[JoshMachine]

Originally Posted by rmbhatia1108

Good Morning Team! Does anyone know when the new facelift version of Camry getting launched in India. Every site says 3rd quarter but no specific news yet

As per a Senior Sales rep working for one of the Pune dealers, the new Camry Hybrid should come to India only after the festive season viz, Nov-Dec'21 timeframe.

BTW, all the dealers show "out of stock" for the Camry, if one were to book the current version presently:

[rmbhatia1108]

Originally Posted by JoshMachine

As per a Senior Sales rep working for one of the Pune dealers, the new Camry Hybrid should come to India only after the festive season viz, Nov-Dec'21 timeframe.

BTW, all the dealers show "out of stock" for the Camry, if one were to book the current version presently:

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Thank you, yes I am told that the booking now will yield a vehicle only in January 2022 but at Shaw Toyota they are not sure if it is the upgraded one or the old one. Was also informed that a black one can be made available in October. However categorically no discounts on old model so the confusion.

[JoshMachine]

Originally Posted by rmbhatia1108

Thank you, yes I am told that the booking now will yield a vehicle only in January 2022 but at Shaw Toyota they are not sure if it is the upgraded one or the old one.

The best and the easiest way to confirm the upgrade, would be to ask them to send pictures of the front designer bumper + the interiors. These 2 areas get the most noticeable "upgrade" as compared to the current generation.
However, highly unlikely that any dealer can get to sell an upgrade without Toyota putting up on their site.
On a related note, really surprised to know the dealer cannot confirm the upgrade of the prized model And Shaw Toyota call themselves a premium partner!

However categorically no discounts on old model so the confusion.

I haven't come across any customer with a discounted new Camry, atleast in Pune. Be it the car's appeal or Toyota's business model, or maybe both!

[apocalypse]

I have a rumor that the current model is getting discontinued soon. Please take it with a pinch of salt, as it is unverified.

Summary: The current model of the Camry is not going to be assembled any longer at TKM. There are unverified rumors that the 2021 facelift from overseas may be launched here in India in 2022.

Story: We were in the process of purchasing a Camry this month. We were in touch with two dealers in Pune and one in Mumbai. Initially wanted a pearl white model, but then settled on a Burning Black due to lack of availability. We were about to finalize and make the payment, with an estimate of delivery on 10th October. At the last moment, we were told that TKM has deallocated the car, and allotted to another dealer somewhere. The vehicle apparently was the last remaining piece, and the delivery schedules for the rest of this year are empty. I cross checked with the two other dealers, and the case is the same.

The dealers said that there are rumors of a new model launching in the first quarter of 2022, with no concrete estimate. It is going to have minor updates, but expect it to take several months after launch to hit the roads.

[KPS]

Was visiting my home town in Coorg after almost 2 years. Wonderful to be back in our ancestral home and be greeted with all the love and affection

The Camry, with the Granary built by my Great Grandfather around 1898-1900, in the back ground


On a visit to another estate, there was tree fall across the road and I had to re-route my travel through some rough roads, within other coffee estates. The rains making the journey more adventurous.

You need go slow and steady across the terrain


The electric fence confirms that this is elephant territory


At slow speeds, with only the EV working and no engine noise, you glide with nature. Enjoyed this very much


You can mistake this for the Bangalore Roads, but for the country side.


Fantastic road clearance, if you drive slow and steady





Cheers

KPS

[Vid6639]

Originally Posted by KPS

Was visiting my home town in Coorg after almost 2 years. Wonderful to be back in our ancestral home and be greeted with all the love and affection

Not sure if it was you yesterday but I did see a white Camry Hybrid on my way back from Coorg yesterday late morning. The Camry was headed up from Kushalnagar. Looked back to admire the clean lines on my ORVM.

[KPS]

Originally Posted by Vid6639

Not sure if it was you yesterday but I did see a white Camry Hybrid on my way back from Coorg yesterday late morning. The Camry was headed up from Kushalnagar. Looked back to admire the clean lines on my ORVM.

Yes Vid6639, around 9.30 a.m, would have been at Kushalnagara, onwards to Bettadapura, Ramanathapura, Arkalgud, Holenarasipura, Channarayapatna to Bangalore.

Enjoying the car very much

Thanks

KPS

[M00M]

Originally Posted by KPS

Enjoying the car very much

Good to hear that. Your Camry looks good in white. I recently test drove it again and the TD car was a 15000kms used owner driven car of the dealership but it didnt feel well maintained after 15000 kms. It's a good car but the high price of it makes you want to rethink the purchase decision when someone is buying it new. Theyre expecting price to go up with the facelift and cost around 51 lacs on road which is in my opinion not justified for the Camry. Toyota India

[Axe77]

Hey guys. An important update. Toyota / Toyota dealers have not openly publicized this yet but they have finally started taking bookings for the facelifted Camry (I speak for Mumbai at least). My friend had been chasing them since several months to update him the moment they are in a position to provide any clarity or accept a token.

If anyone has been in the market for one and waiting for this, you should speak to your local dealer to be suitably ahead in the queue. A friend of mine has already put a down payment for one, earlier this week.

Launch is officially in January with deliveries only expected to commence from February.

[rmbhatia1108]

No luck in Pune no news of the new Toyota Camry yet. The dealership is happy to take a booking but no date on arrival of new model

[Axe77]

Originally Posted by Axe77

Launch is officially in January with deliveries only expected to commence from February.

Originally Posted by rmbhatia1108

but no date on arrival of new model

I am told deliveries will start in February. If you are ok with putting down the 1L deposit, maybe you can take your chances and at least advance yourself in the queue. The money should be refundable I am sure. Take that in writing from them.

[rmbhatia1108]

Originally Posted by Axe77

I am told deliveries will start in February. If you are ok with putting down the 1L deposit, maybe you can take your chances and at least advance yourself in the queue. The money should be refundable I am sure. Take that in writing from them.

Unfortunately in Pune it’s 5 lacs that they are asking and that to non refundable

[Axe77]

Originally Posted by rmbhatia1108

Unfortunately in Pune it’s 5 lacs that they are asking and that to non refundable

WOW!! That’s just highway robbery and completely dealer specific. I’m amazed at the gall of some of these dealers. Those kind of terms are absolute non starters. No written commitment to on-road price, delivery date and they want a 5L non refundable deposit. Incredible!

[docsr]

Originally Posted by KPS

Fantastic road clearance, if you drive slow and steady
Cheers

KPS

Hello KPS,
Thanks for the lovely pictures and the nice travelogue. How does the Camry, with it's long wheelbase and overhangs perform in the crater/huge-speedbreaker ridden Namma Bengaluru? During an earlier, very limited, test drive, it seemed okay. The back seat is fantastic and the driving experience was good as well.
I was looking for a hybrid next year - however, other than the Camry, there is nothing else unless one goes to Lexus. Any info about the Rav4 hybrid?

[Crazy_Bean]

Do we have more info on this? are there any kind of discounts being year end and changing model?

Looking for a comfortable 4 seater with a budget of 40-50 lacs. Any other car that ticks the boxes? TIA