The 2021 Toyota Camry update implements its safety and comfort

Although a little less than a year ago we were lucky enough to enjoy during the presentation and Toyota Camry Hybrid test, the hybrid sedan from the Japanese brand that, after 8 generations being One of the benchmarks among 5-door passenger cars from the United States or Japan was reluctant to be marketed in Europe, the situation of the old continent did not support this landing but, the need to offer electrified models and expand the range of this type of mechanics made the Twin brother of the Lexus LS finally arrive on the Spanish market.

Despite being a model that has only been on sale for 2 years, for the next year, the 2021 Toyota Camry It will be paired with the update of its relative and will arrive, first in the United States and, later, in Europe.

Subtle aesthetic modifications

Be that as it may, the Toyota Camry Hybrid Update It will be more technological than aesthetic, which does not mean that it is not a slight facelift, where the LED headlights and a redesigned grille on the revised bumper stand out.

In the transition to the rear, the most significant change is the inclusion in the catalogue of some new tires 17 and 18 inch models, along with new 19 inch models, where the stylish pilots continue to be the focus of attention as in the image of the current range.

Regarding the color palette, the 2021 Toyota Camry will offer 2 new options, one of them, the grayish one Ice Edge which, together with the aesthetic and dynamic package of the variant of the Toyota Camry TRD which will not arrive in Spain, is added to the generic one of Blueprint which replaces the Blue Streak Metallic.

No news regarding the mechanics that will be offered in Europe, the one corresponding to the 218 hp hybrid set extracted from the same 2.5-litre Dynamic Force engine block already used, for example, in the Toyota RAV4, and which, only for the United States, offers a variant with all-wheel drive, the technology equipped to implement use and enjoyment will offer improvements that, perhaps, after getting behind the wheel, we miss a greater degree in terms of information and entertainment systems, a step behind in terms of quality in favour of its direct German rivals.

More technology, more security

This lack will be countered with a new multimedia team. 7 or 9 inch floating touch screen, depending on the options, which will command the activity of the entertainment system and will maintain its location in the center of the central console.

A new incentive that will be signed, depending on the options, by the specialist JBL, who is also responsible for the equipment of up to 9 speakers and subwoofer, and which can be synchronized with smart devices through Android Auto, Apple CarPlay and Amazon Alexa and online services via 4G LTE connection.

But if one package stands out, it is the one that the Toyota Camry implemented in 2021 will have, Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+, a technological repository that, thanks to the inclusion of new systems, enhances comfort and safety in its use.

In fact, with the inclusion of new generation cameras and radars, the image definition quality is increased, which increases security in situations of poor visibility.

The pre-collision system with pedestrian detection includes improvements over the existing system, as does the one that now monitors intersections at road crossings, alerting by means of light and sound indications of the presence of other vehicles.

Adaptive cruise control has been improved and can be activated from 50 km/h and offers new features.