Is the much-hyped Camry really worth buying now?

What kind of sparks will emerge when classic reliability meets modern radicalness? Regardless of your answer to this question, in the automobile market, the eighth-generation Camry has definitely delivered a qualified answer in terms of sales. This global model has left a good reputation for decades, and as the first product of the TNGA platform architecture in the Chinese market, it presents sporty personality and youthful vitality from the inside out, breaking Toyota's influence on Chinese consumers. The car has always had a moderate image, taking advantage of the trend of younger consumer groups, coupled with Camry's always good market reputation, the eighth-generation Camry's domestic sales are booming. Nowadays, many of Camry's rivals have also completed transformation and upgrading. At the same time, as more and more family models based on the TNGA architecture are launched, is the much-hyped Camry still worth buying? It is said that the high places are always cold, whether it is to complain or to reveal the bottom, today we have to find the hard faults in Camry that have been ignored by everyone. The unique design is eye-catching, but comfort takes the blame. The most impressive thing about the eighth-generation Camry is its rather radical and sporty design language. The choice of two appearance packages is really rare among mainstream models in its class, not to mention the sports package model. The strong steel aura brought by the X-style grille and four exhausts, even the appearance of the ordinary version of the model has a great visual impact, and the extremely asymmetric design style of the central control part of the car is even more It is very eye-catching, but Toyota, which has always been famous for its excellent ergonomics, also has a bug in the eighth-generation Camry this time. The asymmetric design of the central control has a thick and obvious bulge on the passenger side, which makes the passenger's left side The space on the leg side is very limited. In addition, configurations such as seat heating and soundproof glass that are only available on the top-end models do not seem to be generous compared to similar models. This has also become a shortcoming in the driving experience of the eighth-generation Camry - although the driving texture of the chassis is outstanding. Excellent, but the relatively strong wind noise in the car seriously affects the driving experience. Japanese cars have always excelled in space performance, but now the eighth-generation Camry has weakened this performance. On the one hand, the Camry's wheelbase performance is not eye-catching, and the actual riding experience is indeed not as abundant as its competitors in the same class. ; On the other hand, although the sporty-shaped seats have a younger visual effect, they may place too much emphasis on wrapping, and the harder padding inside makes them unfriendly for long-distance riding. Quality problems are frequently exposed. What’s wrong with the Camry? In the eyes of many buyers, compared with the new look under the TNGA architecture, the above-mentioned design and configuration problems are acceptable, then if the Camry, which has always had a good reputation, is in terms of quality Can you tolerate frequent problems? Four months after the eighth-generation Camry was launched, the much-discussed "Mud Door" incident was exposed in March 2018. Due to the small size of the fenders in the vehicle's wheel arches and the gap reserved on the top of the suspension tower, Larger, resulting in a large gap between the fender lining and the wheel arch, causing muddy water to enter the engine compartment through the top of the shock absorber tower and the gap in the fender during driving. Although Toyota has provided a remedial plan and added relevant sealing designs to the 2019 models, on the one hand, this problem that has never appeared in the old Camry and most models has really hit GAC Toyota hard. On the other hand, even if the new factory models have made original factory remedies for this problem, there are still reports of "mud door" problems from 2019 Camry owners. In addition to problems with the engine compartment design, the 2.5L version of the eighth-generation Camry has also been frequently exposed to gearbox gearing. Gearboxes of new cars that have been driven hundreds of kilometers often have gearbox gearing when starting, and 4S stores also No issues were detected. In addition, many workmanship quality issues involved in daily use have also become a minefield for the eighth-generation Camry. Currently, all four doors of the eighth-generation Camry have been complained about the problem of door handles and door lock mechanisms detaching from the new car. In fact, the various quality problems of the eighth-generation Camry are not limited to domestic models. Its life is even more difficult in the United States. Less than half a year after the new car was launched, Toyota recalled about 1,800 Camrys in North America. The reason is The new Camry is equipped with an engine piston with a diameter that exceeds the standard specification, which affects the smoothness of the engine operation and the sound of the exhaust. The solution for the recalled models is to replace it with a new engine for free. Conclusion It is undeniable that the eighth-generation Camry has undergone earth-shaking changes from the outside to the inside compared to previous models. Coupled with the low entry price and heavy investment in hybrid models, it has gained considerable popularity and market share. However, as its competing products have completed replacements one after another, and blockbuster new cars are also emerging in an endless stream, the days of the past are becoming more and more difficult. The Malibu XL has excellent power and sporty feel. On the contrary, the price is even more advantageous. Its sibling Asia Dragon, which is larger in size, more luxurious and has a higher positioning, has difficulty finding rivals due to its leapfrog competition. The all-new Teana, which is unparalleled in terms of comfort, shows an unbeatable level in terms of riding experience. There is no doubt that these models pose a great threat to Camry.