After enjoying huge success in North America, the hybrid version of the Toyota Camry will begin production in China in 2010 courtesy of Guangzhou Toyota.
The Camry Hybrid was initially introduced to the Chinese market at the 2009 Shanghai Motor Show and now Guangzhou has set a 2010 sales goal of 170,000 Camry vehicles (including the hybrid). In addition it hopes to sell 75,000 Highlander models and 22,000 Yaris models as it expands its in-country sales outlets to 300 from 210.
During 2009, the company expects sales of the 2.4litre Camry to reach about 93,000 units – so there would need to be a significant sales increase with the introduction of the hybrid model if the firm is to reach its latest goal.
