Toyota Camry Hybrid Launched

Most of us associate a luxurious automobile with words like extravagance, extremity and indulgence. And if we were to give some thought to the recently launched 7th generation Toyota Camry similar nouns would come to mind.

However, as global pioneers of automotive hybrid technology Toyota has decided to put its greener expertise into its handsome flagship sedan, and the end product is now India’s first ever locally manufactured hybrid - the Camry Hybrid. 

The Camry hybrid combines a newly developed hybrid exclusive 2.5L Beltless petrol engine with an electric motor. The vehicle runs on Hybrid Synergy Drive, which intelligently senses when to switch between the two power sources – petrol engine and electric motor. 

The petrol motor on the Camry Hybrid retains the same 2,494cc displacement but the engine output now drops to 160PS and 213Nm of torque, compared to the 181PS and 233Nm from the petrol only engine. But the hybrid also gets added boost from the electric motor which together give an impressive total system power output of 205 PS. 

In addition to the features available in the petrol Camry, the Camry Hybrid comes with more than 35 enhancements.  These include a rear armrest with controls for power recline rear seats, a power sunshade for the rear windshield, and a 3 zone air conditioning system among other comforts.

Regenerative braking technology, lower NVH levels, reduced fuel consumption and emissions as low as 122.8 gm of CO2 emissions per km of driving give the Hybrid version some obvious advantages over the petrol only Camry model.

Speaking about the introduction of Toyota Camry Hybrid in India Hiroshi Nakagawa, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, TKM said “This is in line with Toyota’s global philosophy to encourage the use of hybrid vehicles across the globe, for a greener tomorrow. Manufacturing Camry hybrid locally will be yet another step towards Toyota’s global commitment.” 

The All New Camry Hybrid is priced at  29,75,000/- (ex showroom Delhi) and  is available in four vibrant colours – grey metallic, white pearl crystal shine ,silver metallic and  attitude black.