Detailed characteristics of Toyota Camry

in numbers, among the most important ones that people most often pay attention to are the
price
in rubles at the time of appearance in car dealerships and
consumption
in various conditions: in the city, on the highway or mixed, as well as
the total and curb weight
.
Also important are the dimensions
and
volume of the trunk , ground clearance maximum speed, acceleration to 100 km
in seconds or the time spent covering 402 meters.
Gearbox
automatic, manual;
drive
, front or all-wheel drive, or maybe even switchable

Main indicators of Toyota Camry 1994 sedan characteristics of Toyota Camry

With such an engine capacity of 1838 cubic meters, a decent number of horses under the hood is ensured, although the consumption will not be very high.

A drive that requires special driving skills and getting used to in the case of driving with a different type of drive. For such a low price, cars are considered budget

since you just get a car to drive and nothing more, but in some cases this is the only purpose without any beauty. You don't need more to get around the city. Perhaps the slogan for such a vehicle is not “The miser pays twice.”

There are other names or misspellings:

The salon matches the appearance -

quite “sad”: plastic in blue tones, faded violet-lilac upholstery of seats and doors. The painting and wood-effect inserts on the center console, around the instrument panel and on the doors are of little help. For a so-called business class car (to which our guest belongs), such an unprepossessing interior does not suit much.

However, although not the most expensive materials were used in the interior design, the high quality of the finish is beyond doubt. And in size it corresponds to its class. Let's say in the back seats

(with headrests and a large central armrest), a person of average height will sit comfortably: without touching the back of the front seat with his knees (even when almost completely retracted).

By the way, the back of the rear sofa can be folded to increase the volume of the (already roomy) trunk or organize sleeping places.

The front seats with good lateral support provide excellent body support, have a wide range of adjustments and allow you to get very comfortable. A special feature of this station wagon is two additional passenger seats in the luggage compartment, equipped with seat belts.

Access to these places is through the trunk door. They are intended, by and large, only for children.

The driver's workplace is comfortable

and functional, ergonomics are thought out to the smallest detail. The instrument panel, covered with a large visor, displays the required minimum of information; the scales are easy to read. The steering wheel is quite large in diameter and fits perfectly in the hands and can be moved up and down by adjusting the angle of the column.

The center console houses the radio and climate control controls with simple and clear symbols.

Exterior and interior

The car received a body with rounded outlines and massive plastic bumpers that can withstand collisions with stationary objects at speeds of up to 10 km/h. The standard equipment included stamped wheels with a diameter of 14″, covered with caps made of silver plastic (on expensive versions, cast wheels of 14″ and 15″ were used).

The front headlights were combined with direction indicators; there was an additional repeater on the wing. The taillights are divided into asymmetrical sections mounted on the fender and trunk lid.

A plastic spoiler with an integrated LED speed reduction signal could be installed on the trunk lid. On other modifications, the light was located on a shelf under the rear window with electric heating (a wiper was installed as an option). A folding or sliding hatch equipped with an electric drive was mounted in the roof of the body.

The glazing as standard had a green athermal coating; tinted glass was not offered by the factory.

The interior was equipped with separate front seats for the driver and passenger with antistatic fabric upholstery. The adjustment was carried out manually, but on some cars the driver's seat was equipped with electric drives. The seat backs had pockets for storing road maps and small items. On cars with a manual transmission, there was a parking brake lever on the center console; when using an automatic transmission, an additional pedal was installed.

Looking at the Camry, hardly anyone would say

that this typical family station wagon can drive decently. But it turns out that it still can! The three-liter V-shaped six, coupled with a very responsive automatic transmission, accelerates the car very quickly. Gear shifting occurs smoothly, almost imperceptibly, acceleration is powerful, without failures.

With light pressure on the gas pedal, upshifts occur around 2,000 rpm. And if you put the gas to the floor, the automatic switches to a lower gear only after spinning the engine up to 6,000 rpm, and the Camry rushes forward.

On straight sections of the road, the car’s confident, reliable behavior is ensured by a soft, long-travel suspension: it easily copes with both gentle waves and hard joints. And Toyota goes through more serious potholes and bumps painlessly. The ride is excellent.

True, such a suspension also has disadvantages: a delay in the car’s reaction to sharp turns of the steering wheel, body dive and noticeable yaw during heavy braking, rolls when taking sharp turns.

However, a smooth ride for a car of this class is much more important than sensitive and quick reactions.

During quiet maneuvering, the power steering does its job perfectly and helps you feel the car on any road without losing feedback from the car.

The Camry's noise insulation is very good: only the faint sound of the engine and the subtle rustling of tires can be heard into the cabin.

Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages of the car noted by owners:

• reliable design;
• Availability of spare parts from third-party manufacturers;
• ease of repair and maintenance;
• spacious interior, use of high-quality materials in decoration;
• air conditioning and ABS as standard equipment.

Disadvantages of Camry V40 sedans:

• right-hand steering wheel;
• jamming of door locks;
• insufficient ground clearance;
• increased fuel consumption;
• natural wear and tear of the body and transmission units;
• long waiting period for delivery of original spare parts.

Engine

The service life of a 3-liter engine before major overhaul is approximately 500 thousand km. It is recommended to change the timing belt every 80 thousand km, and the hydraulic tensioner must also be replaced.

On this six-cylinder engine, located transversely in the engine compartment, the cylinder head gasket (moreover, the farthest one, the one located closer to the passenger compartment) sometimes leaks.

The weak point is the engine hydraulic mounts. Their failure is indicated by oil leaks on the supports and increased vibration transmitted to the body. Another typical malfunction is that the exhaust system corrugation wears out over time.

Breakdowns of the stepper motor of the idle speed system were also noted (the winding in it burns out, and, as a result, the engine operates unstably at idle speed).

Review of Toyota Camry 2.2 (1994)

I bought this one completely by accident. Before that there were Moskvich 2141 and Ford Scorpio 2.4. I suffered quite a bit with the latter, because the copy I came across was pretty damaged, so when I was finally ready to change the car, I proceeded primarily from considerations of reliability. However, by temporarily owning Skorpik, I greatly narrowed the boundaries of my search: small (read: cramped) and “non-driving” cars no longer attracted me.

Reading reviews about the options I was interested in strengthened me in the idea that among cars in a given price range (up to 150-160 rubles), Toyota is ahead of the rest in terms of reliability. I looked, of course, at the Camry, but was not mentally prepared for three liters , and 2.2 on the handle (I don’t want an automatic) was not available for my money then.. The same story with the Audi 100 - for this money only dead cars.

In the end, I decided to buy a Karina E GTI, looked at one, agreed to take it to a service center for diagnostics, but something didn’t work out with the seller, he said the next day that the car was no longer for sale. I agreed to look at the Honda Accord 2.3 the next day, but it didn’t work out either - the next day the device was already sold. The car was needed quite urgently, and I decided for luck to see if there were any new advertisements, and came across Her. 2.2 manual transmission from 1994, silver sedan, with mileage of 172 thousand. On the same day I went to look, and the next day I left Podolsk with it.

The car was not without any complaints at all, but it was in very decent condition, it was looked after well. I traveled the first six months (10,000 km) without any investment at all. I will note that the clutch began to die, but money was really bad at that moment, and I drove like this for a couple of months with the dying one, and I’m sure I could have driven the same amount before it completely failed. Replacing the clutch cost about 13 thousand (including labor), along with it I replaced some consumables, and for the remaining 4 months I again forgot about investing in the car. The Japanese assembly makes itself felt.

Despite the lack of claims to sportiness, the car turned out to be quite dynamic (up to a hundred in less than 10 seconds), and at the same time very comfortable (I gave it a four for comfort only because of the driver’s seat - personally, my back sometimes starts to hurt in it, but This is all subjective and individual). The minimum configuration, which is what I got, includes power steering, ABS, electric windows and heated electric mirrors. A separate issue is the trunk. When picking up the car from the previous owner, I put all four cylinders of 15-radius winter tires in it without any problems.

During its operation I managed to get hit in the ass by a Volvo S40. I got out of the car - both Volvo headlights were smashed to pieces, the hood was like a house, there was a round hole in the bumper from my exhaust pipe. I looked at mine: the bumper was a little warped, the paint was peeling off, a small crack in the lower part of the bumper where it is attached to the body - that’s it! Well, a few words about the design of the car. The design standard for me is the nimble Japanese of the mid-90s (mainly Toyotas), and in particular the Mark 2. But I don’t want to buy right-hand drive yet. The Camry in this body, IMHO, is the only left-hand drive car whose design reaches this standard.

Now I’m selling my beauty.. The reason for the sale is the purchase.. the same, only 3 liters on the handle, fully equipped (with air conditioning, cruise, leather interior, heated seats...). The soul asks, although it’s still a shame to sell yours. So, perhaps another review about the Camry in the 10th body will be added soon

Transmission

In general, the automatic transmission is a fairly reliable unit. Mostly, machine breakdowns occur when the oil is changed incorrectly. The fact is that every 60 thousand km it is necessary to change the oil not only in the box itself, but also in its gearbox, since they have a separate lubrication system.

You can check the oil level using a dipstick only in the gearbox itself. Therefore, when operating a car with an automatic transmission, you need to constantly monitor the tightness of the gearbox, since oil may leak from the gearbox, but the level on the dipstick will be normal.

Reviews from car owners

Peter, 45 years old, Irkutsk

For several years I operated an early production Camry V40 (according to documents, the car rolled off the assembly line in September 1994). The mileage at the time of purchase was 320 thousand km, maintenance was carried out after 8-10 thousand km. The problem was the electrical wiring, which had rotted due to exposure to road chemicals. I visited electricians several times regarding replacement of harnesses and plugs. There were no complaints about the body and chassis, but due to the poor quality of the roads, it was necessary to periodically change the stabilizer struts and arm joints.

Anatoly, 41 years old, Voronezh

In 2012, I decided to purchase my first foreign car - a Camry sedan produced in late 1994 with a 2-liter gasoline engine and automatic transmission, manufactured for the American market. Due to the low ground clearance, before driving onto a dirt road or when driving in a field, it is necessary to assess the condition of the surface, otherwise you can damage the bottom or tear off the bumpers. The trunk has a large capacity. The folding rear seat allows you to transport large items. Average consumption in the city does not exceed 13 liters per 100 km.

Chassis

The Camry's fully independent suspension is quite energy-intensive; the car holds the road well even in sharp turns. In addition, the heavy weight and high directional stability of the car contribute to confident driving at high speed.

Anti-roll bars (front and rear) on average last about 30-40 thousand km. Stabilizer bushings last a little longer - approximately 40-50 thousand km. After 60-80 thousand km, as a rule, the front silent block of the lever requires replacement.

The weak point is the rear silent block of the longitudinal thrust - it lasts approximately 30-40 thousand km (and is structurally changed when assembled with the hub). The front silent block of the longitudinal rod lasts a little longer and is replaced only when assembled with the rod. The rear shock absorber cushions do not last forever either - their service life is approximately 60-80 thousand km.

The rack and pinion steering is equipped with a hydraulic booster. With a mileage of approximately 250-300 thousand km, the oil seals may leak.

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Description of the 1994 Toyota Camry car

The new generation Camry was equipped only with a classic 4-door sedan body. The hardtop modification remains in the Vista line of cars, built on a similar platform. Toyota continued to pursue an original marketing policy within Japan, selling the Camry through the Toyota Corolla Store dealer network and supplying the Vista through Toyota Vista Stores.

The dimensions of the car fit within the framework of the current legislation, which allowed the length of the car to be up to 4700 mm with a maximum width of no more than 1700 mm (excluding mirrors).