Toyota Camry (XV50)

Toyota Camry (XV50)
2012 Toyota Camry SE (US)
Overview
Manufacturer	Toyota
Also called	Daihatsu Altis (2012–present)
Production	21 August 2011 – present (US)[1] October 2011 – present (Australia) November 2011 – present (Russia)
Model years	2012–present
Assembly	Japan: Toyota, Aichi (Tsutsumi plant)[2] Australia: Altona, Victoria (TMCA) China: Guangzhou India: Bidadi (TKML) Indonesia: Sunter (TAM) Malaysia: Shah Alam Russia: Saint Petersburg Taiwan: Kuanying (Kuozui Motors) Thailand: Chachoengsao United States: Georgetown, Kentucky (TMMK); Lafayette, Indiana (SIA)
Body and chassis
Layout	Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Platform	Toyota K platform
Powertrain
Engine	2.0 L 1AZ-FE I4 145hp 2.5 L 2AR-FE I4 178hp-181hp 3.5 L 2GR-FE V6 268hp 2.5 L 2AR-FXE I4 154hp Hybrid
Transmission	4-speed automatic 6-speed automatic Hybrid: CVT
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2,775 mm (109.3 in)
Length	4,805 mm (189.2 in) & 4,820 mm (189.8 in)
Width	1,820 mm (71.7 in)
Height	1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Curb weight	1,447 kg (3,190 lb) (LE) 1,470 kg (3,240 lb) (SE) 1,540 kg (3,395 lb) (XLE V6) 1,551 kg (3,420 lb) (SE V6)
Chronology
Predecessor	Toyota Camry (XV40)

The Toyota Camry (XV50) is a mid-size car that has been produced by Toyota since August 2011. Replacing the XV40 series, the XV50 represents the seventh generation of the Toyota Camry in all markets outside Japan, which follows a different generational lineage.

Development

The new Camry was introduced on August 23, 2011 and made its debut in the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series on August 27, 2011. It was released in Japan on September 5, 2011 and in the U.S. later that same month.^[3] The interior received a major restyling, while the exterior received all-new sheet metal and more angular styling. Power options are the 2.5-liter 2AR-FE 4-cylinder and the 3.5-liter 2GR-FE V6. The power output for the 2AR-FE was increased to 133 kW (178 hp) across the entire product line while the power output for the V6 remained unchanged. EPA fuel economy numbers for both engines increased, with the V6 engine increased to 11 L/100 km; 25 mpg_-imp (21 mpg_-US) city cycle, 8 L/100 km; 36 mpg_-imp (30 mpg_-US) highway cycle and the 4-cylinder having 9 L/100 km; 30 mpg_-imp (25 mpg_-US) city cycle and 7 L/100 km; 42 mpg_-imp (35 mpg_-US) highway cycle.^[4] The engine produces 230 N·m (170 lbf·ft) of torque.

The new Camry is the first Camry to be offered in the U.S. without a manual transmission. The U.S. Camry has a 6-speed automatic transmission, with SE models featuring paddle shifters for manual shifts. CVT is still offered on hybrid models. In Japan, the new Camry is exclusive to Toyota Corolla Store locations.

The 2013 model year Camry was released in Japan on September 3, 2012, but was delayed in the U.S. until late January 2013 due to power shortages in Japan caused by the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. For the first time, the Japanese market Camry does not use the "regular" Camry design used for US and Australian models. Instead, it adopts the "prestige" Camry or Aurion design that Southeast Asia and China have received.

Equipment

United States

The SE model is fitted with a sports-tuned suspension, 17-inch alloy wheels (with 18-inch alloys on V6 models), fog lamps, unique interior and exterior styling treatment, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter, sport seats, and shift paddles to differentiate it from the rest of the line-up. Despite similar exterior dimensions with the XV40 Camry, Toyota was able to increase the interior volume by restyling the interior panels so that they follow the contour of the exterior panels.

Prices in the U.S. start at US$21,955. The SE, XLE trims and the hybrid had no price change or a reduction of between $200 and $2000 with respect to the previous year. The Camry LE had a price increase of $710, while the new base level Camry L was introduced to the lineup.^[5]

Engines

Australasia

Introduced in late 2011, the XV50 series Camry in Australia and New Zealand has a new two-tier naming and styling structure. For the gasoline models (ASV50R), Altise remains the base model while Ateva, Sportivo and Grande have been replaced by the Atara S, SX and SL. Australian Camrys have different interior fabrics, colour, and trim as well as the steering and suspension settings that were adapted for the local market. The Altise (base) starts at A$30,490 and the Atara SL (top-end) is A$39,990.

The XV50 series (AVV50R) Camry Hybrid was released to the Australian market in early 2012, and is available in two variants, the lower grade "h" (partially based on the Atara S) and the higher grade "hL" (based on the Atara SL). The hybrid models are differentiated to the petrol models by having a unique chrome grille and additional hybrid badging.

Toyota Australia has also released limited-run models of the ASV50R, including the Atara R, and RZ.^[6]

The facelift version of the XV50 started production in Australia on 28 April 2015.^[7]

Camry Hybrid

2012 Toyota Camry Hybrid badging (US)

The Camry Hybrid received improvements, including a revised version of the Hybrid Synergy Drive, paired with an Atkinson cycle version of the standard 2AR-FE 2.5-liter 4-cylinder, the 2AR-FXE. The engine delivers net system power of 149 kW (200 bhp), up from 139 kW (187 bhp) in the previous model, and allows the new model to achieve a 39% increase in fuel economy rating, giving the Camry Hybrid best MPG ratings among mid-size sedans.^[8][9] The Camry Hybrid uses a 1.6 kWh sealed nickel-metal hydride traction battery.^[10] The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rated the Camry Hybrid LE as:^[11]

It has a drag coefficient of Cd=0.27, which in Australia makes it the most aerodynamic locally produced car,^[12] the same as its XV40 predecessor.^[13]

2014 facelift

Facelift (North America)

Facelift (Asia)

Toyota introduced a substantial mid-cycle restyling to the Camry XV50 at the 2014 New York International Auto Show in April 2014. The changes, applicable to the entire Camry range and dubbed the "big minor change" (not a new generation), consisted mainly of the alteration of most of the exterior panels – only the roof remained unchanged. The powertrain is the same as the pre-facelift model. According to Toyota, more than 2,000 new parts have gone into improving the car. The facelift included an aggressive front bumper featuring a wider and more prominent trapezoidal grille shape. The interior received a more premium appearance, with better materials, improved amenities and a little more space for passengers. The window and door seals were improved to reduce wind and road noise.^[14][15]

Toyota started production of restyled Camry for Russian market in November 2014. The car has a new design and a new 2.0 L 6AR-FSE engine, 150 bhp (112 kW), paired with a 6-speed automatic gearbox.^[16]

Toyota Australia commenced production of the facelift 50 Series Camry for the Australian market in April 2015.

Gallery

Camry LE (US)  Atara SL (Australia)  Atara S (Australia)  Camry Hybrid (Australia)  Camry XLE (US)  Camry Hybrid (Australia)  Camry Hybrid with G-Book sat-nav (Japan)  Camry (Russia)  Camry 2.5Q (Vietnam)  Camry 2.5Q (Vietnam)  Daihatsu Altis (Japan)  Camry Altise (Australia)  Camry Altise (Australia)  Camry RZ (Australia)

See also

Media related to Category:Toyota Camry (XV50) at Wikimedia Commons

References