As the main brand of Japanese cars in China, Toyota's popularity in China is still very good, such as GAC Toyota's Camry, which is favored by consumers in the 200,000 level of models; However, in order to cope with the continuous rejuvenation of the automobile consumer market and the increasing awareness of domestic brands, FAW Toyota officially launched the Asian Dragon in 2019. Let's take a look at it today.
The first is the difference in modeling design, although radish and cabbage have their own love, but the appearance of this thing will indeed affect our judgment of the product. So on the whole, the shape of the Asian dragon is more exaggerated and ferocious, and it is more sporty, especially the large-mouth grille shape with dot matrix chrome decorative cubes, equipped with fiber-optic LED daytime running lights on both sides, and the front surround also adds air vents, which is full of sportiness. The Camry still vividly expounds the positioning of the family car in the design, although the new model will be more fashionable, but it is still to cater to the aesthetic needs of the vast majority of people as the core, focusing on a durable look.
The second is the body size, although the two models are positioned in the medium-sized car, but in fact, there is still a little difference in the size of the two cars, for example, the length of the Camry is 4915mm, and the wheelbase is 2825mm; The length of the Asian Dragon is 4990mm, and the wheelbase is 2870mm; In comparison, the Asian Dragon is really much larger than the Camry, so the interior space performance is also better, and the current models of the same level on the market, it is also at the upstream level, adjust the front row to the right position, the rear leg distance is about 2 and a half fists, and the top of the head is also more than 1 fist distance, even in the full load situation, there will be no feeling of crowding; It is worth mentioning that the rear seats of the new car support 46 proportions of reclining, which can further expand the storage space. Of course, the Camry's space is not small, and it is more than enough for daily household use.
In terms of power system, both cars provide a fuel version and a hybrid version of the power combination, and the power parameters are similar; It is worth mentioning that the new Asian Dragon has added a 2.0L hybrid model, which adopts a 2.0L four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine and an electric motor composed of a petrol-electric hybrid system, and is matched with an E-CVT continuously variable transmission, further improving fuel economy.
However, in terms of driving experience, the two models also have their own characteristics, such as the power tuning of the Asian Dragon is a little more aggressive, the throttle response is positive, the direction is precise, and the driving is more passionate and fun; The Camry's power tuning is biased towards comfort, smooth and smooth, the steering wheel is light, and the driving is more balanced and stable in all aspects.
In addition, the steering wheel, door panels, and seat materials of the Asian Dragon are all quilted, and the roof is wrapped in the same material as the Lexus, which gives the car a better sense of quietness and luxury; It is worth mentioning that the Asian Dragon is also equipped with L2 level assisted driving system as standard, including full-speed adaptive cruise, lane departure warning, forward collision warning, lane centering and other functions, and the sense of intelligence and technology is also stronger.
Finally, the price that everyone is most concerned about, the overall price range of the Asian Dragon is about 20,000 yuan more expensive than the average price of the Camry, and the new Asian Dragon has also released a series of car purchase rights and preferential policies, and the actual price has come to less than 150,000 yuan, which is more cost-effective.
To sum up, if you want a more aggressive look, bigger size, more power, and sportier handling, then the younger and more individualized Asian Dragon Club is a good choice, while the Camry is more economical and practical, suitable for those who are pragmatic and focus on driving pleasure.