The Toyota K platform, informally known as the Toyota Camry platform, is a front-wheel-drive

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(also adaptable to

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) that has underpinned various

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and

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models from the mid-size category upwards since September 1999, starting with the Avalon (XX20). Besides the Camry, the K platform was used on minivans, crossovers and luxury sedans. This platform was larger than the front-wheel-drive MC and New MC platforms, but less upscale than the N and New N platforms designed for

rear-wheel drive Rear-wheel drive (RWD) is a form of engine and transmission layout used in motor vehicles, in which the engine drives the rear wheels only. Until the late 20th century, rear-wheel drive was the most common configuration for cars. Most rear-whee ...

luxury applications. Starting with the XV70 Toyota Camry (2017), the new K platform (TNGA-K) is part of the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA).

Features

* It is a front-wheel drive platform, with optional four-wheel drive. * Four-wheel drive variants use either: ** V-Flex II system, which is a viscous-coupling torque-on-demand unit (on most models); or ** Symmetric full-time four-wheel drive (on

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and Highlander) ** e-FOUR system (rear wheels are driven by electric motors) on hybrid models. * Engines are mounted transversely. *

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s are used in suspension at all four corners with the exception of the Alphard, Previa, and

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, which use a

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Applications

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— XX20 (1999–2004), XX10 (2000–2005, for Australian market), XX30 (2004–2012), XX40 (2012–2018) ** Toyota Pronard — XX20 (2000–2004) ** Toyota X Runner — XX10 (concept car, 2003) *

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— XV30 (2001–2006), XV40 (2006–2011), XV50 (2011–2017) ** Toyota Camry Solara — XV30 (2003–2009) ** Toyota Aurion — XV40 (2006–2011), XV50 (2011–2017) * Toyota Highlander/Kluger — XU20 (2000–2007), XU40 (2007–2013), XU50 (2013–2019) * Toyota Previa/Estima/Tarago — XR30, XR40 (2000–2005) *

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— AH10 (2002–2008) *

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— XL20 (2003–2009), XL30 (2010–2020) * Toyota Venza — AV10 (2008–2017) * Lexus ES — XV30 (2001–2006), XV40 (2006–2012), XV60 (2012–2018) ** Toyota Windom — XV30 (2001–2006) *

— XU30 (2003–2008), AL10 (2008–2015), AL20 (2015–2022) ** Toyota Harrier — XU30 (2003–2013) File:2004 Toyota Avalon (MCX10R Mark III) GXi sedan (2010-11-28) 01.jpg, Toyota Avalon (XX10, for Australian market) File:2000-2002 Toyota Avalon -- 04-11-2012 2.JPG, Toyota Avalon/Pronard (XX20) File:2011 Toyota Avalon -- 06-16-2010.jpg, Toyota Avalon (XX30) File:Toyota Avalon XX40.jpg, Toyota Avalon (XX40) File:2003_Toyota_X-Runner_utility_-_Concept_car_(5057543971).jpg, Toyota X Runner File:Toyota Camry (fifth generation, first facelift) (front), Serdang.jpg, Toyota Camry (XV30) File:2009 Toyota Camry G.jpg, Toyota Camry (XV40) File:TOYOTA CAMRY (XV50, ASIA) China (72).jpg, Toyota Camry/Aurion (XV50) File:2006 Toyota Solara SE Coupe, front right, 10-28-2022.jpg, Toyota Camry Solara File:2009 Toyota Aurion (GSV40R MY10) AT-X sedan (2010-07-25).jpg, Toyota Aurion/Camry (XV40) File:2001-2003 Toyota Highlander Limited -- 10-12-2011.jpg, Toyota Highlander/Kluger (XU20) File:2011-2013 Toyota Highlander (cropped).jpg, Toyota Highlander/Kluger (XU40) File:2016 Toyota Highlander (XU50) IMG 2932.jpg, Toyota Highlander/Kluger (XU50) File:Toyota Previa Facelift front.jpg, Toyota Previa/Estima/Tarago File:Toyota Alphard (Hong Kong).jpg, Toyota Alphard File:2008 Toyota Sienna CE in Blue Mirage Metallic, Front Left, 07-05-2022.jpg, Toyota Sienna (XL20) File:2019 Toyota Sienna XLE in Celestial Silver, front left.jpg, Toyota Sienna (XL30) File:2015 Toyota Venza XLE in Attitude Black, front left.jpg, Toyota Venza File:2006 Lexus ES330 -- NHTSA.jpg, Lexus ES/Toyota Windom (XV30) File:2010-2012 Lexus ES350 -- 01-07-2012.jpg, Lexus ES (XV40) File:Lexus ES ES300h Sports Luxury, 2017 front.jpg, Lexus ES (XV60) File:2009 Lexus RX350 Pebble Beach.jpg, Lexus RX/Toyota Harrier (XU30) File:2013 Lexus RX 450h F Sport CVT 3.5 Front.jpg, Lexus RX (AL10) File:Lexus RX 450h FL IMG 4273.jpg, Lexus RX (AL20)

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