Toyota Camry, the history of the Japanese flagship – Auto Story
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Toyota Camry This is one of the most beloved cars in America: it doesn't have an attractive design, but it is rich in content and, nicely, is one of the most reliable cars on the market.
Current generationFlagman Japanese, called XV50, introduced in 2011: available with three engines petrol engines (2.0 145 HP, 2.5 and 3.5 V6 268 HP) and 2.5 hybrid with 154 hp, this is the first Camry sold in the US market without a manual transmission. Let's discover together more than thirty years of evolution of the Japanese "Berlinons".
Toyota Camry V10 (1982)
First generation Toyota Camry with a different design code V10, has a range engines consisting of two gasoline units (1.8 and 2.0) and a two-liter diesel engine. Available in four or five doors, it has a slightly original edgy style.
Toyota Camry V20 (1986)
On the occasion of the launch of the second generation Camry - V20 - The five-door variant disappears, leaving room for a more versatile station wagon version. Three i engines, all petrol (1.8, 2.0 and 2.5 V6), and front or four-wheel drive.
The first Camry to be produced outside Japan (Australia and the US) was used in 1989 as the basis for the first Lexus series. ES.
Toyota Camry V30 (1990)
La Toyota Camry V30available exclusively for the Japanese market engines gasoline from 1,8 to 3 liters. In 1991 version A appeared. four wheel steering and next year a small makeup redo the front grill.
Toyota Camry XV10 (1991)
La XV10 it's nothing but one Camry The larger V30 is tailor-made for the American and Australian markets. Available in sedan, coupe and versions. station wagon, equipped with two gasoline engines: V2.2 3.0 and 6.
In 1992, the car also made its debut in Italy with engine The 3.0 V6 petrol engine produced 188 hp and was joined the following year by the family variant, which left the scene in 1995.
Toyota Camry V40 (1994)
Only available in Japan, it has a range engines consisting of two gasoline units (1.8 and 2.0) and a turbodiesel 2.2.
On the market in variants A front-wheel drive o integral, in 1996, a cosmetic repair was carried out, as a result of which the standard equipment was updated.
Toyota Camry XV20 (1996)
La XV20 in our opinion Toyota Camry with the most original design. Available in sedan or station wagon variants, it has a model range. engines consisting of two gasoline units: 2.2 to 133 hp and 3.0 V6 with 190 hp. (the only unit that entered our country in 1997).
Il makeup 1999 - the year the Japanese Berlinona finally disappeared from Italian dealerships due to poor sales - made changes to the front and rear of the car.
Toyota Camry XV30 (2001)
Available exclusively with four doors, it has a range engines at launch, it consisted of three gasoline units: 2.4 hp. 157, 3.0 hp 6 V192 (power increased to 210 hp in 2003) and 3.3 hp. 6 V225.
Toyota Camry XV40 (2006)
La Toyota Camry XV40 presented at the Detroit Auto Show: available at front-wheel drive o integral, it is equipped with three petrol engines (2.4, 2.5 and 3.5 V6) and a hybrid 2.4.
With an unoriginal but pleasing design, it offers more space than the previous generation and improved aerodynamics. IN makeup 2009 wears a more aggressive grille and new alloy wheels.
