Toyota Camry

The Toyota Camry is a large size car, which was initially launched as a compact car by Toyota in 1980. The name “Camry” is a Japanese word kanmuri, which literally means Crown.

First Generation (SV10, CV10; 1982–1986)

In 1982, the Camry Toyota was developed as a compact 5-door hatchback and 4-door sedan. At that time, there were few exports, to right-hand-drive markets.

In North America, the first generation Camry was produced with a 2.0 liter 2C-TLC and 1.8 liter 1C-TLC turbo diesel engine that could deliver 55 kW (74 hp), and SAE 2.0 liter 2S-ELC engine to churn out 68 kW (91 hp) of power. It was available in a 5-door hatchback as well as 4-door sedan body style, and traded with either

• A 4-speed A140E automatic or
• A 5-speed manual transmission.

Second Generation (SV20, VZV20; 1986–1990)

The Second generation version was launched in 1986; it was developed in the hatchback body style. At that time, it was still considered as a compact vehicle. In this year, it was packed with an All-Trac system and designed with the help of all-wheel drive pattern. It was included with a 2.5 liter JIS V6 engine for rendering 118 kW (158 hp), which was an optional engine for the first time. The included V6 engine had dual overhead camshafts and fuel-injection mechanism with 24 valves to upgrade the power.

Third Generation (1991—1993)

In the Japanese automobile market, the third generation version Camry was launched in 1990. It was traded as the Japanese Toyota Scepter, and incorporated with rear-and front-end styling with the sheet metal and side doors. Outside the Japanese market, this car was still called the Camry (SXV10/VCV10/MCV10).

In 1991, the Scepter was included with a 2.0 L V6 engine and the car was sold as Toyota Camry with chassis code E-VZV31 and Toyota Camry V6 prominent 4WS.

An improved model arrived in 1992, in which the modifications included more refined air conditioned system and larger grille.

Fourth Generation (SV40; 1994–1998)

In 1994, the fourth generation version appeared in the Japanese auto market; the engines designed for this car were

• A 2.2 liter turbo diesel (3C-T type),
• A 2.0 liter (3S-FE type), and
• A 1.8 liter (4S-FE type)

It was available with only the 2.0 liter model along with all-wheel drive mode. After that, the car was also provided with an optional 2.2 liter turbo diesel engine.

In 1996, it was updated with standard air bags and antilock brakes.

Fifth Generation (SXV20, MCV20; 1996–2001)

In December 2006, the fifth generation Camry was launched in Japanese Automobile market. It was launched in the wagon body style and the later version was not launched in the United States. The car was launched in the XLE and LE trim levels that were maintained from last generation. Both trims had the 3.0 L V6 or 2.2 L I4 engine, and the Solara SLE was produced with the V6 engine too.

The power was improved to 145 kW with the 1MZ-FE V6engine and to 133 hp with the 5S-FE 2.2 L I4 engine.

Sixth Generation (ACV30, MCV30; 2001–2006)

In September 2001, its sixth generation version was released with no major modifications. The only modification was its body style, and the size. It was developed as a larger sedan at that time.

Seventh Generation (ACV40, GSV40; 2006–Present)

The Seventh generation of Camry was introduced at the North American International Auto Show, in the year 2006. It had the choices of six and four-cylinder engines. It is included with several modifications in terms of added amenities, as well as upgraded power-train. It is currently one of the best-selling sedans from the house of Toyota, next to the evergreen Corolla.

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