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The 2021 Toyota Camry appears to be the same Japanese sedan that has been sold in Russia for the past three years. However, there are some differences between these versions of the model. And it can be seen in the list of on-board equipment. Today, the main competitor of the Volkswagen Passat and Kia Optima is available for a minimum of 1.69 million rubles. This amount includes a 4.2-inch on-board computer display, a standard set of security systems, dual-zone climate control and other equipment. In the top versions you can find a navigation module, seats with artificial leather trim, an air ionizer in the cabin, a platform for wireless charging of gadgets, a separate multimedia control unit from the rear row and a full electrical package, including a steering column. The Japanese model is supplied to the Russian market with three “aspirated” engines of 2, 2.5 and 3.5 liters, combined with an automatic transmission. A car is being assembled near St. Petersburg.

Options and prices

The 2021 Toyota Camry received a not entirely new body: the Japanese car has been produced in this version for quite a long time. The absence of visible changes can be easily seen in the photo when comparing different versions of the sedan. This version of the Camry is different in that the manufacturer has revised its configurations and prices, leaving the technical characteristics the same. As a result, the Japanese model became safer after the work.

Grading criteria for passenger cars

A combination of factors will help determine which class a vehicle belongs to. Starting with the price, you should analyze the size of the car, engine power, the quality of materials used in the interior design, whether the car is equipped with various options, as well as the premium quality of the brand. But of these indicators, the main evaluation criteria are size.

Car classes

Passenger cars for the most part are cars of categories A, B, C, D, E and F. Instead of a verbal approximate description, as well as for convenience and a more accurate determination of the size of passenger vehicles, a special gradation was compiled.

Class “A” cars, or city cars, as they are also called, are often preferred by female representatives. Thanks to their miniature size (no more than 3.5 meters in length and a little more than one and a half meters in width), cars of this category move deftly around the city even during rush hour, and take up little space - they are convenient to park. I am pleased with the low fuel consumption.

According to the authors of the image, Camry belongs to class D. Click to enlarge

Category "B". The vehicle is slightly larger in size than a city vehicle. These are often front-wheel drive three- or five-door hatchbacks. The length reaches 4.2 and the width up to 1.7 meters. A small vehicle suitable for transporting medium-heavy items. You can count on satisfactory conditions when driving around the city or leaving its boundaries.

Category “C”, which is also called Golf class, in honor of the model of the same name from the German manufacturer. Practical city vehicles with fast engines and the best equipment. Length up to 4.40 meters, width up to 1.75 meters. Passengers feel more comfortable. These cars have more powerful engines and a larger trunk than the “B” segment.

Camry XV10

Class "D". Length up to 4 meters 60 cm, width up to 1 meter 80 cm. Optimal ratio of spacious interior and trunk capacity. A group of five people will feel comfortable on the road.

The first Camry models belonged to this segment.

White Camry 55 on top and 70 on bottom
Category “E” or “business”. Length up to four meters and ninety centimeters, width more than a meter, seventy centimeters. Higher quality materials are used in the design. The engine capacity is more than two liters and there is impressive interior space.

The latest generations of Camry are in this category.

Class "F". The length is over four meters and ninety centimeters, the width is from a meter, seventy centimeters. Category of luxury cars. The exterior and interior emphasize the luxury level. Particular attention is paid to the comfortable stay of passengers in the rear seats.

Toyota Camry is often called a “business” class car for its high level of comfort.

Toyota Camry 2021 - Standard

The initial version of the sedan, priced at 1.69 million rubles, is available only with a basic 2-liter naturally aspirated engine. Already with this modification, Camry buyers receive:

• brake locking and slip warning systems;
• electronically controlled parking brake;
• 16-inch aluminum wheel rims;
• all-LED optics;
• headlights with light sensor;
• electrically heated rear view mirrors with servo drive;
• 4.2-inch trip computer display;
• 6 airbags;
• assistant when starting uphill;
• stabilization control system.

The interior of the Japanese model includes a multifunction steering wheel, adjustable in two directions, an engine start button, electrically heated seats in the first row and windshield, dual-zone climate control equipment and an audio system with six speakers. The Camry has a full-size spare tire in the trunk.

Toyota Camry 2021 - Standard Plus

Starting with this configuration, priced at a minimum of 1.768 million rubles, the 2021 Toyota Camry can be purchased with a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated engine. The surcharge for such a motor is 119 thousand rubles. The Standard Plus package complements the basic package with cruise control, a self-dimming interior mirror, a parking camera, a multimedia complex with a 7-inch touchscreen and two parking sensors. A navigation module is available for an additional fee with this modification. In addition, the default steering wheel is equipped with leather braiding, and the windshield wipers are equipped with a rain sensor.

Volkswagen Passat B6

In the mid-2000s, the B6 won the love of car enthusiasts and for many seemed to be the best choice in business class. Compared to the Toyota Camry, the Passat has high-quality interior trim. Here you can choose from leather, velor or Alcantara, the plastic is soft throughout, and the interior remains in its original form for a long time.

The handling is excellent, at the level of premium cars, especially if the previous owner did not save money and did not install Chinese spare parts in the suspension.

The choice of engines is large, but it is better to opt for the 1.8 liter and 2.0 liter TSI petrol engines or the 2.0 liter 140 liter diesel engine. With. TDI. The consumption of the latter, unlike the Camry, even in the urban cycle does not exceed 7.5 l/100 km.

VW offers a choice of two body styles – sedan and station wagon. Moreover, the choice of both is quite large.

The most “hackneyed” options on the secondary market cost about 250 thousand rubles, and within 500 you can buy a completely “live” Passat in good configuration.

Every seventh car is sold without problems. Every second person has an estimate for repair work, every third person has an accident or a wrong mileage.

Every fourth B6 is sold with unpaid fines, every sixth - with traffic police restrictions.

The Passat's options include a sunroof, electric trunk and front seats, keyless entry, dual-zone climate control, parking assistance systems, a rear view camera and navigation.

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Toyota Camry 2021 – S-Edition

The S-Edition trim is only available on the 2021 Toyota Camry. A sedan in this version costs almost 2.19 million rubles. The car is equipped only with a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated engine. In this package you can find:

• 18-inch wheels;
• platform for wireless charging of gadgets;
• frontal impact prevention system with emergency braking function;
• driver condition monitoring system;
• road sign recognition technology;
• adaptive cruise control;
• adaptive head optics control system;
• lane keeping system.

In addition, this version includes a knee airbag, heated washer nozzles, the rear seat and the steering wheel. It is also noteworthy that a similar set of safety systems is available in the cheaper Elegance Safety package, which costs 2.082 million rubles. The difference between both modifications can be seen in the fact that in the S-Edition version additional decorative elements and wood-look inserts appear.

Changes in the cabin

The interior of the current version of Toyota Camry will be impossible to confuse with a restyled sedan. If today the multimedia display is built into the center console under the air ducts, then on the 2021 version the multimedia is installed on top of the front panel.

In basic versions the screen diagonal is 7 inches, increasing by 2 inches in expensive trim levels. Even in the top version, the model will retain the analogue instrument panel, while in other countries it has been converted to digital format.

The proprietary Safety Sense safety system has become more effective, in particular its automatic braking system is now capable of detecting moving obstacles (pedestrians, cyclists) not only in the frontal projection, but also moving in a parallel course. This will reduce the risk of hitting them when performing maneuvers.

Toyota Camry 2021 – Safety Suite

This equipment costs at least 2.326 million rubles. And for an additional payment of 152 thousand rubles you can get a 3.5-liter naturally aspirated engine. This version adds a separate audio control unit and electric sunblinds near the rear seats. Comfort for passengers is provided by three-zone climate control equipment. Optionally, this package includes an electric steering column, ventilation and servo drive for the front seats with a memory function and a blind spot monitoring system.

Focus on small details

In the design of the 2021 Toyota Camry, you can see several interesting small details that emphasize its individuality:

1. A chrome-plated S-shaped trim, as it were, separates the driver's area in the cabin; it is in it that all the buttons and control levers of the car are concentrated.
2. Wooden inserts on the dashboard contrast sharply against the background of polymers and chrome. The dark color of noble wood looks elegant and aristocratic against the backdrop of shiny metal and strict plastic.
3. The central tunnel is designed in a minimalist style. The machine's drawstring is not striking, but against its background the large and wide armrest located nearby is clearly visible. It also looks very simple, but provides both driver and passenger comfort during the trip.
4. Shiny chrome elements decorating the steering wheel make it brighter and more noticeable, but at the same time do not distract the driver’s attention. This solution is a very stylish decoration that harmoniously combines with other metal parts installed in the cabin and located on the dashboard.

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