Word-of-mouth testimony: High QDR TNGA helps Camry to upgrade its quality

Speaking of Toyota Camry, most Chinese car owners are familiar with it, especially older car owners may have a special feeling for it. From the initial imported Camry to the later domestic Camry, This classic model has become a companion for many families and a beautiful memory for them. In the hearts of these fans, CAMRY represents stable performance and excellent quality. As the several Camry owners in this article feel, CAMRY It is the most trustworthy car.

Childhood feelings, realizing the dream of an antique Camry

Xiao Zhang is a post-85s generation. He bought an old imported Camry shortly after starting work in 2010. At that time, the car was It has been 6 years. This has puzzled colleagues and friends. After all, with the income of Xiao Zhang and his wife at that time, even buying a new car was not a problem. Why buy an antique Camry?

It turns out that Xiao Zhang grew up in a government compound and often had the opportunity to ride Camry when he was a child. Over time, he has developed a deep affection for Camry, especially its comfortable space and stable performance. , and meditated in my heart that when I grow up, I must have a Camry of my own. Now I came across an antique Camry for sale by chance. Sitting in the car, I felt the warm and friendly feeling from back then. This made Xiao Zhang very touched and decided to take it home.

Although it is now 15 years old, the appearance of this Camry still looks full of charm. The body is thick and imposing, and the slender and sharp headlights are uniquely recognizable. Xiao Zhang "takes good care of it" on weekdays. This antique car is still full of vitality. The engine and gearbox are still strong and powerful, the gearbox transmission is smooth, and the driving experience is calm and leisurely, but it has plenty of stamina.

The interior design of more than ten years ago still looks admirable today. The center console is simple and clear, and the functional divisions are clear at a glance. The four-spoke steering wheel reflects the elegance of a high-end car. The steering wheel and interior are equipped with Instead of wooden decorative parts, it exudes a sense of excellent quality in its calmness. The space in the front and rear rows is very spacious, and the rear row is also equipped with a central multi-functional armrest and independent air outlets, all of which make Xiao Zhang feel the warm memories of his childhood.

When she first bought this Camry, Xiao Zhang’s wife was actually not very satisfied with it, and even got into trouble with it. But since she bought the car, let’s give it a try. After riding and driving for a period of time, my wife’s initial suspicion of this Camry turned into appreciation, and now she regards this Camry as a member of the family. And Xiao Zhang is also happy to drive this car to commute to work or take short trips to the countryside. This Camry has never had a "temper", has stable performance, calm temperament, and is trustworthy.

Car owners testify that Camry inherits excellent quality

Word of mouth spreads, CAMRY’s quality not only impressed Xiao Zhang, but also Xiao Zhang’s colleagues were “inspired” by it. Mr. Lan of the company and Mr. Zhou have also purchased Camrys one after another. Recently, Lao Liao, a senior car fan of the company, also purchased the latest 2019 Camry and became a loyal fan of CAMRY. Let’s hear what they have to say.

Car owner: Teacher Lan

Car purchase time: 2010

Purchased model: 2010 Camry Hybrid? 240HV? G-Book Intelligent Navigation Edition

Teacher Lan is a veteran in the automotive media industry and knows a lot about cars. Before purchasing this Camry, he had paid attention to many other models. However, since he saw Xiao Zhang’s antique Camry and heard about After understanding Xiao Zhang's Camry complex, he paid special attention to Camry. At that time, Camry launched the Hybrid gasoline-electric hybrid model, with fuel consumption as low as 6 liters per 100 kilometers. Such fuel-saving performance was ahead of its class at the time. This made Teacher Lan very excited, and then this elegant-looking gasoline-electric model Hybrid Camry owner and has stayed with it to this day.

When talking about the experience of using the car, Teacher Lan laughed at himself and said with admiration that he is no longer young and does not pursue intense control, but needs a stable and smooth driving experience and a comfortable riding space. Of course, there is also lower fuel consumption, all of which this Camry can perfectly satisfy.

Over the years, the fuel consumption of this car has been maintained at about 6 liters. The power is smooth and powerful. Apart from normal maintenance, it has never had any other problems. The performance is very stable, which makes Teacher Lan appreciate it. add.

Car owner: Mr. Zhou

Purchase time: 2012

Purchased model: 2012 Camry 2.5G Deluxe Navigation Edition

Zhou He is always the leader of Xiao Zhang's company. Although he often deals with cars, his concept of cars is more focused on business and home use. The original choice of Camry was also influenced by the Camry "fans" such as Xiao Zhang and Teacher Lan. After watching the 2012 After buying the Camry, I was immediately attracted by its stability and aura. After comparing it with several other German models, I finally bought the Camry because at that time, the German brand models burned oil, which made car owners very upset.

The 2012 Camry is a more individual version, and its style is quite different from the previous two models. In particular, the body shape has become thicker and tougher, more imposing, and it is also very suitable in terms of image. Business, this is also an important reason why Mr. Zhou chose it. Of course, in addition to its impressive appearance and stable performance, this Camry has never worried Mr. Zhou. It has had no problems and does not burn oil. The 2.5L naturally aspirated engine can burst out a maximum power of 135kW, and it can be driven passionately occasionally. And the fuel consumption per 100 kilometers of 7.6 liters is also excellent among cars in its class.

Car owner: Lao Liao

Car purchase time: 2019

Purchased model: 2019 Camry 2.0S Fengshang Edition

Old Liao is actually not very old. He is called Lao Liao because he has been working in the automotive media for more than ten years and is also a test drive reporter for the company. He has senior qualifications and can be regarded as a car fan. He has driven many cars and the models he has test-driven. It is difficult to count. Among the many models that came and went, Lao Liao finally chose the 2019 Camry Sports Edition. In his words, "After experiencing too much prosperity and impetuousness, I finally found that the family car is still the most trustworthy Camry."

As a car fan and the owner of the new Camry, Lao Liao knows this Camry well, "This is the latest eighth-generation Camry. It is designed and produced using TNGA Toyota's new global architecture. It has almost all The parts have been newly developed, and the core components have all adopted the latest technology. The appearance, driving and safety of the vehicle have been greatly improved, and the overall quality has been better optimized."

Lao Liao said about this car. Both the appearance and interior design of the Camry are highly appreciated. The smooth and elegant lines highlight the sportiness of the vehicle. In terms of the detailed design that reflects the quality, Lao Liao also praised the car, "Look at the carpet in this cabin, it is made of the same The same material as Lexus, the flocking on the surface is soft to the touch, and you can feel as comfortable as a five-star hotel room when you step on it. The quality is reflected in these details.”

High QDR TNGA blessing, Camry’s quality has been upgraded.

The 2019 (eighth-generation) Camry is GAC Toyota’s latest masterpiece under the “TNGA High QDR” model. What is TNGA? TNGA is Toyota's new global architecture. It includes Toyota's entire production system from R&D, design, procurement to production, all under the TNGA structure. It will conduct unified planning and design of the entire Toyota automotive industry chain, and will regulate almost all parts and components. Re-research and develop, adopt the latest technology for core components, and comprehensively upgrade the entire industrial chain.

High QDR (Quality, Durability, Reliability) is a strict standard that Toyota has always adhered to, which has kept Toyota in a leading position in the global automotive industry. Of course, it is also the outstanding feature of the 2019 Camry. Quality assurance. In 2018, 340,000 Camry vehicles were sold in the United States. In the same year, more than 160,000 Camry vehicles were sold in the Chinese market.

According to official sales data released in 2019, the eighth-generation Camry’s cumulative sales for the whole year were 185,245 units, a year-on-year increase of 14%, setting a new sales record over the years.

Among them, the sales volume of high-end models above 200,000 yuan accounted for more than 60%, the sales volume of 2.5L and hybrid models accounted for more than 55%, and the sales volume of hybrid dual-engine models accounted for 15%. The performance is very impressive.

In order to achieve "making better cars", TNGA has newly developed the 2019 Camry with the driver as the center, adopting a low center of gravity design, compact and miniaturized power system, and high rigidity of the frame structure. , lightweight, various accessories on the body are thinner, compact and smarter, bringing a better sense of control.

TNGA has also innovated the power of the 2019 Camry, using Toyota's latest TNGA power, including the THS II hybrid system, which has extremely high thermal efficiency. The thermal efficiency of the gasoline version engine reaches 40, and the hybrid version engine Reached 41. In addition, the 2019 Camry also has the world's top safety performance, using a GOA? high-rigidity body. The main frame of the body is made of high-tensile steel plates with a tensile strength of 1,500Mpa?. The entire series is equipped with 10? airbags as standard, except for the 2.0? Except for the Edition and Elite Edition models, the other models are equipped with TSS? Intelligent Safety System as standard.

The results don’t lie. The eighth-generation Camry, which has such an excellent active and passive safety foundation, achieved overall safety scores in all categories in the crash test of the China Insurance Research Institute (C-IASI), which is known for its “strictness”. With a "G" score, it also received the best Top Safe Pick rating in the equally stringent US IIHS crash test.

In terms of personalized creation, the 2019 Camry has innovatively created a car with two shapes. The regular version of the Camry is fashionable, elegant, stable and majestic, while the sports version of the Camry has a dynamic shape, giving people a sense of being ready to go. , one model, two styles, to meet the different preferences of car owners.

Summary: From Camry to the seventh-generation Camry, the name "Camry" has created an image of a mid-to-high-end car with high reliability and durability, and the brand-new eighth-generation Camry, in TNGA Toyota's new model With the support of global architecture and high QDR, the performance and quality have been further improved, and it has become Toyota's most representative global benchmark model.

This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.