Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) has once again injected life into its lineup with the launch of another hybrid: the new Camry. The midsize sedan not only brings new electric power to TMP’s stable, but it now becomes the lone variant available in our market.
With the arrival of the updated Camry, a lot of people are now looking at the Accord—its direct rival—and wondering how the Honda will stack up against the newer (and now greener) Toyota. To settle the score on paper, we’ve come up with another spec-sheet comparo featuring these two upmarket sedans.
Let’s go straight to the engine, because this is where we’ll see big differences. The Camry is powered by a 2.5-liter gasoline engine paired with an electric motor that together generate 208hp. The Accord, meanwhile, gets a significantly smaller 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline mill that churns out 187hp. Fuel consumption might be a big question here, but that would have to wait for a proper Big Test in the future.
Both vehicles sit on 18-inch alloy wheels shod in similarly sized rubber, and both have leather-clad interiors equipped with all the bells and whistles. The Camry does look like it has a better entertainment setup with its nine-inch infotainment system and nine-speaker JBL sound system. Both cars have Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity on offer.
Safety features available are also nearly identical, with both having tech like adaptive cruise control and forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking. The Camry has a slight edge in this department, though, as it has blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert features that the Accord lacks.
In terms of pricing, the newer Camry is actually more affordable than the Accord. The former has a P2,335,000 price tag, while the latter has a P2,350,000 SRP. Which of these heavy hitters do you think is the better choice, then? You can check out more specs below, and don’t forget to answer to tell us your pick via the survey that follows.
Toyota Camry 2.5 V HEV |
Honda Accord EL Turbo |
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| Price (Philippine Peso) | P2,335,000 | P2,350,000 |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Engine setup | 2.5-liter in-line-four gasoline + electric motor | 1.5-liter in-line-four turbopetrol |
| Power (hp) | 208 (total system output) | 187 |
| Torque (Nm) | 221 (ICE only) | 260 |
| Transmission | e-CVT | CVT |
| Fuel tank capacity (L) | 50 | 56 |
| Brakes (front/rear) | ventilated/solid discs | ventilated/solid discs |
| Wheels | 18-inch alloys | 18-inch alloys |
| Tires | 235/45 R18 | 235/45 R18 |
| Front suspension | MacPherson strut | MacPherson strut |
| Rear suspension | Double wishbone | Multilink |
| Seat material | leather | leather |
| Tilt/Telescopic steering wheel adjustment | Power adjustment + memory | yes/yes |
| Paddle shifters | no | yes |
| Infotainment system | 9-inch touchscreen, 9-speaker JBL setup | 8-inch touchscreen, 8-speaker steup |
| Apple CarPlay/Android Auto | yes/yes | yes/yes |
| Smart keyless entry | yes | yes |
| Push-to-start ignition | yes | yes |
| Remote start | no | no |
| Parking brake | electronic | electronic |
| Automatic climate control | yes (three-zone) | yes (dual-zone) |
| ABS w/ electronic brakeforce distribution | yes | yes |
| Hill-start assist | yes | yes |
| Electronic stability control | yes | yes |
| Cruise control | adaptive | adaptive |
| Blind-spot monitoring | yes | no |
| Forward-collision alert | yes | yes |
| Automatic emergency braking | yes | yes |
| Rear cross-traffic alert | yes | no |
| Parking assist | 360-degree-view monitor with clearance sonars | reversing camera with clearance sonars |
| Airbags | 7 | 6 |
| Dimensions (mm) | 4,885 x 1,840 x 1,445 | 4,901 x 1,862 x 1,450 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,825 | 2,830 |
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