Second generation 1986-1990
In the summer of 1986, the second generation CAMRY/VISTA, codenamed V20 series, was launched. It also had four-door sedan and five-door travel versions. In 1988, In addition, the 2.5L all-wheel drive ALL-TRAC model was launched, and the ABS system began to be equipped at the end. In 1988, CAMRY began to be produced in the United States and became a very popular family model in the American market. On this generation of platform, Toyota launched the epoch-making LEXUS ES250 for the first time, and began a sales strategy to move closer to high-end sedans with high quality and high equipment.
Third generation 1992-1996
Since the third generation, the CAMRY car series has undergone major changes. In addition to the entire model becoming larger, sleeker and more equipped, In addition, although it still uses the same platform, it is divided into the export version and the local CAMRY, while the appearance of the right-hand drive VISTA is even more different. The CAMRY we officially import is actually called CAMRY SCEPTER. It was launched in 1992 and has a wider body. The American version and the Middle East version (some Asian market versions) are also this model. The imported Camry has the 2.2L code-named SXV10 and the code-named VCV10. There are two types of 3.0L. The Japanese version of CAMRY and VISTA were launched in the summer of 1990. They have slightly different appearances (mainly to adapt to the restricted tax brackets of local regulations) and different displacements. They have the same code name ##V3#, everyone. Do you think the VISTA, with its very low and flat body, looks a lot like the Lexus ES300? Yes, the ES300 launched in 1991 is the high-end brand version of VISTA on this platform. In 1994, a two-door version was launched. After that, Toyota gave this two-door version of CAMRY a special name called SOLARA.
The fourth generation 1996-2001
We imported the third generation CAMRY SCEPTER (Chinese version, North American version and Middle East version) until 1996. At the end of 1996, Toyota launched the export version CAMRY GRACIA, this is the fourth generation Camry we see in China (the reason why they are called CAMRY SCEPTER and CAMRY GRACIA is because the Japanese version of CAMRY and the export version were sold in Japan at the same time to distinguish them), the main model is 2.2 L's SXV20 and 3.0 MCV20 have pointed shapes that are very different from the fourth-generation Japanese version. The Japanese version of the fourth-generation CAMRY/VISTA is codenamed ##V4#. The appearance has changed a lot, from the sleekness of the previous generation to a square shape. In fact, because CAMRY has to adapt to the "big cars" of the United States, Needed, but VISTA has to adapt to Japan's vehicle tax standards, and the body size cannot be enlarged. The result is that the Japanese version of VISTA finally completely separated from the CAMRY car series in the fourth generation. After that, in 1998, the Japanese version of VISTA "separately" Development" launched the fifth-generation replacement model, code-named ##V5#. In 2002, the VISTA car series was eventually canceled, and the fourth-generation CAMRY GRACIA was produced until 2001. In 1997, Toyota launched a rare model in small quantities, the MARK II QUALIS. The MARK II itself is a rear-wheel drive FR model series, but this travel version of the MARK II QUALIS uses CAMRY GRACIA's FF front-wheel drive platform.
This generation of CAMRY also has a two-door COUPE version and a convertible version SOLARA, but they are only sold in the North American market.
Fifth generation 2001-2005
The production of CAMRY GRACIA ended in 2001.
In September 2001, Toyota launched the fifth-generation CAMRY, codenamed #CV3#. At this time, there was no longer a distinction between the Japanese version and the export version of CAMRY, because the appearance and platform of the local version and the export version were the same, but they were equipped with It's just a little different, so the fifth-generation CAMRY should be called the "International Version", and it is also the "most American CAMRY" in history. The big and round new CAMRY is also called the Big Camry in China, with a wheelbase of 2720mm. It seems that it has changed from a mid-level sedan to a premium sedan. Starting from this generation, CAMRY will no longer produce a station wagon. The biggest feature of the Camry equipped with a VVT-i engine is that it is very fuel-efficient. Of course, comfort and high quality are still Camry's main selling points.
Sixth Generation 2006
At the North American Auto Show on January 9, 2006, the new sixth-generation CAMRY was launched together with the hybrid HYBRID CAMRY. The appearance is very avant-garde and aggressive. The front of the car seems to be more sporty, with a drag coefficient of 0.27. The upgraded 2.4L engine has increased power and lower fuel consumption. The new car has achieved the best score of six stars in Japan's NCAP crash test. The safety of the car body The performance has also been highly praised by the United States. Although the body size is the same as that of the previous generation, the wheelbase has been increased again and has now reached 2775mm.