***Oh sweet Lord in heaven! Look what Wimmer spotted!***

[cawimmer430]

My lifelong ambition has come true: I've seen the new Toyota Camry in person! 

And it made my eyes heavy too. 

[2o6]

This is news?

[cawimmer430]

This is news?

We don't get the Camry in Europe. This is clearly a US-spec model that was lightly modified for Europe. The speedometer was in mph too.

This car is a real exotic here. I've seen more Porsche Carrera GT's on the road here than Camry's. 

[Galaxy]

There are actually grey import companies that import the Camry.

[cawimmer430]

There are actually grey import companies that import the Camry.

For the love of god...WHY!? 

What's the point? They already sell the Avensis here which is completely designed to meet the European market conditions. But a Camry? Nevermind the V6, but what are the specs for that 4-cylinder model?

[Galaxy]

For the love of god...WHY!? 

What's the point? They already sell the Avensis here which is completely designed to meet the European market conditions. But a Camry? Nevermind the V6, but what are the specs for that 4-cylinder model?

Because of the weakness of the US$ you could import a Camry Hybrid for the price that a Prius costs in Euroland even with all the import costs. Not sure if that is still the case. With that being the case some opted for the more comfortable Camry. Getting parts is not a problem. Even though the Camry is not offered in Europe the Toyota dealers cen still order anything needed by simply entering the part number into the computer. Warrenty can be an issue.

[the Teuton]

Sexy car.

[Vinsanity]

so all this Toyota bashing, and you haven't even seen one in real life until now?

[Galaxy]

so all this Toyota bashing, and you haven't even seen one in real life until now?

Owned 

[nickdrinkwater]

Camrys are pretty rare here.  I saw a Camry in Gibraltar but then again, Gibraltar is only about 6 sq km, so who cares about fuel economy in a place like that

[Eye of the Tiger]

Nice. You Europeans get all the cool, rare models over there. I would kill for a Euro-spec Camry.

[Galaxy]

I do have to say that imo the Camry is probably the best styled Toyota currently available.

[cawimmer430]

Because of the weakness of the US$ you could import a Camry Hybrid for the price that a Prius costs in Euroland even with all the import costs. Not sure if that is still the case. With that being the case some opted for the more comfortable Camry. Getting parts is not a problem. Even though the Camry is not offered in Europe the Toyota dealers cen still order anything needed by simply entering the part number into the computer. Warrenty can be an issue.

Don't worry. It doesn't need spare parts. Camry's are so reliable. 

[cawimmer430]

so all this Toyota bashing, and you haven't even seen one in real life until now?

It was soooooooooo exciting seeing the new Camry in real life! We don't get them here officially. 

[sportyaccordy]

I do have to say that imo the Camry is probably the best styled Toyota currently available.

Yea the SE version def looks great

However, with work pretty much any car can look good.



I know, I shat myself too.

[2o6]

The Camry is attractive, but it's just floaty and boring.

[Madman]

For the love of god...WHY!? 

What's the point? They already sell the Avensis here which is completely designed to meet the European market conditions. But a Camry? Nevermind the V6, but what are the specs for that 4-cylinder model?

If you really want to know, here you go.......

2009 Toyota Camry

DOHC 16 valve 2.4 litre, 158-hp @ 6,000 rpm, 161 lbs.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm

Slightly different outputs for California emissions model: 155-hp @ 6,000 rpm, 158 lbs.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm


2010 Models are getting a new 50 State engine: DOHC 16 valve 2.5 litre, 169-hp @ 6,000 rpm, 167 lbs.-ft. @ 4,100 rpm


BTW Wimmer, the Toyota dealer says they have received your order for the 2010 Camry with that new engine.  I've already made arrangements to have the dealer deliver the car to the port so it can be shipped to you.  The shipping company says you will have your new Camry in about four weeks, so stop calling them every day asking when it will arrive! 

Cheers,
Madman of the People

[Colin]

I think they are sold in parts of Eastern Europe............... while on my hols in Croatia, I did see a few. I certainly recall them with Ukranian plates and I think there might have been a Hungarian one, too.

Most of the global players are selective in which models they sell in which markets. I always thought that Toyota US had a gap between the Corolla (compact) and Camry (full-size), but the rental car companies have all now declared the Corolla a mid-size, so perhaps the gap is too small to make it worth filling with another sedan?

[cawimmer430]

If you really want to know, here you go.......

2009 Toyota Camry

DOHC 16 valve 2.4 litre, 158-hp @ 6,000 rpm, 161 lbs.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm

Slightly different outputs for California emissions model: 155-hp @ 6,000 rpm, 158 lbs.-ft. @ 4,000 rpm


2010 Models are getting a new 50 State engine: DOHC 16 valve 2.5 litre, 169-hp @ 6,000 rpm, 167 lbs.-ft. @ 4,100 rpm


BTW Wimmer, the Toyota dealer says they have received your order for the 2010 Camry with that new engine.  I've already made arrangements to have the dealer deliver the car to the port so it can be shipped to you.  The shipping company says you will have your new Camry in about four weeks, so stop calling them every day asking when it will arrive!  

Cheers,
Madman of the People

Bah! No thanks!    

I think Toyota sells the Camry in Australia but it is called Auris down there. That thing looks so much better than this thing in my photos. By the way, check the Spotted Today thread because I saw a weird Citroen CX with 6 axles! 

[Autobahn]

Bah! No thanks!   

I think Toyota sells the Camry in Australia but it is called Auris down there. That thing looks so much better than this thing in my photos. By the way, check the Spotted Today thread because I saw a weird Citroen CX with 6 axles! 

The Camry is sold in new zealand, I see a lot of them on the streets here and guess what Christian:

I will get a Camry next week as a rental to tour the southern island...

[nickdrinkwater]

Bah! No thanks!    

I think Toyota sells the Camry in Australia but it is called Auris down there. That thing looks so much better than this thing in my photos. By the way, check the Spotted Today thread because I saw a weird Citroen CX with 6 axles!  

We have the Auris here, but it's a smaller Corolla-sized model.  The factory is about 30 mins drive from here.

[93JC]

He meant Aurion.

[cawimmer430]

I will get a Camry next week as a rental to tour the southern island...

Drink lots of coffee. 

[cawimmer430]

Yep, I meant AURION. A much better balanced design in my opinion. None of that quirky styling the US model has, which could look decent if it didn't have that ridiculous front (and rear).

[ifcar]

I think they are sold in parts of Eastern Europe............... while on my hols in Croatia, I did see a few. I certainly recall them with Ukranian plates and I think there might have been a Hungarian one, too.

Most of the global players are selective in which models they sell in which markets. I always thought that Toyota US had a gap between the Corolla (compact) and Camry (full-size), but the rental car companies have all now declared the Corolla a mid-size, so perhaps the gap is too small to make it worth filling with another sedan?

Camry is midsize. The Avalon slots above it in the Toyota lineup.

[cawimmer430]

Oh man, I just had to bump this up. 

[Byteme]

This is news?

It is if you are a trolling drama queen.   

[Onslaught]

I worked on a black one today.

[ifcar]

I worked on a black one today.

That's what she said.

[Vinsanity]

That's what she said.

zing!