Toyota's new Camry @ Rs 21.26 lakh

SCH · 31st July 2009, 14:41

July 31, 2009
Toyota's new Camry @ Rs 21.26 lakh
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CommentToyota launched on Friday the New Camry [ Images ], the new variant of the luxury sedan, in India, looking at an yearly sales of 500 units of this model.

The New Camry would be available in four grades and is priced between Rs 21,26,000 and Rs 23,40,000, officials of Toyota's Indian unit, Toyota Kirloskar [ Images ] Motor, told a news conference in Bangalore.

The launch was seen as Toyota's attempt to revitalise sales of this model.

The sales of existing Camry (the earlier version) went down by more than 75 per cent in the April-June quarter -- it sold 44 units as compared to 182 in the year-ago period --, losing marketshare to rival SkodaAuto in this category.

"Camry is not a volume product", deputy managing director of TKM, Sandeep Singh, said. It's more of a brand and 'showcasing of technologies' by Toyota.

TKM's managing director, Hiroshi Nakagawa, said the Toyota Camry has already defined the concept of premium car in India and the New Camry 'will offer an exclusive blend of modern styling and luxurious features'.

The New Camry sports new design exterior, is available in two colours -- Dark Green Mica Metallic and Beige Mica Metallic -- and its other features include Plasmacluster A/C with Minus Ion Generator, intelligent rain sensing wipers and moonroof, company officials said.

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McLaren Rulez · 31st July 2009, 14:55

Any pics? And is it still a CBU?

*VT* · 31st July 2009, 15:02

:: More details ::

Launched in four variants W1, W2, W3 & W4
Price range from Rs.21.26 – Rs.23.43 lakh
2.4L VVT-i petrol engine to remain
Moon roof
ipod connectivity
Chrome Grille
Multi-reflector headlamp
Chrome Ringed fog-lamps
LED turn signals
New 10 spoke alloy wheels
New colours
Bookings and deliveries to start on 1st August 2009

VT

anekho · 31st July 2009, 15:06

Source: Toyota - The New Camry

The New Camry – Luxury Beyond Excellence. Indulge in the new Camry and discover a world of subtle detail. The dynamic exterior is fine-tuned with sleek new trimmings. Classy chrome grille, bolder fog lamps and sporty 10-spoke alloys, to name some. Inside, a convenient aux-in port has been added to the soothing music system with Psychoacoustics. In two stunning new colours, the luxurious new Camry is waiting to take you just where you belong. Far beyond excellence. Its dynamic physical presence and exhilarating performance stimulates your desire to drive. Your pleasure is heightened by the subtle appeal of contemporary comfort and relaxing atmosphere that speaks directly to your soul. Sleek and strong, the eye-catching design and dramatic stance exudes a vital life force. Vibrant and poised, the bold flowing lines hint at superb aerodynamics, immediately raising spirits.

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Not sure whats different... anyways enjoy!

Was the old one sold at around 30L? if so, the new price seems good!

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vinaydas · 31st July 2009, 15:38

new alloys and a bit of chrome and in the interiors the wood finish has a darker color.
are you sure about the ipod connectivity?
if yes then i think i can get it retrofitted in mine

gpa · 31st July 2009, 17:16

I see a resemblance of the Camry grille to that of the new Innova grille. Perhaps, this is a new styling cue from Toyota. Love the new fogs as well that appear to be a lot bolder and stand out.

GTO · 31st July 2009, 18:12

Still a CBU and still way more expensive than the newer Accord! C'mon Toyota, build the damn Camry HERE!

*VT* · 31st July 2009, 18:18

Yup.
Toyota needs to build the camry here, Only then it may become a successful product. I would still prefer the new Accord over it anyday.

VT

rupinder · 31st July 2009, 21:12

this again makes skoda superb a more valur proposition

Gagan.js · 31st July 2009, 21:28

What kind of research is toyota doing? A whopping 4 lakhs more than the accord 2.4. This is after Honda itself put a premium on the accord.

I'm glad that this car is failing, if you don't want to spend money building the car here, you don't deserve any sales.

maxj2005 · 31st July 2009, 21:35

The pricing is insane .The 2009 Camry here in US is around 21k around 8 lacs!!!

I dont see why people should buy it.You can get a much better car for 12 lacs.

Parm · 31st July 2009, 22:11

Toyota Camry in UAE for 64,999 Dirhams and its called Camry Sports! multiply this amount by 13 rupees!

fx45 · 31st July 2009, 22:20

nice pix not much difference in styling.. a soft facelift i would say.

still no LED taillamps.
Corolla has them !!

srishiva · 31st July 2009, 22:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by GTO

Still a CBU and still way more expensive than the newer Accord! C'mon Toyota, build the damn Camry HERE!

I always wondered what would the sales numbers have to be to invest in building a car locally. I really dont think its viable unless you will run the assembly line for more years like some people do (not maruti ofcourse)

Nitin · 31st July 2009, 22:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by maxj2005

The pricing is insane .The 2009 Camry here in US is around 21k around 8 lacs!!!

I dont see why people should buy it.You can get a much better car for 12 lacs.

Exactly! I just tried to convert the cost into $. If only there were more contenders in the Rs10-20 lakh segment, more sporty or more refined sedans to be precise.

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SCH BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Kashipur Posts: 162 Thanked: 3 Times	Toyota's new Camry @ Rs 21.26 lakh July 31, 2009 Toyota's new Camry @ Rs 21.26 lakh Tags: Dark Green Mica Metallic and Beige Mica Metallic, Toyota Camry, Minus Ion Generator, Hiroshi Nakagawa, Sandeep Singh Email thisSave to My PageAsk UsersWrite a CommentToyota launched on Friday the New Camry [ Images ], the new variant of the luxury sedan, in India, looking at an yearly sales of 500 units of this model. The New Camry would be available in four grades and is priced between Rs 21,26,000 and Rs 23,40,000, officials of Toyota's Indian unit, Toyota Kirloskar [ Images ] Motor, told a news conference in Bangalore. The launch was seen as Toyota's attempt to revitalise sales of this model. The sales of existing Camry (the earlier version) went down by more than 75 per cent in the April-June quarter -- it sold 44 units as compared to 182 in the year-ago period --, losing marketshare to rival SkodaAuto in this category. "Camry is not a volume product", deputy managing director of TKM, Sandeep Singh, said. It's more of a brand and 'showcasing of technologies' by Toyota. TKM's managing director, Hiroshi Nakagawa, said the Toyota Camry has already defined the concept of premium car in India and the New Camry 'will offer an exclusive blend of modern styling and luxurious features'. The New Camry sports new design exterior, is available in two colours -- Dark Green Mica Metallic and Beige Mica Metallic -- and its other features include Plasmacluster A/C with Minus Ion Generator, intelligent rain sensing wipers and moonroof, company officials said. Image: Toyota Camry Source Last edited by GTO : 5th August 2009 at 15:25. Reason: Adding source.
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McLaren Rulez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mysore Posts: 3,415 Thanked: 5,253 Times	Any pics? And is it still a CBU?
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VT BANNED Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: India Posts: 118 Thanked: Once	:: More details :: Launched in four variants W1, W2, W3 & W4 Price range from Rs.21.26 – Rs.23.43 lakh 2.4L VVT-i petrol engine to remain Moon roof ipod connectivity Chrome Grille Multi-reflector headlamp Chrome Ringed fog-lamps LED turn signals New 10 spoke alloy wheels New colours Bookings and deliveries to start on 1st August 2009 VT Last edited by VT* : 31st July 2009 at 15:04.*
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anekho Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: . Posts: 1,997 Thanked: 685 Times	Source: Toyota - The New Camry The New Camry – Luxury Beyond Excellence. Indulge in the new Camry and discover a world of subtle detail. The dynamic exterior is fine-tuned with sleek new trimmings. Classy chrome grille, bolder fog lamps and sporty 10-spoke alloys, to name some. Inside, a convenient aux-in port has been added to the soothing music system with Psychoacoustics. In two stunning new colours, the luxurious new Camry is waiting to take you just where you belong. Far beyond excellence. Its dynamic physical presence and exhilarating performance stimulates your desire to drive. Your pleasure is heightened by the subtle appeal of contemporary comfort and relaxing atmosphere that speaks directly to your soul. Sleek and strong, the eye-catching design and dramatic stance exudes a vital life force. Vibrant and poised, the bold flowing lines hint at superb aerodynamics, immediately raising spirits. __________________________________________________ _______ Not sure whats different... anyways enjoy! Was the old one sold at around 30L? if so, the new price seems good! Price list: Specs: Attached Thumbnails Last edited by anekho : 31st July 2009 at 15:07.
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31st July 2009, 15:38	#5
vinaydas BANNED Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 1,399 Thanked: 148 Times	new alloys and a bit of chrome and in the interiors the wood finish has a darker color. are you sure about the ipod connectivity? if yes then i think i can get it retrofitted in mine
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31st July 2009, 17:16	#6
gpa Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,789 Thanked: 341 Times	I see a resemblance of the Camry grille to that of the new Innova grille. Perhaps, this is a new styling cue from Toyota. Love the new fogs as well that appear to be a lot bolder and stand out.
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31st July 2009, 18:12	#7
GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 71,506 Thanked: 309,479 Times View My Garage	Still a CBU and still way more expensive than the newer Accord! C'mon Toyota, build the damn Camry HERE!
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31st July 2009, 18:18	#8
VT BANNED Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: India Posts: 118 Thanked: Once	Yup. Toyota needs to build the camry here, Only then it may become a successful product. I would still prefer the new Accord over it anyday. VT
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rupinder BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: ludhiana Posts: 197 Thanked: 5 Times	this again makes skoda superb a more valur proposition
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31st July 2009, 21:28	#10
Gagan.js BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 227 Thanked: Once	What kind of research is toyota doing? A whopping 4 lakhs more than the accord 2.4. This is after Honda itself put a premium on the accord. I'm glad that this car is failing, if you don't want to spend money building the car here, you don't deserve any sales.
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31st July 2009, 21:35	#11
maxj2005 BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cary NC USA Posts: 112 Thanked: 9 Times	The pricing is insane .The 2009 Camry here in US is around 21k around 8 lacs!!! I dont see why people should buy it.You can get a much better car for 12 lacs.
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31st July 2009, 22:11	#12
Parm Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: in a Toyota! Posts: 2,753 Thanked: 898 Times	Toyota Camry in UAE for 64,999 Dirhams and its called Camry Sports! multiply this amount by 13 rupees! Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Parm : 31st July 2009 at 22:12.
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31st July 2009, 22:20	#13
fx45 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 1,823 Thanked: 386 Times	nice pix not much difference in styling.. a soft facelift i would say. still no LED taillamps. Corolla has them !!
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