Toyota Camry History
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History
The front-wheel-drive Camry reached the US in 1983 (V10 generation) and grew into the default American family sedan, leading US car sales for many years.
The Solara coupe/convertible (1999–2009) spun off from the Camry; a hybrid arrived in 2007 and a sporty V6 XSE and Camry TRD revived performance interest in the late 2010s.
By the eighth generation the Camry had become hybrid-available across the range, with the US line moving to hybrid-only for the latest generation.
Generations
First generation · V10
The original front-drive Camry; reached the US for 1983.
Second generation · V20
Added an available V6; the Camry's reputation for durability took hold.
Third generation · XV10
Larger, rounder 'wide-body' Camry; introduced a coupe.
Fourth generation · XV20
Best-selling generation that cemented the Camry atop US car sales.
Fifth generation · XV30
Larger, more upscale Camry.
Sixth generation · XV40
Introduced the first Camry Hybrid.
Seventh generation · XV50
Conservative, high-volume Camry.
Eighth generation · XV70
TNGA-platform Camry with bolder styling and the Camry TRD.
Body styles
- Sedan
- Wagon
- Coupe
- Hybrid
Notable special editions & performance variants
Camry Hybrid
The hybrid version of Toyota's mid-size sedan; the US line later moved to hybrid-only.
Camry TRD
Toyota Racing Development sport package with a V6, retuned chassis, and aero; the V6 Camry TRD ended after 2024.
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