What Makes the Toyota Camry the 'King of Sedans'

The Toyota Camry may not be as ubiquitous as its smaller siblings like the Vios or the Corolla Altis, but there’s something very special about it. Here are a few fun facts about the country’s most popular midsized executive sedan: 

- The Camry is pronounced as “Kanmuri” in Japanese, which directly translates to “crown” in the brand’s mother tongue. Not to be confused with the Toyota Crown, which was sold locally until sales ended about 20 years ago.

- It has been a category leader for many years, with a 71 percent share as of 2020. So it’s not an exaggeration for the Camry to be crowned the “King of Sedans.”  

Photo by PJ Cana.

- It is the most popular mid-size sedan in many countries, including the US. It is the go-to choice among the executive sedans and throughout the years, with a great balance of premium feel and easy cost of ownership.

- J.D. Power says the mid-size cars remain a good choice for a family. Compared to an SUV, the primary compromises relate to maximum cargo space and ground clearance. Otherwise, they offer just as much passenger room and get better gas mileage, and at a lower price and the Camry is the top choice in the US market.

- The new Camry Hybrid will be the only variant available in the local market

Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) says that the new Toyota Camry is the latest addition to its growing Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) lineup.

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“A favorite among customers worldwide, the Toyota Camry is well-loved for its powerful elegance that comes with quality, durability, and reliability,” said TMP President Atushiro Okamoto during the launch program of the vehicle streamed to online audiences. “We have redefined greatness with this executive sedan. This is leadership that remains to be responsible.”

Running on Toyota’s revolutionary HEV Technology, the Camry gives owners peace of mind while driving as it carries the same HEV innovations also present in the Prius, Corolla Altis Hybrid, and the Corolla Cross Hybrid. Powered by a 16-Valve, 4-Cylinder, in-line engine partnered with a hybrid powertrain and EV mode, the new Camry’s Hybrid system is designed to dynamically and seamlessly switch from gasoline engine to hybrid battery based on speed, acceleration, and driving conditions. 

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The Camry Hybrid is also equipped with a nine-inch Display Audio with Apple Carplay and Android Auto with a nine-speaker JBL Sound System. It features a wireless charger so you will never go out of sync and enjoy seamless connectivity with the car’s infotainment system.

The new Camry comes in the following colors: Platinum White Pearl Mica, Metal Stream Metallic, Attitude Black Mica, with prices starting at ?2.335 million. Buyers can make their reservations starting Saturday, December 11.   

Check out the new Camry at the nearest Toyota dealership or visit toyota.com.ph or follow Toyota PH’s official pages – Toyota Motor Philippines on Facebook and Instagram, Twitter (ToyotaMotorPH), and Viber (Toyota PH).