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Toyota Camry - medium size car (D-segment), manufactured by a Japanese company «Toyota Motor Corporation» from 1982 to the present. Produced with a narrow body until 2003 in the domestic Japanese market (C-segment), which was also called «Toyota Vista» and wide body (D-segment) for export to other countries, which appeared in 1991 and completely replaced the narrow body at the present time. In 1989, they released a business class sedan «Lexus ES» (E-segment) on the platform «Camry», which is still in production. Between 2000 and present, a Japanese company «Daihatsu» offers brand «Camry» entitled «Daihatsu Altis», sold only in Japan. In Australia, the car was sold under the name «Holden Apollo» from 1989 to 1997. Same place in 1993 «Camry» with engine «V6» began to be called «Toyota Vienta», and since 2006 - «Toyota Aurion».
Name «Camry» comes from the English phonetic transcription of the Japanese word «kanmuri», which translates as «crown». It's a company tradition «Toyota», which implies the use of this word in the name of flagship cars. Other examples using the word «crown» In the title - «Toyota Crown», «Toyota Corona», Toyota Tiara and «Toyota Corolla». The engine was located transversely in front, the drive was first on the front wheels, then in 1986 models with all-wheel drive appeared.
Currently competitors and classmates «Toyota Camry» are the following cars − Audi A4, BMW 3 series, Citroen C5, Chevrolet Malibu, Ford Mondeo, Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima, Mazda 6, Mitsubishi Galant, Nissan Teana, Opel Insignia, Peugeot 408, Renault Laguna, Volvo S40, SEAT Altea, Skoda Superb, Suzuki Kizashi, Subaru Legacy and Volkswagen Passat. Business class car competitors «Lexus ES» This Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Jaguar XF, BMW 5 series, Audi A6, Volvo S80.
Toyota Celica Camry (A40, A50, 1979-1982)
First time inscription «Camry» appeared on a four-door sedan «Toyota Celica» entitled «Celica Camry», which went on sale in January 1980. Technically, this car was closer to «Toyota Carina» the second generation, which was lengthened and worked on the design. The engine was located in front with rear-wheel drive. The suspension was at first a four-link with a rigid beam, and in August 1980 the front suspension became MacPherson type, the brakes became disc brakes on all wheels.
The engines were installed four-cylinder petrol 1.6 liters (1588 cm3, 12T-U, 88 hp), 1.8 liters (1770 cm3, 13T-U, 94 hp), 1.8 liters (1770 cm3, 3T-EU, injector, 105 hp), 2.0 liters (1973 cm3, 21R-U, 105 hp) and 2.0 liters (1968 cm3, 18R-GEU, injector, 133 hp).
Toyota Camry/Vista (V10, V20, V30, V40, V50, 1982-2003)
Development of the Camry and Vista cameras began in August 1977 after the 1973 oil crisis and then took over the 1979 oil crisis. It was a step towards lighter, more aerodynamic and economical cars. At the same time, all the leading car manufacturers saw the great potential in terms of fuel economy in front-wheel drive and began to reconfigure their production.
First generation (V10, 1982-1986)
Production of the first generation started in March 1982. Gasoline models had codes «SV10», «SV11» and «SV12», and diesel were called «CV10» and «CV11». At first there was only a four-door sedan with a length of 4400 mm, a width of 1690 mm and a height of 1395 mm. In August 1982, a five-door liftback appeared with a length of 4435 mm, a width of 1690 mm and a height of 1370 mm. curb weight of the car was 990-1130 kg. Only the sedan was exported. The engine was turned 90°and began to be installed transversely to the front-wheel drive body. This allowed for a fairly decent increase in interior space, and the location of the fuel tank under the rear seat increased luggage space. The exterior design was in keeping with the angular style of the 80s. The car was tested in a wind tunnel, thanks to which the drag coefficient of the sedan was 0.38. Production was carried out only in Japan.
The range of petrol engines included four-cylinder 1.8-liter engines «SV10» (1832 cm3, 1S-L/1S-LU, 99 hp), 1.8 liters «SV10» (1832 cm3, 1S-iLU, 84 hp), 2.0 liters «SV11» (1995 cm3, 2S-EL: 118 l. s., 2S-ELC: 101 l. s., 2S-ELU: 91 hp) and 2.0 liters «SV12» (1998 cm3, 3S-GELU, 138-158 hp). Diesel engines were two models of 1.8 liters «CV10» (1839 cm3, 1C-TL: 80 HP, 1C-TLC: 73 hp) and 2.0 liters «CV11» (1974 cm3, 2C-TL: 88 HP, 2C-TLC: 79 hp). The transmission is a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic.
The car was updated in 1984 and 1985, when work was carried out on the technical part and on the design.
Second generation (V20, 1986-1992)
In August 1986, the second generation Camry went on sale at the same time as the Vista for the Japanese domestic market. The body was a four-door sedan (Camry) and a hardtop sedan with a folding hardtop (Vista), as well as a five-door station wagon, which was first exported. Later, the hardtop will become the basis for a business class car «Lexus ES 250», which was mainly produced for the North American market. The length of the sedan was 4500 mm, height 1395 mm; the length of the station wagon was 4525 mm, height 1440; the width of the car was 1695 mm and the curb weight was 1080-1295 kg. The drag coefficient of the sedan became even better and amounted to 0.34. The drive was on the front wheels, and in October 1987 four-wheel drive appeared. Assembly was carried out in Australia, Japan and the USA.
They began to use better materials for decoration, the build quality was noticeably improved in order to beat the competition. The exterior design has become smoother. The suspension became completely independent with spring dampers and an anti-roll bar. The rear suspension was mounted on a subframe, which reduced the noise level in the cabin. Front ventilated disc brakes, rear mostly conventional drum. In 1991, ABS became available as an option. The wheel size has been increased from 13 to 14 inches.
Four-cylinder gasoline engines were of the following volumes - 1.8 liters (1832 cm3, 1S-i, 86 hp), 1.8 liters (1838 cm3, 4S-Fi, 103 hp), 2.0 liters (1998 cm3, 3S-FC, 110 hp), 2.0 liters (1998 cm3, 3S-FE, injection, 118 hp) and 2.0 liters (1998 cm3, 3S-GE, 138 hp). First appeared six-cylinder V-shaped engines with a volume of 2.0 liters (1992 cm3, 1VZ-FE, V6, 138 hp) and 2.5 liters (2507 cm3, 2VZ-FE, V6, 153 hp). The diesel engine was a single 2.0 liter turbocharged four-cylinder (1974 cm3, 2C-T, 81 hp). Gearbox four-speed automatic or five-speed manual.
Third generation (V30, 1990-1994)
In Japan, the third generation was introduced in July 1990. The body design was in the form of a four-door sedan (length 4600 mm, width 1695 mm, height 1395 mm) and a hardtop sedan with a folding hardtop (length 4630-4670 mm, width 1695 mm, height 1380 mm). The curb weight was 1180-1360 kg. This car became the basis for a wide export model «XV10», released in 1991 (see description below), which would later completely replace the narrow body Camry. Both branches are technically almost identical. On the same basis, a luxurious «Lexus ES 300», which is sold in Japan as «Toyota Windom».
The drive is traditionally front-wheel drive, there are modifications with all-wheel drive. Independent suspension carried over from the second generation (V20), but on more expensive trim levels, electronically controlled shock absorbers were added (TEMS) and speed-sensitive four-wheel steering.
The line of gasoline engines is represented by four-cylinder in-line engines with a volume of 1.8 liters (1838 cm3, 4S-FE, 115 hp), 2.0 liters (1998 cm3, 3S-FE, 126 hp) and 2.0 liters (1998 cm3, 3S-GE, 162 hp), as well as six-cylinder V-shaped volume of 2.0 liters (1992 cm3, 1VZ-FE, V6, 136 hp) and 2.5 liters (2496 cm3, 4VZ-FE, V6, 173 hp). There was also one 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel four-cylinder engine (1974 cm3, 2C-T, 90 hp). Gearboxes are the same as the previous generation.
The updated car was released in 1992, on which a new radiator grille was installed, and the air conditioning was also improved.
Fourth generation (V40, 1994-1998)
In 1994, a narrow-body fourth-generation Toyota Camry appeared for the Japanese market with the chassis code «V40». The body was a four-door sedan (Camry), as well as a hardtop with a folding hardtop (Vista). The length of the car was 4625 mm, width 1695 mm, height 1410-1435 mm. The horizontal dimensions for the domestic Japanese market were still less than 4700x1700 mm to avoid high taxation. The engine was located transversely in front, front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Production was carried out only in Japan.
There were only two 1.8-liter petrol engines (1838 cm3, 4S-FE, 115 hp) and 2.0 liters (1998 cm3, 3S-FE, 126 hp), both four-cylinder with direct fuel injection. Also installed one 2.2-liter turbocharged diesel engine (2184 cm3, 3C-T, 100 hp). The transmission was either a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic.
In June 1996, the model was updated. Anti-lock brakes and dual airbags became standard equipment. After 1998 Japanese and international market «Camry» stood in line with each other, and «Vista» took over the role of previous generations «V30» and «V40».
Fifth generation (V50, 1998-2003)
The fifth generation for the Japanese market began to be sold as «Vista» (four-door sedan) And «Vista Ardeo» (five-door station wagon). This is the last generation «V50» with a narrow body. The car is based on a platform «Toyota MC», which also produced «Avensis», «Celica», «Corolla», «Isis», «Prius», «RAV4» and others. Body length was 4670 mm, width 1695 mm, height 1505-1515 mm and curb weight 1310 kg. The rear MacPherson struts have been replaced with a double wishbone torsion bar suspension. Assembly was carried out only in Japan.
Engines were available only 1.8-liter petrol four-cylinder (1794 cm3, 136 hp) and 2.0 liters (1998 cm3, 145-150 hp). Gearbox four-speed automatic.
Production «Vista» ended in September 2003, the same «Toyota» going to rename dealers «Vista» to the dealer network «Netz», and in October the car was replaced by the second generation «Avensis».
Camry/Scepter «XV10» (1991-1996)
Due to the great popularity «Camry» In September 1991, a model for the international market appeared in the world, not limited by the strict Japanese tax restrictions on the length and width of the car. It is believed that «XV10» this is the third generation, released specifically for export to other countries. Models with codes «SXV10» and «SDV10» are equipped with four-cylinder engines, and with codes «VCV10» and «MCV10» with V-shaped six-cylinder engines. Inside Japan widebody model «Camry» called «Toyota Scepter» to avoid confusion. In Australia from 1993 to 1997 the car was sold as «Holden Apollo». The body was in the form of a two-door coupe, a four-door sedan and a five-door station wagon. The length of the car was 4780-4811 mm, width 1770 mm and height 1394-1430 mm.
Engines were installed only gasoline, one four-cylinder with a volume of 2.2 liters (2164 cm3, 5S-FE) 130 hp, as well as two six-cylinder V-shaped volume of 3.0 liters (2958 cm3, 3VZ-FE) 185 hp and 3.0 liters (2994 cm3, 1MZ-FE) 188 hp. The gearbox was a five-speed manual «E153», as well as a four-speed automatic «A140E», «A540E» or «A541E».
Vehicle safety tested by American organizations «National Highway Traffic Safety Administration» (NHTSA) And «Insurance Institute for Highway Safety» (IIHS) in frontal crash tests. NHTSA rated 4 out of 5 stars and IIHS rated «acceptable» in three categories and «Fine» other three categories out of six.
In 1994, the car was updated for the 1995 model year. The front part, headlights, turn signals, taillights have undergone a change, and an inscription appeared on the back «Camry».
Camry «XV20» (1996-2001)
In September 1996, the following appeared (fourth) generation of the export version of the Camry. Cars with four-cylinder engines were designated by the code «SXV20», and V-shaped six-cylinder code «MCV20». The body was produced as a four-door sedan and a five-door hatchback. The length of the car was 4765 mm, width 1786 mm, height 1430 mm and curb weight 1361 kg. In Australia the name was «Toyota Vienta». In Japan, the elite version of the station wagon was sold as «Toyota Mark II Qualis», as well as for the first time branded «Daihatsu Altis». The car was assembled in Japan, Australia, Indonesia, Thailand and the USA.
Engines were installed only gasoline, one four-cylinder with a volume of 2.2 liters (2164 cm3, 5S-FE, 5S-FNE) 130 hp and one 3.0-liter six-cylinder V-shaped (2994 cm3, 1MZ-FE) 194 hp. The gearbox was a five-speed manual «S51», as well as a four-speed automatic «A140E» or «A541E».
In 1999, the sedans received a front and rear facelift that included larger headlights, a chrome-edged grille, larger taillights, and side moldings. Side airbags in the front seats became available.
American «Insurance Institute for Highway Safety» (IIHS) assigned a rating «Good» in a frontal offset collision. European Committee «Euro NCAP» conducted his tests of the car in 1998, the results of which are shown in the table.
Camry «XV30» (2001-2006)
The fifth generation of the full-size Camry appeared in June 2001. For four-cylinder front-wheel drive, the code is «ACV30», for all-wheel drive code «ACV35», and six-cylinder denoted «MCV30» and «MCV31». The body was only a four-door sedan with a length of 4805 mm, a width of 1795 mm and a height of 1470-1490 mm. The drag coefficient was reduced to 0.28, which had a positive effect on efficiency. Platform based «Toyota K», on which they also built «Avalon», «Highlander», «Sienna», «Venza», «Previa», «Lexus ES» and «Lexus RX». Assembly shops were located in Australia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, USA and Japan.
The engines were only gasoline, one four-cylinder in-line with a volume of 2.4 liters (2362 cm3, 2AZ-FE) with a capacity of 157 hp, as well as two six-cylinder V-shaped 3.0-liter (2994 cm3, 1MZ-FE) 192-210 hp and 3.3 liters (3310 cm3, 3MZ-FE) 225 hp. Gearbox 5-speed manual and 4-speed automatic (U241E, U140E) or five speed automatic (U151E, U250E).
For safe driving, an ABS system, a stability control system, side curtains and airbags were installed. American non-profit organization «Insurance Institute for Highway Safety» (IIHS) gave the car an overall rating «Good» in a frontal offset impact. The same rating was given to models equipped with side airbags. Without these airbags, the side impact is rated «Badly».
In the 2004 model year, the car was updated for some markets.
Camry «XV40» (2006-2011)
In January 2006, the sixth generation appeared in the markets of Japan, the new Camry appeared in export markets a few months later. Also sold in parallel in Japan «Daihatsu Altis». In the United States, the car was shown for the first time at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January 2006, and sales began in March. In Australia and the Middle East, the car was sold as a prestige model «Toyota Aurion», which was the same as «Camry», but with a slightly modified external and internal design. Platform based «Toyota K», like the previous generation. The engine was located transversely in front, the drive was front or full. The body is only a four-door sedan with a length of 4805 mm, a width of 1820 mm and a height of 1470 mm. The assembly was carried out in Japan, Australia, the USA and Russia.
Engines were offered only gasoline, two four-cylinder 2.4-liter (2362 cm3, 2AZ-FE, 157-165 hp) and 2.5 liters (2494 cm3, 2AR-FE, 169-178 hp), as well as one V-shaped six-cylinder with a volume of 3.5 liters (3456 cm3, 2GR-FE, 268 hp). For the first time, a hybrid model with a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine was offered (2362 cm3, 2AZ-FXE) with a total power of 188 hp. The gearbox was installed five- and six-speed manual, four-, five- and six-speed automatic, as well as a continuously variable variator «CVT».
Through the use of ultra-high strength steel, the rigidity of the body has increased, making the car safer inside. The design of the front seat mounts has been designed to transfer shock loads to the frame in a side impact. American organization «Insurance Institute for Highway Safety» (IIHS) rated the car «Good» in all categories. «National Highway Traffic Safety Administration» (NHTSA) originally rated 4 out of 5 stars, but downgraded to 3 out of 5 stars in 2010 due to new testing methods.
In 2009, they restyled the model, which was shown at the Detroit Auto Show.
Camry «XV50» (2011-2017)
The seventh generation began production in August 2011, which replaced «XV40» in all markets outside of Japan. In Japan, the prestigious model was called «Daihatsu Altis», and in Australia «Toyota Aurion». The exterior has become more angular, the interior has been completely redesigned. Assembled on the platform «Toyota K». The body is traditionally only a four-door sedan with a length of 4820-4850 mm, a width of 1820 mm, a height of 1470 mm and a curb weight of 1447-1551 kg. The car was produced in Australia, Vietnam, India, China, Malaysia, Russia, USA, Thailand, Taiwan and Japan.
Engines were petrol only, mostly four-cylinder 2.0 liter (1998 cm3, 1AZ-FE, 145 hp), 2.0 liters (1998 cm3, 6AR-FSE, 165 hp), 2.5 liters (2494 cm3, 2AR-FE, 178-181 hp) and 2.5 liters (2494 cm3, 5AR-FE, 173 hp), as well as one V-shaped six-cylinder with a volume of 3.5 liters (3456 cm3, 2GR-FE) 268 hp. The gearbox was a four- or six-speed automatic. They continued to produce a hybrid model, which started very successfully in the previous generation. The hybrid engine was 2.5 liters (2494 cm3, 2AR-FXE, 154 hp) with a total power of 202 hp, working with a stepless variator «CVT».
Restyling of the model was presented at the New York International Auto Show in April 2014. The changes affected almost all external elements, except for the roof. The interior has received a more premium appearance thanks to the use of better materials, new options and improved amenities. The release of the updated car began in late 2014 and early 2015 in different countries. In February 215, a limited version of the car was released for the United States in the amount of 12 thousand units with a unique color scheme.
Camry «XV70» (2017-present time)
The seventh generation was first shown in January 2017 at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Sales started in Japan in July 2017, in other countries later during 2017 and 2018. The car is built on a new global architectural platform «TNGA» (GA-K), which is shared with the latest hybrid hatchback «Toyota Prius» and SUV «Toyota C-HR». Each trim level will have a different front fascia. The body is only a four-door sedan with a length of 4880 mm, a width of 1840 mm and a height of 1450 mm. Assembly was carried out in Japan, China, India, Malaysia, Russia, Taiwan, Thailand and the USA. Production in Australia was halted due to the closure of a factory that had been in operation there for 55 years.
Engines are installed only gasoline, mostly four-cylinder 2.0-liter (1998 cm3, 6AR-FSE/6AR-FBS, 165 hp), 2.5 liters (2494 cm3, 2AR-FE, 178 hp) and 2.5 liters (2487 cm3, A25A-FKS/A25A-FKB, 203 hp), as well as one six-cylinder V-shaped 3.5-liter (3456 cm3, 2GR-FKS, 301 hp). The transmission is only an automatic six- or eight-speed. Hybrid model runs on a 2.5-liter engine (2487 cm3, A25A-FXS, 184 hp) with a total power of 208 hp, working with a variator «CVT» with six virtual speeds.
Driver comfort and safety are provided by Pedestrian Detection, Radar Cruise Control, Lane Departure Warning and Automatic High Beam. As an option, you can choose a blind spot monitoring system with control of the neighboring lane, automatic braking when reversing, an unintentional acceleration prevention system and others.
First introduced the system «Entune 3.0», running on operating system «Linux» open source, allowing the development of various applications that will work with the new car infotainment system.