Dongfeng 007 vs Toyota Camry

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Toyota Camry Discontinued model
Dongfeng 007 in South Africa

Dongfeng 007

007 E2 540 Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 929,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 400 kW 🔧 640 Nm
VS
Toyota Camry in South Africa

Toyota Camry

2.5 Hybrid XSE CVT Hybrid e-CVT Discontinued model
ZAR 749,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 160 kW 🔧 221 Nm ⛽ 19.2 km/l
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Decision summary

Dongfeng 007 vs Toyota Camry: the short answer

007 and Camry are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Recorded price context 007: current from ZAR 799,000 · Camry: last listed from ZAR 659,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification 007 Camry
Maximum Power 007400 kW Camry160 kW @ 5700 rpm
Maximum Torque 007640 Nm Camry221 Nm @ 3600 rpm
Engine Size 007Not Applicable Camry2487 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 007Not Applicable Camry19.2 km/l
Ground Clearance 007150 mm Camry140 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

007

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance

Camry

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

007

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures

Camry

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec 007 Camry
Model Introduced Year 2026 2019
Generation Current South African 007 generation Current generation Camry on TNGA platform
Facelift History Current South African launch version; no local facelift announced Latest generation with hybrid technology
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2021
Facelift Version Ending Current 2024
Body Style Sedan Sedan
Model Year 2026 2021
Production Status active discontinued
Segment Electric Fastback Sedan Sedan
Vehicle Type Passenger Vehicle Sedan
Tare Mass Kg - 1575 kg
Spec 007 Camry
Length 4880 mm 4885 mm
Width 1895 mm 1840 mm
Height 1460 mm 1445 mm
Wheelbase 2915 mm 2825 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 150 mm 140 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 135 mm 125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 60 l
Boot/Cargo Space 452 l 493 l
Kerb Weight 500 kg 1575 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 500 kg 2055 kg
Payload Capacity 500 kg 480 kg
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 1600 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.8 m 5.8 m
Front Headroom 990 mm 986 mm
Rear Headroom 945 mm 941 mm
Front Legroom 1060 mm 1037 mm
Rear Legroom 930 mm 899 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This 007 and Camry comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: 007 100 vs Camry 59.

Efficiency index: 007 31 vs Camry 79.

Safety-equipment index: 007 95 vs Camry 98.

Practicality index: 007 60 vs Camry 61.

Ownership-cover index: 007 not separately scored vs Camry 43.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

007 leads by 6 points

007 and Camry are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 75 /100
Lead 6 points
Data 83% source coverage
75
#1 Evidence leader

007

83% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Efficiency 31
Performance 100
Efficiency 31
Safety 95
Practicality 60
Leads by 6 points
69
#2

Camry

91% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Ownership 43
Performance 59
Efficiency 79
Safety 98
Practicality 61
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance 007 +41 Efficiency Camry +48 Safety Camry +3 Practicality Camry +1

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

007

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 31/100
Safety 95/100
Practicality 60/100

Camry

Performance 59/100
Efficiency 79/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 61/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Dongfeng 007 leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts vs 69 pts for Camry

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, 007 leads. However, Camry may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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007 vs Camry questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.