As a representative of Toyota's mid-size cars, Camry has won the favor of many consumers with its stable performance and good reputation since entering the Chinese market. A few days ago, GAC Toyota's new Camry 2.5L hybrid version was launched, and the new car launched a total of 3 configuration models, with an official guide price of 219,800-259,800 yuan.
In the environment of price reduction in the car market, the new Camry 2.5L hybrid version has increased the starting price by 10,000 yuan, of course, the configuration has also been greatly improved, and the new car provides a terminal discount of up to 30,000 yuan in some markets, and the actual starting price is 189,800 yuan, which can be described as an increase in configuration and a price reduction.
However, BYD has made the starting price of the plug-in hybrid mid-size sedan Qin L to 99,800 yuan, and the starting price of the larger BYD Han DM-i is only 169,800 yuan, while the Camry 2.5L hybrid version cannot be charged externally, and its actual starting price of 189,800 yuan is really not low.
In terms of appearance, the new Camry 2.5L hybrid version adopts Toyota's latest family-style design language, and the overall shape is sharper and more dynamic. The front face of the new car is equipped with a large trapezoidal grille, and the two sides are equipped with "C" daytime running lights, creating a strong sense of sportiness, and the recognition and appearance are very high.
As a mid-size sedan, the body length of the new Camry 2.5L hybrid version reaches 4915mm, which is slightly longer than the old model, and the wheelbase is 2825mm, which remains unchanged from the old model, and the interior space is relatively spacious. Compared to the Honda Accord, its body length is 4980mm, and the wheelbase is 2830mm, which is slightly longer than the new Camry 2.5L hybrid version.
In terms of configuration, the new Camry 2.5L hybrid version is still very sincere. Taking the entry-level model as an example, the new car has increased its power compared with the old model, and the tires have also been upgraded to 235/45 R18, adding front middle airbags, door opening reminders, reversing images, online navigation, parallel assistance, remote start, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, 12.3-inch central control screen and LCD instrument, leather steering wheel, front seat heating/ventilation, air purifier, etc., which are more abundant.
In terms of power, the new Camry 2.5-liter hybrid version adopts a diesel-electric hybrid system and is equipped with a 2.5-liter Miller-cycle engine with a maximum power of 136kW and a maximum torque of 211Nm, an increase of 5kW compared to the previous model. In addition, the electric motor of the new car has also been increased from 88kW to 100kW in the old model, bringing stronger power, and the fuel consumption of WLTC per 100 kilometers has been reduced from 4.58L to 4.55L.
Comments: The new Camry 2.5L hybrid version has been slightly improved in size and power, but the increase in configuration is very obvious, which makes its cost performance improved. However, in the context of new energy price reductions, the price of the new Camry 2.5L hybrid version is not low, and the future market performance is full of uncertainty.