Toyota Camry 2021: appearance, interior, equipment

You wouldn't be wrong to call the Toyota Camry an almost boring choice in its segment. A large, comfortable family sedan with undeniable reliability is what Camry is famous for. Let's be honest, there was nothing more. It looked like a Corolla, only bigger.

But look at the 2021 Toyota Camry. It's more dynamic on the new platform, loaded with the latest technology, and looks ready to offer more. So, has Toyota finally made the Camry desirable to people who would never have previously considered it as their next car?

Exterior of Toyota Camry 2019

The appearance of the car echoes the technology of Lexus (a subsidiary of the Toyota concern).

Toyota Camry 2019 is the ninth generation of the popular business class sedan.

At the front there is a massive plastic bumper with a central air intake with a grille made of glossy plastic. Narrow head optics helped to reduce the height of the hood; the lid has embossed stiffening ribs.

The wheel arches were widened, allowing the installation of wheel rims with a diameter of 18″ and higher. The taillights are divided into 2 sections, there are models with incandescent lamps (basic version) and with LEDs.

New body

The car is equipped with a 4-door sedan body (the station wagon has been excluded from the Camry production program since the XV30 generation). The design uses elements made of high-strength steels and introduces programmable deformation zones, which increase the level of protection for the driver and passengers in collisions.

Summary

Toyota Camry is a leader among business class cars. But its popularity is also supported by its competitiveness in comparison with C-class sedans. For the same price, the Camry looks like a pretty decently equipped car. Of course, the Toyota Corolla has a more extensive list of installed equipment at a comparable cost, lower gas mileage and a more attractive cost of ownership, which is what it is actually trying to retain the target audience. But she doesn't succeed very well. During the first half of 2021, the following were purchased in Russia: 16,321 units. — Camry and only 2,055 units. — Corolla.

Car interior

Inside the car, a dashboard was installed with soft plastic trim, which reduces noise levels. The touch screen of the radio was integrated into the central part of the panel; the designers provided decorative overlays imitating wood or polished metal. The seats and door cards are trimmed with durable dark-colored fabric or faux black or beige leather.

The car's interior is distinguished by functionality, comfort and quality of finish.

Driver's seat

The driver's seat is equipped with mechanical or electrical adjustments; a pneumatic cushion was used to adjust the lumbar support. The controls are located at arm's length, the instrument cluster has an information display with a diagonal of up to 7″. The driver and front passenger seats are separated by a massive center console with an armrest and cup holders.

Features of accommodation of passengers and cargo

The extended wheelbase allowed for additional legroom for passengers in the rear row of seats. Some cars have a rear sofa with electrically adjustable backrest angle. The luggage compartment received a flat, removable floor, but the lid hinges somewhat reduced the usable volume.

To transport long loads, the back of the sofa can be folded separately.

Revolution in the interior

Not everyone may like the appearance of the sedan, but the interior of the new 2018-2019 Toyota Camry will definitely not leave you indifferent.

Exclusive features of the Camry's interior in the new body are the center console and front panel. The console deserves special attention, because the Japanese designers did a really good job giving it a curved shape. The implementation of this idea made it possible to visually highlight the driver’s workplace. At the same time, the developers managed to very successfully choose a place to install the 8.0-inch touch screen of the entertainment and information complex. It includes wireless internet connection, rearview camera, remote control and other features.

The instrument panel is also quite informative; it contains a pair of large tachometer and speedometer dials, as well as a 7-inch diagonal on-board computer display. There is also a 10-inch projection screen. Buyers will love the sound of acoustics from the manufacturer JBL and a set of the latest security systems.

The front seats in the new Toyota Camry have high-quality lateral support and a well-thought-out backrest profile. The second row has a comfortable sofa, which passengers should also like.

The main components of the Toyota Camry safety system:

Specifications

The Camry XV70 is based on the global modular TNGA platform, which allowed the Japanese concern to reduce the time and cost of developing new models. The power unit is located transversely under the hood; in the event of a frontal impact, the engine and gearbox go down, reducing the risk of deformation of the engine shield and reduction of legroom for the driver and passenger. Steering gear is rack-and-pinion with progressive electric power assist.

Dimensions

Car dimensions:

length - 4885 mm;
width (with mirrors removed) - 1840 mm;
height - 1455 mm;
wheelbase - 2825 mm;
ground clearance - 150 mm.

Toyota Camry 2019 has a length of 4885 mm.

Volume and mass

Vehicle weight characteristics (depending on engine type):

curb weight - from 1570 to 1700 kg;
permissible total weight - from 2030 to 2100 kg;
luggage compartment volume (depending on the design of the rear sofa) - 469 or 493 liters.

Engine

The vehicles are equipped with engines with forced liquid cooling and a valve timing adjustment system:

in-line 4-cylinder engines with a volume of 2.0 and 2.5 liters and a power of 150 and 181 hp. With.;
V-shaped 6-cylinder, 249 l. With. with a volume of 3.5 liters.

The engine has forced liquid cooling.

Transmission

On cars there are 2 types of hydromechanical gearboxes with torque transmission to the front wheels:

6-speed with manual shift support (with 2.0 and 2.5 l engines);
8-speed, designed for a V-engine.

Suspension, brakes and wheels

The front wheels are mounted on MacPherson struts with coil springs and an anti-roll bar. At the rear, a linkage design is used with shock absorbers and springs and a stabilizer. The suspensions are mounted on separate subframes, which improve handling. The brakes are disc type (ventilated at the front), equipped with floating calipers and a 2-circuit hydraulic drive. By default, alloy wheels with an original design with a diameter of 16 to 18 inches are installed.

The front wheels are mounted on struts with a stabilizer.

Performance indicators

Performance characteristics declared by the factory:

maximum speed - 210-220 km/h;
acceleration from zero to 100 km/h - from 7.7 to 11 seconds;
fuel consumption in the combined cycle - from 7.1 to 8.7 liters per 100 km;
fuel costs in urban mode - from 9.7 to 12.5 liters per 100 km;
Fuel tank capacity - 60 l.

Key features of the new product

We decided to list the most interesting innovations that appeared in the new Toyota Camry sedan:

Dynamic, modern, bright and exclusive exterior design.
The new TNGA platform, which also underlies the new modification of the Toyota Prius hybrid.
Completely new interior design with a front panel and center console designed from scratch, as well as an increased list of the latest technical components and safety systems (we will only mention the use of 10 Airbags).
New 2.5-liter gasoline engine and 8-speed automatic transmission.

Security systems

The security systems include:

inertial seat belts for the driver and passengers (height adjustment is provided at the front);
6 airbags (some models have a knee airbag and additional protective elements in the back of the rear row of seats);
ABS system in the brake drive with support for emergency speed reduction assist, exchange rate stability system and hill start assistant;
additional Toyota Safety Sense package (for some modifications);
emergency communication system ERA-GLONASS;
front seat headrests that protect the cervical vertebrae and base of the skull from fractures.

The safety systems include airbags, inertial belts, and an emergency communications system.

Options and prices

The cars are offered to customers in 7 modifications, differing in the level of equipment and the list of power units available for order. To paint the body, white enamel is used (at no extra charge) and materials with a metallic or mother-of-pearl effect (surcharge amounted to 21 and 32 thousand rubles, respectively). Models with a two-tone paint scheme (such as a black roof) were not produced.

Standard equipment includes:

Full LED headlights with separate daytime running lights;
fog lights in the front bumper with LED lamps;
standard size spare wheel on an alloy rim;
radio and on-board computer control buttons on the steering wheel spokes;
electric drives of side windows with support for automatic operation;
rear view mirrors with heating and electrical adjustments;
electromechanical parking brake and push-button start and stop system for the power unit;
dual-zone climate control with a filter that captures fine dust and pollen;
electronic immobilizer;
alarm with a centralized door lock control system (control panel in the key);
T-Mark anti-theft tags (applied to parts, allowing you to identify a car with a VIN serial number that has been changed by an attacker).

Standard

The basic version features a thick fabric interior trim and comes with a 2-liter gasoline engine. The steering wheel rim and gear lever cover were made of polyurethane. The standard equipment includes an analogue instrument cluster with a 4.2″ diagonal color information display. The car has 16-inch alloy wheels with 205/65 tires. The factory recommended price is 1.471 million rubles.

"Standard" comes with a 2-liter gasoline engine.

Standard Plus

In the Standard Plus version, the buyer is offered a 2 and 2.5 liter engine. The steering wheel has leather trim, and the rearview mirror has an automatic dimming feature. The windshield cleaning system is equipped with a rain sensor, and ultrasonic parking sensors are installed in the bumpers (an additional color camera is provided at the rear without a function for displaying the trajectory of movement).

The multimedia center has a 7-inch touch screen. Price - from 1.549 and 1.641 million rubles. for versions with 2 and 2.5 liter engines, respectively.

Classic

The classic model has leather upholstery and seats for the driver and front passenger with electrical adjustments. On versions with a 2.5 liter engine, the plant installed nozzles for cleaning headlight glass and a wireless charger for a mobile phone. The price at dealership centers is 1.629 and 1.721 million rubles. (engines 2.0 and 2.5 liters, respectively).

The “Classic” package has leather upholstery.

Elegance Safety

The Elegance Safety modification is offered only with a 2.5-liter power unit and is equipped with 17″ wheels with 215/55 tires. Externally, the car is distinguished by the lower part of the radiator grille, painted in dark gray with a metallic effect. The rear view camera displays the trajectory of the car when maneuvering, the instrument panel has a knee airbag for the driver, and there is heating for the steering wheel rim, windshield and rear seat. Additional options increased the price to 1.836 million rubles.

Starting with Elegance Safety, the new generation Toyota Safety Sense package is installed, which includes:

traffic sign recognition module with driver information;
road marking tracking system with support for automatic lane return;
driver fatigue detection controller;
front obstacle tracking system with automatic speed reduction function;
cruise control with maintaining a safe distance from vehicles moving ahead;
sensor switching the lighting mode from high to low beam when detecting an oncoming car.

"Elegance Safety" is equipped with a 2.5-liter power unit.

Prestige Safety

The model features 18-inch wheels with 235/45 tires and was supplied with a 2.5 liter engine. The manufacturer installed LED rear lights, an air ionization system in the cabin and background lighting for the interior and external door handles.

The radio with a built-in navigation unit has an 8″ diagonal display and allows you to play video. Price in car dealerships - from 1.948 million rubles.

Suite Safety

For Luxury Safety, 2.5 and 3.5 liter engines are offered, there are sun shades on the rear door windows, and the steering column is electrically adjustable (only for the 3.5 liter unit). The rear folding armrest contains a touch control panel for the radio and air conditioning; the rear sofa has an electrically adjustable backrest angle (with additional airbags). The price of the car was 2.08 million rubles. for the version with a 2.5 liter engine and 2.188 million rubles. — for a model with a 3.5 liter engine.

"Lux Safety" has an air conditioning system.

Executive Safety

The maximum level of Executive Safety equipment includes the installation of a 3.5-liter power unit, ventilated front seats and 4 cameras that allow you to organize an all-round viewing system with image display on the radio screen. A projector is installed in the cabin, displaying information from the instrument cluster on the inner surface of the windshield. The price of the car starts from 2.363 million rubles.

Car competitors

At the time of its release on the Russian market, the Camry XV70 competed with business class sedans:

KIA Optima;
Mazda 6;
Skoda Superb
Hyundai Sonata;
Volkswagen Passat B7.

KIA Optima is a middle class sedan from a South Korean company.

Reviews from car owners

Roman, 42 years old, Moscow

I placed an order for a new generation Camry six months after the presentation; when evaluating the car, I was guided by photos and advertising videos. After the purchase, I covered the body with film to protect it from chips, but several stones hit the roof. After 3 winter and spring months, rust spots appeared on the chipped areas, and the paintwork began to swell. Contacting the dealer did not bring any results; I had to repaint the part at my own expense.

Andrey, 38 years old, Krasnodar

I am the owner of a car with a 3.5-liter engine, purchased from a dealership in mid-2021. The car has precise steering and a stiff suspension that reduces sway on uneven surfaces and in corners. Gasoline consumption on the highway is about 9 liters, in city traffic it reaches 17 liters per 100 km. The LED headlights provide good illumination of the road, and the JBL radio with navigation allows you to watch movies or play music recorded in Flac format.