To the reviewer, Kez, - thank you VERY much for the best review I've seen so far on this new Camry. Love your style, attention to detail and delivery - a very digestible watch. Keep up the great work!
I have a 2022 Camry Ascent Sport - I love the new hammer head front end, the better technology, and the squarer dash, the better handling, the better suspension , the interior extra's - BUT - the new Ascent Sport does not come with the larger instrument panel like the SL has, as the previous model A Sport had, (that's a big no no for me). Also the back end does not look as good as the old Ascent Sport which has a colour matched lower panel under the bumper bar and better fuller rear tail lights - makes the A Sport and SL look cheap at the rear. The cost of the A Sport now being around $47,000 drive away demands more! Also my biggest grip with the old and now new Camry is that they sit too low - which is always an irritation when going up driveways with a rise or down with a sudden dip (always trying to avoid a scrap underneath especially the front end) - they need to come up at least another 2cms) not to mention getting in and out of the seats through the doorway almost gives you a hernia sitting so low!! Was going to upgrade but the above negatives and the price have baulked me. Yes! And the now hidden dual tailpipes which I like on my old one!
Looking at this from a 2024 Camry Ascent Sport owners perspective. The lower grill in the front bumper looks clean but very ordinary. The wrap around indicator (hammer head design?) looks flaky. Fuel economy rated at 4.0l/100km is probably achievable but it would be through extremely conservative driving. Wind noise around the drivers door is a huge disappointment. Other than that, the Camry hybrid is a solid, reliable car which is reasonable value for money.
Thanks for a detailed and professionally delivered review Kez. I like the external look, dash and centre console design. Dropping the rear roof line is a real mistake and not suited to the Aussie market. Piano black trims just suck, I could see the dust and print markets in your video. Bad news for fleet. The back seat looks pov and rather 1998-ish. Rear boot lip should ideally be lower. Did you happen to notice if the boot hinges encrouch on cargo space and the old torsion bars still run under the parcel shelf? Often an issue in my VX50 series Camry. Finally, Mazda and Toyota (among others) have made the front bumper flush with the metal nose between the headlights. Means if someone backs into you or you nudge up to a wall in a carpark, the panel is dinted rather than a scrap on the bumper. This is very poor design for what is known to be a fleet focused vehicle. I agree with @breaker1685 , the Camry is too low. If I had to run one again for work, I would be looking at suspension lift kit.
Regarding the boot hinges, the C-shaped hinge follows a little more closely to the sides of the boot then they did the XV50. Instead of a torsion beam assist spring, there's a gas spring in the right boot arm. This occupies its own little pocket of space. - Kez
Have they improved the comfort of the terrible previous seats? They certainly look better. The previous model with its push the neck forward head restraints were so bad!!!
The seats have been revised. There's a bit more support, but they're not drastically different to before. Can't say I noticed the head restraints pushing my head forward (and I hate cars that do that) so I reckon you might be alright with the Camry. Try one on for size. - Kez
Hello to all. I have a question. Is this the Emotional Red color or is it a different kind of red for Australia? Thanks for the eventual responses. Best wishes from Romania
The red colour seen here is Jasper Red (paint code 3U9), which is different to Emotional Red, also called Feverish Red in some markets (paint code 3U5). Both are tri-coat finishes leading to their similar finish.
Ughhh... I was so looking forward to buying a top-spec SL until I discovered that Australia only gets the front wheel drive option! To add insult to injury, GREY is the only interior colour available!? Seriously? WHY? WHY? WHY? Makes zero sense to me. Anyways, that's the Camry off my list. 😢
Still don't like the front facia area although the front is better looking than the previous horrible grill area. Banging your head as you try to enter the back seat takes me back to the (AU?) falcon where lumps and bumps accompanied your entrance. Toyota pricing is too high for what you get so there are better vehicles available.
It feels a bit odd that the top-selling brand in Australia can't make a business case for a single wagon. Although there's no Camry wagon globally, the Corolla Touring Wagon would surely generate enough interest. - Kez
I think the design language for the new camry was a miss since it’s intro around 2017. The refresh helps but when you have Hyundai, Kia and now honda refreshing and remodeling at breakneck speeds toyota needed something totally new to win the segment. It’s just fine!
It depends a little. The price from the previous generation cheapest model (which wasn't a hybrid) to this one represents a $4900 increase, but if you compare the old hybrid Ascent to the new one, the price step is around $2000 more. Still an increase, of course, but the improved safety suite and better equipment inclusions help Toyota justify the increase. - Kez
Awesome review Kez 🙌 Are they built in Japan for the Aussie market? Also would you agree the SL version is getting close to the Lexus 300. I gotta say this new version Camry looks really nice . Keep up your excellent work mate!
Australian-delivered Camrys are sourced from Japan. While the SL takes a step towards the ES300, there's still plenty differentiate them. There's more equipment and more upmarket interior in the Lexus, but of course there's also a big step up in price. - Kez
@@Drivecomauthanks Kez for the confirmation much appreciated. One odd question do you know if you can change the dash configuration to show a tachometer instead of the power/charge gauge on the left?
Shocked about its ordinary look compared to the Chinese version, USA version and literally all the other countries’ versions where it is differently designed. Omg Japan doesn’t care about the look at all !! Japanese made the same mistake they did the Highlander where it looks tons better in the US version!! Disappointing
Being a hybrid, the Camry's battery is much smaller than a full-EV. The battery packs in them are fairly robust, and Toyota offers a 10 year warranty on the battery itself but even if you did need to replace one the cost is around $3500 for a new genuine battery, or $1500 for a remanufactured unit.
Fuel consumption reported by you throughout the testing are truly impressive for this car, no joking.
Very professional, informative reporting! Thank you for a great test report.
Thank you, glad you enjoyed it!
Great review. You covered a lot of points I have not seen in other reviews. Thank you!
Thanks, I'm glad you found it informative.
- Kez
To the reviewer, Kez, - thank you VERY much for the best review I've seen so far on this new Camry. Love your style, attention to detail and delivery - a very digestible watch. Keep up the great work!
Thanks so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the video and found it useful.
- Kez
Im so disappointed. Its so much lesser than other nations get. No all wheel drive and no red color seats. And still charging high price.
Absolutely correct 💯, I wanted to buy the black one with red seats
@@AS-pu7gj me too bro. Im so pissed im considering importing one but i bet if i did, it wouldnt be approved on the road. Those red seats are sick as
And no digital control panel in the rear seat arm rest and we get a shitty one like mentioned in this video!
@zinghannom i didnt realise that! My god bugger buying it. What an insult to Australians.
That's Australia for you! We get lesser options than other markets yet pay more!
I have a 2022 Camry Ascent Sport - I love the new hammer head front end, the better technology, and the squarer dash, the better handling, the better suspension , the interior extra's - BUT - the new Ascent Sport does not come with the larger instrument panel like the SL has, as the previous model A Sport had, (that's a big no no for me). Also the back end does not look as good as the old Ascent Sport which has a colour matched lower panel under the bumper bar and better fuller rear tail lights - makes the A Sport and SL look cheap at the rear. The cost of the A Sport now being around $47,000 drive away demands more! Also my biggest grip with the old and now new Camry is that they sit too low - which is always an irritation when going up driveways with a rise or down with a sudden dip (always trying to avoid a scrap underneath especially the front end) - they need to come up at least another 2cms) not to mention getting in and out of the seats through the doorway almost gives you a hernia sitting so low!! Was going to upgrade but the above negatives and the price have baulked me. Yes! And the now hidden dual tailpipes which I like on my old one!
Great blogs Guys
Looking at this from a 2024 Camry Ascent Sport owners perspective. The lower grill in the front bumper looks clean but very ordinary. The wrap around indicator (hammer head design?) looks flaky. Fuel economy rated at 4.0l/100km is probably achievable but it would be through extremely conservative driving.
Wind noise around the drivers door is a huge disappointment.
Other than that, the Camry hybrid is a solid, reliable car which is reasonable value for money.
Thanks for a detailed and professionally delivered review Kez. I like the external look, dash and centre console design. Dropping the rear roof line is a real mistake and not suited to the Aussie market. Piano black trims just suck, I could see the dust and print markets in your video. Bad news for fleet. The back seat looks pov and rather 1998-ish. Rear boot lip should ideally be lower. Did you happen to notice if the boot hinges encrouch on cargo space and the old torsion bars still run under the parcel shelf? Often an issue in my VX50 series Camry.
Finally, Mazda and Toyota (among others) have made the front bumper flush with the metal nose between the headlights. Means if someone backs into you or you nudge up to a wall in a carpark, the panel is dinted rather than a scrap on the bumper. This is very poor design for what is known to be a fleet focused vehicle. I agree with @breaker1685 , the Camry is too low. If I had to run one again for work, I would be looking at suspension lift kit.
Regarding the boot hinges, the C-shaped hinge follows a little more closely to the sides of the boot then they did the XV50. Instead of a torsion beam assist spring, there's a gas spring in the right boot arm. This occupies its own little pocket of space.
- Kez
Have they improved the comfort of the terrible previous seats? They certainly look better. The previous model with its push the neck forward head restraints were so bad!!!
The seats have been revised. There's a bit more support, but they're not drastically different to before. Can't say I noticed the head restraints pushing my head forward (and I hate cars that do that) so I reckon you might be alright with the Camry. Try one on for size.
- Kez
mmmmmm......time to trade in the 2008 Aurion I think! :)
These cars are brilliant ,offer excellent value for money ,wonderful reliability,looks and comfort .
Will sell like hot cakes again
Hello to all. I have a question. Is this the Emotional Red color or is it a different kind of red for Australia? Thanks for the eventual responses. Best wishes from Romania
The red colour seen here is Jasper Red (paint code 3U9), which is different to Emotional Red, also called Feverish Red in some markets (paint code 3U5). Both are tri-coat finishes leading to their similar finish.
@@Drivecomau thanks for the info
Ughhh... I was so looking forward to buying a top-spec SL until I discovered that Australia only gets the front wheel drive option! To add insult to injury, GREY is the only interior colour available!? Seriously?
WHY? WHY? WHY? Makes zero sense to me. Anyways, that's the Camry off my list. 😢
That front area where the Toyota emblem is located (below the hood) looks like it's going to be a stone chip magnet.
is it coming in Europe ?
Still don't like the front facia area although the front is better looking than the previous horrible grill area. Banging your head as you try to enter the back seat takes me back to the (AU?) falcon where lumps and bumps accompanied your entrance. Toyota pricing is too high for what you get so there are better vehicles available.
I would love it in a wagon version
I’d like Toyota to reintroduce the station wagon, a much more versatile option for a very iconic brand.
It feels a bit odd that the top-selling brand in Australia can't make a business case for a single wagon. Although there's no Camry wagon globally, the Corolla Touring Wagon would surely generate enough interest.
- Kez
The more I see it, the more I feel it copied the previous generation Honda Accord rear light cluster that looks like a staple. 😂
I think the design language for the new camry was a miss since it’s intro around 2017. The refresh helps but when you have Hyundai, Kia and now honda refreshing and remodeling at breakneck speeds toyota needed something totally new to win the segment. It’s just fine!
Will make another great taxi.
Do you have to run 95 fuel in this.
Yes, Toyota specifies 95-octane as the minimum for the new Camry
- Kez
@@Drivecomau
I drive my ATX Aurion 200kw on 91 without issue. I’m still looking for a hybrid replacement.
So the Sport adds no sports functionality?
It's a really fantastic car
Have to agree mate 👍 Test drove a SL today and was extremely impressed. Never thought I would say that about a Camry but Toyota have nailed it.
Cheaper to run but 10k more expensive to buy?
Hmmmm 😅
It depends a little. The price from the previous generation cheapest model (which wasn't a hybrid) to this one represents a $4900 increase, but if you compare the old hybrid Ascent to the new one, the price step is around $2000 more. Still an increase, of course, but the improved safety suite and better equipment inclusions help Toyota justify the increase.
- Kez
Why why why could we have this car in the UK?
starting $40k for a hybrid.. i hear EV calling :D
$30,990 Drive Away for the MG4 Excite 51.
@@rc70ys those MGs are some of the least reliable cars on the road 😬
@@axiomic that's a blantant lie.. the MG3.. yes, not the MG4, you seen the servicing costs? insanely cheap
@@rc70ys shitboxes
Awesome review Kez 🙌 Are they built in Japan for the Aussie market? Also would you agree the SL version is getting close to the Lexus 300. I gotta say this new version Camry looks really nice . Keep up your excellent work mate!
Australian-delivered Camrys are sourced from Japan. While the SL takes a step towards the ES300, there's still plenty differentiate them. There's more equipment and more upmarket interior in the Lexus, but of course there's also a big step up in price.
- Kez
@@Drivecomauthanks Kez for the confirmation much appreciated. One odd question do you know if you can change the dash configuration to show a tachometer instead of the power/charge gauge on the left?
Too expensive and one boring vehicle. The Chinese ev have better options and much cheaper.
It's okay...wouldn't call it an icon though...
lol, better to just buy a model y than the gutless SL variant.
It’s been an icon for decades
Shocked about its ordinary look compared to the Chinese version, USA version and literally all the other countries’ versions where it is differently designed. Omg Japan doesn’t care about the look at all !! Japanese made the same mistake they did the Highlander where it looks tons better in the US version!! Disappointing
i miss the tailpipes, how boring
Yea your grandpa would definitely miss it
Now its not only rugby or afl that can give you concussion its a bloody Camry.
After ten years you'll be changing the battery for $44 000 👍
Being a hybrid, the Camry's battery is much smaller than a full-EV. The battery packs in them are fairly robust, and Toyota offers a 10 year warranty on the battery itself but even if you did need to replace one the cost is around $3500 for a new genuine battery, or $1500 for a remanufactured unit.
Yuk gave up on Toyota's years ago !!!! Still ugly bland & boring no thanks ! At least my 30year old Honda civic ek1 still turns heads!!!!! Lol😅😅😅