Toyota Camry 2012 launched in India

From the stables of  Toyota, the year 2012 will witness another re-tooled version of Camry in coming days. The word Camry is derived from a Japanese word ‘kanmuri’ which translates as Crown. In India, Camry is considered highly executive car which is believed to deliver remarkable driving experience.

Redesigned for 2012, the new Toyota Camry is being integrated with similar designing and equitable dimensions as seen in its previous prototype. The new model has been made lighter, high performance oriented and comes with greater fuel efficiency.

The new Camry has been launched in competition with Honda Accord, Ford Fusion, Volkswagen Jetta and Skoda Superb.

Toyota Camry Review

Exterior

Despite of the Larger Bumper inlets and Boomerang- shaped lights, the Camry has continued with its conventional Length, height and width. This four cylinder car comes with single tailpipe at the back with only V6 model comes with two tailpipes.

The Sports oriented Camry SE model is designed with unique bodywork to give an informal look. The racier bumpers and a new grille on the front give a distinctive look to the overall archetype.

Exteriorly, Toyota Camry Car is equipped with Standard 16 inch Steel Wheels that are enveloped in plastic covers and offers optional choice of 17 and 18 inch alloy wheels. One of the unique compositions is side mirror which comes in similar body color as the car is painted.

Interior

Inside the new Camry you’ll find that the dashboard wrap has been replaced by layered design where the upper dashboard has been covered by Stitched Faux leather. The trim level unlike last year’s Camry comes with 60/40 – split folding Rear seat.

Toyota has offered two navigation system variants with sharper graphics – Entry level version with 6.1 inch Screenand another 7.0 inch system.

The car is fitted with comfortable seats for relaxed riding and the air conditioning system included in the car is powerful enough to evenly spread the cooling from the AC vent to every corner of the car.

The rear view mirror in the cabin assists in detecting bright light and help eradicating blinding glares with itsElectro-chromatic feature which ensures that drive is fully controlled and secured.

Other common interior features include standard power windows, mirrors and locks. The Car comes with optional Bluetooth audio streaming, Standard iPod and USB compatible stereo that works with Bluetooth. There are optional power seats and moonroof for ensuring comfort and joy during your long rides.

Performance

Camry in India is expected to come with neat petrol Engine that brings amazing driving experience and delivers heaps of power. The car is packed with powerful 2.4 liter engine that delivers the peak power of 167PS at 6000RPM and the maximum torque of 204.9Nm at RPM level of 5600 with variable valve timing-intelligent system (VVT-I).

The Engine is also accompanied with Intelligent Electronic Control System which controls the engine output by adjusting the throttle valve in relation with accelerators opening. This allows smoother gearshift changes for ensuring acceleration control while you are driving.

The Indian version of the car comes with 5 speed Automatic transmission which is researched by Toyota Engineers, especially to compliment with the quiet and vibration free engine Toyota Camry comes with.

This new Camry 2012 version with Automatic transmission offers an average mileage of 8 km per liter while the automatic gearbox version offers the mileage of 7km per liter.

Toyota Camry 2012 Price in India - Rs 23.80 Lakhs

Technical Specifications

• Engine Type : DOHC, 2.5 lts 4 Cylinder
• Valve : 16-Valve VVT-i
• Maximum Speed (kmph):
• Mileage(km/liter): 7
• Seating Capacity (person): 6
• Displacement : 2362cc
• Power: 165 Bhp @ 6000 rpm
• Torque: 224 Nm @ 4000 rpm
• Transmission Type: Electronically Controlled automatic overdrive Transmission
• Gears: 7
• Number of Cylinders: 4
• Valves Per Cylinder: 4
• Ignition : Electronic, TDI
• Drivetrain : Front-Wheel Drive
• Body : Unitized body with front and rear anti-vibration sub-frames
• Steering : Electric Power Steering
• Fuel Type: Petrol
• Fuel Tank Capacity(Lt.): 65
• Fuel Tank Reserve(Lt.): 9
• Minimum Turning Radius : 18.3
• Front Tyre Size : P215/55R17
• Rear Tyre Size : P225/45R18
• Front Suspension- MacPherson strut suspension with gas-filled shock absorbers
• Rear Suspension – Dual-link independent MacPherson strut suspension with gas-filled shock absorbers
• Front Brakes : 11.65-Inch. Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
• Rear Brakes : 11 Inch. Solid disc with hydraulic brake booster
• Overall Height : 57.9 Inch.
• Overall Width : 71.7 Inch.
• Overall Length : 18.92 Inch.
• Ground Clearance : 6.1 Inch.
• Wheelbase : 109.3 Inches
• Kerb Weight : 3190 kg

Features

• Interior & Exterior
  • Cruise control
  • Overhead console with maplamps
  • Rear window defogger with timer
  • Washer-linked intermittent windshield wipers
  • Dual sun visors with sliding extensions
  • Color-keyed power outside mirrors with folding feature
  • Day/night rear view mirror
  • Analog instrumentation with speedometer
  • Jam protection in all positions and retained-power features
  • High Solar Energy-Absorbing (HSEA) glass
  • Projector-beam halogen headlamps

• Safety & Security
  • Tyre Pressure Monitor System
  • Smart Stop Technology
  • Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control
  • Electronic Brake-force Distribution
  • Ten airbags
  • Traction Control
  • 4-wheel Anti-lock Brake System

Toyota Camry Colors Available

• Super White
• Magnetic Grey Metallic
• Clear water Blue Metallic
• Cosmic Grey Mica
• Sandy Beach Metallic
• Attitude Black Metallic
• Barcelona Red Metallic
• Classic Silver Metallic
• Cypress Pearl