For the European market, the new generation Camry has become one of the main new products of the first half of the year. It should be, because the Toyota sedan has been the sales leader in its segment for many years in a row. Why is it so popular?
The Toyota Camry is an amazing car. At the end of its career, it was losing out to its rivals in every comparison test, which didn't stop it from being in enviable demand. Its target audience didn't care about far from exquisite interior design, not the most modern equipment and mediocre handling. Much more it is attracted by the solid image of the model, its enviable reliability and endurance, as well as high liquidity in the secondary market - the price of Camry loses surprisingly slowly. Taken together, these aspects have made the Toyota sedan attractive in the eyes of buyers. All listed above is fully applicable to the model of the new generation. And even more.
Driving qualities
Which is better: the new Toyota Camry or Kia Optima?
Only lazy people criticized the chassis of the previous generation Camry. The car responded to a rudder with a delay, rolled and reluctantly went into turns. In a word, it was lazy, like a fat cat. The new sedan has absolutely different driving character. Understeer has practically come to naught - Toyota dives into turns with unprecedented passion. Bend has decreased, and a steering wheel has found quite a distinct reactive force. It has become interesting to drive quickly!
Thus, Japanese have not sacrificed run smoothness - all road irregularities are swallowed up by Camry's suspension without a rest. Toyota goes on moderately broken asphalt with the minimum loss of comfort. For European hinterland it is a serious trump card.
Stylish and spacious interior
The exterior of the new sedan is in the style of the former model. The interior is made in a completely different spirit. Mundane architecture, worthy of a pickup truck, but not a solid sedan, is a thing of the past. The interior is now full of gracefulness, which is given by asymmetric centre console turned to the driver's side, intricately curved decorative trim and more compact than ever steering wheel.
The Camry's strength has always been its commendable spaciousness in the rear seats. The new model has retained it (except it has become a little narrower for the feet - assuming that the front seats occupy the lower position). Thus, Camry is still suitable for a role of the staff car.
In terms of equipment, the new generation Camry has successfully bridged the gap from its more modern rivals. It can now be fitted with adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping system and an auto-obstacle brake function. The front seats are ventilated and the steering column is servo-driven (previously they were only available for the top version with V6).
Excellent service is also offered for the rear passengers. Thus, rich versions provide electric adjustment of backrests' angle, "weather" settings (climate control is three-zoned), control of the audio system - the remote of all this stuff is placed in the armrest. Against such background, heating of seats, curtains on windows and two USB jacks look as a matter of course.
Toyota RAV4 or Camry: for a house, for a family
Buyers are attracted to the Camry not only by its fashionable design and advanced technology, but also by the wealth of choice. Seven various options are available: from basic Standard (1,399,000 roubles) to flagship Executive Safety (2,341,000 roubles).
There are three engines to choose from. The base 2-liter develops 150 hp. Its opportunities suffice only for leisurely city driving. The optimum variant is the 2,5-liter 181-powered "four" which will suit the majority of drivers. Well, those who are not used to compromises are offered V6 3.5 with 249 hp.
However, not everything is so nice. The Camry has some things to complain about. And we'll tell you about the most serious flaw.
Heavy strap
Toyota's bestseller isn't cheap to own. Since the Camry is the most stolen car in the segment, its hull insurance policy is more expensive than that of its peers. And it is impossible not to insure it - car thieves don't sleep a wink. But it is not the only article of expenses. According to Toyotan tradition, time between services equals to 10,000 km. Competitors have to visit this service one and a half times less. That's a shame!
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