Images: Toyota XV40.I Camry (2006-09)
Released in July 2006, the Toyota XV40 Series I (XV40.I) Camry was a mid-size, front-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Altona, Australia, the XV40 Camry was powered by a 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to either a five-speed automatic (U250E) or manual transmission (E351). The XV40.I Camry range initially consisted of the Altise, Ateva, Sportivo and Grande variants, though a limited-run Touring variant was released in May 2009… Read full Toyota XV40 Camry review
Images: Toyota XV40.II Camry (2009-11)
Released in July 2009, the Toyota XV40 Series II (XV40.II) Camry introduced improved equipment levels, greater fuel efficiency and a subtle facelift. The 2.4-litre engine had revised electronic throttle mapping, a one-way clutch for the alternator pulley (reducing belt tension and crankshaft drag) and idle-speed under deceleration reduced from 1100rpm to 800rpm. Furthermore, the five-speed automatic had revised shift points and ‘flex lock-up control’ to control the amount of torque distributed from the lock-up clutch and torque converter. The Toyota XV40.II Camry could be identified by its curved grille bars, larger headlights and air intake, new front bumper and LED tail-lights. Inside, there were new interior trim colours and seat fabrics, updated instruments and a darker upper instrument panel.
