The Toyota Camry (XV50) is a
mid-size car
Mid-size—also known as intermediate—is a vehicle size class which originated in the United States and is used for cars larger than compact cars and smaller than full-size cars. "Large family car" is a UK term and a part of the D-segment in t ...
produced by
Toyota
is a Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer headquartered in Toyota City, Aichi, Japan. It was founded by Kiichiro Toyoda and incorporated on . Toyota is one of the largest automobile manufacturers in the world, producing about 10 ...
from August 2011 to March 2019. Replacing the
XV40 series, the XV50 represents the seventh generation of the
Toyota Camry
The Toyota Camry (; Japanese: トヨタ・カムリ ''Toyota Kamuri'') is an automobile sold internationally by the Japanese auto manufacturer Toyota since 1982, spanning multiple generations. Originally compact in size (narrow-body), the Camry ...
in all markets outside Japan, which follows a different generational lineage.
Development
The XV50 Camry was introduced on 23 August 2011 and made its debut in the
2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series on 27 August 2011. It was released in Japan on 5 September 2011 and in the U.S. later that same month. The interior received a major restyling, while the exterior received all-new sheet metal and more angular styling. Power options are the 2.5-litre
2AR-FE 4-cylinder and the 3.5-litre
2GR-FE V6. The power output for the 2AR-FE was increased to across the entire vehicle lineup while the power output for the V6 remained unchanged. EPA fuel economy numbers for both engines increased, with the V6 engine increased to city cycle, highway cycle and the
4-cylinder
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Piston engines are often categorized by their cylinder layout, valves and camshafts. Wankel engines are often categorize ...
having city cycle and highway cycle. The engine produces of torque. Despite similar exterior dimensions with the XV40 Camry, Toyota was able to increase the interior volume by restyling the interior panels so that they followed the contour of the exterior panels.
The XV50 Camry is the first Camry to be offered in the U.S. without a
manual transmission
A manual transmission (MT), also known as manual gearbox, standard transmission (in Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States), or stick shift (in the United States), is a multi-speed motor vehicle transmission (mechanics), transmission ...
. The U.S. Camry has a 6-speed
automatic transmission
An automatic transmission (sometimes abbreviated to auto or AT) is a multi-speed transmission used in internal combustion engine-based motor vehicles that does not require any input from the driver to change forward gears under normal driving c ...
, with SE models featuring paddle shifters for manual shifts.
eCVT is still offered on hybrid models. In Japan, the XV50 Camry is exclusive to ''
Toyota Corolla Store
Toyota vehicles in Japan are distributed to numerous dealership chains throughout the country. Up to May 2020, each dealership chain had a different product offering, with some models restricted to one chain to maintain exclusivity. Since May 2020, ...
'' locations.
The 2013
model year
The model year (sometimes abbreviated "MY") is a method of describing the version of a product which has been produced over multiple years. The model year may or may not be the same as the calendar year in which the product was manufactured.
...
Camry was released in Japan on 3 September 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
The occurred at 14:46 JST (05:46 UTC) on 11 March. The magnitude 9.0–9.1 (M) undersea megathrust earthquake had an epicenter in the Pacific Ocean, east of the Oshika Peninsula of the Tōhoku region, and lasted approximately six minutes ...
. For the first time, the Japanese market Camry did not use the "regular" Camry design used for the U.S. and Australian models. Instead, it adopts the "prestige" Camry or
Aurion design that Southeast Asia and China have received.
Engines
Equipment
United States
The SE model is fitted with a sport-tuned suspension, 17-inch alloy wheels (with 18-inch alloys on V6 models), fog lamps, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob, sport seats and shift paddles to differentiate it from the XLE.
Prices in the U.S. start at . 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 received a price increase of $710, while the new base level Camry L was introduced to the lineup.
File:2012 Toyota Camry LE -- NHTSA 1.jpg, Camry LE (US)
File:2013 Toyota Camry LE in Crème Brûlée Mica, Rear Left.jpg, Camry LE (Canada)
File:2012 Toyota Camry XLE -- 04-09-2012 2.JPG , Camry XLE (US)
File:2012 Toyota Camry SE -- 02-29-2012.JPG, Camry SE (US)
Australasia
Introduced in late 2011, the XV50 series Camry in Australia and New Zealand was sold under a new two-tier naming and styling structure. For the petrol 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 and the Atara SL (top-end) is .
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 also released limited-run models of the ASV50R, including the Atara R and RZ.
The facelift version of the XV50 started production in Australia on 28 April 2015. Australian production ended on 3 October 2017 when the Altona plant was closed, making it the last Toyota vehicle produced in Australia.
File:2013 Toyota Camry (ASV50R) Altise sedan (2015-10-18) 01.jpg, Camry Altise (Australia)
File:2014 Toyota Camry (ASV50R) Altise sedan (rear).jpg, Camry Altise (Australia)
File:2012 Toyota Camry (ASV50R) Atara S sedan (2016-07-07) 01.jpg, Atara S (Australia)
File:2014 Toyota Camry (ASV50R) Atara S sedan (2015-05-29) 03.jpg, Atara S (Australia)
Asian version
The Asian version of the Camry was designed in Japan by Hirofumi Fukui, Kazumi Kowaki and Keisuke Matsuno in 2009. It is referred to as the "prestige Camry" by Toyota officials in Japan. The prestige Camry was first unveiled in Ukraine on 25 August 2011. It was also manufactured and sold in Australia as the
Toyota Aurion (XV50)
The Toyota Aurion is a mid-size car produced by Toyota in Australia and parts of Asia from 2006 to 2017. In the two generations it was produced, the Aurion was derived from the equivalent Camry. Changes were mainly limited to revised front- a ...
, which was launched there in April 2012. The Camry was launched in China on 18 November 2011, followed by its hybrid counterpart on 21 May 2012.
The prestige Camry for the ASEAN market was first unveiled in Thailand at the 33rd
Bangkok International Motor Show
The Bangkok International Motor Show is a motor show located in Bangkok, Thailand. It is also known as the "Thailand Motor Show" among automotive enthusiasts. The show takes place annually at the Challenger 1-3, Impact, Muang Thong Thani Center ...
on 28 March 2012. In Indonesia, the prestige Camry was launched on 4 April 2012, followed by the Philippines on 27 April 2012, Malaysia on 1 June 2012 and Vietnam on 14 August 2012. This was the first time the Camry in Indonesia and Malaysia that also offered with a
hybrid
Hybrid may refer to:
Science
* Hybrid (biology), an offspring resulting from cross-breeding
** Hybrid grape, grape varieties produced by cross-breeding two ''Vitis'' species
** Hybridity, the property of a hybrid plant which is a union of two dif ...
drivetrain. The prestige Camry, sold in Japan and other Asian markets, received a large facelift in 2014 (for the 2015
model year
The model year (sometimes abbreviated "MY") is a method of describing the version of a product which has been produced over multiple years. The model year may or may not be the same as the calendar year in which the product was manufactured.
...
) and was unveiled during the
Moscow International Automobile Salon
The Moscow International Automobile Salon or MIAS (russian: Московский Международный Автомобильный Салон) is the biennial auto show held at Crocus Expo in Moscow, Russia. The show is scheduled by the Organi ...
. However, the Aurion in Australia did not receive the same treatment, but was given a much smaller facelift based on the original design.
In India, the prestige Camry was launched on 24 August 2012. The Camry Hybrid was also available for the first time in India, which was launched on 28 August 2013. Both the Indian market Camry and Camry Hybrid were locally assembled.
In Taiwan, the prestige Camry was launched on 2 December 2011. The Camry Hybrid was also available for the first time in Taiwan. Both the Indian market Camry and Camry Hybrid were locally assembled. In March 2015, Toyota facelifted the Camry with new bumpers, grille, air dams, rear combination lamps, and most importantly the new 2.0-litre 6AR-FSE engine with Dual VVT-i. The 2.0 E came with a 6-speed automatic transmission. In June 2017, the facelift model was launched, with Eco, Standard and Elegance trims. Safety features such as seven airbags, ABS with EBD and brake assist, Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) were standard across all trims.
File:Toyota Camry XV50 Shishi 01 2022-03-18.jpg, GAC-Toyota Camry 2.5G (China)
File:Toyota Camry XV50 Shishi 02 2022-03-18.jpg, GAC-Toyota Camry 2.5G (China)
File:2011 GAC-Toyota Camry XV50 (pre-facelift).jpg, GAC-Toyota Camry 2.5S (China)
File:DAIHATSU ALTIS AVV50N 01.jpg, Daihatsu Altis (Japan)
File:DAIHATSU ALTIS AVV50N 02.jpg, Daihatsu Altis (Japan)
2014 facelift
Toyota introduced a substantial mid-cycle restyling to the XV50 Camry 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 remained unchanged from the pre-facelift model.
The facelift included an aggressive front bumper featuring a wider and more prominent trapezoidal grille shape. The interior received a more premium appearance, with improved materials and amenities. The window and door seals were improved to reduce wind and road noise. This version was sold in North America, the Middle East and Australasia.
The facelifted "prestige" Camry was first launched in Japan on 9 September 2014 in Hybrid powertrain. Unlike the facelifted regular Camry, the exterior panels of the facelifted "prestige" Camry remained unchanged, except the new headlamps (which has a similar shape to the pre-facelift regular Camry), new tail lamps, new front grille (similar to the
XX40 Avalon), and new front and rear bumpers. This version was also sold in China, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe and South America.
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, , paired with a 6-speed automatic gearbox.
In China, the facelifted Camry was launched in January 2015. Available engines are the 2.0 L 6AR-FSE and the 5AR-FE which is China's variant of the 2AR-FE four-cylinder. Trim levels are named as the 2.0E D4-S (entry model), 2.0G D4-S, 2.0S D4-S, 2.0G D4-S Luxury, 2.5G, 2.5S, and the top model 2.5Q. Pricing starts from 184,800 yuan to 289,800 yuan ($27,840 to US$43,660).
In Thailand, the facelifted Camry was launched on 11 March 2015 with available trim levels as 2.5HV Premium, 2.5HV NAVI, 2.5HV CD, 2.5G, 2.0G Extremo, and 2.0G. The old 1AZ-FE engine was discontinued and replaced with the 6AR-FBS engine. Toyota Thailand also later introduced the additional trim level "ESport" which was imported from Australia on 12 June 2015. Marking the first time for the country to have both regular and prestige Camry models selling at the same time.
In Indonesia, the facelifted Camry was launched on 1 April 2015. Trim levels remain unchanged as the 2.5 G, 2.5 V, and 2.5 Hybrid.
Toyota Australia commenced production of the facelift XV50 Camry for the Australian market in April 2015.
In February 2015, for the 2016 model year, Toyota released the Special Edition Camry for the US market—limited to 12,000 units. Based on the SE model, it has unique black gloss and silver painted 18-inch alloy wheels, blue accents and stitching throughout the interior including the seats, white-faced gauges with aluminum trim, smoked taillights, Special Edition floor mats and trunk emblem. Added standard equipment include a power moonroof,
keyless entry and ignition, and a
Qi inductive charge pad for mobile phones. The only option was a navigation system. Available colours unique to the Special Edition Camry were either ''Blizzard Pearl'' (white) or ''Blue Streak Metallic''. These two colours joined the regular colour palette for the 2017 model year, although only available on SE and XSE models.
File:2016 Toyota Camry (ASV50R) Altise sedan (2017-12-09) 01.jpg, Facelift (front; Australasia)
File:2016 Toyota Camry (ASV50R) Altise sedan (2017-12-09) 02.jpg, Facelift (rear; Australasia)
File:2016 Toyota Camry (XV50) 2.0G D-4S sedan (2017-11-28) 01.jpg, Facelift (front; Malaysia)
File:2016 Toyota Camry (XV50) 2.0G D-4S sedan (2017-11-28) 02.jpg, Facelift (rear; Malaysia)
Camry Hybrid
![Camry Hybrid 2012 07 VA 4120](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/38/Camry_Hybrid_2012_07_VA_4120.JPG)
The Camry Hybrid received improvements, including a revised version of the
Hybrid Synergy Drive
Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD), also known as Toyota Hybrid System II, is the brand name of Toyota Motor Corporation for the hybrid car drive train technology used in vehicles with the Toyota and Lexus marques. First introduced on the Prius, the tec ...
, paired with an
Atkinson cycle
The Atkinson-cycle engine is a type of internal combustion engine invented by James Atkinson in 1882. The Atkinson cycle is designed to provide efficiency at the expense of power density.
A variation of this approach is used in some modern aut ...
version of the standard
2AR-FE 2.5-litre 4-cylinder, the
2AR-FXE. The engine delivers net system power of , up from 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. The Camry Hybrid uses a 1.6
kWh sealed
nickel-metal hydride traction battery.
It has a , which in Australia makes it the most aerodynamic locally produced car, the same as its XV40 predecessor.
;Regular
File:2013-2015 Toyota Camry (AVV50R) Hybrid HL sedan (2018-04-24) 01.jpg, Camry Hybrid (Australia; pre-facelift)
File:2015 Toyota Camry (AVV50R) Hybrid H sedan (2015-07-03) 02.jpg, Camry Hybrid (Australia; pre-facelift)
File:2015 Toyota Camry (AVV50R) Altise sedan (2015-11-13) 01.jpg, Camry Hybrid Altise (Australia; facelift)
File:2015 Toyota Camry (AVV50R) Altise sedan (2015-11-13) 02.jpg, Camry Hybrid Altise (Australia; facelift)
File:2015 Toyota Camry (AVV50R) Atara SL sedan (2017-07-15) 01.jpg, Camry Hybrid Atara (Australia; facelift)
;Prestige
File:Toyota Camry Hybrid (front side), Karangasem.jpg, Camry Hybrid (Indonesia; pre-facelift)
File:Toyota Camry Hybrid (rear side), Karangasem.jpg, Camry Hybrid (Indonesia; pre-facelift)
File:2015 Toyota Camry 2.5 Hybrid 4-door sedan (19110191534).jpg, Camry Hybrid (Malaysia; facelift)
File:2015 Toyota Camry 2.5 Hybrid 4-door sedan (19544719278).jpg, Camry Hybrid (Malaysia; facelift)
File:TOYOTA CAMRY HYBRID G 2014 MC JPN 04.jpg, Interior (Japan; facelift)
See also
References
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