2024 Toyota Camry will be revealed next week

The new-generation 2024 Toyota Camry has been locked in for a November 15 reveal ahead of the Los Angeles motor show, but there’s still no sign of the shadowy GR performance version teased last month.

Today’s reveal announcement was accompanied by a well-lit preview image of the new Japanese mid-size sedan’s boot lid, where we find a surprise confirmation of all-wheel drive – at least for the hybrid version.

Chances are the new Camry Hybrid will feature the same 2.5-litre hybrid system as the full-size Toyota Crown flagship, which outputs a combined 176kW in its current form and just so happens to drive all four wheels.

A peak power output like that would put the new-generation sedan on par with other warm segment offerings like the Mazda6 turbo (175kW) and Skoda Octavia RS (180kW), while comfortably outstripping the segment’s only other hybrid: the Honda Accord (158kW).

It would also mark a healthy 16kW bump over the existing front-wheel drive model’s 160kW peak power output.

Other key takeaways from the teaser include a narrower tail-light assembly, which would match the expected Prius-inspired headlights, and a modernised hybrid emblem and contrasting trim insert, suggesting a sporty GR Sport trim will be offered.

The new Camry is expected to ride on the same TNGA-K platform as its predecessor and the aforementioned Crown luxury model, while a full-fat GR hero version is also expected to materialise as serve as the basis for Toyota USA’s next-gen NASCAR.

AWD and outputs approaching 250kW would position the GR Camry as the premier mainstream performance sedan across the small, medium and large four-door segments, given the new Hyundai Sonata N-Line is front-drive only and doesn’t feature a limited-slip differential, and that the upcoming Skoda Superb flagship will only pack 195kW.

The facelifted Hyundai i30 Sedan N will stand the best chance, but it would do so with a power and traction deficit.

Toyota Australia is yet to comment officially on the new Camry or when we might see it Down Under, which is no surprise since sales of the current Camry Hybrid have been suspended because delivery wait times are still hovering above two years.

Much like the Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series V8, patiently waiting customers towards the end of the back-order queue will likely have to fork out more cash and opt for the new model, which will be in production before the order backlog is cleared.

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