PIMS 2024: This is the all-new Toyota Camry HEV for PH

When Thailand officially launched the all-new Camry, we knew it was only a matter of time before it lands in the Philippines. And now, it has finally happened.

Making its debut at the 2024 Philippine International Motor Show is the 2025 Toyota Camry HEV. Now in its 9th generation called the XV80, the midsize sedan levels up its luxury amenities along with an improvement over its hybrid system’s efficiency.

Featuring the “hammerhead” grille that’s also seen on the Prius, the all-new Camry gets an evolutionary look over the previous generation model. While it’s still underpinned by the same TNGA platform as the XV70, the all-new Camry is longer at 4920 mm.

The Philippine-spec model shown at PIMS is wearing 18-inch alloy wheels and features a panoramic glass roof with an electric sunshade.

Step inside the all-new Camry and you’ll see two 12.3-inch displays on the dashboard – one for the instrument panel, and the other is the infotainment screen that’s connected to a 9-speaker JBL audio system. There’s a tri-zone climate control system (dual front, single rear), along with power adjustable front seats with ventilation, and rear seat touch control panels with electric reclining backrests.

TMP has yet to give out the official specifications of the new hybrid powertrain. But in other markets, the all-new Camry is powered by an improved version of the A25A-FKS. The 2.5-liter, four-cylinder Atkinson cycle engine produces 186 PS and 221 Nm of torque, while the new lithium-ion battery-powered electric motor generates 136 PS and 208 Nm of torque. When combined, the new HEV system makes 227 PS delivered to an e-CVT transmission that sends power to the front wheels.

In terms of safety, the all-new Camry comes with the latest version of Toyota Safety Sense which also gives the car intelligent driving capabilities.

Toyota says they will launch the all-new Camry at a later date along with its retail price, but you can already check out the sedan along with the rest of Toyota’s lineup at PIMS from October 24 to 27.