Some facts about Camry hybrid / Toyota Aurion / Camry Altis/ Daihatsu Altis

Did you know that the 2.5 liter hybrid engine that we use here in Malaysia is originally sourced from Altona Victoria , Australia and later from Thailand ( Please correct me if I'm wrong) The 6AR-FSE 2.0 litre four-cylinder petrol engine with VVT-iW and D-4S direct and port injection is actually imported from a factory some where in Guangzhou or previously called Canton, the City of Flowers .

Daihatsu Altis

In Japan, the Camry hybrid is also rebadged as Daihatsu Altis. In Australia it is called Toyota Aurion or Atara Classic depending on the grade/class and in Taiwan it is known as Prestige Camry. Different names but the same car.

The Camry hybrid that we drive is based on the Toyota K platform in which Toyota Highlander, a very popular SUV in the States- was based on. The next new Camry Hybrid , however, would have to very nimble and light and would definitely be based on module based platform , called TNGA.

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Toyota warranty / Extended Toyota warranty/ Toyota warranty 2016

Dear 2015 Toyota Camry hybrid owners

I really believe the extended warranty offered by UMW Toyota is a good buy despite the huge amount that we have to pay.Owners of TCH who bought the car in 2015 and really   want the two year unlimited mileage extended warranty the purchase price is RM 2990 or US 750. Payment must be made latest Sept 2016.  One thing I like about the extended warranty is that you get a free Max Check that is worth almost RM 500. So on paper, you are paying only RM 2500 but  is still a lot of money.

2 yer extended warranty

Secondly, the warranty covers a whole lots of items including the air cond. for 5 years. It's really quite a comprehensive warranty. The items covered include velocity joints that cost a bomb if you have to replace them. I heard the CV joints cost approximately RM 6000 and it's very needed in Malaysia because of the abundance of potholes.

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Thirdly , the warranty is transferable to the next buyer but only if the owners  follow the service maintenance religiously.This will definitely add resale value to the car

In short, my advice to you is to purchase the extended warranty. It's a peace of mind and we know we are covered up to five years of worry free.