The 2019 Toyota Camry reviews have been published, following the European press launch in the glamorous location of Split, Croatia.
A significant number of national, regional and online UK motoring outlets were invited to the event. What were their first impressions of our new hybrid-only executive saloon? Below is a selection of excerpts from some of the Camry reviews. To read the full online reports from each publication, click the emboldened links.
“The new Camry is bang on trend and perfectly placed to compete with other self-charging rivals… as well as plug-in hybrids.
“The whole car is impressively refined; both wind and road noise are well suppressed and the engine is virtually inaudible at constant motorway speeds.
“That said, the Camry does have a party trick up its sleeve: space. Put simply, unless you’re Shaquille O’Neal, you should have plenty of room to spread out in both the front and rear. A clever rear suspension design, along with the positioning of the car’s batteries beneath the rear seats, minimises intrusion into the bonnet, resulting in impressive luggage capacity.”
“It is comfortable, spacious and impressively refined around town, with loads of kit and a luxuriously appointed interior. But the real gains will come in running costs; the Camry could slash your company car tax bills and save you money at the pumps.”
“The Camry is a capable car, providing a comfortable ride and reasonably tidy handling, along with a roomy cabin, lots of luxury equipment and an efficient hybrid propulsion system. The fact it’s a hybrid will also make it a very cost-effective option for company car drivers, especially ones who spend most of their time doing short, urban journeys.
“All versions of the Camry look as good as each other… Overall, it feels like every inch the high-quality product.”
“The 2.5-litre engine, the motor, the generator and the gears are very compact, allowing a low bonnet, and the battery is small enough to be relocated from the boot to under the rear seats, freeing up luggage space.
“It’s reasonably…
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