The updated Toyota Camry business sedan of the 2015 model year was presented in Moscow at the 2014 MMAC. The location was not chosen by chance, because Toyota Camry is the leader in business class sales in the Russian Federation. The share of Toyota Camry is 26% of the total number of class D cars. Competitors can only be envious. Now let's look at the car in more detail.
Exterior of Toyota Camry 2015
The pre-styling version was strict and solid in appearance, no colorful details. The updated Toyota Camry 2015 has been slightly rejuvenated, the main changes were made to the front part of the car. In addition to rigor and solidity, the designers added a bit of a sporty look to the new Toyota Camry; it became more expressive.
New headlights with additional sections for LED running lights. The front bumper with a huge air intake looks intimidating. The stern is no longer perceived as heavy thanks to new optics, a narrow radiator grille and a more complex bumper design. The profile of the 2015 Toyota Camry has not changed.
New details include rear-view mirrors with LED repeaters. The rear of the new Toyota Camry has undergone minimal changes. A new bumper with side lights of a different shape consisting of LED lamps.
But in general, the Toyota Camry 2014-2015 evokes a double feeling: on the one hand, it is still the same car, and on the other, a completely different vehicle. Perhaps this is due to the preservation of the main features of the previous generation, which were diversified with a large number of small parts, including those made of chrome.
One nuance of its new appearance that is worth paying attention to is the completely different angle of the windshield, which, thanks to this change, increases the viewing area from the front seats. In all other respects, the new generation Toyota Camry is a typical executive class car, in which there is always room for tuning, and they are valued for something completely different.
Options and cost.
In total, there are 9 trim levels for the 2015 Toyota Camry model year. 3 of them with a pre-installed 2.0 engine, 4 more with a 2.5 engine and finally, 2 configurations with a 3.5 liter engine. If you do not take into account power, then they differ only in the set of additional options.
The basic version contains:
- all airbags;
- electric windows;
- heated all seats;
- and, of course, a standard audio system.
This variation will cost the buyer 1 million 295 thousand rubles. The top versions will have: climate control, a blind spot monitoring system, a parking assistant and many other options that, in principle, you can do without.
So, the car is made in a traditional style. The already popular Toyota Camry will probably confidently hold its position in the Russian market, but this updated version will most likely significantly increase the number of sales, which will greatly please manufacturers.
Interior
The interior of the new Toyota Camry 2015 has become more presentable and stylish thanks to new high-quality materials used in the decoration. The cabin has become noticeably quieter compared to its predecessor, thanks to the use of additional sound-absorbing mats in the front doors and on the floor.
Probably all Camry owners remember the clock in the center console, but it remains the same, monochrome and in a 12-hour format. In the initial configurations, carbon fiber is used instead of wooden inserts, which hints at a young audience.
Also, the interior of the new Toyota has become significantly larger according to owner reviews. When taking a test drive, several things immediately become noticeable: a cheaper trim option, front seats without lateral support and a new dashboard with a modern touchscreen in the middle.
The first impression of the seats is that they are not as comfortable as in the previous model, but this disadvantage is compensated by significantly better stability of the car on the road, thanks to new solutions and materials.
More: Review of Toyota Camry models of all generations
Other tech. characteristics.
The gearbox remains unchanged (automatic, 6 steps). As with most cars, the suspension for the front-wheel drive Camry was McPherson struts at the front and a classic multi-link at the rear. Especially for Russian roads, the most suitable settings were selected to increase confidence on the road and maximum comfort in the cabin. The front discs are equipped with a ventilated brake system, but the rear discs are equipped with conventional brakes, probably for the sake of economy.
Technical characteristics of Toyota Camry 2015
Engines
The technical characteristics of the new Toyota Camry provide for the installation of 3 engine options - gasoline, with front-wheel drive:
Base petrol engine. The power of the power unit is 148 horsepower, volume is 2.0 liters. With such an engine, the Toyota Camry can be accelerated to 190 km/h, and the car reaches a speed of 100 km/h in 12.5 seconds.
Medium petrol engine. Engine power – 181 horsepower, volume – 2.5 liters. The maximum possible speed is 210 km/h with acceleration to 100 km/h in 9 seconds.
Top petrol engine. The engine power is 249 horsepower, its volume is 3.5 liters. The speed of the car with this version of the power unit is 210 km/h, acceleration to 100 km/h is carried out in 7.1 seconds.
For many years now, the Japanese auto giant Toyota has been fighting for the right to be called the world's most successful automaker with another titan - Volkswagen. Both companies have excellent cars that combine both harmonious design and balanced consumer qualities, and at the same time are not too expensive. Naturally, these concerns have models that sell best in the world, a kind of “calling card”. If we talk about Toyota, then this is, of course, the Corolla golf car, which has sold millions of copies all over the planet.
But let's look a little further and take indicators only for Russia. What model of the Japanese company appealed to our compatriots? "Corolla"? But no. Russians simply adore the Camry E-class sedan. Respectable middle-aged citizens, businessmen and especially officials - they all love this car, voting for it with rubles. That is why, from year to year, Camry leaves no chance to its rivals in the Russian market, far surpassing them in sales. However, success must be maintained, and therefore the model is regularly updated. The last restyling took place at the end of last year - beginning of this year. What has Toyota prepared for Russian consumers? Today we will talk about this.
Exterior of Toyota Camry 2015
Changes to the car's exterior are obvious, although not as radical as one might expect. As usual, the Camry will be sold in two versions - for the North American market and for the European market (the latter is also offered here). The interior and technical parts of the cars are the same, but the appearance is not. Therefore, we will tell you about the version that is sold by us.
From the front, the car's design is somewhat subtly reminiscent of that of a Lexus. This is thanks to the complex-shaped radiator grille, into which the foglights are integrated in an original way. Its edging is covered with chrome, just like the edge of the hood. Lighting equipment may differ depending on the configuration - either regular halogen or xenon.
If you look from the side, the changes are practically invisible. Everything remained in its place - both the window sill line and the stampings on the doors.
The new rear bumper has visually lightened the rear of the car, but there is some ambiguity in it. The fact is that there are 2 cutouts for the exhaust system pipes, but cars with in-line engines only have 1 pipe, and an empty cutout looks somewhat untidy. As for the rear lights, they have not actually changed.
Although restyling does not involve major changes in the design of the car, which can affect the size of the car, they have nevertheless changed due to new bumpers. The overall dimensions of the Toyota Camry 2015 are as follows: the length reaches 4.85 m, the width is 1.825 m, and the height is 1.48 m. The wheelbase is 2.775 m. The ground clearance of the Toyota Camry 2015 is 16 cm, and the trunk volume is about 480-506 liters.
Toyota Camry 2015 – photo of the salon (interior)
The Camry's interior design has taken an impressive step forward. First of all, the multimedia systems were updated. In various trim levels, the screen on the center console can have a diagonal of 6 or 7 inches.
The instrument panel has also changed. Between the tachometer and speedometer there is a color display showing information useful to the driver. You can also display a navigator on it if desired. The only, and even then unobvious, minus is the poisonous blue backlight. Most likely, it will not be to everyone's taste.
The steering wheel has now become more sporty in appearance, with three spokes. Compared to its predecessor, the buttons on it have become smaller and more orderly - a chaotic arrangement is a thing of the past. The finishing materials have completely changed.
In the cabin you can find not only soft plastic with a pleasant texture, but also leather, as well as inserts that convincingly pretend to be wood. The seats have become more comfortable, and the driver's has also acquired a position memory.
The center armrest now houses a wireless charger for mobile phones. True, if the road is bumpy, it will be difficult for the smartphone to hold on: the niche is not very deep.
Traditionally for the Camry, the passengers in the rear row of seats are surrounded by comfort. Not only is there more than enough legroom, there is also a multifunctional control panel that is hidden in the armrest. With its help, you can easily control the air conditioning and audio system, and you can also change the position of the back of the rear sofa. But, unfortunately, this remote control is the prerogative of expensive configurations. In other cases, rear passengers have to be content with little.
Technical characteristics of Toyota Camry 2015-2016
The technical side of the new Japanese sedan has not changed too much compared to its predecessor. Firstly, I would like to highlight the introduction of a self-locking cross-axle differential, which is also equipped with preload. This entire structure is necessary to equalize the angular velocity when one of the drive wheels slips. As a result, the car's behavior on the road has become more stable, especially on uneven surfaces.
The chassis has also been updated. The shock absorbers have been re-adjusted and the suspension has become softer, but at the same time the car has not become “rolly” when cornering.
Japanese engineers also studied customer reviews and came to the conclusion that sound insulation needs to be strengthened, which was done. Now the noise from the wheels and the impacts of grains of sand and pebbles on the wheel arches is not heard at all.
As for power units, there are few changes. There are 3 of them in total, and 2 of them were present before restyling.
- The engine that debuted with the new Camry has an in-line layout, 4 cylinders and a displacement of 2 liters. It does not have any turbines, and therefore it generates only 150 “horses,” which predetermined its use as the base power unit. His “appetite” is very modest, so fuel consumption in the 2015 Toyota Camry model year is about 7 l/100 km. in mixed mode, and a car with such an engine accelerates to 100 km/h. in 10.4 sec.
- The second engine has the same layout, but the displacement is 0.5 liters larger, which allows it to develop 181 hp. Fuel consumption is just under 8 l/100 km, and acceleration to “hundreds” takes exactly 9 seconds.
- The unit is a 3.5-liter V6 with a tax-friendly 249 hp. Naturally, it requires more fuel - 9.3 l/100 km, but acceleration to 100 km/h takes only a little over 7 seconds.
Tellingly, the maximum speed of the 2015 Toyota Camry for some reason does not depend on engine power and is 210 km/h.
The car has only one gearbox, there is no alternative - it is 6 speed. "machine".
Equipment and prices for the new Toyota Camry 2015-2016
Camry has a lot of configurations. There are only 6 main ones, but 2 of them have additions called “Plus” and “Drive”. If you count them together, then the total number of equipment options reaches 9. Below we will look at how much a 2015 Toyota Camry costs in various trim levels.
The basic configuration is called “ Standard ”. Among the notable things about it are the anti-lock brake system, the stability control system, a full set of airbags (both front and side), an on-board computer, parking sensors front and rear, a fully adjustable steering wheel, electric drives and heated side mirrors, etc. The interior will be fabric. Such a car costs 1,295,000 rubles.
“ Standard Plus ” - the same cabbage soup, only thicker. A rear view camera is added along with cruise control and a rain sensor. The steering wheel is equipped with leather trim. The price rises to 1,350,000 rubles.
In the next equipment option – “ Classic ” – the car has leather interior trim and seats with electrical adjustments. The difference is small, but the price tag is already 1,415,000 rubles.
Comfort package adds headlight washers and a more powerful engine, but the interior again becomes fabric. RUB 1,447,000
“ Elegance ” differs from “Comfort” only in the return of leather interior trim and a price of 1,530,000 rubles.
Elegance Plus package , then in addition to everything above, the buyer will receive xenon headlights with a light control system and auto-corrector of the light beam, a keyless entry system and 17-inch wheels, but all this pleasure will cost 1,566,000 rubles.
Prestige equipment option adds electrically adjustable and heated rear seats, navigation and an advanced audio system with Hi-Fi. The price tag increases to 1,667,000 rubles.
The next configuration is called “ Elegance Drive ”. Everything is the same as in the previous version, with the exception of the top-end power plant. RUB 1,734,000
If the buyer purchases a car in the “ Luxury ” configuration, then, among other things, he will also have at his disposal a system that monitors blind spots, sun blinds on all doors, an adaptive lighting system and an additional airbag for the driver’s knees. Cost – 1,878,000 rubles.
The update clearly benefited the car. Already in high demand, the Camry has made a clear step towards a younger audience, who care not only about the driving performance of the car, but also about the way it looks. In addition, the Japanese offered buyers a good engine that will not ruin the car owner with taxes and high fuel consumption. In general, no one and nothing will stop Camry from reigning supreme in its segment, since competitors in the Russian car market are not able to compete with it in terms of the most important indicator - price-quality ratio. That's all, see you again on the pages of our website!
Main competitor
In its class, this car looks like a charismatic newcomer, since such units are characterized by soft style and a calm rhythm. But not the Ford Fusion Hybrid. This handsome man looks great and prestigious, and the handling is reminiscent of a decent European sports sedan. The car demonstrated the best fuel economy among mid-size sedans - 6 liters per 100 km on the combined cycle. The model tracks the intended path well and stays on the road. Sometimes it feels like the machine is reading your thoughts. What's under the hood?
The powertrain consists of a 1.5-liter four-cylinder EcoBoost turbocharged engine and a six-position automatic transmission. Maximum power reaches 181 hp. The Ford Fusion Hybrid delivers good performance, although the engine takes a little effort to get up to speed. The car moves smoothly and is stable. The suspension controls body movement and perfectly dampens shocks. In cruise mode, a quiet ride on the highway awaits.
The cabin is cozy, and the silence is broken only by the fan and slight wheezing from the engine. The latter is observed only in versions with a 1.5 liter engine. There is good access to the front seats, but to get into the second row you need to lean a little. The interior decoration is made of high quality soft materials. There's plenty of space in the front for small items, but drinks in the front holders can make it a little difficult to use the center armrests.
Safety
As standard, the entire Toyota model range is equipped with the STAR safety system. The set of active and passive protection systems of the Toyota Camry Hybrid 2015 also includes:
- 10 airbags;
- adaptive cruise control;
- Pre-Collision System pre-crash safety technology;
- Lane Departure Alert with AHB;
- Blind Spot Monitor with RCTA option.
