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Toyota is planning to reintroduce the Camry nameplate to the UK after a 14-year absence. The all-new, eighth-generation Camry Hybrid will take over from the out-going Avensis as the company’s D-segment offering.
The addition will increase Toyota’s European hybrid line-up to eight models, ranging from the compact Yaris to the RAV4 SUV.
The Camry has been the best-selling passenger car in North America for 15 consecutive years. In total, Toyota states that worldwide sales have reached approximately 19 million units since the first Camry was introduced in 1982.
Based on the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA), the new model will feature a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain combining a 2.5-litre petrol engine and a self-charging hybrid system. The North American version of the Camry based on the TNGA platform was unveiled at the Detroit motor show in 2017.
The exterior of the Camry features an extended roofline to help improve overall cabin space, while a compact glasshouse highlights the model’s performance potential. The interior of the new car features a curved, driver-focused instrument panel, while the longer wheelbase delivers improved rear passenger space.
The Camry will compete with the new, seventh-generation Lexus ES. Also based on the TNGA platform, the model is due to be available for the first time in the UK in 2019, replacing the out-going Lexus GS range.
Performance, equipment details, prices and market-specific on-sale dates for the new Camry will be announced at a later date.