CAR GARAGE | 2012 Toyota Camry AU Version | Built in Australia, new Toyota Camry safety features expanded features, a more comfortable ride, better handling and added refinement, Including an even quieter cabin. The new range arrives with zero price increases for the Altise at $ 30.490 and the range-topping SL Atara at $ 39.990, the which replaces the Grande. Price increases for Atara S (replaces Ateva) and Atara SX (Sportivo) are outweighed by added features. Toyota Australia senior executive director sales and marketing David Buttner said the keen pricing delivers even better value to consumers. "New Camry has the sharp styling, advanced safety, dynamic driving performance, quietness and interior space, features comprehensive, low cost of ownership and exceptional value demanded by Australian drivers," Mr Buttner said.
Body, chassis and electrical engineers from the Toyota Technical Center in Melbourne Contributed to the development of the Toyota Camry as a global car from as early as 2006. Altise Camry delivers 133kW of power and 231Nm of torque, substantial gains over the 117kW and 218Nm of the previous generation. Atara S also features fog lamps, 17-inch alloys, smart entry and smart start, reversing camera, dual-zone air-conditioning, 6.1-inch touch-screen display audio, premium steering wheel and gearshift knob and an electric driver's seat with lumbar support .
Atara SX is distinguished by unique rear bumper, rear lip spoiler, sports pedals, sports suspension, black-tinted headlamps and sports leather-accented interior. Top of the range Atara SL features premium JBL audio with 10 speakers, a 7-inch touch-screen display with satellite navigation, digital radio, RDS live traffic updates, reversing camera with back-guide monitor, blind-spot monitor, automatic high beam , electric front seats and rain-sensing wipers. Toyota set two objectives for the new Camry in the face of changed market conditions and new competitors, According to the deputy chief engineer Keiichi Yoneda.
Toyota's new-generation Camry has seven SRS airbags as standard equipment, Including a driver's knee airbag for the first time. Camry's passive safety has been further boosted by the vehicle's Stronger body. Camry's suite of active safety systems includes vehicle stability control, traction control and ABS with electronic brake-force distribution and brake assist. The brake system has Toyota's new brake override feature, the which Gives priority to the brakes if the brake and accelerator pedals are pressed simultaneously. Atara SL has the added features of a back-guide monitor and reversing sonar.
