Toyota Camry a five star car 

Those of you who are excited about the arrival of the new Toyota Camry will be pleased to hear the new hybrid sedan has been awarded a five-star safety rating by the ANCAP regime. 

According to the report, the Toyota Camry ‘demonstrated strong results in crash testing, most notably with a record high score of 95 per cent for Adult Occupant Protection’. 

The Camry achieved maximum points in the side impact, oblique pole, whiplash and far-side impact tests, providing occupants with a high level of protection.  The Toyota Camry also exhibited a lower risk to occupants from oncoming vehicles in the ‘compatibility’ assessment.

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For Child Occupant Protection, the Toyota Camry achieved a score of 87 per cent. Apparently the Camry ‘successfully accommodated most child restraints, with the exception of the rearward facing baby capsule in the rear outboard seating positions, and one of the 4-8-year child booster seats in the centre rear seating position’. 

Under ANCAP’s Vulnerable Road User Protection criteria, the Camry scored 84 per cent. 

According to the report; “The Camry’s autonomous emergency braking (AEB) system also showed effective performance in forward test scenarios, including turning and overtaking scenarios with most collisions were either avoided or mitigated”. 

Within the Safety Assist area of assessment, the Toyota Camry achieved full points for its lane support system (LSS) function, with GOOD scores recorded in all LSS assessment areas. The Camry is fitted with a camera-based Speed Assist system with capability for some advanced features, including the ability to recognise curves while using the cruise control system and reduce speed accordingly. 

This five-star ANCAP safety rating applies to all hybrid variants of the Camry available for purchase in New Zealand. There are three models in the range, priced from $49,990.