Toyota Camry

The Toyota Camry (Template:IPAc-en; Japanese: トヨタ・カムリ Toyota Kamuri) is an automobile sold internationally by the Japanese auto manufacturer Toyota since 1982, spanning multiple generations. Originally compact in size (narrow-body), the Camry has grown since the 1990s to fit the mid-size classification (wide-body)—although the two widths co-existed in that decade. Since the release of the wide-bodied versions, Camry has been extolled by Toyota as the firm's second "world car" after the Corolla. Template:As of, the Camry is positioned above the Corolla and below the Avalon or Crown in several markets.

In Japan, the Camry was once exclusive to Toyota Corolla Store retail dealerships. Narrow-body cars also spawned a rebadged sibling in Japan, the Toyota Vista (トヨタ・ビスタ)—also introduced in 1982 and sold at Toyota Vista Store locations. Diesel fuel versions have previously retailed at Toyota Diesel Store. The Vista Ardeo was a wagon version of the Vista V50.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Etymology

The name "Camry" derives from the Japanese word Template:Transliteration (ja:冠, かんむり), meaning "crown".<ref name = "kanmuri">Template:Cite journal</ref> This follows Toyota's naming tradition of using the crown name for primary models starting with the Toyota Crown (1955), continuing with the Toyota Corona (1957) and Corolla (1966); the Latin words for "crown" and "small crown", respectively.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> Maintaining this theme was the Toyota Tiara (1960), named after the "tiara" form of crown.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The Atara trim level name, used on the Camry in Australia since 2011, means "crown" in Hebrew.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The rebadged Camry variant for Japan, the Toyota Scepter (1991), took its name from "scepter", a royal accessory to a crown. In 1980 the Toyota Cresta was introduced to Japan only, and was based on the Toyota Mark II. 'Cresta' is Latin for a decorative, ceremonial feature added to the top of a helmet.

History

Between 1979 and 1982, the Camry nameplate was delegated to a four-door sedan model in Japan, known as the Celica Camry. When Camry became an independent model line in 1982 with the V10 series, Toyota made it available as a five-door liftback in addition to the sedan. The subsequent Camry V20 series, debuted in 1986 with a station wagon substituting for the liftback body variant and Japan-only hardtop sedans making their debut. The company replaced the V20 in 1990 with the V30 sedan and hardtop, but this model series was exclusive to Japan. Automotive tax regulations in that country dictated the retention of a narrower body as used in previous Camry generations. However, overseas demand for a larger Camry resulted in the development of a wide-body XV10 sedan and station wagon that arrived in 1991. Japan also received the wider XV10 as the Toyota Scepter (トヨタ・セプター). The company then issued an XV10-bodied coupé in 1993 that was spun off in 1998 as an independent model line, titled Camry Solara.

When the Japanese market received a new narrow-body V40 series in 1994 to replace V30, the wide-body XV10 continued unchanged. Its replacement, the XV20, arrived in 1996—named Camry Gracia in Japan. It was not until the narrow V40 ended manufacture in 1998 that the Camry in Japan was to again mirror the cars sold internationally. Japanese sedans dropped the Gracia suffix in 1999, although it was retained by the wagon until its 2001 demise. From 1998, the Vista ended its Camry alignment, and instead branched into an independent model line with the V50 series for an extra generation before the nameplate was withdrawn in 2003.

The next wide-body model, the XV30, came in 2001. Now sold only as a sedan, it now offered two different front- and rear-end design treatments. Japan and most global markets received one style; a separate, more conservative version covered markets in East and Southeast Asia. With the XV40 of 2006, the Camry-derived Aurion become the donor model for the more conservative Camry sold in this region. The subsequent XV50 series, sold from 2011 until 2019, has resulted in even more markets adopting the alternative body panels, such as Japan and Eastern Europe. The current generation is called the XV70.

When Toyota launched their luxury Lexus brand in 1989, it offered a close derivative of the Camry/Vista hardtop sedan as the Lexus ES. The relationship continues to this day, but over the generations, the ES—sold as the Toyota Windom in Japan from 1991 through to 2005—gravitated further away from its Camry brethren. Between 2000 and 2010, and then 2012 and 2023, Daihatsu had offered a badge engineered Camry as the Daihatsu Altis (ダイハツ・アルティス) sold only in Japan.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Badge engineering has also occurred in Australia with the Holden Apollo between 1989 and 1996. From 1993, Toyota Australia badged V6-engined versions as Camry Vienta, becoming Toyota Vienta in 1995 until the badge's departure in 2000. Between 2006 and 2017, the Toyota Aurion model from Australia was derived from the V6 Camry, but with revised front-end and rear-end styling treatment and a partially refurbished cabin.

Sales of the Camry ended in late 2023 for the Japanese market after 43 years as the result of poor sales.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>

Timeline

Toyota Camry timeline, 1979–present

Class	1970s		1980s																				1990s																				2000s																				2010s																				2020s
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Narrow-body		Celica Camry						Camry/Vista (V10)								Camry/Vista (V20)								Camry/Vista (V30)								Camry/Vista (V40)								Vista (V50)
Wide-body																										Camry/Scepter (XV10)										Camry (XV20)										Camry (XV30)										Camry/Aurion (XV40)										Camry/Aurion (XV50)												Camry (XV70)												Camry (XV80)

Narrow-body

Template:Anchor Celica Camry (A40/A50; 1979–1982)

File:1982 Toyota Celica Camry (12047332793).jpg

Rear view of Toyota Celica Camry 1.8 XT

The "Camry" nameplate originated on a four-door sedan approximate to the Toyota Celica called the Celica Camry. Toyota designated this initial application of the Camry name as the A40/A50 series. Celica Camry made its sales debut in January 1980<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> at Toyota Corolla Store retail dealerships in Japan.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Production had earlier commenced in December 1979 at the Tsutsumi plant at Toyota, Aichi.<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, Tsutsumi Plant">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Despite the marketing position, Celica Camry shares few components with its namesake—but rather the Carina (A40/A50).<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, 1st Celica Camry sedan">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Toyota modified the Carina by elongating its front-end and incorporating styling cues such as the T-bar grille motif that resembled the Celica XX/Supra (A40). Strictly speaking, Celica Camry is not the first generation of Camry, but rather its predecessor.

Celica Camry uses the front-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout and in A40 guise, a standard four-link rigid axle suspension system with gasoline inline-four engines displacing 1.6 liters for the 12T-U (TA41) and 1.8 liters with the 13T-U (TA46).<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, 1st Celica Camry sedan"/> Initial model grades comprised: 1600 LT, 1600 XT, 1800 LT, 1800 XT,<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> and 1800 XT Super Edition. In August 1980, Toyota released high-end models with four-wheel independent suspension, denoted A50 (front MacPherson struts, rear semi-trailing arm setup; four-wheel disc brakes).<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, 1st Celica Camry sedan"/><ref name="NGK">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name = "Geocities Celica Camry">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> For the TA57 series 1800 SX, Toyota fitted the 1.8-liter 3T-EU engine.<ref name = "NGK"/><ref name = "Geocities Celica Camry"/> Toyota designated the new 2.0-liter grades, the 21R-U powered 2000 SE and 18R-GEU-based 2000 GT as RA56 and RA55, respectively.<ref name = "NGK"/><ref name = "Geocities Celica Camry"/>

The Celica Camry was available in six exterior colors with contrasting blue, gray, or brown interiors, and the XT Super Edition offered two-tone exterior paint in dark brown over light brown.<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, 1st Celica Camry sedan"/> Power steering with adjustable tilt steering, air conditioning, two stereo choices, a choice of a digital or electric analog clock, rear window defroster, and rear child door lockout were available.<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, 1st Celica Camry sedan"/> The side-view mirrors installed on the fenders ahead of the front wheels were electrically adjustable on higher trim packages and manually adjustable on entry-level models. The aluminum alloy wheels were shared with the Celica and Supra on higher trim packages.<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, 1st Celica Camry sedan"/>

Template:Anchor V10 (1982–1986)

Toyota started production of the first generation series Camry in March 1982 at the Tsutsumi plant.<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, Tsutsumi Plant"/> Designated the model code V10, when fitted with S-series gasoline engines it was known as the SV10, SV11, or SV12 depending on the exact version.<ref name = "JP-CarParts.com">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Likewise, the C-series diesel versions are identified by the CV10 and CV11 codes.<ref name = "JP-CarParts.com"/> Released to the Japanese market on 24 March 1982, Toyota issued the V10 series as a four-door notchback sedan retailing at the Toyota Corolla Store dealerships.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> At the same time, a twinned model—the Toyota Vista—launched as a rebadged Camry sold at separate Toyota Vista Store locations.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Five-door liftback versions of the Vista came to the market in August 1982,<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, 1st Vista sedan">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> although outside of export markets the Camry remained exclusively a sedan. These cars served above the comparably sized Toyota Carina and Corona in the Toyota hierarchy. Unlike the preceding Celica Camry, exports were achieved with the first generation Camry to Australia, Europe and North America.<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, part 2, chapter 2, section 4, item 5">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Development of the V10 series Camry and Vista began in August 1977 following the 1973 oil crisis and would later cover the 1979 crisis.<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, part 2, chapter 2, section 4, item 5"/><ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, part 3, chapter 1, section 3, item 1">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Automobile manufacturers were making the inexorable move to downsized, lighter, more fuel efficient cars with better aerodynamic performance.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The industry also began wide-scale switching from the rear-wheel-drive layout to the lighter and more compact front-wheel-drive in the interest of increased fuel economy.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> With a development focus on exports, particularly to the US,<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, part 2, chapter 2, section 4, item 5"/> Toyota designed Camry to replace the Toyota Corona (T130) in many overseas markets.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> It needed to compete with the compact, front-drive Honda Accord sedan from Japan.<ref name = "Driving from Japan: Japanese Cars in America">Template:Cite book</ref> Via one-upmanship, Camry exceeded the Accord's wheelbase by Template:Convert and offered larger engines.<ref name = "Driving from Japan: Japanese Cars in America"/> The design brief also established the compact front-wheel-drive X platform vehicles by General Motors in the US as competitors.<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, part 2, chapter 2, section 4, item 5"/><ref name = "Curbside Classic: 1986 Toyota Camry">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> In light of this competition—and a first for Toyota—the V10 adopted front-wheel drive with the engine transversely mounted.<ref name = "Toyota: a history of the first 50 years (1988)">Template:Cite book</ref> Between this layout that reduced the size of the engine compartment, the notchback sedan and liftback bodies with rear quarter windows, and the longer wheelbase of Template:Convert—the V10 series was considered spacious for its time and class.<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, part 2, chapter 2, section 4, item 5"/><ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, 2nd Camry sedan">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Furthermore, by situating the fuel tank underneath the back seat, luggage space is increased.<ref name = "From project car towards perfect car">Template:Cite journal</ref> The styling of the V10 followed the box-shaped trends characteristic of the early 1980s.<ref name = "Curbside Classic: 1986 Toyota Camry"/> Wind tunnel testing led to the fitment of drag-reducing flush pillars, a flat roofline to reduce wind buffeting, and one-piece front bumper with air dam to direct air flow.<ref name = "Toyota making fresh assault on US compact-car market with Camry">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Drag coefficient is quoted at Template:Cd for the sedan and Template:Cd for the liftback.<ref name = "Toyota making fresh assault on US compact-car market with Camry"/>

Coil spring independent suspension features by way of a MacPherson strut type with stabilizer and strut bar up front, and a MacPherson rear setup with parallel lower arms.<ref name = "From project car towards perfect car"/> Steering uses a rack and pinion design; braking hardware is made up of front ventilated discs and rear drums with a double proportioning valve to suppress lock-up.<ref name = "From project car towards perfect car"/> Innovatively, a sensor is fitted to detect worn-out brake pads, alerted by use of an audible chime.<ref name = "From project car towards perfect car"/>

Powertrain design was reassessed for front-wheel-drive and this generated a foundation for which other models were developed.<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, part 2, chapter 2, section 4, item 5"/> The transaxle is connected inline with the engine, and to create a simple and compact structure, a single rail system that replaces the three shafts normally used for each gear range with a single shaft, was adopted. In addition, automatic transmission fluid was used for the lubricating oil in order to reduce friction.<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, part 2, chapter 2, section 4, item 5"/> Existing gasoline S- and diesel C-series engines were converted for use in transverse applications.<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, part 2, chapter 2, section 4, item 5"/> Initially, the V10 featured the 1.8-liter 1S-LU engine good for Template:Convert and an S50 five-speed manual transmission.<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, 1st Vista sedan"/><ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, 2nd Camry sedan"/> From July 1982, four-speed automatic with overdrive became available after starting manufacture the previous month.<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, 1st Vista sedan"/><ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, 2nd Camry sedan"/><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The 2.0-liter 2S-ELU engine with Template:Convert an improved S51 five-speed manual transmission and four-speed automatic followed in August.<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, 1st Vista sedan"/><ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, 2nd Camry sedan"/> August 1983 saw the 1.8-liter 1C-TL turbocharged diesel offered (Template:Convert)<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, 1st Vista sedan"/><ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, 2nd Camry sedan"/> exclusive to Japanese dealerships called Toyota Diesel Store.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> June 1984 introduced the twin-cam 2.0-liter 3S-GELU engine offered on higher trims with Template:Convert depending on the version.<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, 1st Vista sedan"/><ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, 2nd Camry sedan"/><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> For lower trims, the Template:Convert "Ci" 1.8-liter 1S-iLU arrived.<ref name = "JP-CarParts.com"/> The diesel was upgraded to the 2.0-liter 2C-TL specification in August 1985 (Template:Convert).<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, 1st Vista sedan"/><ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, 2nd Camry sedan"/>

Japanese trims levels initially comprised LT, XT, SE, and ZX for Camry sedan.<ref name = "JP-CarParts.com"/><ref name = "Carview Camry">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Lumiere and XE grades came to the market in June 1984, and the GLi TwinCam in May 1985.<ref name = "Carview Camry"/> Vista sedan and liftback specification levels were at first VC (sedan only), VL, VE, and VX.<ref name = "JP-CarParts.com"/> The VF arrived in August 1982, and VR and VS models in June 1984 at the expense of the departing VE.<ref name = "JP-CarParts.com"/> Special edition models comprised: VE Extra (December 1982), VL Extra (January 1983), VL Super Extra (January 1985), VF-II (April 1985 and April 1986), and VL Grand Extra (December 1985 and April 1986).<ref name = "初代ビスタ">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Wing mirrors became door-mounted as opposed to fender-mounted in May 1983.<ref name = "初代ビスタ"/> Facelifted models arrived in June 1984<ref name = "Carview Camry"/> featuring a new grille, redesigned bumpers,<ref name = "GoAuto Camry 1983–1987">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> revised tail-lamps, updated dashboard, enlarged glovebox, and general trim alterations.<ref name = "HowStuffWorks Camry 1983–1986">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

The shift to smaller cars amid the oil crises doubled Japanese automobile market share from 10 to 20 percent in the United States between 1970 and 1980; thus, causing economic tensions between the two nations.<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, part 3, chapter 1, section 3, item 1"/><ref name = "Corporate Governance">Template:Cite book</ref> Toyota then began investigating the option of building a US production facility, following the announcements in January and April 1980 by Honda and Nissan, respectively, to manufacture automobiles locally.<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, part 3, chapter 1, section 3, item 1"/> As investigations proceeded, Toyota proposed entering a joint venture with Ford in May 1980 to produce a compact car.<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, part 3, chapter 1, section 3, item 1"/> Toyota advocated that its Camry be manufactured at a Ford factory and sold through the sales channels of both brands, but Ford deemed Camry to be in competition with a model it was developing, which became the Ford Tempo, leading to an impasse and then the cessation of negotiations in July 1981.<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, part 3, chapter 1, section 3, item 1"/> Increasing Japan–United States unease culminated with the Japanese government, at the urging of its US counterpart, imposing a voluntary cartel in May 1981 with a threshold for the export of motor vehicles to the US.<ref>Template:Cite journal</ref> Toyota would eventually pursue circumvention; firstly by entering into venture by forming NUMMI with General Motors in 1984 to manufacture the Toyota Corolla,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> and then by setting up its own facility at Georgetown, Kentucky in 1988 for the next generation Camry.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Sales of the V10 Camry in the US began in March 1983 after exports commenced in January, and by 1985 it had sold 128,000 units.<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, part 2, chapter 2, section 4, item 5"/><ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, North America">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Unlike other markets, federalized quad headlamps were fitted for the 1983 and 1984 model years. Buyers could specify sedan or liftback bodies with a five-speed manual transmission or extra-cost four-speed automatic paired to the 2.0-liter gasoline 2S-ELC motor rated at Template:Convert.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Toyota then offered DX (deluxe) and LE (luxury edition) trim levels,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> the latter adding standard features such as body-colored bumpers, tachometer, tilt steering wheel, upgraded stereo, electric mirrors and variable intermittent windshield wipers.<ref name = "Unique Cars and Parts">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Updates for the 1984 model year included an overdrive lockout switch for the automatic transmission.<ref name = "HowStuffWorks Camry 1983–1986"/> Also optional was the manual-only 1.8-liter 1C-TLC turbo diesel for the DX with Template:Convert, a special gauge cluster, and quieter exhaust system.<ref name = "HowStuffWorks Camry 1983–1986"/> Changes for 1985 involved the facelift (now with one-piece headlamps), the transfer of the optional cruise control's switchgear from the dashboard to the wiper stalk, and wider LE-type tires for the DX trim (from Template:Convert).<ref name = "Unique Cars and Parts"/> 1985 cars received gas-charged front shock absorbers and stiffer rear springs, an anti-theft alarm system was now optional on both grades, automatic became an option for the diesel, the DX added a standard tilt steering wheel, and the LE models offered an optional electronic instrument cluster.<ref name = "HowStuffWorks Camry 1983–1986"/> For 1986, a replacement diesel engine, the automatic-only 2.0-liter 2C-TLC arrived for the DX and LE (Template:Convert), and the gasoline model increased power by around Template:Convert.<ref name = "HowStuffWorks Camry 1983–1986"/> Other revisions for this model year were a revised powered brake system and new cloth seat and door trim for LEs.<ref name = "HowStuffWorks Camry 1983–1986"/>

For Australia, the Camry range—based on the Vista front styling—was limited to a single-grade GLi liftback variant between April 1983 and April 1987.<ref name = "GoAuto Camry 1983–1987"/><ref name = "Toyota Camry - Used Car Research">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Sold as an upmarket alternative to the locally produced Toyota Corona (T140), the sole powertrain offered was the gasoline 2.0-liter 2S-EL engine with Template:Convert coupled with the five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission.<ref name = "GoAuto Camry 1983–1987"/> Optional extras included powering steering, air conditioning, electric moonroof, power doors and windows, plus an upgraded stereo.<ref name = "From project car towards perfect car"/> Facelifted models with more standard appointments arrived in August 1984, and the unleaded version from early 1986 reduced power output by Template:Convert.<ref name = "GoAuto Camry 1983–1987"/>

Europe and the United Kingdom received both body variants when released there in mid 1984—these were available in the gasoline DX trim (1.8- 1S-L) and 2.0-liter GLi (2S-EL) or the GLD turbo diesel (1.8- 1C-TL in early models; later models upgraded to the 2.0-liter 2C-TL).

Powertrains (V10)
Model	Fuel	Engine		Power	Torque	Transmission
SV10	Gasoline	1.8 L I4	1S-LU	Template:Cvt at 5,400 rpm (JP)	Template:Cvt at 3,400 rpm (JP)	5-speed manual (S51) 4-speed automatic (A140E)
			1S-L	Template:Cvt at 5,200 rpm (EU)	Template:Cvt at 3,400 rpm (EU)
			1S-iLU	Template:Cvt at 5,200 rpm (JP)	Template:Cvt at 3,000 rpm (JP)
SV11		2.0 L I4	2S-ELU	Template:Cvt at 5,400 rpm (JP)	Template:Cvt at 4,000 rpm (JP)
			2S-EL	Template:Cvt at 4,800 rpm (AU/EU) 1986–1987: Template:Cvt (AU)	Template:Cvt at 3,600 rpm (AU/EU)
			2S-ELC	MY 1983–1985: Template:Cvt at 4,200 rpm (NA) MY 1986: Template:Cvt at 4,400 rpm (NA)	MY 1983–1985: Template:Cvt at 2,400 rpm (NA) MY 1986: Template:Cvt at 4,000 rpm (NA)
SV12		2.0 L DOHC 16V I4	3S-GELU	Template:Convert (JP)	Template:Convert (JP)
CV10	Diesel	1.8 L turbo I4	1C-TL	Template:Cvt at 4,500 rpm (JP)	Template:Cvt at 2,400 rpm (JP)	5-speed manual (S50) 4-speed automatic (A140L)
				Template:Cvt at 4,500 rpm (EU)	Template:Cvt at 2,400 rpm (EU)
			1C-TLC	Template:Cvt at 4,500 rpm (NA)	Template:Cvt at 2,400 rpm (NA)
CV11		2.0 L turbo I4	2C-TL	Template:Cvt at 4,500 rpm (JP)	Template:Cvt at 2,400 rpm (JP)
			2C-TLC	Template:Convert at 4,500 rpm (NA)	Template:Cvt at 3,000 rpm (NA)	4-speed automatic (A140L)

Template:Anchor V20 (1986–1992)

The second generation, V20 series Camry went on sale during August 1986 in Japan.<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, 3rd Camry sedan">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> As with the previous series, there was again a parallel Vista model for the home market that Toyota released simultaneously.<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, 2nd Vista sedan">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> V20 Camry and Vista sedans continued with the four-door sedan configuration.<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, 3rd Camry sedan"/> For overseas markets, Toyota issued a station wagon for the first time.<ref name = "HowStuffWorks Camry 1987–1991">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The Vista also launched with a four-door pillared hardtop sedan with unique body panels all-round in lieu of the liftback offered with the previous car—a body extended to the Camry in August 1988.<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, 3rd Camry sedan"/><ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, 2nd Vista sedan"/> To attain a sportier appearance with lower and wider proportions, Toyota reduced the height of the hardtop by Template:Convert over the sedan.<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, 2nd Vista sedan"/> Not intended for export, this hardtop body with few changes would later form the basis of the upscale but hastily conceived Lexus ES 250 produced for North American customers<ref>Template:Cite journal</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> from June 1989 through to 1991.<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, Tsutsumi Plant"/> Toyota rushed the ES 250 as a stopgap measure to flesh out the fledgling Lexus lineup so as not to launch the flagship LS 400 as a stand-alone model.<ref name = "Dawson (2011)">Template:Cite book</ref>

The V20 Camry originated from a time at Toyota when considerable cost and attention to detail was engineered into its cars such as high-quality materials and build quality to transcend the competition.<ref name = "Curbside Classic Review: 1990 Toyota Camry LE V6 – Dripping With Fat">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name = "Curbside Classic: 1986 Toyota Camry – Toyota Builds A Better Citation; Forever">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name = "How Toyota's Success Caused Killer Decontenting">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>Template:Cite journal</ref> Sedans retained the V10's rear quarter glass with styling less angular than before.<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, 3rd Camry sedan"/><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name = "Camry: most 'trouble free' car in the US has lots going for it">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> To appease export customers, styling lost some of its Japanese legacy in its transition to a more Americanized design, with a softer and sleeker silhouette.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name = "Car and Driver, 1987 Toyota Camry">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Toyota designed the body with aerodynamics in mind, with performance of Template:Cd for the sedan.<ref name = "Car and Driver, 1987 Toyota Camry"/> V20 also features headlamps and a grille that are sculptured into a gently curved hood that partially conceal the windshield wipers, wind splitters up the ends of the windshield, near-flush glass, and a third door seal to close the gap between the body and window frames.<ref name = "Car and Driver, 1987 Toyota Camry"/><ref>McCarthy (1987), p. 39. "The wagon shares with the sedan a very smooth nose which is remarkably rounded in plain view, and meritorious attention to detail including near-flush windows, wind splitters up the ends of the windscreen and an extra (third) door seal to close the gap between the body and window frames."</ref> Body dimensions were largely unchanged from the previous model, including an identical wheelbase,<ref name = "Camry: most 'trouble free' car in the US has lots going for it"/> although length increases Template:Convert.<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, 2nd Vista sedan"/> Basic sub-skin hardware is also closely related, including the platform and the fully independent suspension with a strut and a coil spring at each corner and an anti-roll bar at each end.<ref name = "Curbside Classic: 1986 Toyota Camry – Toyota Builds A Better Citation; Forever"/><ref name = "Car and Driver, 1987 Toyota Camry"/><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Noise isolation is improved by mounting the rear suspension on a subframe akin to the Toyota Celica (T160) that had now switched to Camry-based mechanicals.<ref name = "Car and Driver, 1987 Toyota Camry"/><ref>McCarthy (1987), p. 40. "The decision to use the Celica's strut rear suspension in the Camry needs no justification on the grounds of excellent rear-end roadholding and ride."</ref><ref name = "GoAuto Camry 1987–1989">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> As before, the braking package encompasses ventilated discs up front, conventional drums in the rear, upgraded to rear discs in some cars.<ref name = "Car and Driver, 1987 Toyota Camry"/><ref name = "McCarthy (1987), brakes">McCarthy (1987), p. 40. "The brake system has a tandem type booster and diagonally divided hydraulic circuits. Front discs are standard on all models but the SE and CS only have rear drums whereas the CS-X and Ultima get rear discs with an integral drum handbrake."</ref> The braking system has a tandem-type booster and diagonally divided hydraulic circuits.<ref name = "McCarthy (1987), brakes"/> Wagons receive a load-sensing proportioning valve that grants greater braking pressure when laden and prevents wheel lockup under light payloads.<ref>McCarthy (1987), p. 40. "Toyota gets a merit mark for including a load-sensing proportioning valve on all Camry wagons. [...] When the body and suspension move apart (with light load) the LSPV lever tips down and the valves inside the device restrict the hydraulic pressure available to the rear brakes, so reducing tendency to wheel lockup. Conversely, when the wagon is heavily laden and the distance between floor and suspension is decreased, the lever moves up and the internal valves open to admit more pressure to the rear brakes."</ref> Entry-level V20 wheel size increases from 13 to 14 inches.<ref name = "Camry: most 'trouble free' car in the US has lots going for it"/>

All engines now use fuel injection exclusively and were common to Camry and Vista. Entry-level customers were offered the carry-over "Ci" 1.8-liter 1S-i (designated 1S-iLU in the V10) inline-four with five-speed manual or an automatic with four gears.<ref name = "1987 Toyota Camry brochure (Japan)">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name = "1987 Toyota Vista brochure (Japan)">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Stepping up from this were the new 3S-FE and GT high-performance 3S-GE (designated 3S-GELU for V10s) 2.0-liter twin-cam four-cylinder cars.<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, 3rd Camry sedan"/><ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, 2nd Vista sedan"/> Turbo-diesel models were again limited to the 2C-T motor displacing 2.0 liters (labeled 2C-TL for V10s).<ref name = "1987 Toyota Camry brochure (Japan)"/><ref name = "1987 Toyota Vista brochure (Japan)"/> Transmission were either a five-speed manual or an electronically controlled automatic with four gears.<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, 3rd Camry sedan"/><ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, 2nd Vista sedan"/> When launched in Japan, the V20 series Camry (sedan only) offered the following trim levels: LT, XT, XT Saloon, ZE, ZT, ZX, and GT.<ref name = "1987 Toyota Camry brochure (Japan)"/>

For the Vista sedan, Toyota offered: VC, VL, VE, VR, and VX. Hardtop versions comprised: VE, VR, VX, and GT.<ref name = "1987 Toyota Vista brochure (Japan)"/> Flagship models of the Japanese specification Camry sedan, the Camry Prominent and Prominent G arrived in April 1987 with the 2.0-liter 1VZ-FE V6 engine, a protruding chrome grille, larger North American-type bumpers, wood grain interior highlights, an electric seat function, plus electronic instrument cluster.<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, 3rd Camry sedan"/><ref name = "1987 Toyota Camry brochure (Japan)"/> All-Trac full-time four-wheel-drive became an option in October 1987 with select 3S-FE manual variants (VL Extra, VR); automatics equipped with an electronic front- and rear-wheel torque distribution optimizer followed in August 1988.<ref name = "1987 Toyota Camry brochure (Japan)"/><ref name = "1987 Toyota Vista brochure (Japan)"/><ref name = "Goo-net Camry">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The Vista was not available with the V6, but in April 1987, the special edition Vista VL Extra sedan and hardtop arrived, followed by the Etoile in August and again in January 1989; limited edition Etoile V cars were offered in September 1989 and January 1990.<ref name = "1987 Toyota Vista brochure (Japan)"/><ref name = "2代目ビスタ">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Toyota discontinued the Vista VC in December 1989 and released a special edition VX Limited in May 1989 and then again for January 1990.<ref name = "Goo-net Camry"/><ref name = "2代目ビスタ"/>

When the Camry Prominent hardtop variant arrived in August 1988,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> it offered base, G, and E-Type levels of trim alongside a new sedan-only Camry Lumière.<ref name = "Goo-net Camry"/> Also in August 1988, a diesel version of the Vista hardtop made its debut, and the 1.8-liter gasoline engine was upgraded to the twin-cam 4S-Fi specification.<ref name = "1987 Toyota Camry brochure (Japan)"/><ref name = "1987 Toyota Vista brochure (Japan)"/> Special editions for the Camry comprised: Lumière S sedan (January 1989), Prominent X hardtop (May 1989), Lumière G sedan (June 1989), and XT Saloon Special sedan (January 1990).<ref name = "Goo-net Camry"/>

North American market V20 series Camry sedan and wagons came to the market in late 1986 for the 1987 model year.<ref name = "HowStuffWorks Camry 1987–1991"/><ref>Template:Cite journal</ref> Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky, the first wholly owned Toyota plant in the US, began producing the Camry in May 1988.<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, North America"/> The country of manufacture can be found by looking at the first character of the VIN; a Camry manufactured in Japan has a VIN starting with "J", a model made in the US starts with "4" and a model made in Australia starts with "6". All Camry station wagons for the United States originated from Japan, while sedans were a mix of Japanese built and American built, with the ratio of American-built sedans increasing yearly. Three trim levels of the V20 Camry were made: the unbadged base model, the DX, and the LE. The four-wheel-drive Camry, dubbed All-Trac was introduced for 1988 and a 2.5-liter V6 engine was also added as an option, though notably not in combination with the All-Trac option. The V6 was fuel-injected with 24 valves, and dual overhead camshafts. The 1989 model year saw the Camry's mid-life update which included new front and rear bumper covers that were one piece instead of two, new taillight design, along with a few interior styling updates. The 1990 model year saw a slight upgrade in horsepower for V6 models, from 153 to 156. North American 1990 Camrys built from February 1990-August 1990 also saw another refresh that included Toyota's new logo introduced that year onto the front grille. Color-keyed door handles and grille also appeared on DX and LE models, along with a new ignition chime. In 1989, anti-lock brakes became optional on the LE V6 sedan and wagon, and LE All-Trac.

1991 model year Camrys began production in August 1990, and can be identified by a newly redesigned front valence panel under the front bumper. In addition, the DX model gains new standard color keyed bumpers, new interior cloth that replaces the older tweed, and new hubcap designs on both DX and LE models.

Toyota Australia released the second generation Camry in April 1987.<ref name = "Toyota Camry - Used Car Research"/> Local manufacture of the V20 had begun earlier in February at its recently acquired Australian Motor Industries facility at Port Melbourne, Victoria as a replacement for the Toyota Corona (T140) and the Camry before it. Four-cylinder engine production and panel-stamping was undertaken at the Toyota Australia Altona Plant all part of a model localization and factory upgrades investment totaling Template:AUD.<ref name = "GoAuto Camry 1987–1989"/><ref>McCarthy (1987), p. 37–38. "the new Camry [...] replaces not only the old Camry but the Corona as well [... and] began taking shape four years ago. The Australian Camry's development program accounted for a total investment of $115 million, easily a record for a locally made Toyota. Part of the investment went to a major upgrading of AMI Toyota's manufacturing and assembly plant in Port Melbourne, and to re-tooling of the Altona panel-stamping and engine-building facility."</ref><ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, Overview of Overseas Production Affiliates: Oceania">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> In fact, it was the first Camry made outside Japan, and is notable for being the most localized Toyota Australia product thus far with a lead time of less than six months, the shortest yet between start of Japanese and Australian manufacture.<ref>McCarthy (1987), p. 38. "The Australian engineering and product planning team was involved with the new Camry from the start of the clay model stage through to the public release. So the locals had more say and more influence on the Camry than any Toyota ever launched here. The launch itself was significant because local production started less than six months behind the car's release in Japan. That's the shortest ever lead time for a locally made Toyota. It has also meant that Australia is the first country outside Japan to produce what Toyota describes as its latest world car."</ref> Higher levels of specification were fitted with the locally built 2.0-liter 3S-FE motor,<ref name = "GoAuto Camry 1987–1989"/> but the imported 1.8-liter 1S-i unit distinguished base SE and CS cars.<ref>McCarthy (1987), p. 39–40. "The 1.8-litre engine available in the SE and CS [... is the] fully imported "1S-Ci" engine [... that] claims 64 kW [...] and 145 Nm".</ref> Both sedans and wagons were offered and either engine offered standard five-speed manual transmission, upgradeable to the four-speed automatic.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Features standard at the base level SE comprised: AM/FM radio, center console storage compartment, remote fuel filler release, intermittent windshield wipers, digital clock. CS cars added a tilt steering column to which the CS-X adds a key lock warning system. The CS driver's seat has front height adjustment; the CS-X's front and rear height adjustment. The CS gets a two speaker AM/FM radio cassette player; the CS-X a four-speaker system and automatic electric antenna, plus central locking, variable intermittent wipers and center rear arm rest. The sedan-only Ultima grade gains power windows, cruise control, automatic transmission as standard, velour trim, and a nine-stage graphic equalizer for the audio system.<ref name = "GoAuto Camry 1987–1989"/><ref>McCarthy (1987), p. 40. "The basic Camry line-up comprises seven models: four sedans (SE, CS, CSX and Ultima), three wagons (SE, CS, CSX). [... The SE] features include [...] AM/FM radio, centre console, remote fuel filler release, intermittent and mist wiper functions, digital clock and a trip meter. [...] The CS [...] has tilt steering column to which the CSX adds a key lock warning system. The CS driver's cushion has front height adjustment; the CSX's front and rear height adjustment. The CS gets a two speaker AM/FM radio cassette; the CSX a four-speaker system and automatic electric antenna. Not to forget other goodies, including central locking, variable intermittent wiper and centre rear arm rest. The Ultima goes all-out luxury with a list that extends to power windows, cruise control, automatic transmission as standard, velour trim, and a nine-stage graphics equaliser for the audio system.</ref> A fleet-focused Executive pack based on the SE arrived in May 1988, adding automatic transmission, power steering, and air conditioning.<ref name = "GoAuto Camry 1987–1989"/><ref>Template:Cite journal.</ref> In June 1988, the 2.5-liter V6 was introduced, being an imported fully optioned model from Japan sold in limited numbers and distinguished from local four-cylinder cars by its unique bumpers and trim.<ref name = "GoAuto Camry 1987–1989"/><ref>Template:Cite journal</ref> Coinciding with the August 1989 facelift,<ref name = "Toyota Camry - Used Car Research"/> the 2.0-liter 3S-FC engine with carburetor superseded the imported 1.8.<ref name = "GoAuto Camry 1989–1993">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The updates brought minor adjustments inside and out, including improved suspension, steering, and headlights.<ref name = "GoAuto Camry 1989–1993"/> In May 1991, Toyota made the fuel-injected 3S-FE version standard upon the carbureted engine's deletion, and the CS trim level became CSi.<ref name = "GoAuto Camry 1989–1993"/><ref name = "Bebbington (1998), EFI">Bebbington (1998), p. 127. "The EFI version of the two-litre twin-cam engine was made standard across the board, with the carburettored unit being deleted. (This actually occurred in May 1991, late in the JK Apollo's production run.)"</ref> Coinciding with this change, power steering became standard fitment and Toyota Australia refreshed badging, including the attachment of the new corporate logo consisting of three overlapping ellipses to form the letter "T".<ref name = "GoAuto Camry 1989–1993"/> With the May 1991 update, the Ultima models gained a CD player, the first Australian-built car to offer this.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> Towards the end of the series, special editions were released, starting with the Spirit of February 1991.<ref name = "GoAuto Camry 1989–1993"/> Then in September 1992, value-added CSi Limited and Olympic Spirit cars came onto the scene.<ref name = "GoAuto Camry 1989–1993"/> Australian production ended in late November 1992, in time for production of the XV10 to commence on 2 December.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite news</ref> The Used Car Safety Ratings, published in 2008 by the Monash University Accident Research Centre, found that V20 Camry models provide an "average" (3/5 stars) level of occupant safety protection in the event of an accident.<ref name = "Used Car Safety Ratings">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

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  Camry Executive sedan (Australia; pre-facelift)

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  Camry Lumière sedan (Japan; facelift)

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  Camry LE V6 sedan (US; facelift)

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  Camry Spirit wagon (Australia; first facelift)

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  Camry CSi Limited sedan (Australia; second facelift)

Holden Apollo (JK, JL)

The Holden Apollo, a rebadged variant to the Toyota Camry, retailed in Australia alongside the facelifted Camry V20 series from August 1989.<ref name = "GoAuto Holden Apollo">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref name = "GoAuto Holden Apollo (JK)">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Production had started in July.<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, Overview of Overseas Production Affiliates: Oceania"/> This model sharing occurred due to the United Australian Automobile Industries (UAAI) joint venture between Toyota Australia and General Motors-Holden's starting in 1987 that resulted in model sharing between both automakers from August 1989.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref><ref name = "Bebbington (1998), p. 125">Bebbington (1998), p. 125. "Holden's joint venture operation with Toyota began in 1987 and produced several shared models. The first of these was released in August 1989 as the Holden JK Apollo. Replacing the Camira, it was a rebadged Toyota Camry (SV21/22) with some minor differences in styling, mainly in grille and tail-light areas."</ref> Known as the JK series, the Apollo differentiated itself by way of a redesigned grille, rehashed tail lamps and other minor trim items.<ref name = "Bebbington (1998), p. 125"/> This rebranding scheme was the result of the Button car plan, introduced in May 1984 to rationalise and make the Australian automotive industry more competitive on a global scale by means of reducing import tariffs.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> Offered in sedan and wagon guises, Apollo replaced the Camira.<ref name = "GoAuto Holden Apollo (JK)"/>

Powertrains were verbatim of the Camry, with the 3S-FC for the entry-level SL, and higher-end SLX and SLE models graced with the 3S-FE engine.<ref name = "GoAuto Holden Apollo (JK)"/><ref>Bebbington (1998), p. 125–126. "The Apollo [had a ...] multi-valve two-litre engine and five-speed manual transmission (or optional four-speed overdrive automatic). The engine had a two-barrel carburettor standard for all models except SLE, and an EFI system for the SLE only."</ref> An SLX option pack, known as the Executive was also available.<ref name = "JK specification levels">Bebbington (1998), p. 125. "The JK Apollo model lineup was [...] a four-door sedan and a wagon available in SL, SLX, SLE trim levels, with Executive variants of the SLX also offered. Power steering and automatic transmission were standard fitment on Executives and SLEs."</ref> The SL opened up the Apollo range with remote exterior mirrors, intermittent windshield wipers, heated rear screen demister, remote trunk release for sedans and fuel filler door, a two-speaker radio cassette player and tinted side and rear glass.<ref name = "Minor features">Bebbington (1998), p. 125. "Minor features: remote exterior mirrors (electric on SLE), intermittent windscreen wipers (variable on SLE), heated rear screen demister, remote boot release (sedans), [...] remote fuel filler door release, AM/FM electronic tuner/cassette (with four speakers on SLE), tinted side and rear window glass."</ref> SLX variants were distinguished by their full wheel covers, as opposed to the SL model's steel wheels with center caps.<ref>Bebbington (1998), p. 127. "All models had specific wheel covers except for SLs, which had small centre caps."</ref> The Executive variant was not a stand-alone model, but an option pack for the SLX, adding power steering and automatic transmission.<ref name = "JK specification levels"/> SLE equipment included the four-wheel disc brakes, variable intermittent windshield wipers, a four-speaker stereo, body-colored bumpers, dual odometers, automatic headlamp cut-off system, velour seat upholstery, center back-seat armrest, power antenna, central locking with illuminated driver's door lock and front map lamps.<ref name = "Minor features"/><ref>Bebbington (1998), p. 125–126. "SLE additional equipment included: electronic fuel injection, four-wheel disc brakes, body-coloured bumpers, twin trip meters in speedo, headlight auto cut off system, velour trim, rear seat centre armrest, power antenna, power door locks (central locking), front map lights, illuminated driver's door locks."</ref> As per the Camry, in May 1991, the EFI version of the engine was made standard.<ref name = "Bebbington (1998), EFI"/>

In August 1991, there was a small Apollo facelift, given the designation JL, with an altered model range.<ref name = "GoAuto Holden Apollo"/><ref name = "GoAuto Holden Apollo (JL)">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The SL and SLX continued, with the SLE now available only as a sedan. The Executive pack was now no longer offered, and a sports version, dubbed GS was introduced in both body variants. Equipment levels mostly mirrored the previous JK, although the SLX was now similar in specification to the discontinued Executive and the GS to the JK SLE, albeit without standard automatic transmission.<ref>Bebbington (1998), p. 127–128. "The model range consisted of the SL, SLX and GS, all available in sedan or wagon guise, and the top-of-the-line SLE, in sedan form only. The Executive variants had gone and the GS models were introduced to give the Apollo a sporty flavour to its lineup. [...] equipment levels were similar to those of the previous JK series. The SLX's equipment levels were similar to that of the JK Executive, while the new GS's was close to JK SLE specification, without the automatic transmission. [...] Power steering was now fitted as standard equipment to all models except the SL."</ref> GS specification cars also added body stripes, red highlights, a tachometer and upgraded audio.<ref name = "GoAuto Holden Apollo (JL)"/> Appearance-wise, the JK and JL are very similar, with the JL's grille treated with bolder chrome highlighting and slightly altered tail lamps on sedans.<ref>Bebbington (1998), p. 127. "External changes were kept to a minimum but additional chrome finish to the grille helped to distinguish it from the JK, and the tail-lights on sedans had the red tail/stop light lens now above the orange blinker lens."</ref> The XV10 Camry-based JM Apollo replaced the JL in March 1993.<ref name = "GoAuto Holden Apollo"/>

Model codes

Powertrains (V20)
Model	Drive	Fuel	Engine	Power	Torque	Transmission
SV20	FWD	Gasoline	1.8 L I4 (1S-i)	Template:Convert at 5,200 rpm (JP) Template:Convert (AU)	Template:Cvt at 3,000 rpm (JP) Template:Convert (AU)	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic (A140E)
SV22			1.8 L I4 (4S-Fi)	Template:Convert (JP)	Template:Convert (JP)	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic (A140E)
SV21			2.0 L I4 (3S-FC)	Template:Convert (AU)	Template:Convert (AU)	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic (A140E)
			2.0 L I4 (3S-GE)	Template:Convert at 6,200 rpm (JP)	Template:Cvt at 4,800 rpm (JP)	5-speed manual 4-speed automatic (A140E)
			2.0 L I4 (3S-FE)	Template:Convert at 5,600 rpm (JP) Template:Convert (AU) Template:Cvt at 5,200 rpm (NA)	Template:Cvt at 4,400 rpm (JP) Template:Convert (AU) Template:Cvt at 4,400 rpm (NA)	5-speed manual (S51, S53) 4-speed automatic (A140E)
SV25	4WD					5-speed manual (E56F5) 4-speed automatic (A540H)
VZV20	FWD		2.0 L V6 (1VZ-FE)	Template:Convert at 6,000 rpm (JP)	Template:Cvt at 4,600 rpm (JP)	5-speed manual (E53) 4-speed automatic (A540E)
VZV21			2.5 L V6 (2VZ-FE)	Template:Cvt (AU) 1987–1989: Template:Cvt at 5,600 rpm (NA) 1990–1991: Template:Cvt at 5,600 rpm (NA)	Template:Convert (AU) 1987–1989: Template:Cvt at 4,400 rpm (NA) 1990–1991: Template:Cvt at 4,400 rpm (NA)	5-speed manual (E52) 4-speed automatic (A540E)
CV20		Diesel	2.0 L I4-T (2C-T)	Template:Cvt at 4,500 rpm (JP)	Template:Cvt at 2,400 rpm (JP)	5-speed manual (S50) 4-speed automatic (A140L)

Template:Anchor V30 (1990–1994)

Introduced exclusively to Japan in July 1990, the Camry V30 carried forward the four-door sedan and a differently styled hardtop sedan.<ref name = "Scott (1990), p. 16–17">Scott (1990), p. 16–17. "For the Japanese market the Camry line-up is once again essentially broken into—the Camry sedan and its cosmetically different cousin, the Vista, which is marketed through its own sales channel. In addition to these, Toyota has developed pillarless hardtop versions of the two new Camry/Vista sedans for Japanese consumption only. There's certainly a world of difference between the sedan and hardtop shapes. [...] The sedan [...] is much smoother than its predecessor, with a totally new front end highlighted by the large curving headlamps either side of a slim front grille. The hardtop is different again [...] the nose is slimmer, with narrower lights, and the C pillar is more sharply raked."</ref> Like before, either shape could be had in a Vista branded variety with revised styling.<ref name = "Scott (1990), p. 16–17"/> Both bodies would also form the basis of enlarged wide-body XV10 versions from September 1991, aimed primarily at international markets.<ref>Template:Cite journal</ref><ref name = "10 million Toyota Camrys sold in the USA">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The V30 remained smaller than the XV10 to offer buyers a vehicle within the "five-number" registration category concerning exterior dimensions and engine displacement for Japanese vehicle size regulations.<ref name = "3rd-generation Camry took Toyota to a new level in '92">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The rules required a body width under Template:Convert, length under Template:Convert, and engines at or below 2,000 cc.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Sedans in the wide-body format would sell overseas as the Camry XV10—identical to the smaller V30 in most respects except for the front- and rear-end styling grafted to an otherwise unchanged body and interior.<ref>Scott (1990), p. 16. "This is the shape of your next Toyota Camry. But not the size. The Japanese market versions retain the 1695 mm width of the current second generation model; Australian cars will be the [...] wide-bodied variant destined for US production in mid-1991".</ref> Hardtop sedans would engender the luxury Lexus ES 300 (XV10), which again would couple the existing side profile with rehashed front, rear, and interior designs.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> The export-oriented ES 300 would sell as the Toyota Windom in Japan.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Dimensions grew slightly with sedan body length extended to Template:Convert, and for the Vista and Camry hardtops to Template:Convert, respectively.<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, 3rd Vista sedan"/><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Penned by Osamu Shikado,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> the V30's design is much rounder when compared to the V20 series.<ref name = "Scott (1990), p. 16–17"/> Rather than the V20's six-window greenhouse, the V30 sedans have a four-part setup with integrated window sashes.<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, 3rd Vista sedan">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Up front, the sedan's curved headlamps converge with a slimline grille insert; hardtops get a thinner front assembly with narrower lights, and the C-pillar is raked more sharply.<ref name = "Scott (1990), p. 16–17"/> Base cars gain full body-color coding of peripheral exterior components.<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, 3rd Vista sedan"/>

The four-wheel strut/coil suspension carried over from the V20, although as option on high-end front-drive trims, Toyota added a wheel-stroke-sensitive Toyota Electronic Modulated Suspension (TEMS) and speed sensitive four-wheel steering.<ref name="75 Years of Toyota, 4th Camry sedan"/> The available powerplants were three twin-cam inline-four engines—the 1.8-liter 4S-FE, plus the 3S-FE and higher-performance 3S-GE 2.0-liter units.<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, 4th Camry sedan"/> Toyota also offered the 2.0-liter 2C-T turbo-diesel inline-four known from the previous generations, and for the flagship Camry Prominent only, the 2.0-liter 1VZ-FE gasoline V6.<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, 4th Camry sedan"/> In May 1991 a 2.5-liter V6 engine also became available on the Camry Prominent, while the earlier 2-liter V6 became the "Prominent E".Template:Citation needed

An updated model appeared in July 1992.<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, 3rd Vista sedan"/> The scope of changes ranged from a new, larger grille and a revised air conditioning unit. At the same time the ZX Touring package appeared in place of the GT, which Toyota discontinued in conjunction with the sporting 3S-GE engine option.<ref name = "75 Years of Toyota, 3rd Vista sedan"/> The 2.0 V6 engine was removed from the lineup at the same time, leaving the 2.5-liter unit as the only offering in the Camry Prominent.Template:Citation needed

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  Camry sedan (pre-facelift)

• Toyota Camry (third generation, V30) (front), Serdang.jpg

  Camry sedan (facelift)

• Toyota Camry (third generation, V30) (rear), Serdang.jpg

  Camry sedan (facelift)

• 3rd generation Toyota Vista Hardtop.jpg

  Vista hardtop

Template:Anchor V40 (1994–1998)

The Camry V40 appeared in July 1994 exclusively for the Japanese market. The Toyota Vista twin continued on, although the Camry Prominent hardtop was no longer offered; only the Vista was available as a hardtop. As before in previous generations, the Camry was exclusive to Toyota Corolla Store, while the Vista was only available at Toyota Vista Store locations.

V40 continued to be built around the Template:Convert x Template:Convert length-width bracket, legacy of a Japanese taxation law. The car is Template:Convert taller<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> than its predecessor.<ref name="75 Years of Toyota, 4th Camry sedan">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Engines for the V40 were a 1.8-liter (4S-FE type) and 2.0-liter (3S-FE type), and a 2.2-liter turbo-diesel (3C-T type). At launch only the 2.0-liter model was available in all-wheel drive mode, although afterwards the 2.2-liter turbodiesel could be optioned with this system.

Toyota updated the V40 in June 1996. In the update anti-lock brakes and dual air bags became standard equipment. After 1998, the Japanese market Camry and international Camry became in-line with each other, with the Vista taking over the V30 and V40 Camry roles.

• 1994-1998 Toyota Camry V40.jpg

  Camry sedan (pre-facelift)

• Toyota Camry V40 (rear).JPG

  Camry 2.0 Lumière G (facelift)

• 1994 Toyota Vista.jpg

  Vista hardtop (pre-facelift)

• 1994 Toyota Vista (rear).jpg

  Vista hardtop (pre-facelift)

• V40 Toyota Vista (cropped).jpg

  Vista hardtop (facelift)

Template:Anchor V50 (1998–2003)

The V50 generation was not available as a Camry—only as a Vista—as a sedan, plus a station wagon called Vista Ardeo. 1.8 L and 2.0 L engines were available. The interior features a center instrument panel/navigation display.

Vista V50 is significant because it's one of the first fruits of Toyota's company-wide platform renewal efforts known as the MC. Studies for new front-wheel drive (FWD) platform and packaging layout began in 1993 and appeared on market in December 1997 in the Toyota Prius, but the Vista is the first mass-production, FWD Toyota with a new platform. Toyota claims this is the first true redesign and rethink of its FWD platforms since the 1982 Camry/Vista. With this platform, Toyota trades the rear MacPherson struts for a torsion beam axle setup. A double-wishbone setup is available for all-wheel drive. Toyota also flipped the engine orientation so that the intake manifold is in front, improving space efficiency.

Vista production ended in September 2003, as Toyota prepared to rename the Vista dealership network as Toyota Netz. In October 2003, the Vista was replaced by the second generation Avensis. The move to simplify Toyota's dealership organization came in light of the pending (August 2005) launch of Lexus in Japan. In April 2005 the process was complete and all Vista dealers became Netz dealers.

• 1998 Toyota Vista (rear).jpg

  Vista sedan (pre-facelift)

• Toyota Vista 2000 (cropped).jpg

  Vista sedan (facelift)

• Toyota GF-ZZV50G Vista Ardeo 180 (23020712375).jpg

  Vista Ardeo wagon (pre-facelift)

Wide-body

Template:Anchor XV10 (1991–1996)

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Toyota replaced the compact V20 Camry with the Japanese market-only V30 series in 1990. However, international markets such as Australia and North America received a widened version of the V30, known as the XV10 series. While marginally larger than the V20, the V30 had to comply with Japanese dimension regulations, which restricted the car's width to Template:Convert and length to Template:Convert for a lower tax obligation. Particularly in the United States, this narrower model was seen as compromised, thus limiting its sales potential.<ref>Template:Cite journal</ref> As a result, the "wide-body" mid-size Camry (XV10) released to North America in 1991 was developed from early 1988 and the final design frozen later that year.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> It was with the XV10 that Toyota upgraded the Camry's status to its second "world car" after the Corolla, with exports starting from Australia to Southeast Asia.<ref name = "10 million Toyota Camrys sold in the USA"/> Japan also received the wider XV10 model, although it was sold under the Toyota Scepter name there.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite book</ref> Toyota chose the name "Scepter" as a reference to the Camry/Crown naming tradition, as a "scepter" is a symbolic ornamental staff held by a ruling monarch, a prominent item of royal regalia.

A notable point of the "Wide body" SXV10 Camry is the influence of engineering developed from the launch of Lexus and the LS400, which came to market just a few years prior to its public debut. The kinship to Lexus models in engineering standards (such as CMM and GD&T development standards) and tolerances on the SXV10 is often perceived to be closer than any prior or latter iterations of the Camry. In an interview with Automotive News, Chris Hostetter, group vice president for Toyota NA, admitted that the 1992 Camry was considered by many company insiders to be more of a "Lexus product" than most Toyota badge cars, going on to mention that it borrowed technologies such as hydraulically powered cooling fans directly developed from the ES300.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref> However, the Lexus standards of the SXV10 created a division in product development philosophies in the company. Also according to Automotive News, some company insiders considered it too upscale for its price point and the market segment it was set to compete within (mid-sized, mid-segment).

It was Robert McCurry in conjunction with Dave Illingworth and Jim Press, who, with great initial opposition from the Japanese executives, convinced the Japanese company that the 1992 Camry be re-designed, enlarged, and shaped to resemble a scaled-down LS400 with a more affordable FWD format, to help establish the reputation of Lexus, which at the time was still in its infancy and lacked brand heritage. The intensive platform and component sharing with the 1992 ES300 allowed Toyota to leverage costs better to allow the SXV10 Camry's high level of specification at a reasonable price. The 1992 Camry also took more resemblance to the LS400 in the sloped roofline, wide C pillar and framed windows, where as the ES300 featured a hardtop design with an upgraded/stiffened suspension. However, the LS400 and the SXV10 Camry featured no sharing of powertrain layout nor design. Many insiders of Toyota argued even after critical acclaim that the SXV10 Camry overlapped too greatly with Lexus, even though Chris Hostetter, current vice president of advanced technology research at Toyota, believed the model had to be developed to develop buyers who would become interested in Lexus.<ref>Template:Cite news</ref><ref>Template:Cite book</ref> This division as well as cost-cutting led to the Camry and Lexus line to become more distinctive, as the Camry became a more economical, affordable, spacious sedan typical of the segment.

The smaller V30 Camry varied in other areas besides the size. Although the underpinnings, doors and fenders, and overall basic design cues were common between the two cars, the smaller Camry sported harder, more angular front- and rear-end styling treatment, with the wide-body model presenting a more curvaceous silhouette. This was a departure from the V20 generation Camry which, although had many more rounded panels than the V10 series, was nevertheless generally slab-sided in shape. A two-door Camry coupé was added to compete with the Honda Accord coupé. However, the Camry Coupé was never popular and was dropped in 1996. A two-door Camry would not be reintroduced until 1999, with the Toyota Camry Solara.

The Japanese V30 model was replaced by the Camry V40 in 1994, however, this was also a Japan-only model. International markets instead retained the wider XV10 until it was replaced by the XV20 in 1996. The V40 and XV20 models were sold alongside one another in the Japanese market until 1998. At this time, the Vista V50 took the place of the V40, ending the period of separate Camrys for the Japanese and international markets.

The XV10, at its most basic level, offered a 2.2-liter 5S-FE four-cylinder engine, up from 2.0 liters in the V20 and V30 Camrys. This unit produced Template:Convert of power and Template:Convert of torque, although the exact figures varied slightly depending on the market. Power and displacement increases were also received for the V6 engine. The 3.0-liter 3VZ-FE unit was rated at Template:Convert and Template:Convert. An all-new aluminum 1MZ-FE V6 debuted in North American models from 1993 for the 1994 model year, with other markets retaining the 3VZ-FE V6. Power and torque rose to Template:Convert and Template:Convert, respectively.<ref name="HowStuffWorks">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

In Australia, the V6 engine Camry was badged "Camry Vienta" when launched in 1993, later becoming the Toyota Vienta in 1995.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> In South Africa, the XV10 Camry was manufactured by Toyota SA in Durban from 1992 to 2002,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> offering both the 2.2-liter and 3.0-liter engines, as well as a 2.0-liter engine derived from the Celica. Only a sedan configuration was available. These were also marketed and sold into Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe.

A variant of the UK market V6 model - detuned to run on 91 rather than 95 octane unleaded gasoline - was launched in New Zealand in 1991. These Japanese-built models were replaced with an Australian-made line, with unique New Zealand specification, in 1993 at which point the 2.2-liter I4 was offered as well.

• 1993 Toyota Camry (SDV10) Executive sedan (2016-01-04) 02.jpg

  Camry sedan (Australia; pre-facelift)

• Toyota Camry (XV10).jpg

  Camry sedan (US; facelift)

• 1995-1997 Toyota Camry (SXV10R) CSi sedan 07.jpg

  Camry sedan (Australia; facelift)

• 1996 Toyota Vienta (VCV10R) CS-X station wagon (2015-07-14) 02.jpg

  Vienta wagon (Australia)

Template:Anchor XV20 (1996–2002)

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In late 1991, development on the XV20 commenced after launch of the XV10 under the 415T program. Design work was frozen in early 1994 and later launched in the United States in September 1996 and Japan in December 1996. It continued as a sedan and station wagon (called the Camry Gracia in Japan), though the wagon was not sold in the United States. This was the first generation where it was sold in Japan as the Daihatsu Altis, replacing the Daihatsu Applause.

In August 1999 for the 2000 model year, the sedan models received a mid-model upgrade to the front and rear fascias, but remained otherwise similar to the 1997 to 1999 models.

In the United States, the Camry SE was dropped and the base model was renamed the CE for the 1997 model year. Both the LE and the XLE trims were carried over from the previous series. All trim levels were available with either the 2.2-liter I4 or the 3.0-liter V6 engine except the Solara SLE, which was only available with the V6. TRD offered a supercharger kit for 1997 through to 2000 V6 models raising power to Template:Convert and Template:Convert of torque. A coupe was added in 1999, and then a convertible form in 2000. In contrast to the coupe from the XV10 generation Camrys, the new two-door cars were given a separate nameplate Camry Solara, or simply Solara. They were also a significant styling departure from the sedan. The Solara was available in SE and SLE trims, corresponding roughly to the sedan's LE and XLE trims.

Power was increased slightly to Template:Convert SAE for the 5S-FE 2.2 L I4 and Template:Convert SAE for the 1MZ-FE V6. Manual transmissions (model: S51) were only available on the CE trim level, LE V6, and any Solara model. Camrys and Solaras equipped with the 5S-FE 4 cylinder engine and appropriate trim package received the S51 manual transmission, while those equipped with the 1MZ-FE 6 cylinder engine received the E153 manual transmission.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

• 1997-2000 Toyota Camry (SXV20R) CSX sedan (2011-07-17).jpg

  Pre-facelift Camry CSX sedan (SXV20R, Australia)

• 2002 Toyota Camry (SXV20R) Advantage sedan 01.jpg

  Facelift Camry Advantage sedan (SXV20R, Australia)

• 2000-2002 Toyota Camry (SXV20R) CSi sedan.jpg

  Facelift Camry CSI sedan (SXV20R, Australia)

• 2000-2002 Toyota Camry (MCV20R) Conquest station wagon (2011-10-25).jpg

  Facelift Camry V6 Conquest wagon (MCV20R, Australia)

Template:Anchor XV30 (2001–2006)

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Regular

Released in September 2001 for the 2002 model year,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Toyota released the Camry XV30 series as a larger sedan,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> but without a station wagon for the first time.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The wagon's demise occurred due to its sales erosion to minivans and crossover SUVs.

Toyota redesigned this series from the ground up for the first time since the launch of the Camry nameplate.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> Through efficiency gains such as increased computerization, and by having the XV30 ride on the K platform introduced with the Toyota Highlander (XU20) of 2000, Toyota expedited the XV30 production development stage to 26 months, down from 36 months with the XV20.<ref name = "Automotive Design & Production, Camry XV20">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> As a consequence, Toyota claimed the XV30 to have cost 30 percent less to design and develop than its predecessor.<ref name = "He put Camry on track">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> XV30 also had increased parts content over the XV20, but did not cost any more to manufacture.<ref name = "He put Camry on track"/>

Until the 2003 model year, the Camry Solara remained on the XV20 series chassis, and received only minor styling upgrades to the front and rear ends. However, the Solara did receive the same 2.4-liter 2AZ-FE I4 engine that was available on the Camry sedan. The US received three engine options, a Template:Convert 2.4-liter inline-four, a Template:Convert 3.0-liter V6, and a Template:Convert 3.3-liter version of the same. The 3.3-liter was only available for the Camry's sportier "SE" model.

• 2002-2004 Toyota Camry (MCV36R) Ateva sedan 01.jpg

  Camry (pre-facelift)

• 2005-2006 Toyota Camry (ACV36R) Altise Limited sedan (2011-03-10).jpg

  Camry (facelift)

• 2004 Toyota Camry (ACV36R) Sportivo sedan (2012-06-04) 01.jpg

  Camry Sportivo (facelift)

• 2004 Toyota Camry (ACV36R) Sportivo sedan (2012-06-04) 02.jpg

  Camry Sportivo (facelift)

Prestige

Compared to the international version with a less conservative design (styled by Hiroyuki Metsugi, approved 1999), the Southeast Asian and Taiwanese "prestige" Camry had a different distinctive design with more chrome, larger head lamps and tail lamps and a general greater emphasis on its width.

• 2006 Toyota Prestige Camry (pre-facelift, front).jpg

  Prestige Camry (Southeast Asia/Taiwan; pre-facelift)

• 2006 Toyota Prestige Camry (pre-facelift, rear).jpg

  Prestige Camry (Southeast Asia/Taiwan; pre-facelift)

• Toyota Camry (fifth generation, first facelift) (front), Serdang.jpg

  Prestige Camry (Southeast Asia/Taiwan; facelift)

• Toyota Camry (fifth generation, first facelift) (rear), Kuala Lumpur.jpg

  Prestige Camry (Southeast Asia/Taiwan; facelift)

Template:Anchor XV40 (2006–2012)

Regular

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This generation of Camry saw even greater differentiation between "regular" model sold internationally (including Japan) and the "prestige" Camry sold in the rest of Asia. The regular Camry, fitted with four-cylinder engines sold alongside the V6-engined prestige Camry in Oceania and the Middle East as the Toyota Aurion. Between 2006 and 2010, the regular Camry was also rebadged as the Daihatsu Altis model, which sold alongside the Camry in Japan. The Daihatsu differed only in badging, with no cosmetic changes.

The XV40 Camry was introduced at the 2006 North American International Auto Show alongside a hybrid version and went on sale in March 2006 for the 2007 model year.

Power comes from a choice of four and six-cylinder engines. The 2.4-liter 2AZ-FE I4 engine was carried over and produced Template:Convert. It came with a five-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission. The 3.5-liter 2GR-FE V6 in contrast came with a new six-speed automatic and produced Template:Convert.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

The Camry was facelifted in early 2009 for the 2010 model year with a redesigned fascia, taillights, and an all-new 2.5-liter 2AR-FE four-cylinder engine with a new six-speed automatic transmission. The 2.5-liter engine produces Template:Convert for the base, LE, XLE models, and Template:Convert for the SE. Power locks, stability control, traction control and tires (Template:Cvt) were also made standard for 2010. A six speed manual transmission was available on the base model.<ref name="camry drivetrain specs">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

The XV40 series Camry is the first in which the Camry has been available as a gasoline/electric hybrid. The Camry Hybrid uses Toyota's second-generation Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) and a 2AZ-FXE four-cylinder with Template:Convert in conjunction with a Template:Convert electric motor for a combined output of Template:Convert.<ref name="2007hybridspecs">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

• 2006 Toyota Camry (ACV40R) Altise (2007-09-16).jpg

  Camry (pre-facelift)

• 2009 Toyota Camry (ACV40R MY10) Altise sedan (2010-07-10) 01.jpg

  Camry (facelift)

• 2009 Toyota Camry (ACV40R MY10) Altise sedan (2010-07-10) 02.jpg

  Camry (facelift)

• 2010 Toyota Hybrid Camry (AHV40R MY10) sedan (2010-07-10) 01.jpg

  Camry Hybrid (facelift)

Prestige

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The Asian market Camry features different front and rear styling, plus a revised interior. In Asia, the Camry occupied a higher end of the market, priced just below entry-level German luxury models.<ref name="Camry domestic MSRP">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The Asian Camry lineup includes a 3.5-liter V6 model and is sold as the Toyota Aurion (XV40) in Australia, competing against large Australian sedans like the Ford Falcon and Holden Commodore.

• Toyota Camry (sixth generation) (front), Serdang.jpg

  Prestige Camry (pre-facelift)

• Toyota Camry (sixth generation) (rear), Serdang.jpg

  Prestige Camry (pre-facelift)

• 2009 Toyota Camry 2.0G in Cyberjaya, Malaysia (01).jpg

  Prestige Camry (facelift)

• 2009 Toyota Camry 2.0G in Cyberjaya, Malaysia (02).jpg

  Prestige Camry (facelift)

Template:Anchor XV50 (2011–2019)

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Regular

The XV50 Camry was produced from 21 August 2011, introduced on 23 August 2011, and began U.S. sales in September 2011.<ref name= NYTCamry12>Template:Cite news</ref> The interior received a major restyling, while the exterior received all-new sheet metal and more angular styling.

The US Camry carried over three different engine choices from the previous model. Starting with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid model rated at Template:Convert, a 2.5-liter four-cylinder gasoline engine rated at Template:Convert and Template:Convert, and a 3.5-liter V6 rated at Template:Convert and Template:Convert. Power output has been increased mostly by switching to electro-hydraulic power steering. The trim levels include the L, LE, SE, XLE, SE V6, XLE V6, Hybrid LE, Hybrid XLE and for 2014 a Hybrid SE model. All models except for the hybrids are standard with six-speed automatic transmissions. For the first time, the manual transmission was not available. Hybrids are equipped with an eCVT transmission. The SE model gets paddle shifters, and a stiffer suspension. The new model has increased fuel economy due to lighter weight, a sleeker body, and low rolling-resistance tires.

A major facelift released to North America in April 2014 for the 2015 model year updated most of the exterior panels.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

The US-built Toyota Camry took the top spot in 2015 and 2016 as the most American-made car with over 75 percent of its parts and manufacturing coming from the United States.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

• 2013 Toyota Camry (ASV50R) Altise sedan (2015-10-18) 01.jpg

  Camry Altise (pre-facelift)

• 2013 Toyota Camry LE in Crème Brûlée Mica, Rear Left.jpg

  Camry LE (pre-facelift)

• 2012 Toyota Camry (ASV50R) Atara S sedan (2016-07-07) 01.jpg

  Camry Atara/SE (pre-facelift)

• 2013-2015 Toyota Camry (AVV50R) Hybrid HL sedan (2018-04-24) 01.jpg

  Camry Hybrid (pre-facelift)

• 2016 Toyota Camry (ASV50R) Altise sedan (2017-12-09) 01.jpg

  Camry Altise (facelift)

• 2016 Toyota Camry (ASV50R) Altise sedan (2017-12-09) 02.jpg

  Camry Altise (facelift)

• 2015 Toyota Camry (ASV50R) Atara S sedan (2016-03-19).jpg

  Camry Atara/SE (facelift)

• 2015 Toyota Camry (AVV50R) Atara SL sedan (2017-07-15) 01.jpg

  Camry Hybrid Atara/SE (facelift)

Prestige

In this generation, the Camry line-up for the Japanese domestic market was reduced to being just a single variant (hybrid only). The Japanese market will now share the same Camry model as the Asian market "prestige" Camry—a design also adopted by the Toyota Aurion (XV50), albeit with minor visual changes. The Brazilian market also carries the Prestige variant instead of the one sold in North America (only in the 3.5L V6 configuration). Prior to the XV50, the Japanese and Brazilian markets wide-body Camry were similar to the US models.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> The "prestige" Camry was discontinued in Southeast Asia and India in late 2018, but continued to be sold in Vietnam until April 2019.

• Toyota Camry (XV50) (front), Jakarta.jpg

  Prestige Camry (pre-facelift)

• Toyota Camry (XV50) (rear), Jakarta.jpg

  Prestige Camry (pre-facelift)

• TOYOTA CAMRY (XV50, ASIA) China (18) (cropped).jpg

  Prestige Camry (facelift)

• 2015 Toyota Camry 2.5 Hybrid 4-door sedan (19110191534).jpg

  Prestige Camry Hybrid (facelift)

• 2015 Toyota Camry 2.5 Hybrid 4-door sedan (19544719278).jpg

  Prestige Camry Hybrid (facelift)

Template:Anchor XV70 (2017–2024)

Template:Infobox automobile {{#invoke:Labelled list hatnote|labelledList|Main article|Main articles|Main page|Main pages}}

The XV70 Camry <ref name="Wheels">Template:Cite news</ref> was introduced at the 2017 North American International Auto Show on 9 January 2017.<ref name="ConsumerReports">{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> It was launched in Japan on 10 July 2017, and in Australia on 21 November 2017. North American production started in June 2017, and sales began in late July 2017.<ref>Template:Cite press release</ref> It is built on GA-K platform.<ref name="usnews"/>

Engine choices include a base 2.5 L inline four-cylinder (I4) that now produces Template:Convert in base form (Template:Convert when equipped with the optional quad exhaust), the same 2.5 L inline four-cylinder (I4) engine with an electric motor (Hybrid) that produces Template:Convert, or the top-of-the-line 3.5 L V6 that produces Template:Convert.<ref name=TFLC13>Template:Cite AV mediaTemplate:Cbignore</ref> In some markets the old 2.5 L 2AR-FE engine is carried over from the previous generation which produces Template:Convert.

The only major components shared with the previous generation are the Toyota emblem on the front grille and rear trunk lid.<ref name=TFLC13/>

• 2018 Toyota Camry (ASV70R) Ascent sedan (2018-08-27) 02.jpg

  Camry Ascent (pre-facelift)

• 2017 Toyota Camry (ASV50R) SX sedan (2018-11-02) 01.jpg

  Camry SX/XSE (pre-facelift)

• 2017 Toyota Camry (ASV70R) SX sedan (2018-11-02) 02.jpg

  Camry SX/XSE (pre-facelift)

• 2022 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE in Midnight Black Metallic, Front Right, 12-25-2021.jpg

  Camry Hybrid XLE (facelift)

• 2022 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE in Midnight Black Metallic, Rear Right, 12-25-2021.jpg

  Camry Hybrid XLE (facelift)

• 2022 Toyota Camry 2.5 V Hybrid (Interior).jpg

  Interior (facelift)

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The XV80 Camry was unveiled on 14 November 2023 and introduced at the 2023 Los Angeles Auto Show.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> It is built on the same GA-K platform from its predecessor, retaining the underlying body structure, front doors and roofline.

Unlike the previous generations, the XV80 Camry is not available with a pure gasoline engine for markets like North America and Europe. While the Camry is still assembled in Japan, the XV80 is the first Camry not available in its home market, only being exported to other markets.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Gallery

• (USA-Massachusetts) Private Toyota Camry NJ-Z22UKZ rear 2024-06-06.jpg

  Rear view (AXVH80; US)

• 2024 Toyota Camry HEV Premium Luxury (Cockpit).jpg

  Interior

• TOYOTA CAMRY (XV80) China (12).jpg

  Front view (MXVA80; China)

• TOYOTA CAMRY (XV80) China (13).jpg

  Rear view (MXVA80; China)

Sales

Competing with mainstream and more affordable models in Western markets, for other export markets in Asia and Latin America, the Camry is seen as a luxury car where it sells strongly (and serves as Toyota's flagship vehicle along with the Land Cruiser). In the United States, except for 2001, the Camry was the best-selling passenger car from 1997 through 2020,<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref><ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> and was the best-selling sedan as of 2024.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref> Despite international success, and early success in Japan, the later wide-body models have been a low-volume model in its home market. However, since the introduction of the XV50 Camry in 2011, sales of the wide-body models in Japan have resurged, thanks, in large part, to the inclusion of Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive system.

The Camry is also a prolific seller within Australia. The Camry has profited within its medium-sized class, where it has been its best selling since 1993, beating traditional competitors including the Mazda 6, as well as contemporary ones in that of the Ford Mondeo and Skoda Superb.<ref>Template:Cite press release</ref> The Middle East, as well as Eastern Europe, each have seen the Camry sell well, with Western Europe previously having small amounts exported.<ref>{{#invoke:citation/CS1|citation |CitationClass=web }}</ref>

Calendar year	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	Australia	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	Thailand	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>Template:Efn-lr
1983	52,651
1984	93,725
1985	128,143
1986	151,767
1987	186,623
1988	225,322	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
1989	255,252	32,308<ref name="auto8"/>
1990	283,042	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
1991	262,531	27,672<ref name="auto5"/>
1992	284,751	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
1993	297,836	32,551<ref name="auto6"/>
1994	319,718	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
1995	326,632	33,367<ref name="auto9"/>
1996	357,359	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
1997	394,397	30,890<ref name="auto1"/>				10,434
1998	427,308	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>				6,025
1999	445,696	42,522<ref name="auto2"/>				3,520
2000	422,961	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>				2,927		2,585
2001	388,512	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>				2,313		1,452
2002	434,145	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>				4,634		3,656
2003	413,296	38,540<ref name="auto"/>				2,401		6,163
2004	426,990	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>						5,683
2005	431,703	36,492<ref name="auto7"/>			2,646			6,064
2006	448,445	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>		60,647	7,121			4,870
2007	472,808	26,342<ref name="auto4"/>		169,684	6,863			9,504
2008	436,617	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>		153,532	4,979			12,735
2009	356,824	20,846<ref name="auto3"/>		154,977	3,836			8,850
2010	327,553	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>		161,410	3,717			11,505
2011	306,510	19,169<ref name="Car sales top million again for 20113"/>		143,703	4,167			7,718
2012	404,885	27,230<ref>Template:Cite press release</ref>	18,203	145,402	5,777			9,553
2013	408,484	24,860<ref>Template:Cite press release</ref>	18,245	177,649	3,824			6,019
2014	428,606	22,044<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>	16,029	150,311	2,754		citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	5,664
2015	429,355	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	16,805	128,046	3,361		citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	7,347
2016	388,616	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	15,683	100,611	3,187		citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	3,918
2017	387,081	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	14,574	75,237	2,481		citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	3,245
2018	343,439	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	14,588	163,046	2,744		4,589Template:Citation needed	2,204
2019	336,978	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	13,654	185,245	3,683	7,640		1,881
2020	294,348	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	11,631	185,140	2,491	9,119		845
2021	313,795	13,081<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>	11,897	216,764	3,016	8,222		884
2022	295,201<ref name="2022ToyotaUSsales" />	9,538<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>	6,009	261,084	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	592
2023	290,649	10,581<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>		citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	2,819<ref name=":0">Template:Cite news</ref>	14,866<ref>Template:Cite press release</ref>		2,992
2024	309,876<ref>Template:Cite press release</ref>	15,401<ref>Template:Cite news</ref>		citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	3,923<ref name=":0" />	11,229<ref>Template:Cite press release</ref>	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>	646

Hybrid sales

Camry Hybrid

Calendar year	US
2006	citation	CitationClass=web }}</ref>
2007	54,477<ref name=hybrid-2006-2017/>
2008	46,272<ref name=hybrid-2006-2017/>
2009	22,887<ref name=hybrid-2006-2017/>
2010	14,587<ref name=hybrid-2006-2017/>
2011	9,241<ref name=hybrid-2006-2017/>
2012	45,656<ref name=hybrid-2006-2017/>
2013	44,448<ref name=hybrid-2006-2017/>
2014	39,515<ref name=hybrid-2006-2017/>
2015	30,640<ref name=hybrid-2006-2017/>
2016	22,227<ref name=hybrid-2006-2017/>
2017	20,985<ref name=hybrid-2006-2017/>
2018	22,914<ref name="2019ToyotaUSsales">Template:Cite press release</ref>
2019	26,043<ref name="2019ToyotaUSsales"/>
2020	33,826<ref name="2020ToyotaUSsales">Template:Cite press release</ref>
2021	46,399<ref name="2021ToyotaUSsales">Template:Cite press release</ref>
2022	41,830<ref name="2022ToyotaUSsales">Template:Cite press release</ref>
2023	35,445<ref name="2023ToyotaUSsales">Template:Cite press release</ref>

See also

• List of Toyota vehicles

References

Bibliography

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External links

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