The fuel supply in passenger cars is traditionally small: from 40 to 70 liters. The tank volume of the Toyota Camry is no exception. If the amount of gasoline is less than 40 dm³, then we are talking about a small car. And when the maximum fill exceeds 65 liters, it is a full-size multi-functional machine.
Does tank capacity differ between different generations of cars?
The size of the fuel reserve (how many liters of fuel can be poured into the tank at a time) is an indicator that determines the driving distance without refueling. It depends on many factors. These are the design features of the vehicle, its weight, materials of manufacture and the provisions of regulations.
Different countries have implemented their own approaches to the production of cars, varying depending on the generation. The volumes of gas tanks also have their own standards.
Russian cars
The most popular domestic models on our roads are characterized by the following parameters:
- The volume of fuel tanks of VAZ cars has been steadily increasing over the years. If the classic versions had a limit of 39 liters, then the first 2108 sedans were already filled with 43 liters. Kalina and Granta have a fuel reserve of 50 dm³, Lada Vesta - 55 (in special configurations - up to 90) dm³.
- Passenger cars of the Gorky Automobile Plant were produced with a significant reserve of up to 70 liters of fuel.
- A UAZ, such as Hunter, fills up to 78 dm³. The classic model has a tank capacity of 56 liters, and the Patriot has 87 liters of fuel.
Japanese cars
Companies such as Toyota, Nissan and Honda have long set their designers an important task - reducing specific fuel consumption. As a consequence of a successful solution to this issue, there is a gradual minimization of refilled volumes.
Thus, Japanese cars of the first generations had gas tanks with a capacity of 50 liters. Then the fuel volume was reduced to 43-45 dm³, and modern models have 38 and even 32 liters. There is a gradual reduction in the volume of fuel to be filled due to increased efficiency.
American Toyota
There are more than a dozen factories in the United States where Toyota Motor Corporation cars are produced.
The most common model produced at these enterprises is Toyota. Since 1982, the car has been rolling off the production lines of the North American partners of the Japanese company.
Exterior of Toyota Camry 2018
It’s worth saying right away that the American equipment was presented at the exhibition in Detroit; whether the European equipment will be exactly the same or modified is not yet known. Therefore, let’s look at the exterior of the presented configuration of the Toyota Camry 2021. As in the previous generation, the Camry is divided into a sport version and a hybrid business sedan.
The difference between the hybrid and sport versions is in the exterior. The center grille of the 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid Sedan is wider at the bottom, with a black V-shaped insert. The Toyota emblem is located in the center, and below it is the front camera. The front bumper has also changed beyond recognition. For the hybrid version of the Camry sedan, most of the space is occupied by an additional grille. In fact, this is 90% of the entire front bumper; the grille itself consists of seven vertical stripes. The side of the bumper is blank, without any inserts.
Coming to the sporty variant of the 2021 Toyota Camry, the front grille is different. The radiator grille consists of two parts, upper and lower. The upper part differs from the 2021 Camry Hybrid trim with a narrower insert, but the emblem is larger. The front camera is placed in a frame under the emblem, and there are mesh inserts on the right and left.
The front bumper is somewhat reminiscent of a modern sedan from Lexus. The center of the bumper with a diamond-shaped insert is occupied by the lower radiator grille, with a black frame around the perimeter. The side part of the Toyota Camry 2021 bumper is distinguished by two inserts for airflow, with horizontal inserts. Such shapes emphasize and speak about the sporty style of the car.
The front optics of the new generation Camry 2021 sedan are different and meet modern requirements. Like many manufacturers, daytime running lights on the Toyota Camry 2021 are now built into the optics themselves. The Camry hybrid and sport trims will use LED optics. In the previous generation of Toyota Camry, the optics were wider on the side and narrower in the radiator grille area. Daytime running lights were mounted on the side of the front bumper. As you can see, designers and engineers came to a common opinion to minimize the location of various systems.
Those who remember well the 2015 generation of the Toyota Camry will say that the hood of the sedan largely remains the old version, only its shape in the Camry 2021 has become clearer and smoother. This applies to both the hybrid and sports versions of the sedan.
The side of the new Toyota Camry 2021 is still different. For the hybrid configuration of the 2021 Camry, there will be a corresponding Hybrid marking on the front fender. A characteristic difference from the previous generation can be seen on the side mirrors. In the 2021 Toyota Camry sedan, they are located on the door body, and not in the corner of the front window, as was the case in the previous generation of the car. From the front fender to the rear fender, a line along the body is clearly visible, it emphasizes the newness; in the previous generation there was something similar, but the line went from the bottom of the front fender to the top of the rear fender.
Following the line, the door handles also changed their shape; they became elongated, with strict shapes, and not rounded as before. Near the rear doors of the Camry 2021, in the area of the glass, the insert disappeared, which in the Camry 2015 continued the glass in shape, one might say, this only improved the design.
The rear of the new 2021 Toyota Camry sedan has really changed its appearance. The first thing that catches your eye is the rear optics of the sedan. Starting from the basic configuration, it will be LED. In the same way, the designers placed half on the trunk lid, the second part on the sedan body. The part that became narrower on the Camry trunk, but on the body changed its shape and became elongated forward. Horizontal aerodynamic openings in the rear bumper, under the optics, seem to continue the optics downwards as a stop or turn repeater.
Indeed, this was not the case in the previous generation of Toyota Camry, and this element well emphasizes the novelty and style of both the hybrid and sports versions. From the factory, Toyota designers installed a small spoiler on the trunk lid, the so-called Lip Spoiler. Between the rear optics is the Camry model name in large chrome letters. The bottom of the rear bumper features a molded sports diffuser to match the body color; previously it was only black and installed separately from the bumper. Depending on the configuration, there may be two or four exhaust pipes at the bottom.
The roof of the new Toyota Camry, in fact, remains the same, it can be ordinary, that is, solid or panoramic. But for the most part, as Toyota statistics show, buyers will order with a panoramic roof.
Fuel tank volume on Toyota Camry (tables)
The trend in the volume of fuel tanks in the American version of the Japanese car is opposite to the global one. The first generation of cars had a relatively small fuel supply - 50 liters. Further, the volume of the gas tank gradually increased: 55 (1983-1987), 60 (1987-1992) and 70 (1991-2017) liters.
Camry 1983-1987
| Toyota Camry, four-door sedan | Maximum filling, l |
| Camry 1.8 TD | 55 |
| 2.8 TD | -«- |
| 1.8 | -«- |
Station wagon and sedan 1987-1992
Second generation cars have 5 additional liters of gasoline:
| Toyota Camry Station Wagon, five-door station wagon | Maximum filling volume, l |
| Camry Station Wagon 1.8 | 60 |
| 2.0 | -«- |
| 2.0 TD | -«- |
| 2.5 | -«- |
Cars 1991-1996
In the 90s XX century The volume of the fuel tank was increased by another deciliter.
| Toyota Camry, 4-door sedan | Maximum filling, l |
| Camry 2.2 | 70 |
| 3.0 V6 | -«- |
Toyota Camry 1996-1999
| Toyota Camry, 4-door sedan | Maximum filling, l |
| Camry 2.2i | 70 |
| 3.0i V6 | -«- |
Toyota Camry from 1999 to 2021
| Toyota Camry, 4-door sedan, 1999-2001. (modification) | Filling volume, l |
| Camry 2.2i | 70 |
| 3.0i V6 | -«- |
| Toyota Camry, 4-door sedan, 2001-2004. (modification) | Filling volume, l |
| Camry 2.4 16v VVT-i | 70 |
| 3.0i 24v | -«- |
| Toyota Camry, 4-door sedan, 2006-2009 (modification) | Filling volume, l |
| Camry 2.4 | 70 |
| 3.0 | -«- |
| 3.5 | -«- |
| Toyota Camry, 4-door sedan, 2009-2011 (modification) | Filling volume, l |
| Camry 2.4 | 70 |
| 3.5 | -«- |
| Toyota Camry, 4-door sedan, 2011-2014 (modification) | Filling volume, l |
| Camry 2.5i 16V | 70 |
| 3.5i V6 | -«- |
Sedan 2021 and later
With the eighth generation of American Toyota, designers decided to turn to a global trend - a decrease in specific fuel consumption, which was reflected in the maximum fuel reserve.
| Toyota Camry, 4-door sedan, 2021 (modification) | Tank capacity, l |
| Camry 2.0 | 60 |
| 2.5 | -«- |
| 3.5 | -«- |
Dimensions
As mentioned above, the design of the sedan in the new body uses a mid-size version of the TNGA platform, indexed GA-K and characterized by the use of high-strength steels, improved rigidity of body elements, a lower center of gravity, and a double-wishbone rear suspension (previously MacPherson struts were installed). The car has become 3 cm lower, the hood is 4.1 cm closer to the ground, the rear row of seats is 3 cm lower, and the front rows are 2.5 cm lower. All this should have a positive effect on the driving characteristics of the sedan in the new body.
Fuel consumption tables
The ninth generation of XV70 sedans (2017) are equipped with an automatic transmission and have front-wheel drive. Consumption per 100 km depending on engine size is:
| Power plant, l / power, l. With. | Consumption per 100 km, l |
| 2.0 / 150 | 7,1 |
| 2.5 / 181 | 8,3 |
| 3.5 / 249 | 8,7 |
For cars of the eighth generation XV55, first and second restyling (2011-2014), these figures will be 7.2, 7.8 and 9.3 liters, respectively.
The XV50 sedan (2011) is characterized by the following indicators:
| Power plant, l / power, l. With. | Consumption per 100 km, l |
| 2.5 / 181 | 7,8 |
| 2.0 / 148 | 8,3 |
| 3.5 / 277 | 9,3 |
| 3.5 / 249 | 9,3 |
The seventh generation Toyota Camry XV40 2006 (restyling 2009) includes representatives with a manual transmission:
| Power plant, l / power, l. With. | Consumption per 100 km, l |
| 2.4 / 167 (manual) | 8,5 |
| 3.5 / 277 | 9,9 |
| 2.4 / 167 | 9,9 |
XV30 - sixth generation sedan 2001-2004. has the following indicators:
| Engine, l / power, l. With. | Consumption per 100 km, l |
| 2.4 / 152 (manual) | 8,6 |
| 2.4 / 152 | 9,7 |
| 3.0 / 186 | 11 |
In fifth-generation XV20 cars, fuel consumption has increased. The psychological mark of 10 liters per 100 km in 1996 was not a determining factor:
| Engine, l / power, l. With. | Consumption per 100 km, l |
| 2.2 / 131 (manual) | 10,6 |
| 2.2 / 131 | 11 |
| 3.0 / 190 | 14 |
Fourth generation Camry XV10 from the early 90s. of the last century is also no different in terms of economy:
| Engine, l / power, l. With. | Consumption per 100 km, l |
| 2.2 / 136 | 11,2 |
| 2.2 / 136 (manual) | 11,2 |
| 3.0 / 188 | 13,1 |
The ninth and eighth generations of Toyota Camry with a CVT transmission, which can be found on Japanese roads, consume from 3 to 4.6 liters of fuel per 100 km.
Specifications
Technical characteristics of the Toyota Camry 2021 model year priced at 1,499,000 rubles in the next Standard Plus configuration imply the presence of 2 and 2.5-liter engines. The equipment of this version is replenished with such useful things as a rear view camera, cruise control, a rain sensor, as well as hands free telephone and Bluetooth. Another configuration, combined with two types of engines, is called Classic. The cost of the new Toyota Camry model in this configuration is 1,549,000 rubles, and the equipment is additionally equipped with a leather-trimmed interior and electric front seat adjustments: for the driver’s seat in eight directions, and for the passenger’s seat in four. The surcharge for painting with a metallic effect, regardless of the configuration, including the flagship Luxe, will be 21 thousand rubles, for “pearl” they will ask 32 thousand rubles.
The two trim levels that follow in rank are equipped with a 2.5-liter engine producing 181 hp. The equipment of the Elegance Safety version is largely the same as the Classic version . The exception is the presence of: a heated steering wheel, adaptive cruise control and a knee airbag for the driver. The price of the Toyota Camry 2021 in the Elegance Safety package is 1,818,000 rubles. The Prestige Safety package , in turn, is a symbiosis of the equipment set of the Classic and Standart Plus versions. The Safety prefix in the name Prestige (RUB 1,930,000) means: the additional presence of LED headlights, a premium audio system, a proprietary navigation system, aluminum wheels with a diameter increased to 17 (+1) inches, turn signal repeaters, chrome door handles, heated rear seats and auto-corrector of headlights with automatic low/high beam switching.
In addition to aluminum wheels of the original design and an additional nameplate on the trunk lid, the Luxe Safety package worth 2,062,000 rubles is equipped with: electric adjustment of the front seats with memory of parameters, a blind spot monitoring system, rear side airbags, an electric steering column, sun blinds in the rear windows, ventilated front seats, 3-zone climate control and a control unit for functions for rear seat passengers. In addition to the 2.5-liter power unit, a 6-cylinder engine is available for an additional 104 thousand rubles. The top-end Exclusive Safety package with a 3.5-liter V6 engine and a power of 249 horsepower will additionally please you with: four panoramic cameras, steering-wheel-mounted gear shifters and a reverse parking assist system with audible and visual warning function (RCTA). The price of the new Toyota Camry model in the Exclusive Safety package is 2,341,000 rubles.
How to reduce gasoline consumption
The first thing to do is change your driving style. Reduce the number of accelerations and braking, drive the car smoothly, maintaining a constant speed if possible.
With a manual transmission, you should change gears on time, try to move in fourth or fifth at 60-70 km/h.
It is necessary to monitor the technical condition of the car. Change spark plugs, fuel and air filters not based on extreme wear, but according to the maintenance schedule. Correct wheel alignment adjustment and tire pressure monitoring will save up to hundreds of liters of fuel annually.
The correct selection of engine oil is not the last factor. Reducing friction between parts of the power plant will also reduce fuel consumption.
Interior
The interior of the car may vary significantly depending on the selected configuration. Let's call the following features:
- Floor lighting can be created that looks quite attractive.
- The instrument panel, unfortunately, will be represented by a classic combination of a small display and a mechanical scale.
- When finishing expensive equipment, natural wood can be used.
- On the center console there is a monochrome display for displaying the time and other information, as well as a multimedia system display and a whole set of various keys.
- A fairly large control unit for light and other functions was placed on the roof in front of the windshield.
- Between the front seats there is a massive armrest, which in the expensive version turns into a block with deflectors for the rear row.
In general, we can say that the interior looks quite simple, and the car cannot be called a full-fledged representative of the premium class.
The new Toyota Camry 2021 in Russia in the basic configuration has fallen in price, although symbolically - by 8 thousand rubles. However, this is nothing more than a marketing ploy: the remaining versions have increased in price from 15 thousand to an impressive 180 thousand for top modifications.
Toyota Camry model range - history of development by year
Experienced car enthusiasts know that the Toyota Camry model range is one of the most popular and popular on the Eastern European market. Every year the Japanese manufacturer pays more and more attention to it. The concern from the Land of the Rising Sun released the first model back in 1982. As of 2021, the 8th generation of machines has already been officially presented.
Note! Taking into account the generation and country of sale of cars, they belong to the middle, business and even premium class.
Over the 35-year history of the development of this model, the Camry generation has changed dramatically, not only externally, but also technically. Today's article is entirely devoted to the popular Japanese car. With its help, you can trace the evolution of the Toyota Camry and those solutions that were used in different generations of the model.
