Yes, we at Carz.com.my are still very thrilled with the arrival of the new ninth-generation Toyota Camry D-segment hybrid saloon locally during KLIMS 2024. Moreover, it didn’t take long before principals UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) quietly rolled-out a new non-hybrid variant recently too.
Clearly, what’s now touted as the ‘Last Man Standing’ in its space – at least in Malaysia – deserves to be celebrated with a special, and Toyota’s China-based GAC-Toyota venture has devised arguably very fitting new special variant for which pictured here.
Christened as the ‘Glorious Edition’ – yes, that’s what it’s really called – this special sees GAC-Toyota attempt to reignite interest into the evergreen saloon model nameplate featuring a hybrid powertrain. Clearly, even China is seeing a decline in D-segment saloon sales.
What sets this Chinese market special variant is its exclusive Matte Gray exterior paintwork that’s paired with blacked-out Toyota emblems and Camry model script badge in the tailgate. It also rocks a subtle yet sporty aerokit also finished in black paint and rolls on exclusive 19-inch wheels.
On board, the Camry Glorious Edition sees GAC-Toyota go the extra mile by decking the cabin with genuine leather upholstery, as well as a 64-colour ambient lighting suite projecting striking patterns on the dash and door cards.
Moving to tech and amenities, the Glorious Edition special also gains a Dynaudio Premium Sound system to match up with the dual 12.3-inch digital displays. Other key amenities primed include a heads-up display (HUD), panoramic sunroof, as well as a “Boss Key” seat adjustment buttons.
Mechanically, the Toyota Camry Glorious Edition harnesses a familiar 2.0-litre 4-cyl petrol hybrid powertrain – the same powering regular variants of the Camry sold in China – that offers combined outputs of 194 HP and 188 NM.
Apart from this partially electrified 2.0-litre option, the Camry model for China is also offered in both combustion (ICE)-only and a peppier hybrid variants, both featuring a 2.5-litre 4-cyl petrol mill at the base of their respective powertrain packages – the same as what we get in both the Hybrid and non-Hybrid twin, in fact.
Already on sale in China, the Toyota Camry Glorious Edition commands a starting price of RMB202,800 (approx. RM124,277).
It remains to be seen still if this gloriously-named – all puns intended – special can reignite interest for the Camry amongst Chinese buyers, but it’s arguably a stylish attempt indeed. Would you fancied one or something similar if UMWT offered one? Hit the comments below with you thoughts...
