Toyota Camry Vietnam has been trimmed to a single HEV trim priced at 1.46 billion VND. Learn why the sedan is disappearing and what alternatives remain – read more now.
In a surprising move, Toyota Vietnam has stripped its midsize sedan lineup down to a single hybrid version. The new‑only offering – the Camry HEV TOP CE – carries a price tag of 1.46 billion Vietnamese dong (about US$62,000), effectively ending the availability of the cheaper gasoline model.
What changed on Toyota’s website?
Visitors to the official Toyota Vietnam site now see only two sedans in the C‑segment: the compact Vios and the flagship Camry. The Corolla Altis, which was discontinued earlier this year, has also vanished from the catalogue.
More strikingly, the Camry page lists just one trim – the HEV TOP CE – while older listings that once showed a 2.0‑liter gasoline version (starting at 1.22 billion VND) and a lower‑priced HEV MID trim have been removed.
Why the sudden reduction?
Dealers in Ho Chi Minh City confirm that only the two HEV variants will remain on sale, though the website currently highlights only the TOP CE version. The exact reason for this selective display is unclear, but sales figures offer a clue.
During the first five months of 2026, the Camry sold a modest 389 units, with a peak of 152 cars in March and a low of just 16 in January. By comparison, the same period in 2025 saw 940 Camry sales – an average of 188 per month.
Hybrid versions accounted for 316 of the 2026 sales, while the gasoline model contributed only 73 units, underscoring a clear market shift toward hybrids but also highlighting overall weak demand.
Impact on Vietnam’s D‑segment sedan market
With the Camry’s sales dwindling, the D‑segment – traditionally the benchmark for luxury and status – is now represented by only two models: the Toyota Camry and the Kia K5. The K5’s sales data have not been updated recently, leaving the Camry as the primary barometer for the segment’s health.
Recent exits of the Mazda 6 and Honda Accord have already shrunk the segment, and the Camry’s contraction could signal the end of traditional full‑size sedans in Vietnam.
What are the alternatives?
For Vietnamese buyers still interested in a D‑segment experience, a few options remain:
- Kia K5 – still on the market but with limited sales transparency.
- MG 7 – a Chinese‑made sedan that aims to fill the premium niche.
- BYD Seal – another Chinese offering with strong hybrid credentials.
These models may become the new standard‑bearers as Toyota narrows its focus.
Looking ahead
Toyota’s decision to offer only the top‑spec hybrid Camry suggests a strategic retreat from the less‑profitable gasoline variant while testing the appetite for premium hybrids. Whether this will revive the brand’s fortunes or accelerate the decline of the D‑segment remains to be seen.