CAMRY's Path of Honor

He is a car legend that has swept the world; he is a king who has attracted the attention of the automotive industry. In the past, in the imported car market, we admired the style of the king who came from afar; now, the latest upgrade of the legendary model is about to be made in China, and people of insight are all looking forward to it. He is Toyota Camry.

CAMRY, since its inception in the 1980s, has enjoyed wide popularity and a high reputation all over the world with its outstanding comfortable space and excellent product quality. It has exceeded 10 million in just 23 years. It has sold 600,000 vehicles annually worldwide and has topped the U.S. mid-size sedan sales chart eight times in the past nine years. Similarly, CAMRY is also highly praised and loved by Chinese users. It has been the sales champion of imported cars in China for many years.

CAMRY's road to glory is the process of constantly surpassing quality. As the mainstream model of Toyota's global core strategy, CAMRY has always devoted Toyota's most cutting-edge technology and the best human resources. So far, CAMRY has undergone 5 generations of model upgrades, and each generation of upgrades has unique global advanced technology and excellent quality.

1982-1986

1982, destined to be remembered in history, Toyota introduced the front-wheel drive CAMRY to replace the older CORONA on the market at the time. The first-generation CAMRY has a wheelbase of 2600MM and uses a 2.0L 92-horsepower 4-cylinder EFI engine. The gearbox is available in 5MT and 4AT.

In the critical eyes of American consumers, the CAMRY has far exceeded people's expectations. With its excellent quality, good performance, good comfort and excellent reliability, it soon became a best-selling model!

Honor: In 1985, it was rated as "the car with the lowest failure rate in the United States" by the American "Consumer's Digest" magazine; from 1983 to 1994, it was continuously rated as "Best Buys" by the American "Consumer's Digest" magazine.

The second generation successfully occupied the American market 1987-1991

After the replacement in 1987, the second generation CAMRY used a more modern 2.0L DOHC engine, and the 16V design increased its horsepower to 115 horsepower . While the new engine increases horsepower, it also greatly reduces noise and vibration, resulting in better comfort. Most of the second-generation CAMRY used an AT transmission, and the advancement of technology has made gear shifting so slight that it is imperceptible. The exterior of the second-generation CAMRY has also been refinished and looks more upscale than its predecessor.

The big news about CAMRY in 1988 was that Toyota offered a 2.5L V6 engine and all-wheel drive as an option for consumers! The 2.5L V6 engine also uses advanced DOHC technology (overhead double camshaft technology), with 4 valves per cylinder and an output of 153 horsepower. This refined V6 engine gives the CAMRY more powerful acceleration in smooth and quiet operation.

The huge demand led Toyota to manufacture the CAMRY in the United States, and in 1988 the first American-made CAMRY rolled off the production line at the Georgetown, Kentucky plant. Americans who used to tend to buy Japanese cars have always felt guilty, after all, the vehicles are not from the country, and now they can finally use Japanese cars made in the United States with justification. 198_9 CAMRY became the 5th best-selling sedan in America! In 1991, ABS became an option for some high-profile models.

Honor: "Family Car of the Year" by "Family Circle" magazine in 1990; JD Power Factory Quality Gold Award in 1990 for Toyota Plant in the United States; "Best in its Class" by JD Power in 1990; 1990, 1991 Consecutively rated as "Top 10 Product Quality" by JD Power

3rd Generation Bigger and Better American Taste 1992-1996

In order to cater to the tastes of American consumers, the 3rd Generation CAMRY is available in various sizes All got bigger, and it was in the third generation that the CAMRY was promoted to the mid-size sedan. The length is increased by nearly 15CM, the width is increased by nearly 5CM, and the wheelbase and wheelbase are also increased accordingly. The third-generation CAMRY provides wider and more comfortable space for drivers and passengers. The sleek, rounded shape is aerodynamically designed, with no hard edges even on the door handles. The new car further enhances the sound insulation and engine smoothness, making the CAMRY quieter than many expensive luxury cars at high speed! The third-generation CAMRY also pays great attention to safety, adding cockpit side airbags and 3-point seat belts as standard, and ABS has also become standard for all models!

In order to drive the heavier body, the third-generation CAMRY is equipped with a more powerful engine. A 2.2L 130-horsepower four-cylinder engine, and a 3.0L 185-horsepower V6 engine were fitted on the third-generation CAMRY. Some higher-end models equipped with a V6 engine can complete the 0-100 km acceleration in 8 seconds.

In the years since, the third-generation CAMRY has undergone a series of minor upgrades and has continued to enrich the model range. In 1992, Toyota introduced a CAMRY wagon that could be expanded to seven seats, and in 1994, Toyota introduced a two-door version of the CAMRY. The two facelift models were not commensurately successful, so they were abandoned when they were replaced in 1997.

Honor: From 1992 to 1994, it was named "Family Car of the Year" by "Family Circle" magazine; from 1992 to 1994, it was named "Top 10 Product Quality" by JD Power; Rated as "Top Ten Cars" by Driver Magazine; in 1993 and 1994, the Toyota factory in the United States was awarded the JD Power Factory Quality Gold Award; in 1993, it was rated as "Best in its Class" by JD Power; "; 1996 by "Consumer's Digest" named "Best Family Car to Buy"; 1996 "Best of What's New" by "Popular Science"

The fourth-generation best-selling American The sedan 1997-2001

Continuing the tradition of CAMRY's replacement every five years, in 1997, the fourth-generation CAMRY went on sale. The biggest change in the shape of the fourth-generation CAMRY is from rounded to wedge-shaped, and the size is further increased. The wheelbase is increased by 5CM, which makes the passengers in the rear seat have more comfortable leg space, and other dimensions are also slightly increased.

The engine is also more powerful, with the 2.2-liter four-cylinder now producing 133 horsepower, and the V6 with a whopping 194 horsepower. Moreover, for the first time, the V6 has become an optional configuration for the basic model, and the basic model equipped with the V6 can complete 0-100 kilometers in only 8 seconds! Almost all models of the fourth-generation CAMRY came standard with ABS, and side airbags also became standard on all models in 1998.

It's clear that American consumers love the CAMRY, and in 1997 the CAMRY became the number one selling sedan in the United States for the first time! This is just the beginning, in the next 8 years, CAMRY has won the title seven more times.

In 1999, a two-door car named CAMRY Solara reappeared in the CAMRY camp. Unlike the two-door version of the previous generation CAMRY, there is no trace of the four-door CAMRY from the Solara, because it is no longer a facelift of the four-door version, but a new development from Toyota. Because of this, CAMRY Solara is hugely popular and all the rage.

Honor: 1997-2000 CAMRY was the best-selling car in the United States for four consecutive years; 1997-2000 was named "Best Value Car" by "Consumer's Digest" magazine; 1997-2000 was "Consumer Reports" Magazine "Best Family Car"; 1997 "Most Reliable 8-9-95 Used Car" by Consumer Reports Magazine; 1997 "Automobile Magazine" "All-Star"; 1997 "African" Americans on Wheels was named "Golden Car of the Year"; in 1999, it was named "Best Quality Car" by JD Power; in 1999, it was named "Best Midsize Car in the Comprehensive Index" by IntelliChoice; "Best in Safety" by Money Magazine; 2001 Best Mid-Sized Car in AutoPacific's "Automatic Satisfaction Awards"; 2001 "America's Best Sedan" by AutoWeek Magazine

Five generations of solid kingship 2002-2005

Once again, in line with the tradition of CAMRY being replaced every five years, Toyota introduced the fifth-generation CAMRY in 2002. The body is more textured and has better aerodynamics, and it looks more elegant and upscale. The wheelbase has been increased by 5cm, the height of the car has been increased by more than 6cm, and other dimensions have also increased slightly, creating a more spacious interior space and a more spacious trunk!

The newly developed 4-cylinder engine uses TOYOTA's VVTi technology, 2.4L can release 157 horsepower! The 3.0LV6 engine is now 192 horsepower, slightly lower than the previous generation, which is a sacrifice made to reduce emissions and achieve ultra-low pollution. The V6 is only equipped with a 4AT automatic transmission, while the 4-cylinder engine provides a 4AT automatic transmission and a 5-speed manual transmission as options.