2025 GAC Toyota Camry Smart Drive Edition Launched

GAC Toyota Camry Smart Drive Edition Launched: Key Highlights

Launch & Pricing

The GAC Toyota Camry Smart Drive Edition officially hit the market on April 9, 2025, with a starting price of ¥169,800 after comprehensive purchase benefits. Previously, the 2.5L hybrid models were priced between ¥219,800-259,800.

Main available variants include:

  • 2.5HG Luxury Smart Drive Edition (¥219,800)
  • 2.5HXS Sport Plus Smart Drive Edition (¥226,800)

Key Upgrades & Features

The flagship TSS 3.0 PRO intelligent driving system is now standard across all 2.5L hybrid models, bringing premium ADAS features to the entire lineup.

Sensor array upgrade: 20 total sensors including:

  • 5 millimeter-wave radars
  • 8 ultrasonic radars
  • 4 surround-view cameras
  • 1 front-view camera

Maximum detection range reaches 200 meters.

TSS 3.0 PRO offers 27 intelligent driving functions including:

  • Lane change assist
  • Emergency driving stop
  • Parking support brake
  • Urban/highway navigation assist

Powertrain options:

  • 2.0L hybrid (145kW max power)
  • 2.5L hybrid (169kW max power)

Both paired with E-CVT transmission.

Purchase Benefits

¥50,000 value package including:

  • Financial subsidies
  • Extended warranty
  • Trade-in allowances

Competitive Comparison

Model Starting Price ADAS System Powertrain Key Features
Camry Smart Drive ¥169,800 TSS 3.0 PRO 2.0L/2.5L hybrid 27 functions, 200m detection
Honda Accord Hybrid ~¥179,800 Honda SENSING 2.0L hybrid Spacious cabin
VW Magotan PHEV ~¥204,900 Travel Assist 1.4T plug-in hybrid German chassis tuning

Market Significance

The Camry Smart Drive Edition represents Toyota's strategic response to growing consumer demand for intelligent driving technologies. By making TSS 3.0 PRO standard across its 2.5L hybrid range, GAC Toyota significantly enhances the Camry's competitiveness against key rivals like the Accord and Magotan.

As noted by TopUsedCars.com journalist Jun Li: "The democratization of premium ADAS features in the Camry lineup creates new value benchmarks in the midsize sedan segment, particularly at this attractive price point."

Conclusion

With its aggressive pricing starting below ¥170,000 and comprehensive standard ADAS package, the GAC Toyota Camry Smart Drive Edition sets new standards for intelligent technology accessibility in China's midsize sedan market. This strategic move is expected to intensify competition with mainstream joint-venture rivals, with TopUsedCars.com providing complete export solutions for international buyers.