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{{Infobox Automobile|image=|name=Toyota Camry|manufacturer=Toyota (1983-1991)
[Mid-size (1992-present)]|awards=2007 Motor Trend Car of the Year-->

The Toyota Camry is a mid-size sedan assembled by Toyota in Georgetown, Kentucky; Altona, Victoria, Guangzhou, China and the original factory in Toyota, Aichi. In some markets, the top range Camry models are seen as executive cars. The Camry has been the best selling car in the United States, its largest consumer market, for nine of the last 10 years starting in 1997, with the only exception being 2001. The Camry also sells very well in Australia, Canada and a number of Asian markets, in particular Cambodia where the vast majority of cars are Camrys. It has not sold as well in Europe and Japan; many criticize its design as ill-suited for European and Japanese tastes.An upbranded luxury version of the Camry was sold in Japan as the Toyota Windom until 2006; the related Lexus ES in North America, Asia, and the Middle East shares major chassis and drivetrain components with the Camry.

The 1992 Camry was listed #1 on USA Today's list "Cars that had the most impact on the US market from 1975 to 2000." Motor Trend named the 2007 Camry its 'Car of the Year', calling it "The car Toyota's rivals wish they could build."

Market Model history {{Infobox Automobile generation|name=Celica Camry|image=|production=1980–1982|body_style=4-door sedan, [Japan [Straight-4 (88 hp)
1.8 L Toyota T engine#13T Straight-4 (96 hp)
2.0 L Straight-4, 96 hp|layout=FR layout
[Toyota Corona
Toyota Celica--> Celica Camry (1980–1982) Originally launched as the Toyota Celica in January 1980 for the Japanese home market, this model was essentially a second-generation Toyota Carina with updated body-styling and a front-end that resembled a 1978 Toyota Celica XX (known as the Toyota Supra in export markets).

The car was based on the rear-wheel drive Celica (as were the Toyota Corona and Toyota Carina) and was powered by either a 1.6 L Toyota T engine#12T engine producing 88 hp JIS (65 kW) and 128 N·m (94 ft·lbf) or a 1.8 L Toyota T engine#13T engine producing 95 hp JIS (70 kW) and 147 N·m (108 ft·lbf). Towards the end of its model lifecycle, Toyota introduced a sports version of the Celica Camry equipped with the multi-valve DOHC 2.0 L engine from the Celica. This is the most sought-after version of the Celica Camry in the secondhand market today.

Although it has an identical 2500 mm (98.4 in) wheelbase to the Celica, the Corona, and the Carina, it is longer than the Carina but shorter than both the Corona and Celica. During its model cycle, over 100,000 units were sold in Japan. The Celica Camry was also exported to a number of markets using the Carina's name, and it replaced the second-generation Carina in those markets.

First generation (1983–1986) {{Infobox Automobile generation|name=First generation|image=|production=1983–1986|body_style=4-door sedan
5-door hatchback|engine=1.8 L [Toyota S engine Straight-4 (74 hp)
1.8 L Toyota C engine Straight-4, 74 hp
2.0 L Toyota S engine Straight-4, 92 hp
2.0 L Toyota C engine turbodiesel Straight-4, 92 hp|transmission=5-speed Manual transmission
4-speed Toyota A transmission Automatic transmission|aka=Toyota Vista, [Japan.

In North America, the Camry was available with a 92 hp [SAE (68 kW) 2.0 L Toyota S engine engine, 1.8 L Toyota C engine or a 74 hp 2.0 L Toyota C engine turbodiesel engine, four-door sedan or five-door hatchback body style, and could be purchased with either a five-speed manual transmission or a four-speed automatic transmission. In contrast to the rear-wheel drive Celica Camry, the Toyota Camry was a front-wheel drive vehicle built on an all-new platform. In Australia, only the petrol-fueled hatchback was sold.

The design of the first-generation Camry fit well within the box-shaped trends of the early 1980s. Additionally, the vehicle size and available options were characteristic of Japanese-designed cars of the time; the Camry was a small, inexpensive sedan with solid but spartan construction and competed indirectly against larger American counterparts.

The United Kingdom, and much of Continental Europe got the saloon versions: these were available in 1.8 GLi or 2.0 GLi trim levels. A 2.0 GLD turbodiesel was also offered, but this is rare nowadays. A hatchback version was also available.

Second generation (1987–1991) {{Infobox Automobile generation|name=Second generation|image=|production=1987–1991|body_style=4-door sedan
4-door station wagon, [front-wheel drive / Four-wheel drive [Straight-4(1987-1989), 86 hp
2.0 L Toyota S engine Straight-4, 110 hp
2.5 L Toyota VZ engine V6, 156 hp] or Toyota S transmission manual (FF 4-cyl)
5-speed Toyota E transmission manual (V6)
5-speed Toyota E transmission manual (AWD)
4-speed Toyota A transmission automatic
4-speed Toyota A transmission automatic (V6)
4-speed Toyota A transmission automatic (AWD)|assembly=Toyota City, Japan
Georgetown, Kentucky
Altona, Victoria, Australia
[Holden Apollo|wheelbase=102.4 in|length=Sedan: 182.1 in
Wagon: 183.1 in|width=Base Sedan: 66.5 in
DLX & LE Sedan & Base Wagon: 67.4 in
AWD, V6 Sedan & V6 Wagon: 67.3 in|height=Sedan: 54.1 in
Wagon: 54.5 in|curb_weight=2,734-2,855 pounds|fuel_capacity=13.5 gallons|fuel_economy=24 US mpg city
31 US mpg highway|weight=2,734-2,855 pounds-->

The second-generation model debuted in 1986 for the 1987 model year, and included a [station wagon but dropped the hatchback. At this point, it was still regarded as a compact car. In 1988, an all-wheel drive system (called All-Trac) and a 160 hp JIS (118 kW) 2.5 L V6 engine were added as options for the first time. The V6 was fuel-injected with 24 valves, and double overhead cam, much like the upgraded 130 hp JIS (96 kW) 4-cylinder.

In 1991, anti-lock brakes became optional on the V6, LE, and wagon models.

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky, the first wholly-owned U.S. Toyota plant, began producing Camrys in 1988, where three trim levels of the second-generation Camry were made: the unbadged base model, the DX, and the LE. The 2.5 L engine and Camry chassis was repackaged as the upscale Lexus ES. The ES 250 was essentially the Japanese-market Camry hardtop.

The second generation Camry was extremely popular in the United States and it is not at all uncommon to see examples on American roads, even to this day (more than two decades after production).

The 1987 Camry marked the first generation of Camry to be built in Australia. In fact, it was the first Camry ever made outside of Japan. A 1.8 L 4-cylinder engine rated at 64 kW (86 hp) was standard on the base model, while a 2.0 L 4-cylinder rated 88 kW (116 hp) was available on all others. In 1988, a 2.5 L V6 was introduced. The V6 sat the very top of the range, and was the only model to be imported from Japan. Due to its positioning in the line-up, and the high import duty it attracted, it was very expensive, and only sold in small numbers. In 1989, the 1.8 L engine was dropped, and was replaced with a carbureted 2.0 L engine, producing 82 kW (110 hp).

In Japan there was a GT model using the older 3S-GE engine as used on the Celica. This particular model also had a factory strut brace similar to an AE92 Corolla and rode on the V6 model's 15 inch alloy wheels. This particular model also had an electronic instrument cluster.

Image:2nd-Toyota-Camry-wagon.jpg|Camry wagonImage:Picture 1543.jpg|Engine of a 1991 Camry with 226,000 miles

Third generation (1992–1996) {{Infobox Automobile generation|name=Third generation|image=|production=1992–1996|body_style=2-door coupe
4-door sedan
4-door station wagon|engine=2.2 L [Toyota S engine Straight-4, 130 hp
3.0 L Toyota MZ engine V6, 194 hp
3.0 L Toyota VZ engine V6, 194 hp] automatic
4-speed Toyota A transmission automatic
4-speed Toyota A transmission automatic|assembly=Toyota City, Japan
Georgetown, Kentucky
Altona, Victoria, Australia
[Holden Apollo
[Lexus ES/Toyota Windom
Toyota Avalon in 1992, this incarnation was intended to compete with the [Nissan Maxima until the Toyota Avalon was ready for the market. However, in Japan, the 1992 Camry was a different vehicle, which shared its doors and fenders with the exported model, but was limited to the 1700 mm (66.9 in) width required to fit into a lower tax bracket (the 'number 5' bracket). The wider export model was called the Toyota Scepter in its home market.

In the United States, an automatic transmission became the only option on all but the base and sport-model Camrys, whereas previously, a manual transmission was available on nearly all trim levels.

In that market, both the four and six-cylinder engines received upgrades in displacement and power: the four was upped to 2.2 L and 130 hp SAE Toyota S engine (97 kW), and the V6 to 3.0 L and 185 hp SAE (137 kW). In addition to the DX (also sometimes called Deluxe) and LE trims, 1992 saw the addition of an XLE luxury trim and the SE sport trim—presumably introduced to compete with the Nissan Maxima SE.

Some other countries followed the 2.2 L and 3.0 L engine choices. Toyota in New Zealand sold these models as the 220 and V6 respectively, the smaller-engined car filling the gap of the departed Corona.

It shared the rounded body panel look of many imports of similar vintage: the Toyota Corolla, Honda Accord, and Nissan Altima, to name a few. This was a departure from the second generation models which, although they had many more rounded panels than the first generation Camry, were nevertheless generally slab-sided in shape. The third-generation Camrys had rounded features and a very curved silhouette.

The Vista continued in parallel, available in addition as a hardtop sedan. This is a similar car to the then new Toyota Windom, which formed the basis of the Lexus ES in foreign markets, equipped with a 3.0 L V6 engine.

In 1994, Toyota released a coupe version of the Camry with styling very similar to the four door version. This vehicle would be dropped for the next generation, although it would later be replaced by the Toyota Camry Solara (discussed below).

The same year, the Japanese market saw a revised, 1700 mm wide Camry and Vista, with different sheetmetal, on the same platform. (The Japanese version of this page lists this as a 'fifth generation' model.)

The third generation Camry was on Car and Driver magazine's Car and Driver Ten Best for 1992 and 1993.

In the US, the third generation Camry was facelifted for the 1995 model year. Minor exterior changes included a revised front fascia with different turn signals and more rounded headlights, reminiscent of those of the Geo Prizm, a rebadged Toyota Corolla. In addition, the rear fascia was updated, now with body-coloured plastic between the taillights (where it said "CAMRY"), instead of the red plastic on higher trimlevels and black plastic on lower trimlevels of the 1992 to 1994 models. The taillights themselves were also slightly different.

Australia In Australia, the 4-cylinder Camrys consisted of the Executive, CSI and Ultima sedan models (automatic only). The V6 range was known as the Camry Vienta and also consisted of the Executive, CSI and Ultima sedan model. The Camry Vientas were available in automatic transmission only. In 1993, a new sedan model called the Touring Series was launched which was fitted with sports suspension. In 1994, the range was revised slightly, where the Executive model was renamed CSI and the CSI was renamed the CSX. All V6 Models have a colour coded front air intake or grille.

In July 1995, the facelifted model was launched in Australia and was now built at the new Altona plant. This also marked the beginning of the exporting of left-hand drive Camrys to the Middle East. The 4 cylinder range consisted of the CSI and CSX models. The much rarer V6 models were simply known as the Vienta. The Ultima sedan was renamed the Grande model, and manual transmission was now available in the CSI and Touring Series sedan models. Manual is quite common V6 models. Towards the end of the model run, limited edition Getaway and Intrigue sedan models were launched. Yet again the Vienta models have a colour coded front air intake or grille.

United Kingdom In the United Kingdom, the Camry range was more limited, compared with Japan, Australia and the United States. It was launched in October 1991. It consisted of the 2.2 GL and 3.0 V6 GX models in sedan and station wagon form. The GX version had automatic transmission only. Other changes to the line-up included:

Image:Toyota-Camry-coupe.jpg|Toyota Camry coupeImage:92-94 Toyota Camry LE V6 Wagon rear.jpg|1992-1994 Camry LE V6 wagonImage:95-96 Camry.jpg|1995-1996 Camry sedan Fourth generation (1997–2001) {{Infobox Automobile generation|name=Fourth generation|image=|production=1997–2001|body_style=4 door sedan
4-door station wagon (non-US)]|engine=2.2 L Toyota S engine Straight-4 133 hp
3.0 L Toyota MZ engine V6 194 hp]
4-speed Toyota A transmission automatic
4-speed Toyota A transmission Automatic transmission|aka=Daihatsu Altis, [Japan
Georgetown, Kentucky
Altona, Victoria, Australia/[Toyota Windom
Toyota Sienna
Lexus RX
Toyota Highlander
Toyota Camry Solara
Toyota Avalon (99 kW) for the [Toyota S engine 2.2 L I4 and 194 hp SAE (145 kW) for the Toyota MZ engine#1MZ-FE V6. Manual transmissions were only available on the CE trim level, LE V6, and any Solara model.

For the General Export Market, the Camry was offered as 2.2 GLX and 3.0 V6 Grande.

This was the first Camry to be sold as a Daihatsu; the Daihatsu Altis was identical to the export version of the Camry.

The Camry V6 was again on Car and Driver magazine's Car and Driver Ten Best for 1997.

Australia In Australia, unlike the previous generation, the Camry name was also applied to the V6 variants, while the Vienta V6 range was revised as the "upmarket" models. The line-up of 4-cylinder Camry models consisted of the CSI, Conquest and CSX models (automatic transmission only), all three variants were available in sedan or wagon. The Camry V6 models consisted of CSI and Conquest, with the wagon models only available in automatic transmission. The Camry V6 Touring Series sedan model was launched in March 1999. The Vienta line up consisted of VXI and Grande sedan models and the VXI wagon. The VXI model was basically a V6-powered version of the 4-cylinder Camry CSX model.

In September 2000, the revised Camry was launched. The Vienta V6 range was discontinued due to the launch of the Toyota Avalon sedan in July 2000 and two new models were added to the Camry range: the top-of-the-range Azura V6 sedan and the Touring Series V6 wagon, both of which were available with an automatic transmission only. Towards the end of the model run, the limited edition Intrigue and Advantage sedans were launched.

Fifth generation (2002–2006) {{Infobox Automobile generation|name=Fifth generation|image=|production=2002–2006|body_style=4-door sedan [Straight-4, 157 hp
3.0 L Toyota MZ engine V6, 192 hp
3.0 L Toyota MZ engine VVT-i V6, 210 hp
3.3 L Toyota MZ engine VVT-i V6 SE (2004-2006), 225 hp
2.5 L Toyota MZ engine V6, 200 hp] automatic
4-speed Toyota U transmission automatic
4-speed Toyota U transmission automatic
5-speed Toyota U transmission automatic|aka=Daihatsu Altis|wheelbase=2720 mm (107.1 in)|width=1795 mm (70.7 in)|assembly=[Toyota City, Japan
Georgetown, Kentucky
Altona, Victoria, Australia
Chachoengsao, Thailand
Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines
Shah Alam, Malaysia
Taipei, Taiwan/[Toyota Windom
Toyota Sienna
Lexus RX
Toyota Highlander
Toyota Camry Solara
Toyota Avalon, [Toyota Corolla and Solara) only, but without a station wagon for the first time. Due to station wagons losing popularity to minivans, the Camry wagon was replaced by the Toyota Sienna in the USA, with the minivan using the Camry platform.

The front end of the car was relatively short, leaving a great deal of the length to the cabin, a technique adopted by compact cars. In contrast to the fairly squat fourth generation Camry, the fifth generation was a decidedly tall vehicle. It was 2.5 in (64 mm) taller and had a 2 in (51 mm) longer wheelbase than the previous model.

In the United States for 2002, the basic CE model was dropped but the SE sport model was reintroduced. Both the LE and SE models were available with a manual transmission when equipped with the four-cylinder engine. Any model could be equipped with a V6 or an automatic transmission, although the manual transmission was not available on V6 models. The Camry XLE had an engine that was equipped with a Electronic throttle control.

The 2002 Camry Solara remained on the fourth generation chassis, and received only minor styling upgrades to the front and rear ends. However, the Solara did receive the same 2.4 L Toyota AZ engine VVT-i I4 engine that was available on the Camry.

In late 2004, the 2005 Camry was introduced with new upgrades such as a chrome grille (though the SE had a sportier grille), new headlight and taillight designs, and new wheels. A new base trim level was added, which was priced lower than the Camry LE. Interior upgrades to the Camry included a rear center head restraint, a storage bin in the door, Optitron gauges, and standard leather seating on V6-powered XLEs. A 5-speed automatic transmission was now available on both the V6 and I4 engines; the V6 engine receiving the new transmission for the 2004 model year.

The second generation Camry Solara was introduced in 2003 as a 2004 model. Again, styling from the Camry was radically different, taking design cues from the Lexus SC. The 2.4 L VVT-i engine was still offered, however, a new Toyota MZ engine#3MZ-FE was optional. The Solara also received the new 5-speed automatic transmission the sedan was given. In addition to the SE and SLE trims, a new SE Sport was offered. Unlike the first generation Solara, the SLE trim could be had with the four-cylinder engine.

Daihatsu continued with its twin Altis model for the Japanese market.

Australia and New Zealand In Australia and New Zealand, the 2002 to 2006 Camry is available in four different trims: the Altise, Ateva, Sportivo, and Azura, . The Altise, Ateva, and Sportivo are available with either the 2.4 L four cylinder or the 3.0 L V6 engine, whilst the Azura was only available with the V6. Only the Altise and Sportivo models could be fitted with a manual transmission — all other models are equipped with a four-speed automatic transmission. In 2003, the V6-powered Altise Sport model was introduced, which is basically the Altise model with the sports suspension that was fitted on the Sportivo and Azura models and was available in manual and automatic trasmission. The Australian and New Zealand Camry Sportivo corresponds roughly to the American Camry SE.

The Australian and New Zealand models were significantly different from the other Camry models around the world and had around 77% locally developed components to suit Australian and New Zealand roads and driving conditions. The brakes, body panels (which would only fit on the Australian made body and chassis), headlights, seats, radio antenna and suspension were all locally developed after 10,000 km of extensive testing in New Zealand under the supervision of Toyota engineers. Power output on the Altise Sport, V6 Sportivo and Azura models was 145 kW (194 hp) compared with the 141 kW (189 hp) of the standard V6 models due to a high-flow rear muffler.

When the revised range was launched in Australia and New Zealand in September 2004, the Grande model was reintroduced which, together with the Azura model, were the top-of-the-range models. The Grande however was fitted with the standard suspension rather than the sports suspension as fitted on the Azura model. The Grande and Azura models have Satellite Navigation (GPS) as standard equipment, and were the first Toyota models in Australia to be fitted with the new Toyota Link system. The Toyota Link system is a state-of-the-art satellite and mobile SMS GSM communications system that gives the driver access to roadside assistance and emergency help via the electrochromatic rear view mirror. In August 2005 the Altise Sport model was reintroduced (V6 auto only) together with Altise Limited (four-cylinder and V6) that has additional features. The Ateva model had an interior upgrade to leather trim and rear passenger air conditioning vents. The Altise was repositioned as a fleet model and manual transmission was no longer available on V6 Sportivo models from January 2006 production. Automatic Camrys in Australia still used the dated four-speed rather than the new five-speed introduced in the US across the range. The new 3.3-liter engine that replaced the 3.0 in the American V6 also did not come to Australia.

A number of milestones were achieved with this generation's Camry in Australia. The one millionth Camry (Black Azura) built in Australia and 10 millionth Camry worldwide rolled off the production line at Altona in September 2004. In May 2006 Toyota Australia exported the 500,000th Camry to New Zealand, in recognition of the relationship between Toyota Australia and Toyota New Zealand. More than 90% of Australian Camry exports are left-hand drive vehicles to Middle East countries including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. The overseas demand for the Australian-made Camry is still running at record levels, despite the release of an all-new model in August 2006. The current Australian-made Camry remains one of the top-selling passenger vehicles in Saudi Arabia. In the Middle East, the fifth generation Camry is available in 4 trim levels: XLi, GLi, Touring, and Grande V6.

A high performance concept of the Toyota Camry, named the Toyota Camry TS-01 was shown at the 2005 Melbourne International Motor Show. This concept vehicle had significant performance and visual upgrades from the production Toyota Camry and was one of the concept vehicles designed what is now TRD Australia.

Taiwan and Malaysia .

The Camry in Taiwan and Malaysia of this generation looked very similar to other versions, but the front end had a "thicker" grille and larger, all-white, differently shaped headlights . The reverse lights were moved onto the trunk and were somewhat similar to the lights on a second generation Toyota Avalon trunk . The older models (2002), had tail lights with a white streak across them , while some later models (2004 and later) did not .

Philippines The 5th generation Camry was initially introduced with 2.0 and 2.4-liter engines, with four-speed automatics and no manual option. Compared to the US version, this had a different front end design (grille and headlights), as well as inner taillight garnishes. The facelifted version saw off the 2.0 and introduced the 3.0-liter V6 with five-speed automatic along with new colors and wheel design.

American Camrys: Image:Toyota-Camry-LE-Special-Edition.jpg|Camry LE Special EditionImage:2002-04_Toyota_Camry_SE.jpg|2002-2004 Camry SEImage:04-05_Toyota_Camry_SE.jpg|2005-2006 Camry SEImage:05-06 Toyota Camry XLE.jpg|2005-2006 Camry XLE

Sixth generation (2006-present) {{Infobox Automobile generation|name=Sixth generation|aka=Daihatsu Altis, [Australia
Guangzhou, China
Georgetown, Kentucky
Lafayette, Indiana
Tahara, Aichi, Japan
St. Petersburg, Russia
Chachoengsao, Thailand
Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines
Shah Alam, Malaysia
Taipei, Taiwan|transmission=5-speed [Manual transmission
6-speed manual
5-speed Toyota U transmission Automatic transmission
6-speed Toyota U transmission automatic
Toyota U transmission CVT (Hybrid only)|body_style=4-door sedan/[Toyota Windom
Toyota Sienna
Lexus RX
Toyota Highlander
Toyota Camry Solara
Toyota Aurion
Toyota Matrix/Pontiac Vibe (2009-)] Straight-4, 158 hp
2.4 L Toyota AZ engine Straight-4 (Hybrid only) 158 hp
3.5 L Toyota GR engine V6, 268 hp] alongside a hybrid version.

. See Toyota Aurion

The sixth generation Toyota Camry sold in some countries in Asia and the Middle East have different exterior body parts and a similar interior to the Camry depicted. This model is also sold as the Toyota Aurion.

Sales in the United States, the primary market for the Camry, significantly increased in the year following release. Quarterly record sales totalled 46,630 for second quarter of the American 2007 model year.

International production Toyota Camrys are produced at Georgetown, Kentucky, USA, Aichi, Japan, Melbourne, Australia, and in China (for the Chinese market only). The Camry sold in China shares the front and rear design used for the Australian 6 cylinder 'Aurion' (see below).

On 20 April 2007, Camry manufacturing began at Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. in Lafayette, Indiana USA, with intended production of about 100,000 units per year.

A Camry manufactured in Japan is denoted with a VIN starting with "J", as well as a small hatch on the passenger's side of the front bumper containing equipment that is compatible with Japanese towing systems; US-made models are denoted with a VIN starting with "4".

Equipment and specification Awards in North America The sixth generation Camry won AJAC's 2007 Canadian Car of the Year awards in both Family Car categories: "$22k-$30k" category (Camry LE) and "over $30k" category (Camry Hybrid).In the US, the sixth generation Camry (all models) won the 2007 Motor Trend Car of the Year award.

Australia and New Zealand The sixth generation Camry went on sale in Australia and New Zealand on August 20, 2006. For the first time in 18 years, it is marketed in those countries as a four cylinder model only.The simplified model range consists of the 'Altise', 'Sportivo', 'Ateva', and 'Grande' (in ascending order in terms of price). The Grande model was the first Australian-made Camry to be fitted with rain-sensing wipers, stability control, traction control and Bluetooth connectivity. Stability control was not available across the range until August 2007.

The six cylinder version of the Camry is sold as a separate model, the Toyota Aurion. It has a slightly different interior, and different front and rear body panels. Australia and New Zealand are the only markets in the world that have two 'Camry' body styles available concurrently.

Awards

Image:2007-Toyota-Camry-SE.jpg|2007 Toyota Camry SEImage:2007-Toyota-Camry-XLE.jpg|2007 Toyota Camry XLEImage:Toyota Camry Front.jpg|2007 Toyota Camry LE Camry Hybrid For 2006, Toyota created a hybrid car gasoline/electric Camry called the Camry Hybrid that was introduced alongside the redesigned 2007 Toyota Camry. It uses a Hybrid Synergy Drive setup similar to that of the Toyota Prius, Toyota Highlander Hybrid and Lexus RX 400h, which mates Toyota's Toyota MZ engine V6 with an electric motor. However, the Camry Hybrid utilizes a 4-cylinder engine as opposed to a V6, a setup that will produce 192 hp (143 kW).

Standard features include remote entry and start, side torso airbags, knee airbags and side-curtain airbags. Although the first Camry Hybrids were initially built in Japan, most Camry Hybrids are currently built at the company's Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky, with about 45,000 projected per year at TMMK (with additional models imported from Japan on an as-needed basis). The Camry is currently the second largest available car in the North American market with an available hybrid powertrain after the Saturn Aura.

Mileage ratings for the Toyota Camry Hybrid are 40 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway.

Crash test results Both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) publish crash information for Camry. The third-generation Camry was tested only frontal (NHTSA) and frontal offset (IIHS) crashes. NHTSA gave the vehicle two stars for the driver, one star for the passenger, depending on the year. The IIHS scored it poor overall, with three out of six categories listed as acceptable and the other three listed as marginal.

The NHTSA gave the 2007 Toyota Camry and the Camry Hybrid a five-star safety rating for frontal crashes for both driver and passenger. Both models also a five-star safety rating for side impact crashes for driver and passenger. The Camry received a four-star safety rating for rollovers. The Camry Hybrid was not tested for rollovers.

The sixth generation model Toyota Camry received a four-star safety rating as a result of Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) testing.

NASCAR enters pit road at Texas in the #44 UPS Toyota Camry.

Beginning in 2007 NASCAR will use the Toyota Camry in the NEXTEL Cup. Toyota became the first non-American manufacturer to field a car in NASCAR's top series since the British-made MG (car) in 1962. It should be noted however that Toyota has raced the Toyota Tundra in the Craftsman Truck Series since 2004.

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{{Infobox Automobile|image=|name=Toyota Camry|manufacturer=Toyota (1983-1991)
[Mid-size (1992-present)]|awards=2007 Motor Trend Car of the Year-->

The Toyota Camry is a mid-size sedan assembled by Toyota in Georgetown, Kentucky; Altona, Victoria, Guangzhou, China and the original factory in Toyota, Aichi. In some markets, the top range Camry models are seen as executive cars. The Camry has been the best selling car in the United States, its largest consumer market, for nine of the last 10 years starting in 1997, with the only exception being 2001. The Camry also sells very well in Australia, Canada and a number of Asian markets, in particular Cambodia where the vast majority of cars are Camrys. It has not sold as well in Europe and Japan; many criticize its design as ill-suited for European and Japanese tastes.An upbranded luxury version of the Camry was sold in Japan as the Toyota Windom until 2006; the related Lexus ES in North America, Asia, and the Middle East shares major chassis and drivetrain components with the Camry.

The 1992 Camry was listed #1 on USA Today's list "Cars that had the most impact on the US market from 1975 to 2000." Motor Trend named the 2007 Camry its 'Car of the Year', calling it "The car Toyota's rivals wish they could build."

Market Model history {{Infobox Automobile generation|name=Celica Camry|image=|production=1980–1982|body_style=4-door sedan, [Japan [Straight-4 (88 hp)
1.8 L Toyota T engine#13T Straight-4 (96 hp)
2.0 L Straight-4, 96 hp|layout=FR layout
[Toyota Corona
Toyota Celica--> Celica Camry (1980–1982) Originally launched as the Toyota Celica in January 1980 for the Japanese home market, this model was essentially a second-generation Toyota Carina with updated body-styling and a front-end that resembled a 1978 Toyota Celica XX (known as the Toyota Supra in export markets).

The car was based on the rear-wheel drive Celica (as were the Toyota Corona and Toyota Carina) and was powered by either a 1.6 L Toyota T engine#12T engine producing 88 hp JIS (65 kW) and 128 N·m (94 ft·lbf) or a 1.8 L Toyota T engine#13T engine producing 95 hp JIS (70 kW) and 147 N·m (108 ft·lbf). Towards the end of its model lifecycle, Toyota introduced a sports version of the Celica Camry equipped with the multi-valve DOHC 2.0 L engine from the Celica. This is the most sought-after version of the Celica Camry in the secondhand market today.

Although it has an identical 2500 mm (98.4 in) wheelbase to the Celica, the Corona, and the Carina, it is longer than the Carina but shorter than both the Corona and Celica. During its model cycle, over 100,000 units were sold in Japan. The Celica Camry was also exported to a number of markets using the Carina's name, and it replaced the second-generation Carina in those markets.

First generation (1983–1986) {{Infobox Automobile generation|name=First generation|image=|production=1983–1986|body_style=4-door sedan
5-door hatchback|engine=1.8 L [Toyota S engine Straight-4 (74 hp)
1.8 L Toyota C engine Straight-4, 74 hp
2.0 L Toyota S engine Straight-4, 92 hp
2.0 L Toyota C engine turbodiesel Straight-4, 92 hp|transmission=5-speed Manual transmission
4-speed Toyota A transmission Automatic transmission|aka=Toyota Vista, [Japan.

In North America, the Camry was available with a 92 hp [SAE (68 kW) 2.0 L Toyota S engine engine, 1.8 L Toyota C engine or a 74 hp 2.0 L Toyota C engine turbodiesel engine, four-door sedan or five-door hatchback body style, and could be purchased with either a five-speed manual transmission or a four-speed automatic transmission. In contrast to the rear-wheel drive Celica Camry, the Toyota Camry was a front-wheel drive vehicle built on an all-new platform. In Australia, only the petrol-fueled hatchback was sold.

The design of the first-generation Camry fit well within the box-shaped trends of the early 1980s. Additionally, the vehicle size and available options were characteristic of Japanese-designed cars of the time; the Camry was a small, inexpensive sedan with solid but spartan construction and competed indirectly against larger American counterparts.

The United Kingdom, and much of Continental Europe got the saloon versions: these were available in 1.8 GLi or 2.0 GLi trim levels. A 2.0 GLD turbodiesel was also offered, but this is rare nowadays. A hatchback version was also available.

Second generation (1987–1991) {{Infobox Automobile generation|name=Second generation|image=|production=1987–1991|body_style=4-door sedan
4-door station wagon, [front-wheel drive / Four-wheel drive [Straight-4(1987-1989), 86 hp
2.0 L Toyota S engine Straight-4, 110 hp
2.5 L Toyota VZ engine V6, 156 hp] or Toyota S transmission manual (FF 4-cyl)
5-speed Toyota E transmission manual (V6)
5-speed Toyota E transmission manual (AWD)
4-speed Toyota A transmission automatic
4-speed Toyota A transmission automatic (V6)
4-speed Toyota A transmission automatic (AWD)|assembly=Toyota City, Japan
Georgetown, Kentucky
Altona, Victoria, Australia
[Holden Apollo|wheelbase=102.4 in|length=Sedan: 182.1 in
Wagon: 183.1 in|width=Base Sedan: 66.5 in
DLX & LE Sedan & Base Wagon: 67.4 in
AWD, V6 Sedan & V6 Wagon: 67.3 in|height=Sedan: 54.1 in
Wagon: 54.5 in|curb_weight=2,734-2,855 pounds|fuel_capacity=13.5 gallons|fuel_economy=24 US mpg city
31 US mpg highway|weight=2,734-2,855 pounds-->

The second-generation model debuted in 1986 for the 1987 model year, and included a [station wagon but dropped the hatchback. At this point, it was still regarded as a compact car. In 1988, an all-wheel drive system (called All-Trac) and a 160 hp JIS (118 kW) 2.5 L V6 engine were added as options for the first time. The V6 was fuel-injected with 24 valves, and double overhead cam, much like the upgraded 130 hp JIS (96 kW) 4-cylinder.

In 1991, anti-lock brakes became optional on the V6, LE, and wagon models.

Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky, the first wholly-owned U.S. Toyota plant, began producing Camrys in 1988, where three trim levels of the second-generation Camry were made: the unbadged base model, the DX, and the LE. The 2.5 L engine and Camry chassis was repackaged as the upscale Lexus ES. The ES 250 was essentially the Japanese-market Camry hardtop.

The second generation Camry was extremely popular in the United States and it is not at all uncommon to see examples on American roads, even to this day (more than two decades after production).

The 1987 Camry marked the first generation of Camry to be built in Australia. In fact, it was the first Camry ever made outside of Japan. A 1.8 L 4-cylinder engine rated at 64 kW (86 hp) was standard on the base model, while a 2.0 L 4-cylinder rated 88 kW (116 hp) was available on all others. In 1988, a 2.5 L V6 was introduced. The V6 sat the very top of the range, and was the only model to be imported from Japan. Due to its positioning in the line-up, and the high import duty it attracted, it was very expensive, and only sold in small numbers. In 1989, the 1.8 L engine was dropped, and was replaced with a carbureted 2.0 L engine, producing 82 kW (110 hp).

In Japan there was a GT model using the older 3S-GE engine as used on the Celica. This particular model also had a factory strut brace similar to an AE92 Corolla and rode on the V6 model's 15 inch alloy wheels. This particular model also had an electronic instrument cluster.

Image:2nd-Toyota-Camry-wagon.jpg|Camry wagonImage:Picture 1543.jpg|Engine of a 1991 Camry with 226,000 miles

Third generation (1992–1996) {{Infobox Automobile generation|name=Third generation|image=|production=1992–1996|body_style=2-door coupe
4-door sedan
4-door station wagon|engine=2.2 L [Toyota S engine Straight-4, 130 hp
3.0 L Toyota MZ engine V6, 194 hp
3.0 L Toyota VZ engine V6, 194 hp] automatic
4-speed Toyota A transmission automatic
4-speed Toyota A transmission automatic|assembly=Toyota City, Japan
Georgetown, Kentucky
Altona, Victoria, Australia
[Holden Apollo
[Lexus ES/Toyota Windom
Toyota Avalon in 1992, this incarnation was intended to compete with the [Nissan Maxima until the Toyota Avalon was ready for the market. However, in Japan, the 1992 Camry was a different vehicle, which shared its doors and fenders with the exported model, but was limited to the 1700 mm (66.9 in) width required to fit into a lower tax bracket (the 'number 5' bracket). The wider export model was called the Toyota Scepter in its home market.

In the United States, an automatic transmission became the only option on all but the base and sport-model Camrys, whereas previously, a manual transmission was available on nearly all trim levels.

In that market, both the four and six-cylinder engines received upgrades in displacement and power: the four was upped to 2.2 L and 130 hp SAE Toyota S engine (97 kW), and the V6 to 3.0 L and 185 hp SAE (137 kW). In addition to the DX (also sometimes called Deluxe) and LE trims, 1992 saw the addition of an XLE luxury trim and the SE sport trim—presumably introduced to compete with the Nissan Maxima SE.

Some other countries followed the 2.2 L and 3.0 L engine choices. Toyota in New Zealand sold these models as the 220 and V6 respectively, the smaller-engined car filling the gap of the departed Corona.

It shared the rounded body panel look of many imports of similar vintage: the Toyota Corolla, Honda Accord, and Nissan Altima, to name a few. This was a departure from the second generation models which, although they had many more rounded panels than the first generation Camry, were nevertheless generally slab-sided in shape. The third-generation Camrys had rounded features and a very curved silhouette.

The Vista continued in parallel, available in addition as a hardtop sedan. This is a similar car to the then new Toyota Windom, which formed the basis of the Lexus ES in foreign markets, equipped with a 3.0 L V6 engine.

In 1994, Toyota released a coupe version of the Camry with styling very similar to the four door version. This vehicle would be dropped for the next generation, although it would later be replaced by the Toyota Camry Solara (discussed below).

The same year, the Japanese market saw a revised, 1700 mm wide Camry and Vista, with different sheetmetal, on the same platform. (The Japanese version of this page lists this as a 'fifth generation' model.)

The third generation Camry was on Car and Driver magazine's Car and Driver Ten Best for 1992 and 1993.

In the US, the third generation Camry was facelifted for the 1995 model year. Minor exterior changes included a revised front fascia with different turn signals and more rounded headlights, reminiscent of those of the Geo Prizm, a rebadged Toyota Corolla. In addition, the rear fascia was updated, now with body-coloured plastic between the taillights (where it said "CAMRY"), instead of the red plastic on higher trimlevels and black plastic on lower trimlevels of the 1992 to 1994 models. The taillights themselves were also slightly different.

Australia In Australia, the 4-cylinder Camrys consisted of the Executive, CSI and Ultima sedan models (automatic only). The V6 range was known as the Camry Vienta and also consisted of the Executive, CSI and Ultima sedan model. The Camry Vientas were available in automatic transmission only. In 1993, a new sedan model called the Touring Series was launched which was fitted with sports suspension. In 1994, the range was revised slightly, where the Executive model was renamed CSI and the CSI was renamed the CSX. All V6 Models have a colour coded front air intake or grille.

In July 1995, the facelifted model was launched in Australia and was now built at the new Altona plant. This also marked the beginning of the exporting of left-hand drive Camrys to the Middle East. The 4 cylinder range consisted of the CSI and CSX models. The much rarer V6 models were simply known as the Vienta. The Ultima sedan was renamed the Grande model, and manual transmission was now available in the CSI and Touring Series sedan models. Manual is quite common V6 models. Towards the end of the model run, limited edition Getaway and Intrigue sedan models were launched. Yet again the Vienta models have a colour coded front air intake or grille.

United Kingdom In the United Kingdom, the Camry range was more limited, compared with Japan, Australia and the United States. It was launched in October 1991. It consisted of the 2.2 GL and 3.0 V6 GX models in sedan and station wagon form. The GX version had automatic transmission only. Other changes to the line-up included:

Image:Toyota-Camry-coupe.jpg|Toyota Camry coupeImage:92-94 Toyota Camry LE V6 Wagon rear.jpg|1992-1994 Camry LE V6 wagonImage:95-96 Camry.jpg|1995-1996 Camry sedan Fourth generation (1997–2001) {{Infobox Automobile generation|name=Fourth generation|image=|production=1997–2001|body_style=4 door sedan
4-door station wagon (non-US)]|engine=2.2 L Toyota S engine Straight-4 133 hp
3.0 L Toyota MZ engine V6 194 hp]
4-speed Toyota A transmission automatic
4-speed Toyota A transmission Automatic transmission|aka=Daihatsu Altis, [Japan
Georgetown, Kentucky
Altona, Victoria, Australia/[Toyota Windom
Toyota Sienna
Lexus RX
Toyota Highlander
Toyota Camry Solara
Toyota Avalon (99 kW) for the [Toyota S engine 2.2 L I4 and 194 hp SAE (145 kW) for the Toyota MZ engine#1MZ-FE V6. Manual transmissions were only available on the CE trim level, LE V6, and any Solara model.

For the General Export Market, the Camry was offered as 2.2 GLX and 3.0 V6 Grande.

This was the first Camry to be sold as a Daihatsu; the Daihatsu Altis was identical to the export version of the Camry.

The Camry V6 was again on Car and Driver magazine's Car and Driver Ten Best for 1997.

Australia In Australia, unlike the previous generation, the Camry name was also applied to the V6 variants, while the Vienta V6 range was revised as the "upmarket" models. The line-up of 4-cylinder Camry models consisted of the CSI, Conquest and CSX models (automatic transmission only), all three variants were available in sedan or wagon. The Camry V6 models consisted of CSI and Conquest, with the wagon models only available in automatic transmission. The Camry V6 Touring Series sedan model was launched in March 1999. The Vienta line up consisted of VXI and Grande sedan models and the VXI wagon. The VXI model was basically a V6-powered version of the 4-cylinder Camry CSX model.

In September 2000, the revised Camry was launched. The Vienta V6 range was discontinued due to the launch of the Toyota Avalon sedan in July 2000 and two new models were added to the Camry range: the top-of-the-range Azura V6 sedan and the Touring Series V6 wagon, both of which were available with an automatic transmission only. Towards the end of the model run, the limited edition Intrigue and Advantage sedans were launched.

Fifth generation (2002–2006) {{Infobox Automobile generation|name=Fifth generation|image=|production=2002–2006|body_style=4-door sedan [Straight-4, 157 hp
3.0 L Toyota MZ engine V6, 192 hp
3.0 L Toyota MZ engine VVT-i V6, 210 hp
3.3 L Toyota MZ engine VVT-i V6 SE (2004-2006), 225 hp
2.5 L Toyota MZ engine V6, 200 hp] automatic
4-speed Toyota U transmission automatic
4-speed Toyota U transmission automatic
5-speed Toyota U transmission automatic|aka=Daihatsu Altis|wheelbase=2720 mm (107.1 in)|width=1795 mm (70.7 in)|assembly=[Toyota City, Japan
Georgetown, Kentucky
Altona, Victoria, Australia
Chachoengsao, Thailand
Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines
Shah Alam, Malaysia
Taipei, Taiwan/[Toyota Windom
Toyota Sienna
Lexus RX
Toyota Highlander
Toyota Camry Solara
Toyota Avalon, [Toyota Corolla and Solara) only, but without a station wagon for the first time. Due to station wagons losing popularity to minivans, the Camry wagon was replaced by the Toyota Sienna in the USA, with the minivan using the Camry platform.

The front end of the car was relatively short, leaving a great deal of the length to the cabin, a technique adopted by compact cars. In contrast to the fairly squat fourth generation Camry, the fifth generation was a decidedly tall vehicle. It was 2.5 in (64 mm) taller and had a 2 in (51 mm) longer wheelbase than the previous model.

In the United States for 2002, the basic CE model was dropped but the SE sport model was reintroduced. Both the LE and SE models were available with a manual transmission when equipped with the four-cylinder engine. Any model could be equipped with a V6 or an automatic transmission, although the manual transmission was not available on V6 models. The Camry XLE had an engine that was equipped with a Electronic throttle control.

The 2002 Camry Solara remained on the fourth generation chassis, and received only minor styling upgrades to the front and rear ends. However, the Solara did receive the same 2.4 L Toyota AZ engine VVT-i I4 engine that was available on the Camry.

In late 2004, the 2005 Camry was introduced with new upgrades such as a chrome grille (though the SE had a sportier grille), new headlight and taillight designs, and new wheels. A new base trim level was added, which was priced lower than the Camry LE. Interior upgrades to the Camry included a rear center head restraint, a storage bin in the door, Optitron gauges, and standard leather seating on V6-powered XLEs. A 5-speed automatic transmission was now available on both the V6 and I4 engines; the V6 engine receiving the new transmission for the 2004 model year.

The second generation Camry Solara was introduced in 2003 as a 2004 model. Again, styling from the Camry was radically different, taking design cues from the Lexus SC. The 2.4 L VVT-i engine was still offered, however, a new Toyota MZ engine#3MZ-FE was optional. The Solara also received the new 5-speed automatic transmission the sedan was given. In addition to the SE and SLE trims, a new SE Sport was offered. Unlike the first generation Solara, the SLE trim could be had with the four-cylinder engine.

Daihatsu continued with its twin Altis model for the Japanese market.

Australia and New Zealand In Australia and New Zealand, the 2002 to 2006 Camry is available in four different trims: the Altise, Ateva, Sportivo, and Azura, . The Altise, Ateva, and Sportivo are available with either the 2.4 L four cylinder or the 3.0 L V6 engine, whilst the Azura was only available with the V6. Only the Altise and Sportivo models could be fitted with a manual transmission — all other models are equipped with a four-speed automatic transmission. In 2003, the V6-powered Altise Sport model was introduced, which is basically the Altise model with the sports suspension that was fitted on the Sportivo and Azura models and was available in manual and automatic trasmission. The Australian and New Zealand Camry Sportivo corresponds roughly to the American Camry SE.

The Australian and New Zealand models were significantly different from the other Camry models around the world and had around 77% locally developed components to suit Australian and New Zealand roads and driving conditions. The brakes, body panels (which would only fit on the Australian made body and chassis), headlights, seats, radio antenna and suspension were all locally developed after 10,000 km of extensive testing in New Zealand under the supervision of Toyota engineers. Power output on the Altise Sport, V6 Sportivo and Azura models was 145 kW (194 hp) compared with the 141 kW (189 hp) of the standard V6 models due to a high-flow rear muffler.

When the revised range was launched in Australia and New Zealand in September 2004, the Grande model was reintroduced which, together with the Azura model, were the top-of-the-range models. The Grande however was fitted with the standard suspension rather than the sports suspension as fitted on the Azura model. The Grande and Azura models have Satellite Navigation (GPS) as standard equipment, and were the first Toyota models in Australia to be fitted with the new Toyota Link system. The Toyota Link system is a state-of-the-art satellite and mobile SMS GSM communications system that gives the driver access to roadside assistance and emergency help via the electrochromatic rear view mirror. In August 2005 the Altise Sport model was reintroduced (V6 auto only) together with Altise Limited (four-cylinder and V6) that has additional features. The Ateva model had an interior upgrade to leather trim and rear passenger air conditioning vents. The Altise was repositioned as a fleet model and manual transmission was no longer available on V6 Sportivo models from January 2006 production. Automatic Camrys in Australia still used the dated four-speed rather than the new five-speed introduced in the US across the range. The new 3.3-liter engine that replaced the 3.0 in the American V6 also did not come to Australia.

A number of milestones were achieved with this generation's Camry in Australia. The one millionth Camry (Black Azura) built in Australia and 10 millionth Camry worldwide rolled off the production line at Altona in September 2004. In May 2006 Toyota Australia exported the 500,000th Camry to New Zealand, in recognition of the relationship between Toyota Australia and Toyota New Zealand. More than 90% of Australian Camry exports are left-hand drive vehicles to Middle East countries including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. The overseas demand for the Australian-made Camry is still running at record levels, despite the release of an all-new model in August 2006. The current Australian-made Camry remains one of the top-selling passenger vehicles in Saudi Arabia. In the Middle East, the fifth generation Camry is available in 4 trim levels: XLi, GLi, Touring, and Grande V6.

A high performance concept of the Toyota Camry, named the Toyota Camry TS-01 was shown at the 2005 Melbourne International Motor Show. This concept vehicle had significant performance and visual upgrades from the production Toyota Camry and was one of the concept vehicles designed what is now TRD Australia.

Taiwan and Malaysia .

The Camry in Taiwan and Malaysia of this generation looked very similar to other versions, but the front end had a "thicker" grille and larger, all-white, differently shaped headlights . The reverse lights were moved onto the trunk and were somewhat similar to the lights on a second generation Toyota Avalon trunk . The older models (2002), had tail lights with a white streak across them , while some later models (2004 and later) did not .

Philippines The 5th generation Camry was initially introduced with 2.0 and 2.4-liter engines, with four-speed automatics and no manual option. Compared to the US version, this had a different front end design (grille and headlights), as well as inner taillight garnishes. The facelifted version saw off the 2.0 and introduced the 3.0-liter V6 with five-speed automatic along with new colors and wheel design.

American Camrys: Image:Toyota-Camry-LE-Special-Edition.jpg|Camry LE Special EditionImage:2002-04_Toyota_Camry_SE.jpg|2002-2004 Camry SEImage:04-05_Toyota_Camry_SE.jpg|2005-2006 Camry SEImage:05-06 Toyota Camry XLE.jpg|2005-2006 Camry XLE

Sixth generation (2006-present) {{Infobox Automobile generation|name=Sixth generation|aka=Daihatsu Altis, [Australia
Guangzhou, China
Georgetown, Kentucky
Lafayette, Indiana
Tahara, Aichi, Japan
St. Petersburg, Russia
Chachoengsao, Thailand
Santa Rosa, Laguna, Philippines
Shah Alam, Malaysia
Taipei, Taiwan|transmission=5-speed [Manual transmission
6-speed manual
5-speed Toyota U transmission Automatic transmission
6-speed Toyota U transmission automatic
Toyota U transmission CVT (Hybrid only)|body_style=4-door sedan/[Toyota Windom
Toyota Sienna
Lexus RX
Toyota Highlander
Toyota Camry Solara
Toyota Aurion
Toyota Matrix/Pontiac Vibe (2009-)] Straight-4, 158 hp
2.4 L Toyota AZ engine Straight-4 (Hybrid only) 158 hp
3.5 L Toyota GR engine V6, 268 hp] alongside a hybrid version.

. See Toyota Aurion

The sixth generation Toyota Camry sold in some countries in Asia and the Middle East have different exterior body parts and a similar interior to the Camry depicted. This model is also sold as the Toyota Aurion.

Sales in the United States, the primary market for the Camry, significantly increased in the year following release. Quarterly record sales totalled 46,630 for second quarter of the American 2007 model year.

International production Toyota Camrys are produced at Georgetown, Kentucky, USA, Aichi, Japan, Melbourne, Australia, and in China (for the Chinese market only). The Camry sold in China shares the front and rear design used for the Australian 6 cylinder 'Aurion' (see below).

On 20 April 2007, Camry manufacturing began at Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. in Lafayette, Indiana USA, with intended production of about 100,000 units per year.

A Camry manufactured in Japan is denoted with a VIN starting with "J", as well as a small hatch on the passenger's side of the front bumper containing equipment that is compatible with Japanese towing systems; US-made models are denoted with a VIN starting with "4".

Equipment and specification Awards in North America The sixth generation Camry won AJAC's 2007 Canadian Car of the Year awards in both Family Car categories: "$22k-$30k" category (Camry LE) and "over $30k" category (Camry Hybrid).In the US, the sixth generation Camry (all models) won the 2007 Motor Trend Car of the Year award.

Australia and New Zealand The sixth generation Camry went on sale in Australia and New Zealand on August 20, 2006. For the first time in 18 years, it is marketed in those countries as a four cylinder model only.The simplified model range consists of the 'Altise', 'Sportivo', 'Ateva', and 'Grande' (in ascending order in terms of price). The Grande model was the first Australian-made Camry to be fitted with rain-sensing wipers, stability control, traction control and Bluetooth connectivity. Stability control was not available across the range until August 2007.

The six cylinder version of the Camry is sold as a separate model, the Toyota Aurion. It has a slightly different interior, and different front and rear body panels. Australia and New Zealand are the only markets in the world that have two 'Camry' body styles available concurrently.

Awards

Image:2007-Toyota-Camry-SE.jpg|2007 Toyota Camry SEImage:2007-Toyota-Camry-XLE.jpg|2007 Toyota Camry XLEImage:Toyota Camry Front.jpg|2007 Toyota Camry LE Camry Hybrid For 2006, Toyota created a hybrid car gasoline/electric Camry called the Camry Hybrid that was introduced alongside the redesigned 2007 Toyota Camry. It uses a Hybrid Synergy Drive setup similar to that of the Toyota Prius, Toyota Highlander Hybrid and Lexus RX 400h, which mates Toyota's Toyota MZ engine V6 with an electric motor. However, the Camry Hybrid utilizes a 4-cylinder engine as opposed to a V6, a setup that will produce 192 hp (143 kW).

Standard features include remote entry and start, side torso airbags, knee airbags and side-curtain airbags. Although the first Camry Hybrids were initially built in Japan, most Camry Hybrids are currently built at the company's Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky, with about 45,000 projected per year at TMMK (with additional models imported from Japan on an as-needed basis). The Camry is currently the second largest available car in the North American market with an available hybrid powertrain after the Saturn Aura.

Mileage ratings for the Toyota Camry Hybrid are 40 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway.

Crash test results Both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) publish crash information for Camry. The third-generation Camry was tested only frontal (NHTSA) and frontal offset (IIHS) crashes. NHTSA gave the vehicle two stars for the driver, one star for the passenger, depending on the year. The IIHS scored it poor overall, with three out of six categories listed as acceptable and the other three listed as marginal.

The NHTSA gave the 2007 Toyota Camry and the Camry Hybrid a five-star safety rating for frontal crashes for both driver and passenger. Both models also a five-star safety rating for side impact crashes for driver and passenger. The Camry received a four-star safety rating for rollovers. The Camry Hybrid was not tested for rollovers.

The sixth generation model Toyota Camry received a four-star safety rating as a result of Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) testing.

NASCAR enters pit road at Texas in the #44 UPS Toyota Camry.

Beginning in 2007 NASCAR will use the Toyota Camry in the NEXTEL Cup. Toyota became the first non-American manufacturer to field a car in NASCAR's top series since the British-made MG (car) in 1962. It should be noted however that Toyota has raced the Toyota Tundra in the Craftsman Truck Series since 2004.

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