Toyota Camry 2018 & what is waiting for you

The US-spec Toyota Camry 2018 comes in with 10 variants and many other goodies.

The US marketplace is always considered as loyal worshippers of the midsize sedan and Camry always is their best choice since its launch 35 years ago. Camry itself has made its own fame by being the best-selling vehicle in the US market for 15 consecutive years, between 2002 and 2016. There is no doubt Camry is crushing the SUV wave.

With the introduction of the Toyota Camry 2018, we have a lot to talk about.

Toyota Camry 2018: Walkaround & Features | Toyota

The first impression it makes may be that the model has two aggressive faces: one with the massive wide-mouthed LE/XLE and the other with a pinched-mouth named SE/XSE. The platform it uses is the fresh TNGA which is wider and longer yet lower than its that of its predecessor.

The US-spec Toyota Camry 2018 comes in with 10 variants. Other goodies can be seen from the above video. Standard across the range is the Toyota Safety Sense P.

There is no doubt Camry is crushing the SUV wave

Toyota Camry 2018 Angular front

Pinched mouth named SE/XSE

The all-new Camry is offered with three powertrain options, including:

A 3.5L V6 with D-4S fuel injection;
A 2.5L “Dynamic Force” 4-cylinder;
A next-gen Toyota Hybrid System (THS II).

With a big motor provided, the V6 is said to be capable of delivering 301 hp and 363 Nm of torque. Among those three aforementioned choices, the new Dynamic Force Engine has proved to be the most picked one. It produces 206 hp and 253 Nm of torque at 5,000 rpm, while these figures are 176 hp and 222 Nm for the Hybrid. VVT- iE is used on the intake side while it has VVT- I for the exhaust. A high compression ratio of 13:1 helps the enhanced fuel economy and thermal. An electric motor is used for controlling timing instead of using oil pressure.

Toyota Camry 2018 Interior

The day Asian markets welcome the all-new Camry will not be long

While two petrol engines are connected to a new Direct Shift 8-speed automatic gearbox, the Toyota Camry 2018 hybrid is offered with a CVT featuring an brand-new Sport Mode using 6 virtual ratios.

This time Toyota endeavors to bring you an improved sports experience and ride quality. A new 4-point engine mounting system, a new double-wishbone rear suspension system and a better structural rigidity are what will prove Toyota’s words.

Masato Katsumata, the Camry Chief engineer, once said to create something soul-stirring to car lovers, they’d laid out the concept of a new sedan that offers fun and exciting experiences while behind the wheel. In building the next-gen Toyota Camry 2018, they might be able to begin with a clean slate, which enables the Japanese automaker to provide a true driver-centric vehicle.

The Toyota Camry 2018, the eighth-iteration, already appears in Australia. The day it arrives in Asia will not be long. As the all-new Camry 2018 was already unveiled early last year and the V6 model is no longer available in Philippine market, we have high hope that the next-gen Camry will hit out shores some time within this year.

Meanwhile, take a look at our in-depth review for the current-gen Toyota Camry 2017.

Know more about Toyota Camry 2024

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.