Is Toyota's hybrid Avensis replacement any good?

In some circles, the Toyota Camry is a Marmite (or should that be Vegemite?) car. Y'love it or hate it. Some residents of Australia, one of several countries including the US, Japan and Russia where the model has been manufacture or assembled, are particularly dimissive. Old mate's car, grandma spec, rep's special, etc. Which clearly ignores the many non-enthusiast buyers who want something sensibly priced to buy and maintain, reliable, and a dealer nearby. If a largish, electrified, non-premium