Toyota cars are genuinely loved in Europe. This fact has been repeatedly confirmed by all kinds of awards and sales statistics.
The Japanese manufacturer has bestsellers in every field. One of components of popular recognition is nicknames by which cars can be defined at once: "Cruzak", "Rafik" and "Kamryukha". Each of models is a standard in its class.
Our article will deal with the most popular business sedan - Toyota Camry. Eighth generation, twice "Car of the Year" in Europe, more than 3,000 offers at secondary market and 300 thousand checks through avtocod.ru service in 2020. This model was and remains the focus of choice.
More often it stops on three "fresh" bodies - ХV40, XV50 and XV70. What are their pros and cons and which Camry to choose, let's find out.
Toyota Camry XV40
The sixth generation Camry (XV40) has been synonymous with solidity and reliability since its introduction in 2006 for many years. This car, despite its age, still looks relevant and in demand at the secondary market. Nearly 700 offers can be currently found on various online marketplaces.
Toyota Camry XV40
Sellers are not shy about asking for a decade old car with mileage well over 100k km in the region of a 20 000 USD. The most expensive copy of the 2011 issue with a claimed mileage of 56 thousand km assessed by the owner in 24 000 USD!
Camry XV40 available with two types of engines - in-line "four" 2.4 liter (167 hp) with a five-speed manual or five-speed automatic transmission or a 3.5 liter V6 (277 hp) with a six-speed automatic transmission. Both engine and gearbox variants are reliable, but there are a couple of nuances.
On the 2.4 motor you can sometimes encounter oil consumption - its level must be constantly monitored. The automatic, which goes with the V6, is often overloaded because of high torque (346 Nm) and likes to release all the "horses" at once. Be sure to check the correct operation of the box before buying.
Engines consume reasonable 12-13 liters in a city and about 10 liters beyond it.
No complaints about the body: it does not rust, paint quality is excellent - even with time there are no "rusts" or "bubbles". Plastic optics becomes muddy with the lapse of time - aesthetically it looks dull, and from the point of view of security it is a minus. The question is solved by polishing and "armouring" of headlights.
The interior is spacious, comfortable, ergonomics is excellent. There is enough space for four adult passengers.
The car heats up quickly in winter and the climate control comes to the rescue in hot weather. But it is a problem with noise isolation. Despite of simple, reliable suspension which easily swallows pits of different caliber, one always and everywhere hears noise from wheels.
And one more minus is "crickets"! Creaking from interior details is a "sore" of XV40. Dealers would eliminate it under warranty, but we are talking about at least ten-year old cars.
Also read: Middle or business class: review of Toyota Camry (XV40)
Toyota Camry XV50
In 2011, an updated Toyota Camry XV50 appeared, which, at first glance, improved everything: interior volume, visibility, safety, variety of options and engines. Gone was the mechanical version, there was only a four- or six-speed automatic.
Toyota Camry XV50.
In base version you'll get 2,0 engine with 148 (after restyling - 150) horsepower. Fuel consumption is small - 9 liters in the mixed cycle. For a big sedan it is an excellent parameter. Dynamics is appropriate - 12,5 seconds up to a "hundred", but you buy the car not to drive, but for comfortable driving from point A to point B.
The version for "driving" is the same 2GR-FE with 3,5 liters, de-energized up to 249 hp. It accelerates up to a hundred in 7 seconds. Initially, power of 3.5 was like XV40 with 277 hp, therefore one can find announcements on such used Toyota Camry too.
The golden mean and the most common option at the secondary market is Camry with 2.5 liters engine with 181 hp.
As a whole the automobile has turned out the worthy continuer of the family Camry: personable, comfortable and various as regards the equipment. Surprisingly, optimization of expenses and economy on materials, unusual for Toyota, has suddenly appeared in this sedan.
Corrosion appears on body panels, paintwork is weak - even on not beaten up car red spots can appear. To run 25 thsd. km the driver's seat looks bad. There were times it was replaced under warranty. After 100 thsd. km the steering wheel coating becomes completely erased, and the noise insulation as if it was not there from the beginning.
There are almost no complaints regarding the engine, transmission and suspension. Everything is solved with timely maintenance. For someone exactly this factor will be decisive while choosing a used Toyota Camry instead of pressed driver's seat.
Also read: 'Camry' just rests: what business sedans up to 12 000 dollars to buy instead of the most popular 'Japanese' car
Toyota Camry XV70
Toyota Camry XV70
The current eighth-generation Camry has the index XV70, a considerable number of offers at the secondary market (900) and the highest initial price tag. For a 2018 car with mileage up to 50,000 km sellers are asking a maximum of 26 000 USD.
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As in the previous generation, the set of engines in terms of volume and output is the same:
2.0-liter 6AR-FSE (150 hp);
2.5-liter 2AR-FE (181 hp);
3.5-liter 2GR-FKS (249 hp).
The design is eye-catching. Inside and out, everything is beautiful and full of that 'business class' feel, but only feel. Even this generation cannot boast of normal noise isolation, quality trim materials and paintwork.
Toyota Camry XV70.
Yes, handling has become better, but low ground clearance of 155mm makes you to park with fear and to overcome holes and obstacles. There is an excellent adaptive cruise control, but multimedia system works illogically and with sticking.
No global problems have been noticed, as the modification is relatively fresh, and all issues are solved under warranty.
Also read: What's good and bad about the Toyota Camry XV50: owner reviews
Which Camry is better to buy: XV40, XV50 or XV70
The XV40 is the most successful generation out of all the Toyota Camrys. Except for the nuances, the Camry "forty" with the engine 2,4 liters is a standard of a big city business sedan. Exactly it we recommend for purchase.
It is still possible to find "live" variant, but you will have to spend time. Here is an example.
Leather interior, alarm system with feedback, radio and rear view camera in the kit, running gear in good condition and a shoal on the body. The avtocod.ru report shows several problems at once.
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