Toyota Camry

Just like the exterior of the new Camry, the interior receives a huge improvement over the outgoing model. The hard plastic cladding inside is now restricted to the lower half of the body only, while most parts of the dashboard, center console, and door panels get the soft-touch material finish. The steering wheel features leather-trimmed wrapping and the seats are upholstered in good quality leather in the top-end trims, while the lower-end trims get fabric upholstery.

You will surely enjoy long comfortable rides with the new Camry, as the five-seater layout is quite comfortable and spacious. For the driver’s convenience, the car packs 4-inch and 7-inch TFT multi-information display in the lower and higher variants respectively. The boot space of the car is quite praiseworthy, which is 428-litres to accommodate large goods and luggage while traveling.

The 2018 Camry in UAE impresses with the features it has added to the existing list of goodies. It gets a fully air-conditioned interior and an advanced infotainment system, which is equipped with Bluetooth and USB connectivity along with the Audio display. Moreover, the car packs six speakers to offer an enhanced audio experience inside.

From outside, the car gets a stylish and sporty layout with the lively colour options. Built on the all-new TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) platform, the sedan is now 4,885 mm in length, 1,840 mm in width and 1,445 mm in height. It now sits on the 2,820 mm of wheelbase.

The updated sedan gets notable makeovers over the styling of the predecessor and looks far more attractive and appealing from outside. It flaunts a honeycomb-shaped grille, revised bumper with restyled fog lamp housing and LED headlamps at the front. The LED headlamps with Auto Levelling feature are limited to the 3.5-litre engine version. On the sides, the car gets body-coloured outside rearview mirrors and pronounced body creases. Moving towards the rear, the car gets LED tail-lights and a sporty diffuser.

The top-end trims ride on the sporty 18-inch alloy wheels, whereas the S and SE variants sport 16-inch steel and 17-inch alloy wheels respectively.

In UAE, the 2018 Camry gets a new and exciting 3.5-litre V6 engine option, besides the existing 2.5-litre, four-cylinder motor. The new powertrain promises to deliver sporty acceleration and is powerful enough to produce 298 bhp of power at 6,600 revolutions per minute and a peak torque of 356 Nm (36.3 kg-m) at 4,700 revolutions per minute. For the smooth shifting of gears, the engine is mated to an eight-speed automatic gearbox. It claims to reach 100 kmph of speed in an amazing 5.8 seconds. This engine version of the car is available in three variants - SE+, LTD, and SPORT.

On the other hand, the successful engine option of 2.5-litre endows the highest power of 178 bhp at 6,000 revolutions per minute and a peak torque of 230 Nm (23.5 kg-m) at 4,100 revolutions per minute. It is paired with a six-speed automatic gearbox for smooth transmission. It is available in the base variants - S and SE.

The new Camry offers three different driving modes, comprising of Eco, Normal and Sport. With an improved suspension system and advanced drivability, the sedan provides agile handling and renders exhilarating driving experience. Its fuel efficiency is also praiseworthy, but the only downside is its 60-liter fuel tank, which is smaller than most of its competitors.

Toyota has provided extra safety features to the new Camry.  The 2018 Camry gets ten airbags for the safety of driver and passengers, comprising of dual front airbags and rear side curtain airbags. It gets rear parking sensors with rear viewing camera and ISOFIX for child safety.

In the braking department, the wheels of the car equip disc brakes aided by anti-lock braking system (ABS) with EBD (Electronic Brake-Force Distribution). The car packs additional features like brake assist (BA), traction control, Hill-start Assist Control and vehicle stability control that further enhance the drivability.

The 2018 Toyota Camry also gets the Toyota’s Safety Sense as a standard equipment. It features a pre-collision system, which detects pedestrians, blind spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert and lane departure alert with steering assist. Moreover, it gets a panoramic glass roof that brightens up the cabin and allows you to have a nice view.

The latest iteration of the Camry has changed its image from being just an executive sedan to the best of both worlds, which is sporty and elegant. So, if you are looking for true value for money option in the said segment, the Camry won't be a bad choice.