Toyota Camry 40 equipment: differences, restyling and pre-restyling

The sixth generation of Toyota Camry was produced from January 2006 to 2011. In the CIS countries, the Camry 40 can be called a legendary car without exaggeration. There are a lot of them in every city and despite its advanced age, the Camry 40 remains desirable for many car enthusiasts.

Camry 40 is, without exaggeration, a cult car

The secret of popularity

Camry XV 40 before restyling

Why is the Toyota Camry XV 40 still popular and in demand? The answer is obvious: it is incredibly reliable. Even after traveling hundreds of thousands of kilometers with minimal attention from the owner, she is ready to ride again and again.

Another definite plus is the size of the Camry 40. This is a large sedan that is well suited for a small family. The features of the 2006 Camry include a spacious trunk, sufficient equipment and, which is not least important for our car enthusiast, solidity. This car does not have many chronic problems and solving them will not require large financial outlays from the owner of the “magpie.”

Salon and interior equipment

Black Camry 40 interior with light wood grain accents. Agree, not the most beautiful option?

The 2006 Camry's interior is an excellent continuation of the exterior. It is just as uncomplicated and does not amaze the driver and passengers with its sophistications. At the same time, the simplest configuration is equipped with the necessary options.

The steering wheel of the Toyota Camry 2008 on the Russian market, even in the simplest Comfort configuration, is covered with leather and can be adjusted for reach and tilt. The seats do not have pronounced lateral support, but does the Camry 2007 need it, it is not a sports car or a hot hatchback.

Interior

The trunk of the new Toyota remains the same huge, capable of accommodating a couple of people. There is a little more space in the rear area of ​​the cabin, and there was enough of it before. The rear seats are very comfortable, the backrests are adjustable, it feels like the car was made not for the driver, but for the passenger in the back.

The wide rear folding armrest has a spacious glove compartment and a remote control for the rear window blind and door curtains, climate control in the rear zone, and heated sofa. A test drive of a Toyota Camry showed high comfort for passengers in this part of the cabin.

The interior of the driver's area has improved, wood-look inserts are no longer irritating to the eyes, and the color scheme has become softer and more natural. The center console houses a color display and a unit that controls the climate in the front zone and multimedia control. The control buttons were specially increased in size to make them easier to access when switching while moving.

Tests have shown that the dashboard looks modern with two dials and one small display providing information from the on-board computer. All this is no longer with green, as before on the 2012 or 2013 model, but with a calm bluish backlight.

Unlike the Toyota Camry V40, the steering wheel has become three-spoke and has a very comfortable grip. The front seats have multiple power adjustments. The driver's armrest is retractable and has a device for wireless induction charging of smartphones. The windshield was heated.

Engine and gearbox

With engines and transmissions, the “magpie” has everything at the highest level. Engine volume 2.4 2AZ-FE 167hp. (gasoline, like the larger one) could be coupled with a 5-speed manual transmission or an automatic transmission with the same number of gears (U250E). With these combinations, reliability problems are very rare and are caused more by high mileage or improper maintenance than by a manufacturing miscalculation. This engine provides the Toyota Camry 2008 with decent dynamics in the city and on the highway. For a long and trouble-free life of the power unit and transmission, you need to change the oil in them in a timely manner, and they will continue to drive and drive.

Engine 2.4 2AZ-FE

More powerful V6 3.5 liter engine 277hp. 2GR-FE was paired only with a 6-speed automatic (U660E). This pair has problems with the automatic transmission: it is not designed for long-term aggressive driving, constant abrupt starts from a standstill, and with such merciless use, the powerful motor breaks its own box.

Camry XV40 fuel consumption

Both engines have acceptable appetite. The 2.4 engine consumes on average 10 l/100 km, consuming 13.5 in the city, and 7.8 l/100 km on the highway, which is quite low even by modern standards. Oddly enough, the manufacturer claims the same average fuel consumption of 10 l/100 km for the larger power unit, while the V6 3.5 consumes 14.1 liters of fuel in the city, and on the highway its appetite is 7.4. Such low figures are explained by the fact that the larger Camry XV 40 engine is equipped with a transmission with a large number of gears.

Chassis

Toyota Camry 2010 is built on the Toyota K platform with a fully independent spring suspension with MacPherson struts. Which ensures the legendary smoothness and softness. All elements of the 6th generation Camry suspension are very reliable and can easily last more than one hundred thousand kilometers. The brakes can only be disc, and they are, not to say, weak, but with an aggressive driving style, especially with a 277-horsepower engine, they require increased attention. The discs may suffer from overheating, and the caliper guides may become sour.

Black Camry - classic

When choosing a used Camry 2008, the condition of the brake system can become an indicator of the previous owner's attitude towards the car. If the braking system does not raise any questions, then the car was at least monitored, and maybe they did not try to set speed records.

Specifications

Body dimensions

In terms of its dimensions, the Toyota Camry 2008 belongs to the E class: length - 4815, height - 1480, width 1820 mm. In this case, the wheelbase is 2775 mm, the ground clearance is 160 mm. “Sorokovka” boasts a spacious trunk, the volume of which is 535 liters. with a 2.4 engine and 504 liters with a 3.5 engine. The fuel tank capacity is 70 liters. regardless of engine size. The weight of the car with different power units is also different: 1450 kg and 1540 kg.

Engine characteristics

The 2.4 engine (4-cylinder, 16-valve, DOHC, VVT-I, with timing chain drive) with the 2AZ-FE index produces 167 hp at 6000 rpm and 224 N/m at 4000 rpm and accelerates the Camry 2008 to 100 km/h in 10.2 seconds with an automatic (9.6 with a manual). The power of the V6 3.5 (with electronic fuel injection, timing chain drive, Dual VVT-I, 24 valves) with the 2GR-FE index is 277 hp at 6200 rpm, torque is 346 N/m at 4700 rpm. With this engine, the Camry XV40 reaches the first hundred in 7.4 seconds.

Security systems

Already in the basic Comfort configuration, the Toyota Camry 2007 was equipped with 6 airbags, ISOFIX mounts for child seats, active head restraints, and door stiffeners. Electronic safety and traffic control systems in the 6th generation Camry will definitely include:

• ABS,
• brake force distribution system (EBD),
• Brake Assist System (BAS).

More expensive trim levels also include:

• electronic stability control system (ESP),
• traction control system (TCS).

In the USA, crash tests were carried out according to the USNCAP system, according to the results of which the fortieth body received a rating of 5 stars.

About operation

Finally, a few words regarding what the operational features of this machine are. So, the stabilizer bushings will need to be replaced when the mileage since the last measurement is 30-40 thousand. The racks can easily “depart” for one hundred thousand. Steering rods can even be replaced after 150,000 kilometers. Although this is the maximum, it is better to do it somewhere around 100-120 thousand.

If a person owns a car with a 3.5-liter 6-cylinder engine under the hood, then the injectors must be cleaned every 30 thousand kilometers. On every engine, each spark plug has its own ignition coil. When the mileage reaches 150,000 kilometers, the thermal clearances need to be adjusted.

What about oil? It is replaced every 10,000 km. But! Only synthetic is suitable - 5W-50. If you use something else, you will soon hear a knocking sound on a cold engine.

By the way, many people tune the Camry 40. In principle, this can be justified. Although many believe that tuning the Camry 40 is not necessary, this car itself looks decent. However, if a person wants to make it even better, then it is recommended to contact the appropriate service, the masters. They will definitely do everything conscientiously and will not damage the car.

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The 7th generation Toyota Camry sedan (restyling 2014) is offered in Russia with three gasoline engines: two four-cylinder units 2.0 (150 hp, 199 Nm) and 2.5 (181 hp, 231 Nm) liters, as well as with a 3.5-liter V6 (249 hp, 346 Nm). The base engine was developed very recently and included in the line-up during the 2014 update. It replaced the previous 2.0 engine, which produced 148 hp. and torque 190 Nm. A feature of the new 2.0-liter Toyota Camry unit is the use of a combined injection system (each cylinder has two nozzles: one in the intake manifold channel, the other directly in the combustion chamber) and a Dual VVT-iW valve timing control mechanism (provides operation according to the Atkinson cycle at low speeds and according to the Otto cycle - at high speeds). The 2.5 and 3.0 engines have not been modernized, so they still use classic distributed injection and the Dual VVT-i system.

The only transmission option available for the Toyota Camry is a 6-speed hydromechanical automatic. The base engine working with it in tandem provides the sedan with acceleration to 100 km/h in 10.4 seconds, fuel consumption in the combined cycle is 7.2 liters. The top modification of the Toyota Camry 3.5 accelerates to “hundreds” in 7.1 seconds, consuming an average of 9.3 liters of fuel per 100 km.

Technical characteristics of Toyota Camry - summary table:

Description of Toyota Camry 40 configurations

Let's start with the most basic configuration - the Comfort version (R1). There is no way to call her “poor”. In the “Comfort” version (R1) the car receives:

• ICE 2.4 and manual/automatic transmission;
• full power accessories (electric windows with closers, central locking, heated electric mirrors with automatic folding, rain sensor, light sensor);
• power steering, four-position adjustable steering column;
• fog lights;
• remote control of central locking, alarm system and standard immobilizer;
• 2 front and 2 side airbags;
• advanced driver assistance systems: ABS + EBD (brake force distribution), Brake Assist;
• dual-zone climate control and air ionizer;
• The instrument room is equipped with Optitron type lighting;
• the audio system has 6 speakers and a separate CD/DVD changer for 6 discs;
• leather multifunction steering wheel, not heated;
• The interior in the “Comfort” configuration is trimmed with velor, and the lining is made of wood-like plastic.

Since 2007, cars have received an additional option - heated front seats.

The improved version “Comfort +” (R2) received very few improvements compared to the R1 version:

• 5-speed automatic transmission;
• headlight washers.

The Elegance version (R3) also received minor differences from the two previous trim levels:

• front seats, electrically adjustable in 4 positions;
• exchange rate stabilization system - VSC;
• system preventing wheel slip - TRC;
• parking sensors;
• The interior in the “Elegance” configuration is trimmed with leather, the linings are still made of wood-like plastic.

The Prestige version (R4) received the following changes:

• multi-function display on the front panel;
• xenon headlights;
• navigation system (for restyled models - with voice control);
• Rear View Camera;
• Cruise control.

And finally, the richest package - “Lux” (LE/R5). In this configuration, the car has undergone major changes and new features have been added to the previous ones, such as:

• powerful internal combustion engine - 3.5 l (V6) and 6-speed automatic transmission;
• leather multifunction steering wheel with real wood inserts;
• leather gear selector with natural wood trim;
• smart car access system - Smart Entry;
• smart engine starting system - Push Start;
• the changer gave way to a 10GB multimedia system;
• the rear row of seats can be adjusted;
• automatic rear window blind.

If we take the restyled models, then the external body elements (bumpers and sills) and partly the plastic in the interior have undergone changes. Among the significant changes that differ from the pre-restayle:

• xenon headlights for the Elegance+ package (R4 - restyling);
• multimedia system with display, starting with Elegance (R3) trim levels;
• keyless “smart” access - Smart Entry and engine start - Push Start.

Toyota Camry models from 1990 to 2000

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From 1991 to 1998, there were several Toyota Camry models in parallel. Small-sized models V30 and V40 were produced for the Japanese market. And the American buyer was offered larger cars, the XV10 and XV20, with a modified design.

V30 body for Japan

The 3rd generation of the legendary Japanese sedan was produced from 1990 to 1994. This body is notable for the new options that have appeared. The most expensive trim levels included a driver airbag and ABS. Also in the expensive Camry V30, the developers installed rear wheel steering (4WS). At the same time, there was a significant price gap between the basic and top configurations.

Camry V30

Different engines were available for the V30:

• 1.8 petrol 4S-FE 115 hp;
• petrol 2.0 3S-FE 135 (140) horses;
• 2.0 petrol 3S-GE 165 horsepower.

A turbocharged diesel engine, 2C-T, was also installed, producing 91 horsepower.

The black Camry is a classic. V30 facelift

As before, buyers had access to all-wheel drive and two transmissions: 5 manual transmission and 4 automatic transmission. The automatic transmission could operate in winter and sports mode.

The V30 model was restyled in the summer of 1992. After it, the GT package was replaced by a touring package. The list of options for this option included original R15 alloy wheels, a spoiler, foglights, a leather steering wheel, and two-way steering wheel adjustment.

Model Toyota Camry V40

The creation of the fourth generation Toyota Camry was accompanied by a serious economic crisis in the land of the rising sun. In this regard, the developers focused on the practicality of all V40 trim levels.

Camry V40

The power plants of the V40 generation were inherited from the previous V30 model (petrol 1.8 4S-FE, 2.0 3S-FE). Only the diesel engine has changed; instead of the 2.0 2C-T, a 2.2 3C-T (with a power of 90 hp) was installed.

Independent, MacPherson-type spring suspension was installed front and rear. Improved four-wheel maneuverability of the Camry V40 was achieved through the use of the 4WS system.

The 1996 V40 update affected the optics; they became more modern. Also available in the middle trim levels: wood trim, airbags, ABS, remote control key and leather steering wheel.

Body for America XV10 1991 - 1996

Camry, designated XV10, appeared in the United States in 1991 and was sold in three body styles: sedan, station wagon and coupe. The wheelbase of the car was increased to 2620 mm, the length of the body was 4725 mm, and the width was 1770 mm.

Camry XV10. Sedan and station wagon.

The American version of the XV10 was equipped only with gasoline engines: 2.2 5S-FE 125 (130) hp, 3.0 3VZ-FE 185 horses, and after an update in 1994 - 3.0 1MZ-FE 188 horsepower. There were 2 gearboxes - 5 manual transmission and 4 automatic transmission.

Camry XV10 coupe

Standard safety features included a driver's airbag, front seat belts with load limiters, adjustable head restraints, and anti-lock and traction control systems. For an additional fee, the XV10 was equipped with cruise control and an airbag for the front passenger.

XV20 – the fifth generation of the Japanese sedan

The XV20 model appeared in 1996, replacing the first Camry XV10 wide body. But in Japan, the XV 20 was called the Toyota Camry Gracia until 1998, because at the same time a “narrow” version of the V40 was produced.

Camry XV20

In the fifth generation cars, the interior design was completely changed. The interior used high-quality plastic with wooden inserts. The instrument panel was harmoniously combined with the interior. The level of sound insulation in the cabin was not satisfactory. A comfortable position behind the wheel has been designed for the driver. The steering column and lumbar support were adjustable.

The gasoline engines used in the fifth generation Camry sedan were made in two variations: four-cylinder 2.2 5S-FE with a power of 140 hp. and V6 2.5 2MZ-FE, producing 200 horses. This body, like the XV10, did not offer diesel engines. But in the Japanese market, the XV20 retained all-wheel drive in some trim levels.

Camry XV20 feed

The V6 2.5 2MZ-FE petrol engine was not offered on the global market for the fifth generation XV20. Instead, the cars were equipped with an older internal combustion engine - V6 3.0 1MZ-FE (194 hp). Also available to buyers was a four-cylinder 2.2 5S-FE with 131 hp.

Simple, strict style

The design of the car looks simple, Toyota has never been an innovator in the field of appearance, competitors are more beautiful. There are narrow headlights, directed downwards, equipped with halogen or xenon lamps. The rounded shapes of the Camry's hood flow like lines towards the strict radiator grille, which in the restyling is covered with chrome.

The bumper is equipped with optics washers and fog lights recessed at the bottom. Restyling brought a slightly different bumper with PTF in a chrome trim.

On the side there are powerful massive forms with a slight swelling of the arches. The business-class image is supported by chrome window surrounds and a straight line leading to the rear lights. The rear lights are identical in shape to the front ones. The trunk lid has a raised shape, creating a powerful image together with the massive bumper.

It was the concentration of design on rigor that pleased officials, who are the main consumers of the model. The car looks simple, but is relatively luxurious. The dimensions of the sedan have grown:

• length - 4815 mm;
• width - 1820 mm;
• height - 1480 mm;
• wheelbase - 2775 mm;
• ground clearance - 160 mm.

Disadvantages of the Toyota Camry in the XV40 body

Engine V6 3.5 2GR-FE

The Sorokovka is a great car, but there are no perfect cars, so even it has its flaws. Some car enthusiasts consider the lack of a diesel engine and station wagon form factor, extremely soft suspension and weak lateral support for the seats of the sixth generation Camry to be disadvantages. But this is not a miscalculation of the engineers - this is the philosophy of the 2011 Camry.

The troubles that await you in the cabin include: insufficiently wear-resistant seat upholstery materials, both fabric and leather, the button coating is also not known for its durability, which quickly wears off, squeaks often appear, sound insulation is not the standard for cars of this class.

If you take sufficient care of the car and observe maintenance intervals, the Toyota Camry 2006 is unlikely to surprise you with technical malfunctions and problems. But there are units that require increased attention from the owner. The Camry ACV40 automatic transmission with a 3.5 engine requires frequent oil changes, but this will not protect it from breakdown if the driving style is too aggressive. A V6 engine can overheat due to a leaky coolant hose; this problem was eliminated in restyled cars by replacing the hose with a metal tube.

Both engines run only on synthetic oil; prolonged use of the other can lead to damage to the VVT-I couplings. Refueling with frankly bad fuel will cause the oxygen sensor to fail.

Features of the car in the 40th body

Restyling of the Toyota Camry SV40 took place in mid-2009, then the shape of the front bumper changed and the radiator trim was slightly narrowed. The appearance was decorated with turn signal indicators built into the back of the side-view mirrors. Camry V40, the photo of which is located below, is a pre-restyling model.

The interior of the cabin has become somewhat different due to the color of the center console; the bluish plastic on it was changed to silver. The monochrome screen of the car radio head unit was replaced with a color display. The post-restyling car, together with the new body brand, received the designation Toyota Camry ACV40. This is a photo of the car after restyling.

We must pay tribute to the Japanese manufacturers; there are practically no weak points in the Toyota Camry in the 40th body. Of course, the thin paintwork of the body loses its shine due to frequent washing, but rust does not break through anywhere, even in places of chips and minor damage. After two years of operation in Russia, the chrome parts will begin to bloom with rust, but only because of our public utilities, which generously water the roads with caustic chemicals. The activity of utility workers is manifested in the swelling of the coating on the windshield wipers and the appearance of cracks in the decorative trim near the trunk lid.

On the Camry SV40, the headlight washer nozzles often failed for a simple reason: they became clogged with dirt and the fluid did not flow through; in this case, thorough cleaning and blowing of the nozzles helped.

Toyota Camry XV sedan configurations

There were 5 trim levels of the Toyota Camry 2008 presented on the Russian market. All of them were equipped only with gasoline engines and front-wheel drive (in other markets there were all-wheel drive and hybrid versions).

The most affordable - Comfort (R1) with a 2.4 engine and manual transmission was not poorly equipped:

The beige interior with light inserts is not bad at all

• The leather steering wheel is adjustable in two planes,
• 6 airbags,
• ABS,
• brake force distribution system,
• auxiliary braking system,
• immobilizer,
• central locking,
• heated and electrically adjustable side mirrors,
• Rain sensor,
• on-board computer,
• CD changer,
• MP3 format support.

The next configuration is also called Comfort (R2), its difference from the basic version is the presence of an automatic transmission and headlight washers.

The Elegance (R3) Toyota Camry 2009, in addition to the available options, boasts leather trim, electric front seats and parking radars.

Prestige (R4) - the most expensive configuration with a 2.4 engine has cruise control, electronic stability control (ESP), traction control (TCS) and xenon headlights.

The Luxury (R5), in addition to a more powerful V6 3.5 engine, pleases the owner with adjustments to the rear sofa in the longitudinal direction and the ability to select the desired tilt of its backrest, the steering wheel and automatic transmission selector are trimmed in wood, and there is a rear window sunshade.

Troubles awaiting you in the salon

Toyota camry with all-wheel drive
In the interior of the CB40 body, after 20 thousand mileage, the fabric upholstery became thinner and began to shine, and by that time the leather covering was covered with small cracks. Over the course of about two years, the covering of the buttons peeled off and the steering wheel and gear selector began to become very shiny. After restyling the Toyota Camry ACV40, the quality of the coating has improved and it lasts longer.

After a relatively short time, creaks are heard inside the cabin and “crickets” appear - they populate the front panel, center console, hatch mechanism and armrest of far from old cars and it is useless to fight them. Try to clean the Toyota Camry ACV40 air conditioning system and drain pipe annually to prevent the smell of swamp rot from appearing in the cabin. At the latest, after five years of active operation of the air conditioner, if white flakes appear on the front panel, you will have to replace the aluminum evaporator of the air conditioning system with a copper one.

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Price of the fortieth Camry

High sales have supplied the market with a huge number of cars, most of them with the “correct” 2.4-liter engine. Cars are sold for 400-700 thousand rubles, and as you understand, the price tag here is a clear indicator of condition. Mileages often slip, so it is useless to give advice to look for models that have traveled less than 200 thousand kilometers.

Japanese service is much cheaper compared to German; here are the prices of some original spare parts:

• timing chain - 5,000 rubles;
• chain tensioner - 1,000 rubles;
• oil pump - 3,600 rubles;
• front lower arm — RUB 7,200;
• ball joint - RUB 3,600;
• wheel bearing - 2,000 rubles;
• front shock absorber - 6,000 rubles.

The attentive reader will be outraged by the list of faults and the concept of “reliable”. In reality, all problems do not appear on one car, and in comparison with German competitors, it is truly eternal. The only thing where the Toyota Camry XV40 loses to the Germans is the level of business comfort.

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Chassis and steering

Traditional durability

The Camry's fully independent suspension is durable. The first to wear out are the stabilizer bushings, which often last up to 80 thousand km. And the remaining elements are even long-lived: front control arms (5,800 rubles) are replaced closer to 130 thousand km due to wear of the silent blocks, and ball joints (2,000 rubles each) and shock absorbers (6,500 rubles each) are maintained until 200 thousand km The rear wishbones and shock absorbers can also last 200 thousand km. A complete overhaul of the rear suspension will cost 20,000 rubles.

In steering, on average, steering rods can withstand 130 thousand km (1,800 rubles each). And the rail itself will easily survive the 200,000th milestone. But the steering shaft universal joint wears out ahead of schedule, and the oil seals and high-pressure hose of the power steering pump may also leak.

In the braking system, the front discs (4,500 rubles each) often warp from overheating, and by 100 thousand km the calipers become sour, which are recommended to be lubricated at every maintenance.

Camry 40 equipment

There are a large variety of Toyota Camry 40 car configurations on the domestic market. In this article we will tell our readers about what configurations the Camry 40 comes in, consider their technical characteristics and, of course, prices for cars of different configurations.

First of all, it is worth saying that the Camry 40 generation has been on the market for a very long time - from 2006 to 2011. This presentable car with a large sedan-type body appealed to many. A little later, the 40 model was replaced by a new model - the Camry XV50. At the same time, the production of the fortieth model continued for some time.

Due to the long production period of the model, during a certain period of time, namely in 2007 and 2009, some vehicle configurations underwent certain changes. Cars produced since 2009 have been completely restyled, which, according to auto experts, has had a positive effect on the operation of the car: common problems and “sores” of cars have been eliminated, the appearance has changed slightly, and the interior has also been slightly redesigned.

Statistics of used Camry 40 by trim levels

If we limit the search area for Camry 40 to the territory of the Russian Federation and the CIS, we can analyze and conclude that the most popular models are those equipped with a 2.4 engine with 167 horsepower and an automatic transmission. Slightly less common are examples with an engine capacity of 3.5 liters with 277 horsepower and an automatic transmission.

An even smaller market share is occupied by models with a 2.4 engine and manual transmission. There are also rarer combinations of units found throughout the Russian Federation and the CIS - a 3.5 engine and a manual. And the very apogee of exclusivity for the domestic market is the configuration of the American Camry 40 with a 2.5-liter internal combustion engine and automatic transmission, as well as cars with hybrid units.

Nevertheless, it is possible to find Camry 40 of these rare configurations on the domestic market; most often they can be found in the eastern part of the Russian Federation. This is where most of the rare models come from, since they come to the country from the “homeland” of origin of the Toyota brand. Hybrid models are intended for the Japanese domestic market and are not officially supplied to the Russian Federation and the CIS. The most popular models are produced within the country, for the Russian Federation - a plant in St. Petersburg. So finding a domestically assembled model is not difficult. Camry 40 of domestic production has appeared on the market since 2008. Differences between units between models depending on configurations

In the article we will not consider the most rare and exclusive configurations, since they are not intended for domestic use; we will concentrate on the most common models and their equipment. So, the configurations can be divided depending on the year of manufacture, for example, there are 5 of them on pre-restyling versions, and 6 on restyled versions:

1. Comfort (or R1).
2. Comfort + (or R2).
3. Elegance (or R3).
4. Prestige (or R4).
5. Luxe (or R5).

On the restyled versions, another configuration appeared - Elegance+.

Now let's look at what the configurations can boast of, and what a car in one configuration or another can offer the car enthusiast.

If we talk about the units installed in Toyota Camry 40 cars, they are as follows:

• all pre-restyling vehicle configurations, starting with Comfort (R1) and ending with Prestige (R4), are equipped with 2.4 engines and automatic transmission, there is also a lower Comfort configuration with a 2.4 engine and manual transmission;
• The Luxe (R5) package is equipped with a more powerful 3.5 engine and automatic transmission;
• restyled models have exactly the same power equipment as the pre-restyle version, for models starting with the Comfort version and ending with the Prestige version - 2.4 automatic transmission, the version with manual transmission has the simplest electrical equipment and is supplied only in the Comfort package (R1);
• The richest equipment for the restyled model is Luxe, it has a 3.5 engine and automatic transmission.

Second generation Toyota Camry - V20 1986 - 1990

The second generation Toyota Camry was produced from 1986 to 1990. Compared to the first generation, the rounded shape of the car was clearly visible. Thus, the developers have increased aerodynamic performance.

Camry V20 - second generation

Gasoline engines for the V20 were used exclusively of the injection type:

• 1.8 1S-i 85 horsepower;
• 1.8 4S-FI 105 hp;
• 2.0 3S-FE 120 horses;
• 2.0 3S-GE 140 hp

There was only one diesel engine for the V20 - 2.0 2C-T 82 hp. (85 horses after the model was restyled in 1988).

All engines were equipped with a manual gearbox or automatic transmission in 5 and 4 stages, respectively.

Salon V20

Pay attention to the digital instrument panel. After restyling in 1988, the top-end GT (GranTurismo) package appeared

It featured the most powerful engine, a strut under the hood, an improved air conditioning system, a rigid TEMPS sports suspension, and more.

After restyling in 1988, the top-spec GT (GranTurismo) version appeared. It featured the most powerful engine, a strut under the hood, an improved air conditioning system, a rigid TEMPS sports suspension, and more.

The second generation vehicles were distinguished by increased engine life, high corrosion resistance and improved safety indicators.

Description of Toyota Camry 40 configurations

Let's start with the most basic configuration - the Comfort version (R1). There is no way to call her “poor”. In the “Comfort” version (R1) the car receives:

• ICE 2.4 and manual/automatic transmission;
• full power accessories (electric windows with closers, central locking, heated electric mirrors with automatic folding, rain sensor, light sensor);
• power steering, four-position adjustable steering column;
• fog lights;
• remote control of central locking, alarm system and standard immobilizer;
• 2 front and 2 side airbags;
• advanced driver assistance systems: ABS + EBD (brake force distribution), Brake Assist;
• dual-zone climate control and air ionizer;
• The instrument room is equipped with Optitron type lighting;
• the audio system has 6 speakers and a separate CD/DVD changer for 6 discs;
• leather multifunction steering wheel, not heated;
• The interior in the “Comfort” configuration is trimmed with velor, and the lining is made of wood-like plastic.

Since 2007, cars have received an additional option - heated front seats.

The improved version “Comfort +” (R2) received very few improvements compared to the R1 version:

• 5-speed automatic transmission;
• headlight washers.

The Elegance version (R3) also received minor differences from the two previous trim levels:

• front seats, electrically adjustable in 4 positions;
• exchange rate stabilization system - VSC;
• system preventing wheel slip - TRC;
• parking sensors;
• The interior in the “Elegance” configuration is trimmed with leather, the linings are still made of wood-like plastic.

The Prestige version (R4) received the following changes:

• multi-function display on the front panel;
• xenon headlights;
• navigation system (for restyled models - with voice control);
• Rear View Camera;
• Cruise control.

And finally, the richest package - “Lux” (LE/R5). In this configuration, the car has undergone major changes and new features have been added to the previous ones, such as:

• powerful internal combustion engine - 3.5 l (V6) and 6-speed automatic transmission;
• leather multifunction steering wheel with real wood inserts;
• leather gear selector with natural wood trim;
• smart car access system - Smart Entry;
• smart engine starting system - Push Start;
• the changer gave way to a 10GB multimedia system;
• the rear row of seats can be adjusted;
• automatic rear window blind.

If we take the restyled models, then the external body elements (bumpers and sills) and partly the plastic in the interior have undergone changes. Among the significant changes that differ from the pre-restayle:

• xenon headlights for the Elegance+ package (R4 - restyling);
• multimedia system with display, starting with Elegance (R3) trim levels;
• keyless “smart” access - Smart Entry and engine start - Push Start.

Image in an especially large size: test drive of Toyota Land Cruiser 200 TRD

The monitor of the multimedia system is docked to the “tidy” (which one no longer dares to call such), creating the full impression of a common screen.

The image displayed on it, at the request of the driver and front passenger, can be divided into two parts. Such a touch from the “premium”.

By poking your finger at this “smartphone”, you can completely customize the car for yourself, use the multimedia capabilities of the Bose audio system (“it rocks” - very much!), and also deal with a whole set of “individualizations”. Including lighting on the doors - 64 colors. The system can be forced to change them independently, depending on the driving mode.

By the way, I was amused by the shape of the automatic transmission selector handle (the arsenal includes either a 6-speed or a more modern 8-speed automatic).

Here it was stylized as an airplane engine control lever - the throttle in the pilot's cockpit. Near it there was a “puck” for switching the car’s driving modes - from the vegetable “eco” to the peppy “sport”.

Another pleasant thing is that the K5 now has a heated windshield, which was not present on the Optima. The luxurious Webasto panoramic sunroof on the entire roof did not “eat up” part of the height of the cabin, and even provided passengers with beautiful views, not to mention rapid ventilation of the cabin at any speed. In addition, due to the lack of sunlight in our latitudes, a “panorama” will come in very handy - both for health and for mood.

But rear riders should rejoice at the changes in the dimensions of the D1 class sedan in the KIA line. As mentioned above, the wheelbase of the car increased by 45 mm, to 4905 mm, the trunk volume remained at the Optima level - more than 500 liters. That is, from lengthening the car, first of all, the knees of the rear riders benefited.

I don’t know who it is, but to me the back seat of the K5 seemed as spacious as in the Skoda Superb, which is considered one of the trendsetters in the class in this regard.

But I was surprised by the strangeness. Koreans seem to have been so carried away by beauty and style that they have forgotten about the smallest but necessary detail for comfort in the back.

They provided a couple of USB connectors for the people who found themselves here, but forgot the banal knob for adjusting the intensity of air flow from the climate system deflectors.

Bottom line

As you can see from the article, the Camry 40 is a worthy car for pragmatic people. It does not require large financial investments, and the variety of trim levels will allow you to choose exactly the version of the car that will meet all the comfort requirements of a potential buyer.

Prices for the most basic model on the market (pre-restyle) start from 650,000 rubles, for restyling you will have to pay about 800,000 rubles. Prices for the top-end LE (pre-restayl) configurations start from 1 million and above. For restyled versions, prices are even higher - from 1.25 million rubles.

Results. What to choose - a “zero” Solaris or a used Camry?

Returning to the topic of choice, it is worth noting the differences that are observed between the Solaris from the showroom and a supported 10-year-old Camry. Firstly, of course, we will talk about the configurations. Solaris for this money can only be purchased in the basic version, which does not allow installation of most equipment. In addition, the “Japanese” is larger than its Korean “brother”. The length of the Camry is 4.8 meters, while the rival is more compact - only 4.4 meters. An additional 40 centimeters has a positive effect on the spaciousness of the cabin and luggage compartment. But, this can be a negative point for those who are used to smaller dimensions.

Solaris is suitable for those who are not ready to “fork out” for powerful engines. Unlike the Camry, it has a 123-horsepower 1.6-liter engine. For power and agility, it’s still better to buy a Japanese car. Another indicator by which the “Korean” is ahead of the Asian is ground clearance. The ground clearance is 160 mm, but the Camry is not valued for this quality, but for its status and position on the road. Toyota Camry 40, the price of which is 650,000-1,100,000 rubles, makes it possible to use a 2.4 and 3.5 liter engine. A connoisseur of comfort, speed and endurance can buy this model. True, you will have to pay for this with the high fuel consumption of the AI-95.