The 2024 Toyota Camry is here and ready to go

The 2024 Toyota Camry has arrived Down Under priced from $39,990 plus on-road costs with three grades on offer: Ascent, Ascent Sport and SL.

That opening price tag predictably applies to the base model and increases to $42,990 for the mid-range Ascent Sport before topping out at $53,990 for the flagship, however every figure is more than $2000 up on the old version.

As reported in November, the new-generation Camry is only being produced in hybrid form with Australia in turn only getting the front-drive version as opposed to the nippier all-wheel drive offered overseas.

Even so, the new 2.5-litre four-cylinder hybrid system is good for 170kW and will return a combined fuel consumption of 4.0L/100km, however it demands a diet of 95RON.

CO2 emissions meantime are pegged at 91 grams per kilometre while the official 0-100km/h time is 7.2 seconds, with drive again harnessed by a continuously variable transmission (CVT).

Every variant comes with a 50-litre fuel tank, three drive modes, 60:40 split-folding rear seat, adaptive cruise control, dual-zone climate control, Toyota Connected Services, sat-nav, keyless entry and start, smartphone mirroring and Toyota Safety Sense.

Homing in on the Ascent, headline equipment includes 17-inch alloy wheels, fabric upholstery, manual front seats, LED headlights, a urethane steering wheel, 7.0-inch driver’s display, an 8.0-inch infotainment screen, six-speaker sound system and a reversing camera.

Stepping up to the Ascent Sport adds higher-grade LED headlights, LED fog lights, a power-adjustable driver’s seat, leather-accented steering wheel, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, bigger 12.3-inch infotainment screen and a wireless phone charger.

The SL meantime rides on 18-inch alloys and comes with leather upholstery, a panoramic roof, power-adjustable passenger seat, heated and cooled front seats, paddle shifters, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, digital rearview mirror, rain-sensing wipers, a head-up display and a nine-speaker JBL sound system among a few other trinkets.

ANCAP has just announced the new Camry achieved a five-star safety rating when tested against the latest protocols, setting a new record of 95 per cent for its adult occupant protection in the process.

The new model rides on the same platform as its predecessor – albeit updated – despite being marketed as a new-generation product, however it measures 35mm longer (4920mm) thanks to its all-new nose cone inspired by the bZ4X EV.

Boot space is rated at 524 litres and while hybrid sedans have never been well-regarded as tow vehicles, the maximum towing capacity is a measly 400kg.

Eight exterior colours are on offer across the range, comprising Glacier White, Frosted White, Silver Pearl, Liquid Mercury, Eclipse Black, Jasper Red, Precious Bronze and Saturn Blue.

How much does the 2024 Toyota Camry cost?
Ascent – $39,990 (+$2073)
Ascent Sport – $42,990 (+$2273)
SL – $53,990 (+$2573)
* Prices exclude on-road costs

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