I believe that for many consumers, in the 200,000 yuan level want to buy a worry-free, comfortable family car, GAC Toyota Camry is one of the best choices. But after using the TNGA architecture, many people are worried that the cost of using the vehicle has risen, so is this really the case? For this reason, the professor did a car cost analysis of camry, let's see how the truth is!
First of all, in terms of warranty policy, Camry's three-pack period is 2 years or 50,000 kilometers, while the warranty period is 3 years or 100,000 kilometers, which is basically the same as the joint venture B-class car of the same level. The difference is that GAC Toyota has also launched a battery worry-free plan for dual-engine models, in which the power battery can enjoy a warranty policy of 8 years or 200,000 kilometers, and non-operating users can enjoy a lifetime warranty, completely eliminating the potential maintenance costs of hybrid models.
In terms of accessory prices, it can be seen that Camry has risen slightly after using the TNGA architecture, of which the original engine oil is the toyota pure brand 0W-20 fully synthetic oil, while the rest of the various consumables are mainly denso, the overall price belongs to the medium level of the same level of models, not affordable, but not expensive.
In the specific official maintenance requirements, Camry implements a frequency of 10,000 km / time, as can be seen through the table, thanks to Denso's long-term accessories, it is not much to do within the conventional range of 60,000 kilometers, mainly the replacement of oil and various filter elements, and does not involve high-cost projects such as spark plugs and transmission oil, which is relatively worry-free.
Moreover, the price of its basic maintenance (replacement of oil and filter element) is only 751 yuan, which is significantly more accessible than the same level of Buick Regal, Volkswagen Magotan and other models.
It is worth noting that the maintenance cost of camry's dual engine version and gasoline version is basically the same, the only difference is that the 2.5L+8AT model requires the replacement of transmission oil at 160,000 kilometers, the cost is about 421 yuan, which is not expensive.
However, in terms of warranty costs, there is still a big difference between the gasoline version and the dual engine version, which is mainly concentrated in the gap between the car price and the vehicle and ship tax. Taking the 2.0G luxury version that more people pay attention to as an example, its 3-year total cost is about 16900 yuan, which belongs to the normal level of B-class cars.
The twin engine 2.5HG luxury version model that many people are also concerned about, its three-year total cost is 19344.8 yuan, which is more than 2,000 yuan more expensive than the 2.0L gasoline version, and the cost is still considerable.
However, in terms of subsequent fuel costs, the gap between the gasoline version and the dual engine version of the model is reversed, even if Toyota's new M20 series 2.0L engine has good thermal efficiency, but its comprehensive fuel consumption of 100 kilometers is still around 7.7L, calculated at 20,000 kilometers a year, with an average of 0.54 yuan per kilometer.
The real fuel consumption of the 100 kilometers of the double engine version is only 5.4L, which saves about 2.3L/100km compared with the 2.0L gasoline version, so its 20,000 kilometers of fuel cost is only about 7614 yuan, an average of 0.38 yuan per kilometer, and each kilometer can save more than a dime, and the effect is still very significant.
In terms of comprehensive car costs, after the three giants of maintenance, car insurance and fuel costs are added together, according to the calculation of driving 20,000 kilometers per year, the annual cost of the Camry 2.0L gasoline version model is about 18968 yuan, with an average of 0.95 yuan per kilometer, compared with the cost of more than 1 yuan per kilometer of the same level of American cars, or it is more affordable.
The double engine version of the model, due to the huge advantage in fuel consumption, its total cost of driving 20,000 kilometers a year is only about 16727 yuan, which saves 2241 yuan compared with the 2.0L gasoline version, which is still very attractive for home users. Of course, the premise is that you can run so many miles a year, and if your mileage is shortened, then the advantage will be significantly reduced. And interestingly, the price of the dual engine version is about 40,000 yuan more expensive than the 2.0L gasoline version, and it will take 20 years to catch up with the purchase cost.
There is no doubt that the Camry is a sedan that is close enough to the people, but is it really suitable for all consumers? First of all, from the body parameters, its length, width and height are 4855/1840/1455 (mm), the wheelbase is 2825mm, coupled with a slightly mediocre appearance, making it not the most prominent in the same class, which may lack attractiveness for some users.
However, in the specific space performance, Camry with excellent space layout concept, its space can be called generous, even adults with a height of 180 cm, can also find a comfortable sitting posture in the car, I believe this is worthy of praise for family users.
The same is true in the interior, although the new Camry is equipped with a new 10.1-inch suspension central control screen and a 12.3-inch LCD dashboard, these configurations are exclusive to medium and high-end models, which will be slightly monotonous compared to most of the standard models of the same level.
However, in terms of details, such as the standard 10 airbags, LED headlights, automatic air conditioners and other different settings, it is more practical and safer than competitors, which are unique features of Camry.
Finally, in terms of power, camry provides 2.0L, 2.5L two gasoline version and 2.5L hybrid version of the three optional, almost the richest model in the same class, but respectively, 178 horsepower, 209 horsepower engine maximum power parameters make it basically bid farewell to driving pleasure, if you like smooth, fuel-saving style, then it will be your best choice.
Through the above analysis, it can be seen that after the use of the TNGA architecture, GAC Toyota Camry is still a worry-free and people-friendly joint venture medium-sized car. Especially in today's rising oil prices, the dual engine version of the model is extremely competitive with its high fuel economy, and it can be said that it is still one of the most worthwhile models for family users at this price.