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The Evolution of the Toyota Camry
February 28 2018 - King.tegna@gmail.com
Toyota released a vehicle model in the 1980's that would change the automotive status quo - the Toyota Camry. Here's a timeline following the Camry from Inception to automotive dominance. Contact Toyota of Seattle with any questions.
Toyota released a vehicle model in the 1980's that would change the automotive status quo - the Toyota Camry. Here's the time following the Camry from inception to automotive dominance.

1983

Recognizing an opportunity in the U.S. for a new vehicle that offered affordability, style and functionality, Toyota debuts the Toyota Camry on the American market. Its name comes from the Japenese word "kanmuri", meaning "crown."

1987

After adding new colors and increasing engine output after this initial debut, Toyota finally unveils the second-generation V20 Camry featuring the better interior finishing and a significant boost in horsepower.

1989

The Camry impresses consumers, becoming the fifth best-selling car in the U.S. in 1989.

1992

Toyota debuts the third generation of the Camry, increasing the model's length, width and engine size.

1997

The Camry becomes the top-selling vehicle of the year in the U.S.

2007

Toyota completely redesigns the Camry for the new millennium, adding more cabin space, switching to an angular body shape and introducing gas-electric hybrid options.

2013

The Toyota Camry celebrates 16 consecutive years as the top-selling vehicle in the U.S. since 1997.

2017

The 2018 Toyota Camry debuts featuring the latest technology, including the standard Toyota Safety Sense pre-collision and pedestrian detection system, an eight-inch multimedia touchscreen interface, an illuminated 10-inch windshield-projected HUD and much more.