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Toyota Camry Ascent Sport sedan – feels a class above its station

David Berthon

Driving the latest Toyota Camry sedan, the mid-range Ascent Sport in the latest three model range at $42,990 plus on-road costs – now with Toyota’s fifth generation hybrid system in a refreshed body with a revamped interior and centre console and a nice choice of fabrics that give it more of classy feel. As I said earlier, this latest Camry has more of a feel of Toyota’s luxury brand Lexus. Sedan’s may not be on your radar but for those that like a sedan over an SUV the Camry Ascent Sport will not disappoint. Serviceability and reliability have always been a Camry high point – I was recently in a Camry hybrid taxi that had covered 440,000km still on its original engine and transmission, still on its third set of brake pads. The latest hybrid powertrain impressive – i managed 4.4L/100km, the only downside perhaps the needs for 95 octane unleaded – the hybrid system smooth, exceptionally quiet and responsive. Five-star safety plus a stack of active safety elements, a 360-degree camera and wireless phone charging. Dislikes the small 7-inch instrument display, the top line SL model gets a 12.3-inch unit while the steering wheel controls could be more user friendly. Otherwise, a very refined sedan for the money.

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