The eighth-generation Toyota Camry (codename XV70) marks a major turning point for the model. Based on the excellent modular TNGA-K platform, it sheds its image as a placid sedan to offer dynamic road behavior, a lowered center of gravity, and increased structural rigidity. In Western Europe, it marks the model's grand return after a 14-year absence, indirectly replacing the Avensis with an exclusively hybrid offering (2.5 HSD). Globally (North America, Asia, Middle East), it remains an absolute best-seller, offering traditional internal combustion engines ranging from the economical 4-cylinder to the powerful V6. Restyled in late 2020 (2021 model), it received technological updates (floating touchscreen) and improved driving aids (Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+). It is one of the most reliable
The Toyota Camry VIII (XV70) is the epitome of a rational, worry-free purchase. If you are looking for a stately, spacious sedan capable of covering many kilometers without ever visiting the garage outside of regular servicing, this is the ultimate choice. The 2.5 Hybrid engine is the jewel of the range: it offers the refinement of a large displacement engine with the fuel consumption of a city car. Although its multimedia system lags behind European competitors and it lacks a station wagon variant, its intrinsic qualities of reliability and comfort make it a highly recommendable vehicle, whether for family use, professional use (ride-sharing/taxi), or grand touring.