Following the launch of the ninth-generation (XV80) Toyota Camry Hybrid at this month’s Kuala Lumpur Worldwide Mobility Present (KLIMS), UMW Toyota Motor has now launched the non-hybrid variant of the D-segment sedan. The brand new 2.5V variant retails for RM221,800 on-the-road with out insurance coverage, which is RM27,000 lower than the hybrid model often known as the two.5 HEV that sells for RM248,800.
Each variants can be found with the identical color choices, specifically Emotional Purple 2, Platinum White Pearl Mica, Earlier Steel, Perspective Black Mica, Cement Gray Metallic and Darkish Blue Mica. A five-year, unlimited-mileage additionally comes normal, with the hybrid gaining a further eight-year, unlimited-mileage guarantee for its hybrid parts.
The two.5V is powered by Toyota’s Dynamic Drive engine, particularly the A25A-FKS 2.5 litre naturally-aspirated inline-four that serves up 204 PS (201 hp or 150 kW) at 6,600 rpm and 246 Nm of torque from 4,200 to five,000 rpm. Drive is distributed to the entrance wheels by way of a Direct Shift eight-speed computerized transmission, which allows a 0-100 km/h time of 8.9 seconds and high velocity of 210 km/h.
By comparability, the two.5 HEV makes use of a hybridised model of the Dynamic Drive mill known as the A25A-FXS, which has the identical displacement however serves up 188 PS (185 hp or 138 kW) at 6,000 rpm and 221 Nm from 3,600 to five,200 rpm.
That is augmented by a 1VM electrical motor rated at 136 PS (134 hp or 100 kW) and 208 Nm for a complete system output of 230 PS (227 hp or 169 kW) for a decreased century dash time of seven.2 seconds however the high velocity is much less at 180 km/h. The two.5 HEV can also be paired with an E-CVT (digital repeatedly variable transmission) as an alternative of an eight-speed auto gearbox, and it comes with selectable drive modes (Eco, Regular, Sport and EV).
Along with the hybrid parts, the two.5V differs from the two.5 HEV by having a kerb weight of 1,565 kg, which is 80 kg lower than the hybrid. It additionally has a bigger gas tank capability of 60 litres in comparison with the hybrid’s 50 litres. The claimed gas consumption can also be higher with the hybrid at 4 l/100 km as an alternative of the two.5V’s 6.6 l/100 km.
As for tools, the two.5V comes with 18-inch wheels (235/45 profile tyres), computerized bi-LED headlamps with LED flip indicators, LED daytime operating lights, entrance and rear LED fog lamps, LED mixture taillights, rain-sensing wipers, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a head-up show, a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wi-fi Apple CarPlay and wired Android Auto assist, a nine-speaker JBL sound system and automobile telematics.
These options are shared with the two.5 HEV, as are eight-way powered entrance seats which have a reminiscence operate for the driving force’s seat and a shoulder swap for the entrance passenger, rear air vents, black leather-based seat upholstery, an influence adjustable steering wheel, an electrochromic rear-view mirror, entrance and rear dashcams and a wi-fi charging pad.
The Toyota Security Sense suite is an identical too and contains methods akin to autonomous emergency warning, all-speed adaptive cruise management, lane departure alert, lane tracing help, computerized excessive beam and street signal help. There are additionally seven airbags, VSC, traction management, ABS, EBD, brake help, hill begin help, a panoramic view monitor, blind spot monitoring, rear cross visitors alert with braking assist, emergency cease sign in addition to entrance and rear parking sensors.
So, what are you lacking out by not paying extra for the hybrid? Nicely, the two.5V doesn’t get a panoramic sunroof and shark fin radio antenna, the latter built-in into the rear windscreen as an alternative. Moreover, it’s solely a dual-zone local weather system as an alternative of a tri-zone and the rear seats don’t include an influence reclining operate and devoted management panel. You do get a sunglass holder which the hybrid misses out on, more likely to accommodate the sunroof controls.
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