2025 Toyota Camry: Hybrid-only sedan detailed for Australia

Toyota Australia has released information on the next-generation, hybrid-only Camry sedan ahead of its local launch later this year.

The next-generation Toyota Camry is due in Australia in the second half of 2024, and will be offered in three trim levels: Ascent, Ascent Sport and SL.

The sporty-looking SX has been dropped, and as previously confirmed there’s no price-leader petrol-only Ascent model.

Pricing for the 2025 range has yet to be announced.

All models will use Toyota’s fifth-generation hybrid system, incorporating a 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine, an electric motor and a lithium-ion battery.

It’s likely we’ll continue to only get the front-wheel drive Camry Hybrid here, which has a total system output of 168kW; all-wheel drive will be offered in some markets, with slightly more power at 173kW.

All models will come standard with the following safety equipment:

• Adaptive cruise control
• Autonomous emergency braking
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Driver monitoring camera
• Front and rear parking support brake
• Rear cross-traffic alert
• Safe exit assist
• Front and rear parking sensors
• Surround-view camera

Features like blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert were previously excluded from the base Ascent.

The entry-level Ascent will come standard with the following equipment:

• 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• 7.0-inch instrument cluster screen
• Toyota Connected Services
• Six-speaker sound system
• 2 x rear USB-C outlets
• Fabric upholstery
• Dual-zone climate control
• Electronic parking brake
• 17-inch alloy wheels
• LED headlights
• LED tail lights

The Ascent Sport adds the following:

• 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Satellite navigation
• Wireless phone charger
• Eight-way power driver’s seat
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter
• “High-grade” LED headlights
• Electrochromatic rear-view mirror

The SL adds the following:

• 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
• Digital rear-view mirror
• Paddle shifters
• Heated steering wheel
• Leather-accented upholstery
• Heated and ventilated front seats
• Eight-way power passenger seat
• Nine-speaker JBL sound system
• Power steering wheel adjustment
• Panoramic sunroof
• Head-up display
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Heated exterior mirrors
• Rear privacy glass
• Rear camera washer
• 18-inch alloy wheels

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