The Toyota Camry has been around a long time – a medium sedan that just seems to get more refined with each new model – built locally from 1987 to 2017, imported since and fully hybrid since late last year like the rest of Toyota’s passenger car range. The current three model Camry sedan range consists of the Ascent, Ascent Sport and SL models prices starting at $39,990 plus on road costs and running to $53,990. I tested the Ascent Sport $42,990. And what an exceptional car this is – frankly having not driven a Camry for some time I came away impressed with its refinement. Before I get into the performance, the build quality, styling elements an material inside of this medium sized sedan felt more like Toyota’s luxury brand Lexus. Sedans may not be in vogue, SUV’s, last month reaching 60.5 per cent of total new car sales, however the Camry Ascent Sport at $42,990 is outstanding value – there’s a lot of equipment for that money, the interior classy and roomy with a restyled dash and centre console while overall Toyota’s fifth generation hybrid system is quieter, smoother, more fuel efficient in a body that now has real character.

IMAGE CREDIT / TOYOTA AUSTRALIA

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