This could well be the first Camry I do not hate driving.

First launched at this year's Singapore Motor Show, the eighth iteration Toyota Camry that you see here goes head to head with similarly-sized cars like the Honda Accord, the Mazda6 Sedan and the Volkswagen Passat.

But unlike its peers, the new Camry possesses a curvy-looking sheet metal that will enable the mid-size sedan to differentiate itself from its competitors effortlessly.


Looks that will last a good 10 years

Its prominently curved front grille that incorporates its foglamps, futuristic headlamps and slim taillights all add up to form a very fresh and edgy look - a huge departure from Camrys of the past.

It is, thus, not difficult to recognise the new Toyota. It having grown in dimensions has also contributed to the fact that the car's on-road presence has increased.

The appealing nature of the car continues in its cabin. Everything here looks and feels more expensive than its stated price of $152,988 (as of 22 February 2019).

For starters, run your fingers through different parts of the cabin and you'll hardly come into contact with anything sharp or rough. Additionally, it comes with a generously-sized modern-looking touchscreen that's nicely wrapped within the design of the centre console.

Space and features that will satisfy all

Also generously-sized is the copius amounts of head and legroom. Thanks to the Camry's new global architectural platform that's also found in the spacious and splendid Lexus ES, three tall adults will easily fit at the back - including the passenger occupying the centre seat.

That is one of the advantages of front-wheel driven cars, where the 'hump' from the transmission tunnel doesn't take up leg space in the centre.

The Camry is equally big on features, too. Our 2.5-litre variant comes with a electric seats with memory function, rear windscreen with sunshade, factory-fitted reverse camera (versus locally fitted on the 2.0-litre variant) and hill start assist.

It is also equipped with a standard host of safety features such as pre-collision system, dynamic radar cruise control as well as lane departure alert with steering assistant.