TOYOTA has treated its ever-popular Camry sedan to a mid-life update ready for the 2021 model year with the refresh bringing tweaked exterior styling, revised cabin layout and enhanced safety features.

 

Due to touch down in the middle of next year, the updated mid-sizer has been given a bolder, more aggressive looking grille and front bumper combination while the rest of the body goes largely unchanged.

 

Inside the cabin, the dashboard has been reorganised in a bid to improve ergonomics and make it more attractive to look at.

 

On the safety front, Toyota Australia would not actually be drawn into specifying what changes have been made to the Camry’s safety suite, telling GoAuto that information would be revealed closer to the updated model’s introduction next year.

 

Under the bonnet, no major mechanical changes have been to the petrol variants, with the familiar 2.5-litre four-cylinder and 3.5-litre V6 petrol engines being carried over unchanged.

 

While not strictly included as part of the update due next year, Toyota will be making some changes to the powertrain of the Camry hybrid as of next month, swapping out the current 245V nickel metal hydride battery for a more efficient 259V lithium-ion unit.

 

According to Toyota Australia sales and marketing vice president Sean Hanley, the facelift would deliver a stronger look and image for the Camry as it continued to step up as an Australian favourite.

 

“Toyota’s reputation for quality, durability and reliability has long been a hallmark of Camry, which together with its strong and efficient powertrains, advanced safety technology and in recent years, its hybrid drivetrain, has ensured its enduring appeal for Australian customers,” he said.

 

Through the first six months of this year, the Camry has dominated the sub-$60,000 medium car market, occupying a massive 69 per cent of the segment with 6518 sales.

 

Despite its all-conquering success however, that figure is still down almost 18 per cent in comparison to the same period last year (7940 units).

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