The new-generation 2024 Toyota Camry has arrived, with astounding hybrid fuel economy and pleasing dynamics that prove the four-door sedan has plenty of life left in it yet.
While the new Camry is built on the same TNGA platform as the previous model, there’s a brand-new interior, an overhauled powertrain, the latest safety technology and updated exterior styling – while prices are also up considerably.
Since its local launch in 1983, more than a million Camrys have been sold in Australia. More than two million – 2,168,104 to be exact – were manufactured in Australia. Of those, 1,324,991 were exported.
Since 1983, Toyota has sold more than one million Camrys in Australia
Three model grades will be offered for the 2024 Toyota Camry – the base Ascent, mid-spec Ascent Sport and top-spec SL, with prices starting at $39,990 and topping out at $53,990 (before on-road costs).
All 2024, new-generation models come with the same hybridised 2487cc naturally aspirated inline-four combined with an electric motor. The engine produces 138kW at 6000rpm and 221Nm from 3600rpm to 5200rpm. The electric motor contributes a maximum of 100kW and 208Nm. The maximum combined system output is 170kW, an increase of 10kW.
The new Camry will be priced from $39,990 before on-road costs
The hybrid system scavenges energy into a 4Ahr lithium-ion battery, while all Camry models are front-drive and use an automatic constantly variable transmission (CVT). Fuel consumption is a remarkable claimed 4.0L/100km using the Australian ADR81/02 fuel efficiency standard – an 11 percent improvement for the SL grade.
The Camry comes with a five-year, unlimited kilometre warranty, while maintenance is capped at $255 per service. Service intervals are every 12 months or 15,000km. Eight colours are available – two shades of white, two shades of silver, black, red, bronze and blue.
The new Camry sports a newly designed interior
Toyota Camry prices have crept up considerably since the pandemic. In 2020, a base model Toyota Camry Ascent hybrid cost $31,790, while the mid-spec Ascent Sport was $33,790 and the top-spec SL hybrid, $42,790, all before on-road costs.
In 2024 – just four years later, with a new generation vehicle – the entry price of Camry hybrid ownership has increased $8200, while the mid-spec is $9200 costlier and the SL, a notable $11,200 more expensive.
The all-hybrid Camry has an outstanding fuel consumption claim of 4.0L/100km
As well as seven airbags including a front-centre airbag, all Camry grades come with Toyota’s latest active safety technology – dubbed Safety Sense in Toyota-speak – including:
- Autonomous emergency braking with motorcycle, pedestrian and (daytime/night-time) cyclist detection
- Intersection collision avoidance with pedestrian and oncoming vehicle detection
- Adaptive cruise control (now with four settings of adjustable distance, previously three)
- Active lane keeping
- Lane departure warning
- Speed limit sign detection
- Driver attention monitor (including the ability to brake the car to a stop and activate the hazard lights if an unresponsive driver is detected)
- Automatic high beam
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Safe exit assist (can detect oncoming cyclists when you’re about to exit the car, and alert you with flashing lights and buzzers; but not prevent you opening the door)
- Front and rear parking sensors
- Reversing camera with rear cross-traffic alert
Standard equipment highlights for the base, $39,990 Ascent include:
There are three grades on offer including Ascent (pictured), Ascent Sport, and top-spec SL
- Cloth upholstery
- Manual front seats
- Urethane steering wheel with manual adjustment
- Dual-zone climate control
- Keyless entry and start
- 8-inch infotainment touchscreen
- Wireless Apple CarPlay
- Wireless Android Auto
- DAB+ digital radio
- Six-speaker sound system
- 7-inch digital instrument display
- 17-inch wheels
The mid-spec Ascent Sport has everything the Ascent has, but for an extra $3000 adds highlights such as:
The mid-range Toyota Camry Ascent Sport
- LED headlights
- Eight-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat
- Leather-accented steering wheel and shift knob
- Auto-dimming rear-view mirror
- 15-watt wireless phone charger
- Larger 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen
- In-built satellite navigation
For an additional $11,000, the top-spec SL builds the goodies list further with these notable inclusions:
The top-spec Toyota Camry SL is priced at $53,990 before on-road costs
- Leather upholstery
- Eight-way electrically adjustable passenger’s front seat
- Driver seat memory settings
- Heated and cooled front seats
- Steering wheel gear paddle-shifters
- Larger 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
- Head-up display
- Panoramic sunroof
- Tinted rear windows
- Front and rear parking camera washer jets
- Heated side mirrors with memory and auto-tilting reverse function
- Digital rear vision mirror
- High quality vinyl rear console box
- Automatic rain-sensing wipers
- Electrically adjustable steering column
- Heated steering wheel
- Nine-speaker premium JBL audio system
- 18-inch wheels
Despite the decline of sedan sales globally, the Toyota Camry still enjoys strong sales in Australia
Toyota Camry 2024: prices in Australia
All prices listed are before on-road costs.
- Ascent: $39,990
- Ascent Sport: $42,990
- SL: $53,990
