Driving the latest Toyota Camry sedan, the mid-range Ascent Sport in the
latest three model range at $42,990 plus on-road costs – now with Toyota’s
fifth generation hybrid system in a refreshed body with a revamped interior
and centre console and a nice choice of fabrics that give it more of classy
feel. As I said earlier, this latest Camry has more of a feel of Toyota’s luxury
brand Lexus. Sedan’s may not be on your radar but for those that like a
sedan over an SUV the Camry Ascent Sport will not disappoint.
Serviceability and reliability have always been a Camry high point – I was
recently in a Camry hybrid taxi that had covered 440,000km still on its
original engine and transmission, still on its third set of brake pads. The
latest hybrid powertrain impressive – i managed 4.4L/100km, the only
downside perhaps the needs for 95 octane unleaded – the hybrid system
smooth, exceptionally quiet and responsive. Five-star safety plus a stack of
active safety elements, a 360-degree camera and wireless phone charging.
Dislikes the small 7-inch instrument display, the top line SL model gets a
12.3-inch unit while the steering wheel controls could be more user
friendly. Otherwise, a very refined sedan for the money.

Driving the latest Toyota Camry sedan, the mid-range Ascent Sport in the latest three model range at $42,990 plus on-road costs &ndash; now with Toyota&rsquo;s fifth generation hybrid system in a refreshed body with a revamped interior and centre console and a nice choice of fabrics that give it more of classy feel. As I said earlier, this latest Camry has more of a feel of Toyota&rsquo;s luxury brand Lexus. Sedan&rsquo;s may not be on your radar but for those that like a sedan over an SUV the Camry Ascent Sport will not disappoint. Serviceability and reliability have always been a Camry high point &ndash; I was recently in a Camry hybrid taxi that had covered 440,000km still on its original engine and transmission, still on its third set of brake pads. The latest hybrid powertrain impressive &ndash; i managed 4.4L/100km, the only downside perhaps the needs for 95 octane unleaded &ndash; the hybrid system smooth, exceptionally quiet and responsive. Five-star safety plus a stack of active safety elements, a 360-degree camera and wireless phone charging. Dislikes the small 7-inch instrument display, the top line SL model gets a 12.3-inch unit while the steering wheel controls could be more user friendly. Otherwise, a very refined sedan for the money.

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon. 

For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873.

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon.&nbsp;
For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873.

Motor Torque with David Berthon

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon. 

For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873 

A weekly show with all the latest information and news in the motoring industry. Hosted by 2GB's very own motoring corespondent David Berthon.&nbsp;
For more engaging content visit the 2GB website, or listen live to 2GB 873&nbsp;

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