As one of the most anticipated new cars this year, the new eighth generation Camry was finally officially launched on the eve of the 2017 Guangzhou Auto Show. The new car still offers a variety of options, including ordinary version, sports version and dual engine, with a total of 9 models, and the price range is 1798-279800 yuan. As the leading model of Toyota, the new eighth generation Camry is comprehensively innovated from inside to outside. It comes from Toyota's new TNGA architecture, and deserves such high attention. For 9 models, this car purchase manual will sort out which model is more suitable for you.
The appearance of the new eighth generation Camry is divided into two styles. The lower part of the front air grille of the ordinary version adopts the banner design; The sports version uses the front face in the shape of "X", and the interior of the grille is made of black mesh material, so the visual effect is more prominent. In addition, the rear of the sports version adopts a double sided and four outlet exhaust layout. The spoiler on the rear compartment lid and the diffuser under the bumper make it more sporty. The new eighth generation Camry dual engine generally uses the appearance design of the ordinary model, but some details will be properly modified. At the same time, the Toyota logo in the center of the air intake grille will be changed to blue background, highlighting its new energy identity.
The interior has undergone bold innovation just like the appearance, making the interior no longer look like the "old-fashioned" feeling of previous generations of models. At the same time, the materials and texture of the interior have also reached the proper level. Both the sports version and the luxury version adopt asymmetric design for the center console. The difference between the two versions is that the optional interior color matching of the sports version is much younger and bolder.
In terms of configuration, the new car is equipped with electronic handbrake, automatic parking and 10 SRS airbags (driver/passenger seat airbag, front side airbag, front knee airbag, side curtain airbag and rear side airbag) as standard. In addition, Toyota Safety Sense Smart Travel Safety (Toyota Crash Avoidance Assistant Package), 10 inch color head up display screen, 7 inch TFT MID trip computer and other configurations will be standard on medium and high configuration models. At the same time, the hybrid model will be equipped with an automated control system (AGC: Auto Glide Control) and a newly developed Hyper Prime Nickel battery. It is worth mentioning that panoramic monitoring system (PVM) and parallel blind spot monitoring system (BSM) will also be equipped according to different vehicle configurations.
In terms of power, the new eighth generation Camry provides three kinds of power options: 2.0L, 2.5L and 2.5L hybrid. The 2.0L engine has two kinds of power tuning. The maximum power of the low-power version is 123kW, and the peak torque is 199N · m; The maximum power of 2.0L high power is 124kW, and the peak torque is 201N · m; The maximum power of 2.5L engine is 154kW, the peak torque is 250N · m, and the maximum power of 2.5L hybrid system is 131kW. In terms of transmission, 2.5L models are matched with a new 8-speed automatic transmission, while 2.0L and hybrid models are matched with 6-speed automatic and E-CVT transmissions.
First of all, in terms of power, the new Camry 2.0L power is an entry-level choice to meet the general use needs. The 2.5L power performance needs to be more flexible. Toyota's accomplishments in hybrid drive, so the dual engine power is also worth recommending. I feel that it is not only urban driving, but also energy saving and environmental protection.
Configuration Analysis
In terms of configuration, it can be roughly divided into elite version, leading version, luxury version and flagship version, while the configuration level of the sports model Fengshang version is slightly lower than the luxury version. The difference is mainly reflected in the appearance of sports kits, which depends on personal preferences. We compare the configuration differences between the elite version and the flagship version.
The entry-level model of the eighth generation new Camry is the 2.0E elite version, with a guiding price of 179800 yuan. The starting configuration is quite high. LED headlights, 10 airbags, electronic hand brake automatic parking, multi-function steering wheel, electric folding rear-view mirror, etc., have been enough to meet the daily use, and have considerable advantages over competitors at the same level and price.
The luxury version is undoubtedly the focus of the whole car series. Compared with the elite version and the leading version, the configuration has been greatly improved. The three screen linkage of pre crash system, adaptive cruise, 7 inch instrument display+7 inch central control screen+10 inch HUD head up display is also the main configuration, and its richness is self-evident.
There are two flagship models, 2.5Q and 2.5HQ. The difference is mainly reflected in the power unit. The configuration has strengthened the care for the comfort of the rear seats. The rear seats can adjust the backrest angle electrically. They also have sun blinds and independent air conditioning and entertainment system controls. It is recommended for consumers with certain business needs.
Conclusion: The eighth generation new Camry is not only fully upgraded from inside to outside, but also provides up to 9 models to choose from. For consumers who pay attention to cost performance, the 2.0G luxury version is undoubtedly the most suitable one. It provides a wealth of configurations within the guidance price of less than 200000 yuan, which is obviously the most recommended one; For consumers who pay attention to the sense of technology and energy conservation, Camry dual engine is absolutely the best choice. It is recommended to choose the 2.5HG dual engine luxury version, which is also rich in configuration; The sports version is more recommended to choose the 2.0S Fengshang version. After all, the Fengshang version is mainly reflected in the sporty appearance, which is enough; In addition, as an entry-level 2.0E elite version, its starting price of 179800 yuan is provided with LED headlights and electric sunroof. Automatic parking, as well as 10 airbags and other advanced passive safety protection, are worthy of recognition and recommendation.
(Editor in charge: Liu Mingliang)
