Verdict
When you want a mid-sized sedan that does everything just right, the Toyota Camry often comes to mind. The Camry's lineage can be traced back to 1979, with the introduction of the Toyota Celica Camry. Since then, the car has gone through countless iterations, leading eventually to the car you see here - the ninth-generation Toyota Camry.
Many would agree that with its popularity around the world, the Camry needs no introduction. But for the uninitiated, the Camry is a mid-sized sedan from Toyota that sits above the Corolla Altis, a well-loved sedan, and below the Crown, a luxury sedan from the brand. Being positioned as such, the Camry has always been the go-to for families seeking a spacious, comfortable and reliable sedan. With its presence on the roads, the success of the Camry is clear for all to see.
With its heritage, all that it offers, and its popularity with drivers, the Camry is easily deserving of accolades. But that isn't all, for this time round, Toyota has really spruced the Camry up. Penned with the same design language as the well-received Prius, the Camry now has a sleek and sporty design that will delight the cool kids as much as the mature family man.
Head inside and the delight continues with its well-appointed cabin. For the front-row occupants, you'll get electric and ventilated seats, a substantial infotainment display, and a leather-wrapped interior with soft-touch surfaces and quality plastics. But the real show happens at the rear half of the cabin - rear passengers get electrically reclinable seats with a control system within the middle armrest. From the comfort of their seats, the two rear passengers are able to tweak the climate control, seat adjustment and even activate the electric rear sunshades. We aren't exaggerating when we say that the Camry now feels more Lexus than Toyota.
Equipped with an efficient 2.5-litre hybrid powertrain that puts out 224bhp and 22Nm of torque, the Camry is no slouch. A well-judged suspension system also strikes a sweet balance between ride comfort and a confidence-inspiring handling.
The ninth-generation Toyota Camry is easily the star of its segment. There's no doubt, this is the Sedan of The Year.