 2.0 6AR-FSE (150 hp) and 2.5 2AR-FE (181 hp), both retained a 6-speed automatic . But the older unit is still new, although it was derated from 305 to 249 horsepower.

How much does a Toyota Camry 2018 cost?

Sales of the car in Russia began in May 1818, but the specifications and prices were announced in early April - that’s when orders began to be accepted. The initial version of the sedan costs 1,521,000 rubles, and for a car with a more powerful 2.5 engine they ask for a minimum of 1,697,000 rubles. The cost of the top-end Toyota Camry V6 is 2,254,000 rubles, and the most expensive version of the model will cost buyers 2,429,000.

Starting with the Elegance version, the equipment includes a set of security systems: Toyota Safety Sense 2.0, which includes adaptive cruise control, an automatic braking system with pedestrian recognition, road sign reading, lane marking monitoring and driver fatigue monitoring.

• Equipment Standard includes six airbags, ESP, diode optics and a light sensor, a simple audio system, heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, an electric handbrake, an engine start button and 16-inch alloy wheels.
• Version Standard Plus complemented by a rain sensor and parking sensors, a leather steering wheel, cruise control and a touch screen media system.
• Execution Classic comes with a leather interior and electric front seats, and on sedans with a 2.5-liter engine there are wireless charging for smartphones and headlight washers.
• Heated steering wheel, rear seat and windshield are included in the package Elegance, plus a knee airbag for the driver, keyless entry to the cabin, a rear view camera and 17″ wheels are added here.
• Advanced JBL audio system and 18-inch wheels are a prerogative Prestige, which also stands out for the increased size of the screens of the multimedia system and on-board computer.
• Option Lux comes with curtains and side airbags, three-zone climate control and servo rear seats, and cars with the 3.5 engine are entitled to ventilated front seats, an electric steering column and blind spot monitoring.
• The maximum set of equipment is included in the package Executive, which also has a head-up display and all-round cameras.

Photo of Toyota Camry 2018 (new model)

Toyota Camry Xv70 body galvanization

Greetings to all car enthusiasts! My short review concerns the brand new Camry XV70, which I bought at the end of April. Back in early February, I was the first person in all of Bashkiria to make an advance payment, but received the car about two months later. I didn’t immediately like that the car was provided with additional equipment, although my order was without it. And the price was immediately raised by 150 thousand rubles! After haggling, the price was reduced to 100 thousand rubles. If I had known in advance that such nonsense would happen, I would not have resorted to the services of this salon, it feels like I’m buying some Creta for which there is a queue, and here is a business sedan for 1.8 million. An unpleasant experience. But due to the end of my vacation, I did not refuse the purchase. But apparently in vain.

Of course, the car looks beautiful, you can’t say anything. Its undoubted advantages also include comfortable seats, a fairly comfortable steering wheel, and what I especially liked was the soft suspension - it absorbs almost all the potholes and rides like a ship. But that seems to be where the positives end.

Xenon headlights - the high beams are still okay, but the low beams are no good at all. There is some problem with the left headlight, which shines somewhere into the ground. The halogen headlights on my previous Corolla car cannot be compared to these, they were much better.

The gearbox works like a robot on Vesta, all twitchy. At a speed of 50-60 km/h you begin to press the trigger, but nothing happens for 2-3 seconds, and then suddenly the speed instantly increases to 5-6 thousand and the car suddenly breaks down. And don’t tell me that I need to adapt to it, etc. - this is not Vesta, where for that kind of money it’s normal, this is a car for almost 2 million, I don’t have to think about how to press the pedal so that the automatic machine understands me.

Yes, the suspension is comfortable but the rear should be a little stiffer. On our washboard-like roads at a speed of 120-140 km/h, the rear of the car only had time to sway up and down, although there were 5 passengers with luggage in the cabin.

As for sound insulation, it is also mediocre, especially when driving on old asphalt. There is a feeling that you even hear the noise of the bearings, and not just the rubber. Because of the high tunnel, sitting in the back seat is completely uncomfortable for three people.

And most importantly: the most expensive Camry is on display at the car dealership for a test drive. There is a 3.5 liter engine and a new 8-speed gearbox, which is a pleasant pleasure to drive - I tested it myself.

But when you buy a mid-spec Camry, comfort disappears somewhere. I have a 2.5 liter engine and an old 6-speed automatic. It turns out heaven and earth. So if you are planning to buy, then take either the top-end 3.5 liter or first drive the 2.5 in the configuration you need. Otherwise you will be disappointed.