SEPANG: Local Toyota vehicle distributor UMW Toyota Motor launched two all-new models - the Camry executive sedan and the 86 sports car at the Sepang International Circuit today.
As the replacement to the top seller in its category, the new Camry boasts among others, a redesigned exterior, improved interior space and a quieter ride.
It is available in three variants - the top-of-the-line 2.5V, followed by the 2.0G, and the 2.0E.
The 2.5V comes with a new 2.5-litre engine and a six-speed automatic transmission, while the 2.0G and the 2.0E are equipped with a 2.0-litre engine and a four-speed sequential shift automatic transmission.
Locally assembled at UMW Toyota Motor’s Shah Alam factory, the new Camry is more spacious, gets a string of better features such as high intensity discharge headlights. LED tail lights and electric power steering.
Fuel economy is also said to be better compared with the previous generation model.
“To date, we have sold more than 96,000 units of Camry in Malaysia, thus cementing its position as the most preferred choice of vehicle. It has become the best-selling model in the medium passenger car segment in Malaysia since 2006 with a market share of 47%,” said UMW Toyota Motor president Ismet Suki.
Prices for the new Camry are RM149,900 for the 2.0E variant, RM157,900 for the 2.0G and RM180,900 for the 2.5V. Available colours are the signature White Pearl, Silver Metallic, Medium Silver Metallic and the new shade of Attitude Black.
Meanwhile, the 86 is a “fun-to-drive” 2+2 car with a low slung appearance that traces its roots back to past Toyota sports cars such as the AE86, Sports 800 and 2000GT.
Powered by a 200bhp 2.0-litre engine with either a six-speed manual or automatic transmission, the rear-wheel drive 86 is also equipped with driving aids such as Traction Control, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) and VSC Sports.
The manual version is priced at RM243,000 and the automatic at RM249,000.
Six available colours are Satin White Pearl, Crystal Black Silica, Sterling Silver Metallic, Lightning Red, Galaxy Blue Silica and Orange Metallic.
Ismet said the company was targetting to sell 8,500 units of the Camry and 140 units of the 86 this year.
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