The Toyota Camry lineup - a history of development over the years. The Toyota Camry lineup - the history of development over the years The driving capabilities of the car have also changed

So hello.

I wandered around this resource for a long time, read a lot of interesting things, and now I decided to leave my blunder :) Do not judge strictly, this is a test of the pen!

Kamrya, as it is for me ...

I'll start from the beginning. I owned a Toyota Carina e 94 before her. 1.6 (and Opel before it), there was a good device, but I had a "dummy" in terms of configuration. I traveled for a year, then a bit overgrown with money and decided that something more serious was needed. Initially aimed precisely at this Camry model. I thought, consulted with experienced people, I made a conclusion - for not very big money and more seriously - this is it. A significant role was played by the fact that at that time we had few of them, they did not become familiar. I was looking for a normal option and found it.

So the Camry 1997 2.2 gasoline, manual transmission, European - this is a rarity here (Chisinau), mostly Americans (by the way, they are slightly different in bodywork, and even in the cabin). Color - metallic blue, climate control, electric package, ABS, signaling (changed to better), gray interior, velor, wood inserts, hands free for Nokia "herring", cast wheels 15. Tinted "visor" on the front windows, tinted according to circle (except lobovukha) - film "American" blue tone, mirror. By the way, well, it goes very well, in body color, beauty!

Now in order.By the way, I've been driving it for 2.5 years, so these are not first impressions.

Body.

Visually, I really like it, especially in front - such a gloomy flattened muzzle. Thoroughbred (no kidding), closer to the classics. As for the buttocks - the muzzle is more beautiful :) The clearance is completely satisfied, with disks 15 and tires 205/65 / R15 (summer) and 195/65 / R15 (winter) - native sizes - I did not experience any special problems. The paintwork is normal, not tender. Corrosion - it is not! Where only did not look. I'm surprised it's not a new car...

Salon.

I like it, spacious (my height is 193 cm and weight is 105 kg.). The driver's seat is comfortable, the lumbar is comfortable, there is enough space for the legs. By the way, with my height (and normal build), I install the driver's seat far from the rearmost position. There is more stock. For some reason, the front passenger seat is not so convenient. The armrest is where you want the elbow (and roomy). Sitting in the back is WELL VERY CONVENIENT and somehow imposing, or something! It’s a pity that it rarely works out, I drive alone 95% of the time. The dashboard is readable. Climate - no complaints, the main thing is to change the cabin filter every six months, otherwise the air flow is weak, you have to increase the power (by pressing the button). The glove compartment is not cooled, but not small. Yes, minus - no ashtray light! I have to turn on the overhead light when smoking at night (I'm neat, I know by touch where the ashtray is, but I don't want to risk it). As for the interior light - it's convenient, the front cover is double (carrier - passenger), with separate incl. rear separately. There is no ashtray at the back - cup holders. Ahead, too, there are cup holders - in front of the armrest. In short, everything is at hand and everything works.

Engine.

2.2 liters, gasoline, manual transmission 5 steps, 4 boilers and 16 valves. Rugged, reliable, quiet. All passes are long. There is enough power (on the manual transmission), it does not press into the chair from a place, but the acceleration is very dynamic. Economical, highway-city consumption (50% -50%) - 9.5-10.5 liters. 95 with spirited driving. I have 0.5 liters of oil. for 8 thousand km. (I change this way, the engine is not new).

Chassis.

Energy-intensive, moderately elastic, comfortable - the long base affects. Irregularities does not overcome, but passes (damn, how would I better explain). Shumka is not bad, but I would like better.

Breakdowns and repairs.

Aha - you think - it has begun! No, it's not that scary.

By way: periodically (not critical) gum, 1 time ball joint, steering tip, stabilizer bushings, 2 front silent blocks. Yeah, a year ago the front shock absorber leaked. I didn’t take a steam bath - I took a used Kayaba ($ 25) so as not to change a pair. Changed the rear spring. By the way, our roads are CRAZY (Moldova, Chisinau).

By engine: there is such a thing - a camshaft position sensor, it does not break, cars retire with factory ones. So no - I'm lucky - it stupidly unscrewed from the screw and hung on the wiring, well, it was hit by a gear. The result - the car is off, will not start. They brought it to me from Odessa for $105. Installed in 4 minutes and $5. I changed the spark plugs (NJK Japan - simple and Tesla wires), only $85.

Now popados. My box made a noise, quietly like that, but I don’t drive with noises - immediately to the service. Officials said that the crunch of the front pair (so, in my opinion) in the box, the verdict - $ 2500 REPAIR! Not a gearbox replacement! On a proven service (not office) confirmed. So, I took a used gearbox from Odessa (everything is cheaper there than we have by 15-30%), they put it on me + (if you do it) changed the clutch, basket, front brake discs, pads on them, timing belt and 2 rollers, CV joint boot, steering wheel tip and everything came out to $ 1070 with work, yeah, and with an oil change in the gearbox (elf synthetics).This is all. Conclusion: the officials are VURDALAKI. This is all.

Hello dear Dromers!

Perhaps for someone this review will seem incomplete but do not judge strictly, this is my first story about my first car. and so we will talk about Kamryusha 40 in the back of '97 release.

So in March 2007, I set out to buy my first car, and so, under the impression of the stories of friends, having neither rights nor knowledge about what a car is, in principle, I started with my wife forays into the market in order to look after an iron horse) there were options a whole bunch. I wanted something beautiful, big and powerful, but the financial limit was within 230 tr. brands were under consideration in both 100 and 90 bodies, of the Nissans under consideration were Avenir, and grapes, there were no Avenirs in normal condition at an affordable price, and there were more than enough grapes, in any trim levels. but later I didn’t regret that I didn’t choose grapes after all (two acquaintances have such cars, not to the chagrin of grape growers, they speak of them extremely unflatteringly) The family council also considered this option: take a loan and raise the selection bar by 350 tr. ( my wife really wanted a Toyota opa, and almost convinced me of the expediency of buying this angular car.But all the same, the mind won and chose a car within the limits of cash in your pocket.A brainstorming session began with the choice of a car, sometimes reaching a frenzy, this happens when people don’t know what he wants, there were sleepless nights spent on the internet reading reviews on the Drome, then in my opinion avto.vl thanks a lot to this site, and after reading many opinions, I chose the following points for choosing a car for a beginner: ease of suspension, simplicity and engine efficiency, cross-country ability, and spaciousness. Another, conscious choice began. According to all the criteria, not a single car fit well, except perhaps Kaldina, but did not specify in those paragraphs that Toyota must be, and so the horizons narrowed and the choice fell on whist in 40th body, the suspension is the simplest, and repairable. 3-4 S engine then it seemed that 4 was more economical since 1.8, but this was my first misconception, the year of choice was 1997-1998 so that the body was in order, I climbed all the Chita cars, I didn’t find a single suitable one on demand, by the way I forgot to say that my father-in-law I then owned Vista only 95 years old, the most meager configuration, and sold the car. As you know, money is pulling your pocket, and there was a desire to be the owner of the car as soon as possible, but I received the rights only half a month after the purchase ((((and then one fine day my father-in-law calls. I sold my whist, or rather changed it to HR-V , and says that the little man who sold the piggy to him has a camry, silver is in order, I put my wife in an armful and ran to the market, I’ll say right away that the Vista seemed to me an order of magnitude more beautiful than the kamryusha, but I went, I came and looked, I immediately had a thrill in my soul, everything is mine ! !! Golden beauty, 97 years old, all clean and smells nice in the salon, no chips, etc., in general, the seller knew how to throw dust in the eyes. Since I have never looked at these machines, I decided to compare the market with one. Fortunately, only a kopeck piece stood next to exactly the same, I don’t know why, but I was drawn back to the first one. Without any checks and diagnostics, I took the car, I didn’t even look at the docks. As a result, I got a 97-year-old Kamryusha, Lumierovskaya, 1.8 automatic, on stampings. Looking at my amazement when viewing the docks in correspondence, my friend said that the type of constructor is much better, and it has no run. In general, I was seduced. But I was a little upset. continuation of the parking lot, driving a friend who was inscribed in the insurance. Since I basically had no rights) all the car in the garage, vodka on the table, washing the purchase - joy and satisfaction in my soul. The next day I went to the garage to see what it has acquired, in more detail. And so the trunk is just huge with a reclining rear seat to carry all kinds of curtains and skis there))) it came in handy for three years no more than three times, the stowage is not full-size, I found a jack without a crooked handle apparently the seller left for himself. Impressions from the trunk for all the time of use are very positive, a lot of things climb. Further, the interior, the steering wheel seemed a bit thin (later a brown leather sheath was bought, the problem was solved. Wood inserts except for the frame for the radio tape recorder, which for some reason was black, but then I also bought my own under the tree, the capes were shameful threw off, and I saw the burnt holes - I was upset , otherwise there are no complaints about the cabin - very clean. The radio tape recorder is terrible. But all the same, the sound of the speakers was at a level an order of magnitude higher than the domestic auto industry. Comfortable armrest, in general, the interior suited completely, convenient adjustments of the driver's seat, height 180 there is no discomfort, there is a distance from the head to the roof, later it turned out that a ship called a chaiser is much inferior in height to a kamryusha. the first exit from the garage, went to the father-in-law out of town about 50 km. Such a bummer is the first exit and at the end of March we have 25-30 centimeters of snow on the highway, everyone drives at a speed of 20-30 km per hour) hands squeeze the steering wheel, the back sweats terribly, but I still reached my destination, my wife was driving nearby, I heard about myself all I think))) the second part of the trip went in silence))) the father-in-law immediately looked at what was needed and issued a verdict (change the oil in the engine, replace the rear stoics and change the anthers and the air filter. upon arrival in the city I met with a friend he told me explained that the racks can be pumped, as a result, the first costs, semi-synthetic oil eneos, two anthers, a constant velocity joint, candles (by the way, there were two-pin ones. installed native single-contact ones on the advice of the correct)))) literature) air and oil filters, 4 oil seals 36-22 and shock absorber fluid, well, about a box of beer.)))) I went to my father-in-law, by the way, the car was one hundred and one times everything I do the rest myself, but more on that later.
I went to my father-in-law again, the racks are easy to disassemble and pumped is also very simple, (I do it once every 5 months somewhere) I pumped it for the first time under the supervision of a knowledgeable father-in-law))) I put everything on excellent) I changed the oil, by the way, I never changed the oil in the box after the purchase. Everything is clean and doesn't smell. In general, everything has changed, the operation has begun))) I can say that the consumption was not particularly pleasant, but after replacing 92 with 95 it decreased noticeably. A boring everyday (considering my divorce) life began. the car did not let me down in anything, I felt at ease in it. Reinforced springs were sent to the rear, from a widowed configuration, the rear stopped sagging, though it became harsh. New tires were installed and a casting kit was bought, from ipsum, the car was slightly toned in a circular, a Kenwood radio tape recorder was installed and most of the trunk was occupied by a huge subwoofer with an amplifier, later the subwoofer was modernized and reduced in size. Here.
But the following happened at one fine moment, I was driving with my work colleagues, when all of a sudden one little boy on a stamp donated by his father, apparently with rights, decided to turn in front of me from a secondary road and decided to do this when there were 10 meters left before my car he said later that he did not see, I stopped the car as best I could. But the blow, and the hood began to rise slowly, as in the movies. As a result, I stamped his Mark to the side and threw it onto a truck standing at the crossroads. First thought - pi ... c. Somehow he opened the door and went out to inspect the car - yes. Hood, fender. Bumper, two headlights, air conditioning radiator (not a pity still was not charged)))) tumanki.
After parsing and clearance in the car traffic police. I went to see what was wrong with the car. As a result, I didn’t seem to see anything special, the langerons are in order, only the TV is hushed up. Went put in the garage, the mood at zero. As a result, they counted 33 tr on insurance (plus a wait of 1.5 months), and they said for a hundred that without painting 65 rubles !!! These are the things, in the end everything was made easier, by the way, plus the Japanese auto industry that I dismantled the car in half an hour with the help of a socket wrench by 10))) threw off everything that was possible. As a result, a bunch of broken metal, everything is in the garage. All new spare parts: fender, hood, grille (pre-styling) headlights (also old-style) fogs, bumper bought for 19 tr. in a wonderful autolady store with delivery in two days. I decided not to cut out the TV, with the help of a hammer and pieces of wood I straightened everything, it turned out that something was not noticeable. The radiator was leveled off by hand. And all the hinged tin and plastic are installed in place, it turned out exactly but multi-colored))))) which attracted the attention of the traffic police))) a month somewhere I went like that. Painting on the best one hundred Chita and everything is not visible that it was a bit, though I didn’t do the adjustment by millimeters, and on closer examination it’s clear, of course, but still. I bought headlight protection and a fly swatter, it was not visible at all. So in the end, all the work was within 35 rubles. Well, of course, the nerves. True, it turned out to be very difficult to find the post-restaling grate, at all the showdowns of Chita they answered only 96 years old (((due to the fact that I am now studying in Khabarovsk, when I went to the session, I climbed all the showdowns of the swag and what in the end))) no! !(((in the Toyota center they counted 7 rubles with delivery from Vladik (((yes, some kind of golden grille comes out, I found one dude, he deals with spare parts and as a result, while the session was going on, the grille came to me from Vlad for 2000r. I came to praise, and even on the market in the hub mud flaps were bought in original sizes, only not from plastic, but from rubber.
3 years have passed since the purchase, I decided to sell the Camry, I wanted to choose some kind of SUV or minivan for the next car, but having traveled to the market, after looking around the city on the ads, I decided to leave my own for now, since something more or less normal does not come across cheaper than 600 rubles, but in additions, they bought a new apartment and, as it were, the question of replacing a car has been postponed for the time being. The plans to replace all the racks and rubber bands podvski (became a rattle) oil seals on the engine, timing belt. And the oil in the box, and I think my kamryusha will serve me faithfully for a long time. Yes, by the way, I got attached to her something.)))
As for when choosing a first car for beginners, I think Camry or Vista is the best choice. Yes, in appearance, someone does not like it, for me, in general, not even anything, front-wheel drive, ease of maintenance and replacement of everything that you can do with your own hands, a roomy trunk, and indeed a very simple and good machine. If someone decides to buy such a car, the only advice is to take a 2-liter, much more economical than 1.8. I apologize if my review upset someone, do not strictly judge all the same for the first time.

Model description
The advantages of this machine are difficult to assess at a glance. They appear only during the operation of the Toyota Camry.
The latest generation model (popularly "Camry in the twentieth body") debuted in 1997 and is produced to this day. The car is a huge success in America, but in Russia it somehow did not gain due popularity. This is explained primarily by a faceless, frankly Americanized appearance. A body with a minimum of exterior finish is perceived as hewn from a wooden block. Even front and rear lighting is present on it, it seems, only due to the fact that this is a prerequisite for a car. A simple interior made of light gray or coffee-brown (again, to please the tastes of the Yankees) plastic complements the picture of visual cheapness. It feels like you're just sitting in a big Corolla.
OPTICAL ILLUSION.
Still, three-year-old distillers see the new Camry as a bargain. The car, as a rule, "leaves" without lengthy bargaining and persuasion: he came, looked, checked the documents, technical condition and - money for a barrel. The fact is that this car is bought mainly by those who traveled on the previous Camry, produced in 1991-1996, or on other Toyota models. The main "trump card" of cars of this brand is paradoxical: on the go they are perceived much more "solid" and "more pleasant" than they look from the outside. And the Camry is no exception. The car impresses with its excellent smoothness and sound insulation.
And the pendant? Not loose-rolling and not hard, she swallows potholes with the softness and elasticity of a cat's paws. To understand how nice the Camry rides, imagine a front-wheel drive Mercedes E-Klasse. And knowledgeable people appreciate Camry for its phenomenal reliability and endurance.
PEDIGREE.
Before you start looking for a car, it should be noted that the Camry is sold in many markets - European, North American and the Middle East ("right-hand drive" regions do not count). Russia belongs to the European, so the system of after-sales support for cars (service, spare parts) is focused on European specifications. However, it is not a problem to quickly deliver a "non-European" spare part or pass an inspection with American standard lighting equipment today. The main thing is that cars in the American and Arabic versions were once imported not because they were somehow better than "Europeans", but in order to save money, including at customs. Therefore, among the "American" and "emirates" imported into Russia new, there are practically no cars cleared by customs with the full payment of the established payments. It is possible that one day the state will politely ask you to pay extra.
So, we are looking for Camry in the European specification. You can immediately exclude models with the American (VIN starts with "4T") and Australian ("6T") "past" from the candidates. Only cars made in Japan can be considered, as evidenced by the VIN number starting with "JT". In this case, the American version can be identified by the speedometer marked in miles and the absence of the European standard icon (the letter E with a number in a circle) on the lighting glasses. Well, a sign of the Middle East specification is the inscription in Arabic script on the rear-view mirrors and various warning instructions under the hood. And yet, the surest way to find out the "pedigree" is to rewrite all the data from the engine compartment identification plate and show them to an employee of the parts department at any authorized Toyota technical center.
I WILL CONSIDER OPTIONS...
The latest generation Camry can only be bought with a sedan body - the station wagon is a thing of the past along with the previous model. Therefore, you will have to choose, by and large, only the engine: a 2.2-liter four-cylinder or a three-liter V6. Even a gearbox - manual or automatic - can only be obtained with a four-cylinder engine, and a powerful V6 unequivocally sentences you to an "automatic". The minimum and maximum configurations are so close that they fundamentally differ only in upholstery: velor or leather. On three-liter cars, both options are found, and the more modest "two and two" usually means velor. In the leather interior, the front seats are equipped with an electric drive and, as a rule, heated, and for the "velor" configuration, these are options. By the way, check the operation of the heated seats, especially the driver's. If the “sirloin” part of the body does not feel anything, then the heating element in the pillow, which costs $211, will have to be replaced. Perhaps this is the only characteristic sore in electrical equipment. Another car may be with or without a sunroof; with two or four airbags. The rest of the means of providing comfort - power accessories and automatic climate control - you are guaranteed to receive.
On the market there are both copies brought from abroad, and those that have wound all their kilometers in Russia. To date, the average mileage of cars is 80-120 thousand km, and most of them are in good condition. However, do not forget that three years or 100,000 km of run is the first transitional age for a Camry, when all fluids and many consumable parts need to be replaced. Therefore, many owners, knowing that the car will soon be sold, ignore the implementation of the instructions. The tight-fisted Europeans are especially guilty of this. Accordingly, a complete revision of the machine at the company's technical center is required before purchase.
BORING STORY ABOUT TWO BROTHERS.
The four-cylinder engine of the "5S-FE" model proved to be excellent even on the previous Camry. In addition to routine oil and filter changes, it will require a fairly frequent replacement of candles, for which a mileage of 20,000 km on our gasoline is a record. By the way, oil in candle wells (very rare) is not a reason to panic. The leak is eliminated by elementary landing of wells on the sealant. The rest of the engine maintenance work is minimal. For example, the timing belt is changed only after 100 thousand km ($ 160 with work), and for the first time without the usual replacement of rollers in this case. When re-updating the belt, in addition to a pair of rollers ($125), the water pump ($205), as well as the front crankshaft oil seal and camshaft oil seal ($12) will most likely require replacement.
The three-liter V6 of the "1MZ-FE" model, in terms of performance and appearance, is almost a copy of the three-liter engine of the previous Camry, prone to overheating and burnout of head gaskets. But it was not in vain that the engine was assigned a new index - its design was changed, and it is completely devoid of this drawback.
Everything that is said about the maintenance of a four-cylinder engine is also true for a six-cylinder, except that the platinum-coated electrode used on the V6 lasts 40-50 thousand km. Such a rare need for replacement fully justifies the higher cost of "platinum" candles - $ 12 per piece, not $ 3. The story about the motors turned out to be extremely mean. But what about the small dirty tricks of the power supply and engine management system, which have become the norm in our conditions? Well, petrol pumps, injectors, various sensors and high-voltage wires do not "fly" on Camry engines. Even hydraulic valve lifters never knock in them - because they simply do not exist. Both gearboxes are absolutely trouble-free, provided that they change the oil after 40,000 km. On vehicles equipped with "mechanics", the clutch, with proper operation, lasts about 150,000 km. True, the original clutch kit (it is better to change it as an assembly), like all Japanese spare parts, is not cheap - $ 335.
HOW IS YOUR HEALTH? DON'T WAIT.
The only weak point in the suspension is the cups of the upper supports of the front shock absorbers on cars before 1999 of release. They fail already at 20-30 thousand km and start knocking nasty when driving through potholes. New cups with bearings and spring pads cost $312 and take three labor hours to replace them.
If the issue with the cups is closed, then every 30,000 km you have to change the rubber bushings of the stabilizer (penny costs) and about once every two years to revive the brake calipers soured from salt and dirt - usually the front ones. Road salt also tightly seizes the eccentric bolts that regulate the angles of the rear wheels. Therefore, if you have to go to the "convergence-collapse", it is better to buy a couple of bolts in advance. The life of the brake discs is highly dependent on the driving style, but the front ones last 60-100 thousand km, and the rear ones one and a half times longer. On average, shock absorbers and stabilizer struts are enough for 100 thousand km.
The rest of the parts - steering rods and their tips, ball bearings and front levers with silent blocks, all six rear suspension reaction rods - remain native on cars even with a mileage of 150-170 thousand km, if there were no emergency situations. According to the experience of the previous Camry (there are no cars of the latest generation with such mileage yet), serious "diseases" appear at about two hundred thousand ... Notice, on our roads! Therefore, if you take a car with a real mileage of 80-100 thousand km in Europe today, then you still have 120-140 thousand left in stock before "entrusting" large expenses to the next buyer.
Alexander Konov, https://www.autopilot.ru/

The first generation of the Toyota Camry was introduced in Japan in 1982, and exports to the US and Europe soon began. The front-wheel drive model was produced with sedan and hatchback bodies and was equipped with 1.8 and 2.0 petrol engines, as well as a two-liter turbodiesel. In the Japanese market, the car was also sold as .

2nd generation (V20), 1986–1992

In 1986 came the second generation Camry. It was produced at factories in Japan, the USA and Australia with sedan and station wagon bodies. The range of power units included engines of 1.8 and 2.0 liters, as well as a 2.5-liter V6 engine, their power was from 82 to 160 hp. With.

3rd generation (V30, XV10), 1990–1996

The third-generation Toyota Camry with the factory index V30, which debuted in 1990, was intended only for the Japanese market. The export version of the XV10 was similar in design, but larger, heavier and featured a different design, and was sold in Japan as the Toyota Scepter.

The "Japanese" Camry had versions with sedan and hardtop bodies (a sedan without a B-pillar). The car was equipped with four-cylinder engines 1.8, 2.0, 2.2, as well as V-shaped “sixes” with a volume of 2 and 3 liters. There was also an all-wheel drive version in the range.

Introduced in 1991, the "American" version of the model was offered in sedan, station wagon and coupe body styles. The basic version of the Camry was equipped with a 2.2-liter engine (130 hp), and more expensive options were equipped with V6 3.0 engines with a capacity of 185-190 hp.

4th generation (V40, XV20), 1994–2001

In the fourth generation, the division into the Japanese and export versions of the model was preserved.

Toyota Camry for the local market with the V40 index began to be produced in Japan in 1994. The car was offered only with a sedan body, but as before it had a platform model. The cars were equipped with 1.8 and 2.0 petrol engines, as well as a 2.2-liter turbodiesel. All-wheel drive transmission was available in tandem with engines of 2 and 2.2 liters.

The export Camry XV20 of the 1996 model was sold, including on the Russian market, in my homeland I was known under the names Toyota Camry Gracia. The technical part has not changed compared to the previous generation machines: 2.2 and V6 3.0 engines with a capacity of 133 and 192 hp. With. respectively. Coupes and convertibles began to be offered to American customers in the late 1990s.

5th generation (XV30), 2001–2006

The fifth generation Toyota Camry sedan, well known in Russia, was produced from 2001 to 2006 only with a sedan body. We sold cars with 2.4 (152 hp) and V6 3.0 (186 hp) engines, paired with a less powerful engine, a four-speed “automatic” was an option, and in the second case it was included as standard. In other markets, for example, in the US, a version with a 3.3-liter power unit was also offered, and in Japan, the Toyota Camry was sold only with a 2.4-liter engine and automatic transmission, but it could have all-wheel drive. Sales of this model in Western Europe were discontinued in 2004.

6th generation (XV40), 2006–2011

The sixth generation of the model was introduced in 2006, and in 2007 the assembly of Camry sedans began at a plant near St. Petersburg. The basic version for the Russian market was equipped with a 2.4-liter engine (167 hp) paired with a five-speed gearbox, manual or automatic. The more expensive variant had a 3.5-liter V6 (277 hp) and a six-speed automatic transmission. As a result of restyling in 2009, Toyota Camry received a slightly updated appearance.

In other markets, a version with a 2.5-liter engine with a capacity of 169–181 hp was also offered. With. and an all-wheel drive option. Another modification is the Toyota Camry Hybrid with a 188-horsepower hybrid power plant, the electromechanical part of which was borrowed from "", and the gasoline engine had a volume of 2.4 liters. In China and Southeast Asia, a slightly different model was sold under the Camry name - a larger sedan, created on the same platform.

Toyota Camry car engine table

Power, l. With.

Version	Engine model	engine's type	Volume, cm3	Note
1AZ-FSE	R4, petrol	1998	155	2006-2009, not available in Russia
2AZ-FE	R4, petrol	2362	158 / 167	2006-2012
2AR-FE	R4, petrol	2494	169 / 179	2008-2012, not available in Russia
2GR-FE	V6, petrol	3458	277	2006-2012
Toyota Camry Hybrid	2AZ-FXE	R4, petrol	2362	150	2006-2012, hybrid, not available in Russia

15.03.2017

Experienced motorists know that the Toyota Camry lineup is one of the most sought after and popular on the Eastern European market. Every year the Japanese manufacturer pays more and more attention to it. The concern from the country of the Rising Sun released the first model back in 1982. As of 2017, the 8th generation of cars has already been officially presented.

note! Taking into account the generation and country of sale of cars, they belong to the middle, business and even premium class.

Over the 35-year history of the development of this model, the Camry generation has changed dramatically, not only externally, but also technically. Today's article is entirely devoted to the popular Japanese car. With its help, you can trace the evolution of Toyota Camry and the solutions that were used in different generations of the model.

First generation ( v10, 1982-1986)

The original Camry model was introduced to the Japanese domestic market in 82 of the last century. The car came out in 2 bodies - "hatchback" and "sedan". The car felt a special style, and it was expressed mainly in angular elements. Specifications looked like this:

• 1.8 or 2 liter gasoline power unit;
• fuel consumption - 8.5 l / 100 km, with 1.8 mechanics and ≈10 l / 100 km, with a 2l automatic;
• – automatic or mechanical;
• acceleration to 100 km - ≈12 s;
• maximum speed - 175 km / h (in the version with 2 l mechanics).

Engine power varied from 74 to 92 horsepower, which was not enough with an engine capacity of 1.8 - 2 liters. Given the low performance, the machine did not gain much popularity among buyers, however, it managed to win its niche in the market.

Second generation ( v20, 1986-1991)

Experts traditionally believe that the history of the modern Toyota Camry, as an independent and successful model, originates precisely from the 2nd generation of the car. Indicative is the fact that the car was introduced in 1986 in the business class.

The first thing that catches your eye is the rounded lines of the body, which gave the exterior of the vehicle deliberate rudeness and massiveness. Not a trace of the original design remains. The model was sold in a traditional sedan and wagon body. In addition to the updated design, the car received modern electronics and improved technical solutions:

• 2-liter diesel engine and 1.8-2-liter gasoline;
• fuel consumption per 100 km varies from 8 to 11 liters for a 2-liter diesel machine and a 2.5-liter petrol machine, respectively;
• acceleration to 100 matches - about 12 s;
• the maximum speed is limited to 165 km/h for the 1.8 liter automatic transmission, in the case of the 2.5 liter manual transmission - 210 km/h.

All-wheel drive cars were available only in the domestic Japanese market, they were delivered abroad on pre-orders.

third generation ( xv10, 1992-1996)

The third generation Camry boasted increased dimensions compared to its predecessor, see the table below.

In addition, the model went on sale already in 3 bodies: coupe, station wagon and sedan. The design of the exterior and interior became smooth, it clearly showed softness in every line. For fans of high speeds, Japanese designers have developed a sports modification of the car, the hallmark of which is a hard-type suspension.

Improvements have also affected the “insides” of the machine:

• 2, 2.2L or 3L petrol power unit;
• fuel consumption per 100 km - from 8 to 11.5 liters (for 2 liters and 3, respectively);
• the model received 2 transmission options - 5-st. "mechanics" and 4-speed automatic;
• the car accelerates to 100 in 8 - 11 s;
• speed limit is limited to 225 km/h.

It is also noteworthy that for the first time engineers equipped Toyota Camry with injection power units.

fourth generation ( xv20, 1996-2001)

The new generation Camry was introduced to fans of the Japanese car industry in 96 of the last century. It was then that the world saw the popular model in 4 body styles at once: coupe, station wagon, sedan and convertible. The new version received its logical continuation in the form of an extended wheelbase (by 70 mm, compared to the 3rd generation).

Progress also touched the “insides” of the vehicle:

• 2.2, 2.5 or 3 l engine;
• the engine "eats" about 10-12 liters (on average, depending on the engine) for every 100 km;
• transmission - automatic or mechanical;
• acceleration to 100 km - ≈10 s. (for the version with a 2.2 liter engine, for more powerful engines, the acceleration dynamics improves accordingly)
• the top speed is limited to 220 km / h (in the version with a 3 liter automatic).

For the first time in history, a manufacturer has paid close attention to the issue of safety.

Fifth generation model ( xv30, 2001-2006)

The main feature of the 5th generation Toyota Camry was that the car received worldwide recognition and popularity. The car was bought up like hot cakes not only in the USA and Europe, but also in Russia. The Japanese manufacturer decided not to experiment and focused all efforts on perfecting just one body - the "sedan". As a result, its lines became streamlined and quite smooth, which favorably affected the aerodynamics of the vehicle.

The interior has become more cozy and comfortable due to the use of environmentally friendly materials. The equipment level is indicated at least by the fact that in the basic configuration there was an ABS system, several airbags and a motion stabilization function.

The running capabilities of the car have also changed:

• the model was supplied to the market in 2 versions - with a 6-cylinder 186-horsepower 3-liter power unit and a 4-cylinder 152-horsepower 2.4-liter engine;
• fuel consumption - 10 liters per 100;
• transmission - 4-st. automatic (subsequently replaced by the 5th) or 5-st. mechanical;
• acceleration to 100 km - ≈9 s. for the version with a 3-liter unit.
• maximum speed - 225 km / h (in the version with a 3 liter automatic).

The car has lost the straight lines traditional for the Camry body, giving way to modern trends. It was during this period that the foundation was laid for the economic success of the car.

sixth generation ( xv40, 2006-2011)

When developing the Toyota Camry 40, designers and engineers thoroughly worked on the body. Despite all its massiveness, the car has become more elegant and visually lighter, which was facilitated by the smooth lines of the body. The model acquired "notes of sportiness" and swiftness.

Sixth generation "Kamryukhi"

The modernization also affected the "innards" of the vehicle:

• gasoline engine of 2.4 (167 horsepower) and 3.5 liters (277 "horses");
• fuel consumption (average) - 10 l / 100 km at 2.4 mechanics and more than 10 l / 100 km at 2.4. machine
• transmission - 5 speed automatic or manual;
• acceleration to 100 km - from 7 s. up to 10.5 s. (depending on engine)
• maximum speed - 230 km / h (in the version with a 3 liter automatic).

note! The Japanese manufacturer, as part of the 6th generation, for the first time began to equip its cars with a hybrid gasoline-electric engine.

seventh generation ( xv50, 2011-2016)

The new car boasts magnificent body lines and an elegant appearance, in which a certain status can be clearly seen. The interior of the vehicle has become more comfortable due to the additional volume. From the technical side, the car has become an order of magnitude more modern:

• 2.5 L or 3.5 L engines, 181 hp and 277 hp, respectively. There is also an option with a 2.0 engine, but it is clearly weak for a car of this size.
• transmission - 6-position automatic, supplemented by a manual control function;
• fuel consumption per 100 km varies from 8 to 9.5 liters (average) depending on the engine;
• acceleration to 100 - about 7.9 s. with an engine of three and a half liters, at 2.5 -9.5 to a hundred.
• speed limit is limited to 210 km/h.

The designers did everything possible to eliminate the miscalculations made in the 6th generation. Also, the car was spared from the smoothness of the lines, replacing them with pronounced angular features. The new style has affected the optics of the car, which has become wider. Due to the fact that the vehicle has increased in size, it could compete with models of a higher class.

eighth generation ( v60, 2017-2018)

On the stage of the Detroit auto show, the Japanese manufacturer presented the 8th generation Toyota Camry to the public. It is safe to say that this is a fundamentally new car with an unusual sporty appearance. The interior architecture has been radically revised. However, let's take a look under the hood of this "stallion":

• gasoline power units for 2.0; 2.5 or 3.5 liters.
• average fuel consumption is 7.3-9.4 depending on the volume of the engine.
• transmission - 6 st. machine.
• acceleration to 100 km - 10.4; 9.0; 7.1 respectively.
• maximum speed - 210 km / h.

If we summarize all the information about the latest generation Camry, then the model can be described in just three words - a local automotive revolution.

generation Toyota Camry

The history of the formation and development of the Toyota Camry lineup is a vivid example of the human desire for excellence, interpolated through the prism of the modern Japanese automobile industry. I would like to hope that engineers from the Land of the Rising Sun will not stop there and in the coming years will delight motorists around the world with unusual, beautiful and powerful models. And for those who decide to purchase one of the models of this legendary brand, we recommend that you contact the official dealer Nika Motors