Sportiness is hardly the first thing that comes to mind when the Toyota Camry is mentioned. For the 2023 model year, the automaker hopes to alter that perception even slightly as it releases the Nightshade Special Edition for its midsize sedan.
The Midnight Blue color is a new addition for the 2023 Toyota Camry Nightshade Special Edition
Nightshade is intended as an affordable factory designer package, with the Camry among the first to offer it in 2019. In the U.S. market, Nightshade variants are now available on the Corolla, Corolla Hatchback, Prius, Avalon Hybrid, C-HR, Sequoia, and Tacoma as well. Toyota says the Camry Nightshade edition accounted for five percent of the model’s sales in 2021, expected to go up to seven percent for 2022.
Sounds like a big deal, so what exactly does the 2023 Camry Nightshade Special Edition bring? These are primarily in the form of blacked-out trim pieces. There’s a black front grille with Sport Mesh inserts lifted from the Camry TRD. This is complemented by black accents on the headlamps and tail lamps.
The black trim pieces continue on the rear
In between, black trim can also be found on the mirror caps, door handles, sharkfin antenna, and badges, topped off by a black rear spoiler. New for 2023 is a set of 19-inch alloy wheels rendered in a matte bronze aluminum finish, which complements any of the three available color choices for the Nightshade edition: Midnight Black, White, and Reservoir Blue.
Interior bits from the regular Camry are carried over, apart from black leatherette seats and an 8-inch touchscreen head unit which are standard on the Nightshade variant.
Seats are dressed in black leatherette accompanied by an 8-inch touchscreen
The Nightshade edition is positioned between the Camry’s SE and XSE trim levels. All Camry Nightshade versions have front-wheel or all-wheel-drive along with 2.5-liter gasoline and hybrid powertrains, even carrying over the SE’s sport-tuned suspension. Only the 3.5-liter V6-equipped Camry does not come with an equivalent Nightshade trim.
While Toyota will announce pricing information later in the year, the Nightshade package for the 2023 Toyota Camry is expected to stay close to its current $700 (Php 36,700) cost. Will the Nightshade option be a good addition to Philippine-spec units of the Toyota Camry?
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Know more about Toyota Camry 2024
The Toyota Camry is a midsize sedan positioned by Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) for the premium market. The latest generation version was introduced globally in 2017, while TMP revamped its variant lineup with the all-new 2024 Toyota Camry V HEV 2.5 AT. Currently, this is the sole variant for the said model and Toyota Camry Price Philippines starts at Php 2,442,000. Under the hood of the new 2.5 V HEV is a 2.5-liter inline-4 gasoline engine capable of making up to 176 horsepower and 221 Nm of torque. Combined with the motor generator, it can produce up to 208 horsepower. It is then paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) which then sends power to its front wheels.
Size-wise, the 2024 Toyota Camry is 4,885mm long, 3,840mm wide, and 1,445mm in height. It also has a ground clearance of 140mm and a wheelbase length of 2,820mm.
For the local market, the Toyota Camry rivals the likes of the Honda Accord and the Mazda6.
Toyota Camry Launch
The latest generation of the Toyota Camry (XV70), was first introduced globally in 2017 at the North American International Auto Show. Later in 2021, TMP then brought the Camry V HEV 2.5 AT for the model year 2024.
Toyota Camry Exterior
When it comes to size, the all-new 2024 Camry is 4,885mm long, 1,840mm wide, and 1,445mm in height. It has a wheelbase length of 2,820mm and a ground clearance of 140mm.
As for exterior equipment, this Toyota-made four-door sedan gets rain-sensing wipers, power-adjustable and power-folding side mirrors, automatic LED headlamps, LED daytime running lights, LED front fog lamps, LED taillights, and a moon roof, among others.
Toyota Camry Interior
Like most sedans, the 2024 Toyota Camry can comfortably seat up to five occupants. As a sedan that’s positioned on the premium side of things, it is also equipped with leather seats, a power tilt and telescopic steering wheel, an eight-way power adjustable driver’s seat, a sizable seven-inch TFT multi-information display, a 3-zone automatic air-conditioning system with rear vents, a power rear sunshade, and a handful of interior lighting.
Technology & Safety Features
Positioned on the Camry’s dashboard is a nine-inch touchscreen headunit with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, and USB connectivity. The said unit can also handle AM/FM radio, and it also has Miracast. It is then linked to a nine-piece JBL speaker system.
Other features found inside the 2024 Camry Philippines are a wireless phone charger, two rear USB chargers, and a 12-volt accessory outlet, among others.
Moving on to standard safety equipment, this model from Toyota is kitted out with what you’d expect from a modern car. It gets anti-lock braking, hillstart assist, stability control, an engine immobilizer and car alarm, and ISOFIX child seat anchors. It also comes standard with seven airbags.
Beyond that, the new Camry also gets the latest version of the Toyota Safety Sense driver assist suite. This includes a pre-collision system, automatic high beams, blind-spot monitoring, rear-cross traffic alert, lane trace assist, lane departure alert, and dynamic cruise control.
Other safety features found on the 2024 Toyota Camry are a panoramic view monitor and a total of eight sensors (sonar) for clearance and the rear.
Platform & Chassis
The 2024 Toyota Camry uses the new TNGA-K unibody platform. It shares this with the new Toyota RAV4, as well as the Lexus ES and NX. For suspensions, it gets a MacPherson strut for the front and a double-wishbone suspension for the rear. Braking is then handled by disc brakes for all four wheels, and it also gets an electronic parking brake.
Engine & Drivetrain
Under the hood of the 2024 Toyota Camry is a 2.5-liter inline-4 A25A-FXS hybrid gasoline engine. In total, this powertrain can produce up to 208 horsepower and 221 Nm of torque. It is then paired to a CVT, which sends power to the car’s front wheels.
Toyota Camry Q&A
1. Does the Toyota Camry have a sunroof?
No, no variants of the Camry are equipped with sunroof.
2. How much is the Toyota Camry 2024 in the Philippines?
The price of the Toyota Camry 2024 ranges from 2,442,000 Php for the 2.5 HEV version and 2,457,000 for the pearl white color.
3. Is the 2024 Camry a good car?
Yes, the Camry 2024 is a good car to buy. Good warranty, durable ride and performance, and fuel economy are big plus points of the car.
4. What is the ground clearance of the Toyota Camry 2024?
The ground clearance of the Toyota Camry is 140mm.
5. Is the Camry 2024 an SUV?
No, it isn’t. The Toyota Camry is a sedan.
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