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Alsvin
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Spec
Alsvin
Camry
Model Introduced Year
2025
2019
Generation
Current South African Alsvin generation launched with two locally named derivatives in 2025.
Current generation Camry on TNGA platform
Facelift History
No South African facelift has been announced since the current range entered local retail sale.
Latest generation with hybrid technology
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
2021
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
2024
Body Style
Sedan
Sedan
Model Year
2026
2021
Production Status
active
discontinued
Segment
Compact sedan
Sedan
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
Sedan
Tare Mass Kg
-
1575 kg
Spec
Alsvin
Camry
Length
4390 mm
4885 mm
Width
1725 mm
1840 mm
Height
1490 mm
1445 mm
Wheelbase
2535 mm
2825 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
150 mm
140 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
60 l
Boot/Cargo Space
390 l
493 l
Kerb Weight
1069 kg
1575 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1470 kg
2055 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
480 kg
Towing Capacity
705 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
5.8 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
986 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
941 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1037 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
899 mm
Spec
Alsvin
Camry
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
2.5L Hybrid Petrol-Electric
Engine Code
JL473QF
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Parallel Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
2487 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Dual Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
14.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
78 kW
160 kW @ 5700 rpm
Maximum Torque
145 Nm
221 Nm @ 3600 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
1 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
1 Nm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
1
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Integrated transmission electric motor
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
5-Speed DCT
e-CVT
Top Speed
180 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
8.3 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
220 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
1 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
64.8 kWh
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
400 V
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
Alsvin
Camry
Gearbox
5-Speed DCT
CVT Automatic (e-CVT)
Drivetrain Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Wheel Drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Number of Gears
5
6
Transmission Type
DCT
CVT Automatic (e-CVT)
Clutch Type
Dual-clutch
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Yes
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Dual-Clutch Automatic
CVT Automatic (e-CVT)
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
5
6
Engine Position
-
Front Transverse
Spec
Alsvin
Camry
Claimed Mileage
14.49 km/l
19.2 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
16 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
21 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
60 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Standard
Real-world Mileage
14.49 km/l
19.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
60
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Alsvin
Camry
Airbags
2
9
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Traction Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
BA
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats
Yes
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
TCS
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Side Impact Beams
-
Standard
Spec
Alsvin
Camry
Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Parking Sensors
Rear (3 sensors)
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
Alsvin
Camry
Seat Material
Leather and cloth
Leather Sport
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Front
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-colour
Steering Wheel Material
Foam with leather trim
Yes
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
Manual multi-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
Manual multi-way
Seat Trim
Leather and cloth
Yes
Seat Adjustment
-
Electric 8-Way
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Rear Armrest
-
Standard
Spec
Alsvin
Camry
Climate Control
Manual air conditioning
Dual Zone Automatic
Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Sunroof
Electric sunroof
Panoramic Sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
AC Type
Manual air conditioning
Dual Zone Automatic
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Spare Wheel
Not Officially Disclosed
Space Saver
Air Conditioning
Manual air conditioning
Dual Zone Automatic
Rim Size
15-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
18-inch Sport Alloy
Sound System
4
10
Unlocking
Not Officially Disclosed
Smart Entry
Wireless Charger
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Spec
Alsvin
Camry
Infotainment System
7-inch touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
10
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
12.3-inch Full Digital
USB Ports
1 front USB port
3
Infotainment Screen
7-inch LCD touchscreen
10.1
Touchscreen
7-inch LCD touchscreen
10.1
Navigation System
-
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless
Audio Speakers
4
10
Spec
Alsvin
Camry
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
LED
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Multiple manufacturer colours
Headlights
Not Available
Full LED
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Alloy Wheel Design
-
18-inch Sport Alloy
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Not Available
Body Cladding
-
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
-
Sport Rear Spoiler
DRL
LED
LED
Led Headlights
Not Available
Full LED
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Front Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
LED
Headlamps
Not Available
Full LED
Headlight Type
Not Available
Full LED
Spec
Alsvin
Camry
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
25 deg
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
23 deg
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
20 deg
Ground Clearance Max
-
140 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
140 mm
Spec
Alsvin
Camry
Tyre Size
185/55 R15
235/45 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Solid Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Space Saver
Wheel Rim Size
15-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
18-inch Sport Alloy
Handbrake Type
Mechanical parking brake
Yes
Wheel Type
-
18-inch Sport Alloy
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid Disc
Spare Tyre
Not Officially Disclosed
Space Saver
Wheel Diameter
15-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
18-inch Sport Alloy
Wheels
-
18-inch Sport Alloy
Spec
Alsvin
Camry
Front Suspension
MacPherson
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Multi-Link
Front Track Width
-
1575 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1580 mm
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion beam
Multi-Link
Spec
Alsvin
Camry
CO2 Emissions
163 g/km
93 g/km
Start Stop System
-
Standard
Hybrid System Type
-
Full Parallel Hybrid
Noise Level
-
64 dB
Spec
Alsvin
Camry
Service Plan
5 years / 75,000 km (standard on CE; optional on CS)
Yes
Service Interval
-
15,000 km or 1 Year
Approx Service Cost
-
Approx R7,500
Battery Warranty
-
8 Years / 160,000 km
Maintenance Plan
-
Optional
Service Intervals
-
15,000 km or 1 Year
Spec
Alsvin
Camry
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
Private and family
Price Zar
289900 ZAR
749900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Historical listed price
Starting Price
289900
749900
Starting Price Zar
289900
749900
Spec
Alsvin
Camry
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
3
Warranty Years
5 years / 150,000 km
3
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 150,000 km
3
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
6 Years
Basic Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
3
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Spec
Alsvin
Camry
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
14 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
18 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
18 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
22 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
19
In depth: how these cars differ
This Alsvin 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: Alsvin 35 vs Camry 59.
Efficiency index: Alsvin 56 vs Camry 79.
Safety-equipment index: Alsvin 32 vs Camry 98.
Practicality index: Alsvin 54 vs Camry 61.
Ownership-cover index: Alsvin 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Camry leads by 26 points
Camry has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Alsvin.
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Camry
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
79/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
61/100
Ownership
43/100
Alsvin
Performance
35/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
54/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Camry
leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts
vs 43 pts for Alsvin
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Camry leads. However, Alsvin may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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