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Toyota Camry Saloon 2.5 VVT-i Hybrid Excel 4dr CVT

Doors	4
Fuel Delivery	MULTI POINT FUEL INJECTION
Transmission	Auto
Fuel Type	Hybrid Petrol
Engine Capacity - CC	2487
Trim	Excel
Price	£35,515
Battery Capacity	1.46
Engine Power - BHP	218
Acceleration	8.3
Top Speed	111 mph
WLTP - MPG - Comb	51.4
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	125
Length	4885 mm
Width	1840 mm
Height	1445 mm
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	524 l
Minimum Kerbweight	1595 kg

Driver Convenience

7" TFT multi information display
Adaptive cruise control
Blind spot monitor
Bluetooth connectivity
eCall emergency call system
Intelligent front parking sensors with automatic braking
Intelligent rear parking sensors with automatic braking
Lane trace assist with sway warning function
Low screen washer fluid warning
Navigation system
Panoramic view monitor
Power assist steering
Rear cross traffic alert with brake assist
Reversing camera
Road sign assist - RSA
Smartphone integration compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
Telephone switch on steering wheel
Voice recognition
Wireless Mobile Phone Charger

Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension

McPherson strut front suspension
Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)

Entertainment

6 speakers
Audio switch on steering wheel
Aux-in connector
DAB digital audio broadcast
Toyota touch 2 multimedia system with 9" display
USB connector
Wi-fi connectivity

Exterior Features

Anti-jam protection on power windows
Auto dimming electrochrome rear view mirror
Automatic headlights
Automatic high beam - AHB
Automatically retractable door mirrors
Body colour front and rear bumpers
Body coloured door handles
Body coloured door mirrors
Dark grey painted lower front grille
Electric heated door mirrors
Front and rear power windows
Headlight cleaners
LED daytime running lamp
LED fog lights
LED front light guide
LED headlight (high)
LED rear brake lights
LED rear combination lights
LED rear light guide
LED Turning signal
Light remind warning with auto cut off
Manual headlight levelling
Noise reduction layer on windshield
Power adjustable door mirrors
Privacy glass
Rain repellent door mirrors
Rear boot
Rear side wing doors
Rear window defogger
Reverse tilting door mirrors
Shark fin antenna
Third brake light
Time adjustment on intermittent wiper
Turn indicators in side mirrors
UV-filter on driver and passenger windows
Water repellent driver and front passenger windows

Interior Features

12V connector
3 rear headrests
3 seat bench in 2nd row
3 spoke leather steering wheel
60/40 split folding rear seat
Aluminium door scuff plates
Ambient lighting in front cupholders
Ambient lighting on front and rear door handle
Boot light
Carpet mats
Clean air filter
Driver and front passenger air ventilated seats
Driver and passenger seatback pockets
Driver and passenger sun visor with mirror and light
Driver seat memory function
Dual zone automatic air conditioning
Front and rear door pockets
Front cupholders x 2
Front footwell lights
Front head restraints
Front overhead assist grips
Front personal lights
Gear shift indicator
Glovebox light
Heated driver and front passenger seats
Heated steering wheel with memory
Humidifying Nanoe air purifier
Illuminated entry system
Leather shift lever
Leather upholstery
LED centre room light
Lockable glovebox
Power adjustable lumbar support on driver seat
Power adjustable lumbar support on front passenger seat
Power height adjustable driver seat
Power height adjustable front passenger seat
Power reclining driver seat
Power reclining front passenger seat
Power sliding driver seat
Power sliding front passenger seat
Power tilt adjustable steering wheel
Rear armrest
Rear cupholders
Rear overhead assist grips
Rear passenger 2.1 amp power outlet
Rear passenger coat hooks (2)
Rear passenger personal lights
Satin chrome interior door handles
Single front passenger seat

Passive Safety

3x3 point rear seatbelts
Acoustic vehicle alerting system
Anti lock braking system + Electronic brake force distribution
Child safety door lock
Electronic parking brake
Front seatbelt reminder
HAC - Hill start assist control
Manual on/off switch for airbag
Pre-collision system - collision avoidance braking
Supplemental restraint system (SRS) airbags - 7 airbags including driver, front passenger, curtain, side and knee airbags
Toyota safety sense 2
Tyre pressure monitoring system

Security

Alarm immobilizer + siren + sensor + Thatcham lock
Keyless smart entry with push button start
Power door locks
Speed detecting automatic door lock

Trim

Black centre console

Wheels

18" 20 spoke machined face alloy wheels
Temporary spare wheel

Electric Vehicle Data

Battery Capacity in kWh	1.46
Battery Type	Nickel-Metal Hydride

Emissions - ICE

CO	0.15
HC	0.019
NOx	0.002
Standard Emissions	EURO 6
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb	125
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEH	127
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Comb - TEL	125
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High	141
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEH	143
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Extra High - TEL	141
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High	111
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEH	113
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - High - TEL	111
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low	139
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEH	141
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Low - TEL	139
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium	110
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEH	112
WLTP - CO2 (g/km) - Medium - TEL	110

Engine and Drive Train

Catalytic Convertor	Yes
Engine capacity (cc)	2487
Compression Ratio	14.0:1
Cylinder Layout	IN-LINE
Cylinders	4
Cylinders - Bore (mm)	87.5
Cylinders - Stroke (mm)	103.5
Engine Layout	FRONT TRANSVERSE
Gears	1 SPEED
Number of Valves	16
Transmission	AUTO

Fuel Consumption - ICE

WLTP - MPG - Comb	51.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEH	50.4
WLTP - MPG - Comb - TEL	51.4
WLTP - MPG - Extra High	45.6
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEH	44.8
WLTP - MPG - Extra High - TEL	45.6
WLTP - MPG - High	57.6
WLTP - MPG - High - TEH	56.5
WLTP - MPG - High - TEL	57.6
WLTP - MPG - Low	46.3
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEH	45.6
WLTP - MPG - Low - TEL	46.3
WLTP - MPG - Medium	57.6
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEH	57.6
WLTP - MPG - Medium - TEL	57.6

General

Generation Mark	8
Insurance Group 1 - 50 Effective January 07	33D
Service Interval Frequency - Months	12
Service Interval Mileage	10000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Mileage	100000
Standard manufacturers warranty - Years	5
Vehicle Homologation Class	M1

Performance

0 to 62 mph (secs)	8.3
Engine Power - BHP	218
Engine Power - RPM	5700
Engine Torque - NM	221
Engine Torque - RPM	3600
Top Speed	111 mph

Test Cycles

RDE Certification Level

RDE 2

Tyres

Space Saver?	Yes
Tyre Size Front	235/45 R18
Tyre Size Rear	235/45 R18
Tyre Size Spare	SPACE SAVER
Wheel Style	20 SPOKE
Wheel Type	18" ALLOY

Vehicle Dimensions

Height	1445 mm
Length	4885 mm
Wheelbase	2825 mm
Width	1840 mm

Weight and Capacities

Gross Vehicle Weight	2100 kg
Luggage Capacity (Seats Up)	524 l
Max. Loading Weight	505 kg
Minimum Kerbweight	1595 kg
No. of Seats	5

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