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Ratings: 2019 Toyota Camry 2.5V - Top marks in comfort, 173 pts overall

Shaun · Nov 2, 2020 03:11 PM

Driving Performance – 37/50 pts, fluid handling

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2019 Toyota Camry 2.5V - Facts and Figures
Engine 2.5L 4-cylinder NA
Transmission 6-speed automatic
Power 184 PS @ 6,000 rpm
Torque 235 Nm @ 4,100 rpm
Weight 1,550 kg
0-100 km/h 10.5 seconds
100-0 km/h 40.5 metres

Against younger competitors, the Camry’s aging port fuel injection engine’s shortfall in power is apparent. Though for what it is, the Camry is still fast enough. And the 6-speed torque converter automatic's shifts are precise and plays well with the driver.

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Steering feels natural and nicely weighted. Pitch it into corners and you’ll feel the weight transfer, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing as it’s a form of communication. And it handles bumps and undulations with impressive fluidity.

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2019 Toyota Camry 2.5V - Driving Performance Breakdown
Engine Acceleration 3 / 5
In-gear Acceleration 3.5 / 5
Throttle Response 4 / 5
Transmission Shift Logic 2 / 3
Smoothness 4 / 5
Sport/Manual Mode 3 / 3
Steering Accuracy 2.5 / 3
Response 2 / 3
Weight & Feel 2.5 / 3
Braking Distance 1.5 / 3
Feel 2 / 3
Handling Chassis Balance 2.5 / 3
Grip 2 / 3
Load Reaction 2.5 / 3
Total   37 / 50 pts

Ride Comfort – 42/50 pts, plush seats

The fluidity in its chassis translates well into comfort. It goes over undulations gracefully and with excellent composure. Ride quality is just excellent.

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The seats are very comfortable, firm yet supportive on all the right pressure points. It feels the plushest among its rivals.

2019 Toyota Camry 2.5V - Noise Level
60 km/h 61 dB
90 km/h 65 dB
110 km/h 67 dB

Cabin noise level is relatively low. Tyre and mechanical noises are well suppressed, though slight wind ruffles can be heard at highway speeds.

2019 Toyota Camry 2.5V - Ride Comfort Breakdown
Sound Proofing 8 / 10
Suspension 9 / 10
Passenger Comfort 9 / 10
Seat Support 5 / 5
Ergonomics 4 / 5
Engine Refinement 7 / 10
Total points 42 / 50 pts

Quality and Features – 33.5/50 pts, inconsistent paint thickness

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2019 Toyota Camry 2.5V - Exterior Material Use
Bonnet Soundproofing Material Thick
Struts Gas
Front Fenders Soundproofing Material Yes
Doors Front Windows Single Glazed
Rear Windows Single Glazed
Construction Multiple
Tailgate/Boot Opening Manual

Panel gaps deviated by no more than 0.5 mm from opposite sides, which indicates above average build quality.

Paint thickness consistency however, was rather inconsistent, ranging from 100 µm on the bonnet to 180 µm on the driver-side rear-quarter panel. This resulted in a high standard deviation, which ultimately reflected an abysmal score.

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2019 Toyota Camry 2.5V - Panel Gaps
Location Driver Side Passenger Side Difference
Bonnet 3.0 2.5 0.5
Front Fender 3.5 3.0 0.5
Front to Rear Door 3.5 3.5 0
Rear Door to Quarter Panel 3.5 3.5 0
Tailgate 3.0 3.0 0
2019 Toyota Camry 2.5V - Paint thickness (µm)
Location Driver Side Passenger Side
Front Bonnet 100
Front Fender 99 102
Front Door 99 101
Rear Door 98 150
Quarter Panel 180 160
Tailgate 102
Roof 82
Average paint thickness: 116

Build and material quality are par for the money, with high quality touch points and generous use of soft materials and leather.

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2019 Toyota Camry 2.5V - Cabin Material Use
Seat Seat Cover Leather
Armrest Armrest Cover Leather
Dashboard Upper Section Soft Plastic
  Lower Section Hard Plastic
Front Doors Upper Section Soft Plastic
  Middle Section Leather
  Lower Section Hard Plastic

One complaint we have is the lack of Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity. But it does have a rich-sounding JBL sound system.

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The Camry is fitted with Toyota Safety Sense, but it's an older version so its adaptive cruise control is not capable of operating in stop-go traffic like the Corolla Altis.

2019 Toyota Camry 2.5V - Quality & Features Breakdown
Exterior Paint Finish 0 / 5
Panel Gaps 4 / 5
Interior Build Quality 4 / 5
Materials Used 4 / 5
Features Safety 9 / 10
ADAS 4.5 / 5
Luxury 3 / 5
Convenience 2 / 5
Infotainment 3 / 5
Total   33.5 / 50 pts

Space and Practicality – 30.5/50 pts, not as spacious as rivals

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Interior space is decent in isolation, with about 3 tennis balls of kneeroom and 1 tennis ball of headroom for a 175 cm adult. But the Passat is slightly more spacious, never mind the Accord's vast interior.

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racticality isn't as impressive as rivals either, still acceptable. Although the side door bins are relatively small, the centre armrest storage and glovebox are large.

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2019 Toyota Camry 2.5V - Interior Space Breakdown
Front Row 7 / 10
Middle/Back Row 7 / 10
Third Row 0 / 5
Boot Space 3 / 5
Practicality 3.5 / 5
Storage Space 3 / 5
Visibility 4 / 5
Storage Flexibility 3 / 5
Total 30.5 / 50 pts

Fuel consumption – 10/20 pts, not as efficient as direct injection engines

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After completing a 116.5 km journey broken down to 50% highway and 50% city driving, the amount of fuel required to fill brim the tank is 12.2 litres.

Which gives a calculated figure of 10.5-litre/100 km. In comparison, the Honda Accord returned 8.8-litre/100 km while the Volkswagen Passat achieved an impressive 6.5-litre/100 km.

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2019 Toyota Camry 2.5V - Fuel Consumption Test Breakdown
Fuel Consumption 8 / 15
Eco Mode 0 / 2
Indicator Accuracy 2 / 3
Total points 10 / 20 pts

Purchase and Cost – 20/30 pts, high fuel cost

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The Thailand-imported Toyota Camry 2.5V is priced at RM 196,888 (with SST). Price without SST is RM 188,763, valid until 31 December 2020. Considering its features and assembly origin, the price is justifiable.

The Camry loses points in maintenance and fuel cost, which are relatively high compared to its nearest rivals.

2019 Toyota Camry 2.5V - Purchase & Cost
Purchase Car Price 11 / 15
Warranty 4 / 5
Cost Maintenance 3 / 5
Fuel Cost 2 / 5
Total   20 / 30 pts

Conclusion – 173/250 pts overall

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The 2019 Toyota Camry 2.5V offers class-leading ride comfort, impressive driving dynamics, and is decently equipped. But it falls short in terms of space and practicality compared to its rivals, not to mention the poorer fuel consumption.

If you're looking for a D-segment sedan that strikes an impressive balance between body control and a cossetting ride, very few can match the Toyota Camry.

Shaun

Senior Writer

The quest for automotive knowledge began as soon as the earliest memories. Various sources information, even questionable ones, have been explored including video games, television, magazines, or even internet forums. Still stuck in that rabbit hole.

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