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Decision summary
Toyota Camry vs BYD DOLPHIN: the short answer
Camry and DOLPHIN are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Recorded price context
Camry:
last listed from
ZAR 659,900
·
DOLPHIN:
current from
ZAR 539,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Camry
DOLPHIN
Maximum Power
Camry160 kW @ 5700 rpm
DOLPHIN150 kW
Maximum Torque
Camry221 Nm @ 3600 rpm
DOLPHIN310 Nm
Engine Size
Camry2487 cc
DOLPHINNot Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Camry19.2 km/l
DOLPHINNot Applicable
Ground Clearance
Camry140 mm
DOLPHIN155 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Toyota Camry
2.5 Hybrid XSE CVT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Camry
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader
DOLPHIN
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Camry
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
DOLPHIN
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Camry
DOLPHIN
Model Introduced Year
2019
2024
Generation
Current generation Camry on TNGA platform
First South African DOLPHIN generation
Facelift History
Latest generation with hybrid technology
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Facelift Launched Since
2021
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
2024
Current
Body Style
Sedan
Hatchback
Model Year
2021
2026
Production Status
discontinued
Active
Segment
Sedan
Compact Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
1575 kg
-
Vehicle Type
Sedan
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Camry
DOLPHIN
Length
4885 mm
4290 mm
Width
1840 mm
1770 mm
Height
1445 mm
1570 mm
Wheelbase
2825 mm
2700 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
140 mm
155 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
130 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
493 l
345 l
Kerb Weight
1575 kg
1658 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2055 kg
2068 kg
Payload Capacity
480 kg
410 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
0 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
5.25 m
Front Headroom
986 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
941 mm
900 mm
Front Legroom
1037 mm
1130 mm
Rear Legroom
899 mm
740 mm
Spec
Camry
DOLPHIN
Front Track Width
1575 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1580 mm
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-link
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric
-
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link
Multi-link
Spec
Camry
DOLPHIN
Engine
2.5L Hybrid Petrol-Electric
Single-motor battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Electric
Hybrid System
Parallel Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2487 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
16
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Dual Injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
14.0:1
Not Applicable
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
160 kW @ 5700 rpm
150 kW
Maximum Torque
221 Nm @ 3600 rpm
310 Nm
Combined Power
1 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
1 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
1
1
Motor Location
Integrated transmission electric motor
Front
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
e-CVT
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
180 km/h
160 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.3 sec
7.0 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
90.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
187.0 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
1 kWh
60.48 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
64.8 kWh
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
LFP
Battery Voltage
400 V
403.2 V
Electric Range
Not Applicable
427 km
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
7 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
80 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Yes
Spec
Camry
DOLPHIN
Engine Position
Front Transverse
-
Gearbox
CVT Automatic (e-CVT)
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
Front motor, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Available
Number of Gears
6
1
Transmission Type
CVT Automatic (e-CVT)
Automatic
Clutch Type
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Yes
Instrument cluster switch gear selector
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Gearbox Type
CVT Automatic (e-CVT)
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
1
Spec
Camry
DOLPHIN
Claimed Mileage
19.2 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
16 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
21 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
19.2 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
60
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
427 km
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
15.9 kWh/100 km (WLTP)
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
315 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
398 km
Spec
Camry
DOLPHIN
Airbags
9
7
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Applicable
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Standard
-
Side Impact Beams
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Applicable
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Camry
DOLPHIN
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Park Assist
Yes
Standard
Around View Monitor
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Standard
Spec
Camry
DOLPHIN
Seat Material
Leather Sport
Synthetic leather
Seat Adjustment
Electric 8-Way
-
Heated Seats
Front
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Front
Standard
Steering Type
Electric
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Multi-colour
Standard
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Front Armrest
Standard
-
Rear Armrest
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Synthetic leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual multi-way
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual multi-way
Electric adjustment
Seat Trim
Yes
Synthetic leather
Spec
Camry
DOLPHIN
Climate Control
Dual Zone Automatic
Automatic
Power Windows
All Doors
Standard
Keyless Entry
Smart Entry
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
Standard
-
AC Type
Dual Zone Automatic
Automatic
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
Tyre repair kit
Air Conditioning
Dual Zone Automatic
Automatic
Rim Size
18-inch Sport Alloy
17
Sound System
10
6
Unlocking
Smart Entry
Standard
Wireless Charger
Standard
Standard
Spec
Camry
DOLPHIN
Infotainment System
12.3-inch Touchscreen
12.8-inch rotating touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
10
6
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3-inch Full Digital
Full LCD instrument display
USB Ports
3
Front and rear USB-A/USB-C ports
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Audio Speakers
10
6
Infotainment Screen
10.1
12.8
Touchscreen
10.1
12.8
Spec
Camry
DOLPHIN
LED Headlamps
Full LED
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
LED
Rear fog lamp
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Applicable
Alloy Wheel Design
18-inch Sport Alloy
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Body Cladding
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
Sport Rear Spoiler
-
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
Atlantis Grey + Black, Blue + Grey, Ski White + Grey
DRL
LED
LED
Led Headlights
Full LED
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Rear fog lamp
Headlamps
Full LED
Standard
Headlight Type
Full LED
Standard
Headlights
Full LED
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Standard
Spec
Camry
DOLPHIN
Approach Angle
25 deg
16 deg
Departure Angle
23 deg
23 deg
Wading Depth
500 mm
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
140 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
140 mm
-
Spec
Camry
DOLPHIN
Tyre Size
235/45 R18
205/50 R17
Wheel Type
18-inch Sport Alloy
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch Sport Alloy
17
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Solid Disc
-
Spare Tyre
Space Saver
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Diameter
18-inch Sport Alloy
17
Handbrake Type
Yes
Electronic parking brake
Wheels
18-inch Sport Alloy
-
Spec
Camry
DOLPHIN
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 Plan
Yes
3 years/60000 km service plan
Service Intervals
15,000 km or 1 Year
-
Spec
Camry
DOLPHIN
Warranty Years
3
3 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
Warranty Kilometers
3
3 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3
3 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3
3 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
Spec
Camry
DOLPHIN
CO2 Emissions
93 g/km
0 g/km
Start Stop System
Standard
-
Hybrid System Type
Full Parallel Hybrid
-
Noise Level
64 dB
-
Spec
Camry
DOLPHIN
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
-
Spec
Camry
DOLPHIN
Ownership Role
Private and family
extended-range derivative
Price Zar
749900 ZAR
602900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Historical listed price
extended-range derivative
Starting Price
749900
602900
Starting Price Zar
749900
602900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Camry and DOLPHIN 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: Camry 59 vs DOLPHIN 66.
Efficiency index: Camry 79 vs DOLPHIN 90.
Safety-equipment index: Camry 98 vs DOLPHIN 98.
Practicality index: Camry 61 vs DOLPHIN 56.
Ownership-cover index: Camry 43 vs DOLPHIN not separately scored.
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
DOLPHIN leads by 7 points
Camry and DOLPHIN are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
DOLPHIN
Performance
66/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
56/100
Camry
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
79/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
61/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBYD DOLPHIN
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 69 pts for Camry
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, DOLPHIN 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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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.
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