THERE is no alternate take on the figures – the Toyota Camry remains the most popular car in the medium sub-$60K passenger car segment by far, in the first quarter of 2016 securing a 38.5 per cent share of the class.

Grades above the entry-level Altise, such as the luxury-lite Atara S, semi-sporty Atara SX and flagship Atara SL, contribute to the bulk of private purchases in a model range priced between $29,490 and $40,440 plus on-road costs.

The most expensive Atara SL hybrid, as tested here, aims to blend efficiency with space and luxury, all from a whisker over $40K. So, should private buyers continue to look at the Camry?

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