Verdict
These Camrys share the same 2,487 cc capacity, 524-litre boot and core safety kit, so the decision comes down to pace and cabin treatment. The HEV reaches 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds against 8.9 seconds, despite carrying 80 kg more, and adds a panoramic roof plus power-reclining outer rear seats. Its hybrid battery also gets eight years of unlimited-mileage cover. The 2.5V counters with 201 hp, 246 Nm and a 210 km/h top speed versus 185 hp, 221 Nm and 180 km/h. For Malaysian buyers, the HEV premium makes sense chiefly for its rear-seat comforts and quicker sprint.
Pick the Toyota Camry 2.5V if you want the lower entry price, 201 hp and 246 Nm petrol output, and a 210 km/h top speed.
Pick the Toyota Camry 2.5 HEV if you want a 7.2-second 0-100 km/h time, a panoramic roof and power-reclining rear outer seats.
Key differences
- Price: Toyota Camry 2.5V RM221,800; Toyota Camry 2.5 HEV RM248,800.
- 0-100 km/h: Toyota Camry 2.5V 8.9 seconds; Toyota Camry 2.5 HEV 7.2 seconds.
- Output: Toyota Camry 2.5V 201 hp and 246 Nm; Toyota Camry 2.5 HEV 185 hp and 221 Nm, plus a 134 hp/208 Nm electric motor.
- Kerb weight: Toyota Camry 2.5V 1,565 kg; Toyota Camry 2.5 HEV 1,645 kg.
- Rear seats: Toyota Camry 2.5V fixed; Toyota Camry 2.5 HEV power-reclinable outer seats with load-through feature.
- Sunroof and rear shades: Toyota Camry 2.5V has no sunroof and manual rear shades; Toyota Camry 2.
2.5V
- RM27,000 less to buy.
- Higher 201 hp and 246 Nm petrol figures.
- Higher 210 km/h top speed.
- Fixed rear seats instead of power-reclinable outer rear seats.
- No panoramic roof.
- Manual rather than powered rear sun shades.
2.5 HEV
- Quicker 7.2-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Panoramic front tilt-and-slide roof.
- Eight-year unlimited-mileage hybrid-battery warranty.
- Costs RM27,000 more.
- 80 kg heavier.
- Lower 180 km/h top speed.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM221,800✓ | RM248,800 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | D-Segment | D-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM867 | RM867 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with dual variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated, Atkinson cycle with variable valve timing, electric motor assist |
| Capacity | 2,487 cc | 2,487 cc |
| Horsepower | 201 hp✓ | 185 hp |
| Torque | 246 Nm✓ | 221 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol Hybrid/REV |
| Bore | 87.5 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 14 | 14 |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 134 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 208 Nm |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | eCVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | Direct Shift 8-speed Automatic | — |
| Gears | 8 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | — |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 8.9 seconds | 7.2 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 210 km/h✓ | 180 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,920 mm | 4,920 mm |
| Width | 1,840 mm | 1,840 mm |
| Height | 1,445 mm | 1,445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,825 mm | 2,825 mm |
| Weight | 1,565 kg | 1,645 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 60 litres | 50 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 524 litres | 524 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/45R18 | 235/45R18 |
| Rear Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Turanza T005A | Bridgestone Turanza T005A |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Thailand (CBU) | Thailand (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Double Wishbone | Double Wishbone |
| Front Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Alloy | 18" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Pre-collision Braking | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Bi-LED Projector with Auto High Beam | Bi-LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, Power Adjustable 4-way Ottoman Passenger Seat | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, Power Adjustable 4-way Ottoman Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | Fixed Rear Seats | Power Reclinable Outer Rear Seats with Load-through Feature |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic, Front Tilt and Slide |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 3 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Manual Rear Sun Shades | Powered Rear Sun Shades, Powered Panoramic Roof Shades |
| Audio | 12.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 9-speaker JBL Sound System | 12.3" Touchscreen with Wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 9-speaker JBL Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-year, Unlimited Mileage Warranty on Hybrid Battery |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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2.5V vs 2.5 HEV FAQ
Is the Toyota Camry 2.5V or Toyota Camry 2.5 HEV better?
The Toyota Camry 2.5 HEV is the better-equipped and quicker choice, reaching 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds and adding rear-seat recline plus a panoramic roof. Choose the 2.5V for its lower price, higher 201 hp and 246 Nm petrol output.
What is the price difference?
The Toyota Camry 2.5 HEV costs RM27,000 more than the Toyota Camry 2.5V: RM248,800 against RM221,800.
Does the Toyota Camry 2.5 HEV have better rear-seat equipment?
Yes. The HEV gets power-reclinable outer rear seats with a load-through feature and powered rear sun shades. The 2.5V has fixed rear seats and manual rear sun shades.
