This generation of Camry saw even greater differentiation between
American market (and Japanese domestic market) Camry, and the Asian
market Camry. The Asian Camry has a larger body size targeted at a
higher end market, priced just below entry-level German luxury models.The same Asian Camry is also sold as the Toyota Aurion
in Australia, fitted with a 3.5-liter V6 to compete against large
Australian sedans like the Ford Falcon and Holden Commodore. The
standard Camry (similar to American / Japanese market models), fitted
with smaller four-cylinder engines continue to be sold alongside the
Aurion in selected markets. Between 2006 and 2010, the Daihatsu-badged
Altis model sold alongside the Camry in Japan. The Daihatsu differed
only in badging, with no cosmetic changes.
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The XV40 Camry was introduced at the 2006 North American International Auto Show alongside a hybrid version and went on sale in March 2006 for the 2007 model year.
Power comes from a choice of four and six-cylinder engines. For 2010,
power was increased to 169 horsepower, versus the 158 from 2007 to
2009. Power locks, stability control, and traction control were also
made standard for 2010. The 2.4-liter 2AZ-FE I4
engine was carried over and produced 158 horsepower (118 kW). It came
with a five-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission. The
3.5-liter 2GR-FE V6 in contrast came with a new six-speed automatic and produced 268 horsepower (200 kW). The Camry was facelifted in 2009 for the 2010 model year with a redesigned fascia, taillights, and an all-new 2.5-liter 2AR-FE
four-cylinder engine with a new six-speed automatic transmission. The
2.5-liter engine produces 169 horsepower (126 kW) for the base, LE, XLE
models, and 179 horsepower (133 kW) for the SE.
The XV40 series Camry is the first in which the Camry has been available as a gasoline/electric hybrid. The Camry Hybrid utilizes Toyota’s second-generation Hybrid Synergy Drive (HSD) and a 2AZ-FXE
four-cylinder with 110 kilowatts (150 hp) in conjunction with a 30
kilowatts (40 hp) electric motor for a combined output of 140 kilowatts
(190 hp).
Source: Toyota Car Exporters
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