or signup to continue reading Although the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid has been stealing the headlines, another electrified Toyota has been in seriously short supply in Australia. The mid-sized sedan has been off sale since late in 2023 due to big demand and tight supply, but it's now available again – and it's been given an overhaul. Although chunks of the new Camry you see here are carried over from the previous-generation model, it's bigger, more powerful, and more efficient than before.
If you're an Uber or taxi driver – about 70 per cent of Camry buyers are – that'll make a difference to your bottom line. It'll no doubt help if you're a private buyer, although we'd wager they'll be more taken with an even more upmarket interior and improved driving dynamics. No matter what you're looking for, this new Camry is a deeply impressive car that builds on its predecessor's strengths.
Pricing for the new Camry range kicks off just shy of $40,000 before on-roads, while the private-buyer-focused SL is north of $50,000 before on-road costs. Every new Camry is more luxurious and grown up than the one before it, and this is no exception. There's more than just a hint of Lexus about the front seats, with their soft bases and supportive bolsters, and the dashboard design is handsome.
In the case of the fleet-focused Ascent and Ascent Sport, drivers spend seriously long periods of time behind the wheel on a regular basis. The new Camry won't give them any headaches with its design or ergon.