Toyota Camry Sports 2018 to go on sale in its home market

The Toyota Camry Sports 2018 will come with two versions.

The Toyota Camry Sports 2018 has been recently launched in Australia and United States with a sportier look. And now, it is on the way to come to its home market.

For starters, the Camry exterior now gets a more aggressive look than the standard model. It comes adorned with a big black X-shaped graphic, a bootlid lip spoiler, deeper side skirts, bigger air intakes, a rear diffuser with twin exposed exhaust exits and bogus air vents under the tail lamps.

The Camry exterior now gets a more aggressive look than the standard model

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Meanwhile, the Toyota Camry Sports 2018 interior receives paddle shifters and decorative trim panels. Those panels are linked to the remaining hybrid engine which includes a 2.5 L 178 hp/221 Nm A25A-FXS direct-injected Dynamic Force petrol powertrain and a 118 hp/202 Nm electric mill, cranking out a total output of 208 hp.

The car generates 32.4 km/L on the Japanese JC08 cycle.

The Camry Sports 2018 interior receives paddle shifters and decorative trim panels

The panels are linked to the remaining hybrid engine

The Toyota Camry Sports 2018 comes available with 2 versions including the WS Leather Package and the WS. The former is equipped with a T-Connect navigation system, a new two-tone finish, a power-adjustable front passenger seat and a head-up display.

The car is priced at 3,672,000 yen (P1,777,000) for the WS version and 4,341,600 yen (P2,092,000) for the WS Leather Package variant.

According to the latest car news, the Toyota Camry Sports 2018 comes available with 10 color options.

The Camry Sports 2018 comes available with 2 versions

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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.