Toyota Kirloskar Motor recently launched the new and updated Toyota Camry sedan in the Indian market priced at Rs 48 lakh (ex-showroom). The new Camry features an all-new design, new interior layout, additional features, and added safety. It also has more fuel efficiency than the previous model, thanks to the next-generation hybrid system. Interested customers can book the sedan online or by visiting their nearest dealership and the deliveries will begin immediately.
When we were at the first drive media event of the new Camry, Toyota surprised us with the Toyota Camry Sprint edition. The Sprint edition is essentially a much sportier version of the regular Camry and features few cosmetic changes, there are no mechanical changes made to the car. The styling elements are mainly dealership fitment and can be had separately, the company has not revealed the prices yet.
The Camry Sprint Edition features a dual-tone paint scheme, highlighted by a black roof. The front and rear bumpers also feature a black finish on the lower sections. On the sides, this special edition gets the same 18-inch alloy wheels as the standard model but here it’s blacked out. At the rear, Toyota has added a subtle boot-lip spoiler, and the black treatment on the lower bumper is enhanced by a chrome stripe running across its width.
Moving inside, there are no changes, but it gets a few additional features such as ambient lighting and door-ajar lights. In terms of features, it gets a 12.0-inch digital instrument cluster, a floating 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a nine-speaker JBL audio system, ventilated seats, a 360-degree camera, wireless Apple Caraplay/Android Auto, HUD display, three-zone climate control, 10-way powered front seats with heated and ventilated function, electric sunroof and more. The rear seat also features reclining and ventilation functions, controls in a rear centre console and a retractable sunshade. Safety-wise, it gets Toyota’s Safety Sense 3.0 ADAS suite with features such as pre-collision assist with pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, road sign recognition, automatic high beam and more. Other safety features include 9 airbags, parking sensors front and back and a 360-degree camera.
As mentioned previously, there are no mechanical changes made to the Camry Sprint edition. It’s powered by a 2.5-litre petrol engine paired with Toyota’s fifth-generation Hybrid System dubbed THS 5. The new model puts out 230hp of power and has claimed fuel efficiency of 25 kmpl. The engine comes paired with an e-CVT gearbox.
