The new 2024 Toyota Camry (XV80) was recently launched in Singapore, making it the first market in the ASEAN region to receive the snazzy D-Segment sedan. If you thought cars were expensive in Malaysia, note the sole Elegance Hybrid (HEV) variant priced at SGD 246,888 (~RM 821k) inclusive of COE, which is roughly what you would pay for a BMW M4 in Malaysia. Also read: New 2024 Toyota Camry (XV80) makes ASEAN debut in Singapore - From equivalent of RM 821k, hybrid-only Despite carrying a new mode
Arvind
05.09.2024
Despite being given a new model code, the new 2024 Toyota Camry (XV80) feels more like a deep facelift of the outgoing XV70 generation. Currently, it is only available in left-hand drive (LHD) like the Middle East, North America, and China but despite being discontinued in Japan, right-hand drive markets (RHD) are not left out. While camouflaged units were spotted in Thailand which also produces the XV70 Camry for the Malaysian market, Singapore beat it to the punch with the sole Elegance Hybrid
CY Foong
29.08.2024
On 28-May, during the "Multi-Pathway Workshop," Toyota, Mazda, and Subaru jointly announced their future engine technologies, centred on the integration of electrification and efficiency. Most reports centred around the engines itself and Toyota's odd blob of a test mule, but Japanese publication Best Car follows through with a report that says the next-gen Toyota Harrier could run on a 1.5-litre engine. Reports from the publication state that the engine will be paired with Toyota's hybrid and p
Sanjay
27.08.2024
Reports of the new 2024 Toyota Camry making its way into Thailand has picked up in intensity within the last few days, with the latest by AutolifeThailand.tv saying the model could be launched in the country by early October. There's no smoke without fire... Anyway, the site claims that the D-segment sedan – the natural competitor the all-new Honda Accord – will be introduced as a hybrid-only model there. Globally, the Camry is available with either a 2.0-litre- or a 2.5-litre hybrid powertrain,
Sanjay
12.08.2024
The 2024 Toyota GR86 has received another round of updates (previous update introduced ADAS for MT version) in Japan, including a limited edition "Ridge Green Limited" variant that is limited to 200 units. Drawing from motorsports experience, Toyota has refined the GR86’s driving dynamics. Both manual and automatic versions benefit from improved shock absorber damping for better road contact and steering feel. Electric power steering calibration has been adjusted for more intuitive handling and
Shaun
12.07.2024
According to the Road Transport Department’s (JPJ) registration data, battery electric vehicles (BEVs) have outsold hybrid models in four of the last six months in 2024. This trend is largely due to the variety of new BEV models entering the Malaysian market primarily from China such as BYD and GWM, in addition to premium brands such as Tesla and BMW. In contrast, hybrid models are mainly represented by a few established models mainly from Toyota and Honda. BEV vs Hybrid sales in H1 2024 Month B
Arvind
11.07.2024