Toyota Camry in the US already 15 years is the most popular car

Toyota Camry-this mid-size sedan sold by Toyota in many markets around the world. Globally, this car is inferior in terms of sales Corolla, which has long been a world leader in the number 1. Однако на американском рынке единолично царствует Camry. In Europe, but, Toyota Camry did not enjoy such success, as in the US, first of all, through exorbitant price, даже сегодня дешевле будет купить машину в сша чем на отечественном рынке.

A little history

Toyota Camry is present in the US market with 1983 of the year. The new model was made with the idea, to fight with rival Honda Accord. New Toyota was bigger and stronger from Honda and cost of 9698 dollars. In the first year Americans purchased 53 501 copies. AT 2002 year Camry was on top of the sales list and continues to remain there to this day.

Interesting fact! Продажи Camry в период 2002-2017 s been more than any other vehicle that is offered in the US.

Toyota Camry – changes and sales

2002 Year of release

AT 2002 debuted 5. generation Camry. The car has become more than the previous model, more aerodynamic, I got a rounded shape. The new 4-cylinder engine has increased the capacity of the car to 157 KM. The line was tested V6 with a little less power 192 L. with. and lower costs, than the same previous-generation car's engine, so that the car corresponds to ULEV standards. Camry sales rose to 434 145 instances 388 512 a year earlier, ahead of all competitors. Since then, the best-selling passenger car in the US.

Year of issue 2003

The car received a pedal height adjustment. Sale was 413 296 copies.

Year of issue 2004

Toyota Camry in sports equipment SE has a new V6 engine volume 3,3 l, power 228 L. with. and torque 298 nm. 3-liter V6, available in the basic version of the LE and XLE increased capacity to 213 L. with. and torque 298 nm. Both engines are available as standard with an automatic 5-speed manual. On the new Limited Edition version used exclusive colors Crystal White and fog lights. AT 2004 , sales amount are closed 426 990 cars.

Year of issue 2005

Toyota Camry received a new basic version of equipment, updated design and ABS as standard. The interior has been improved, версия XLE с двигателем V6 получила кожаные сиденья в стандартной комплектации. Americans bought during the year 431 703 copies Camry.

Year of issue 2006

No big changes. Sales continue to grow - within a year, Toyota sold 448 445 copies. В апреле на рынке дебютировал автомобиль Camry Hybrid 2007 - the first hybrid car that Toyota made in the US. car capacity 189 horsepower was powered by 4-cylinder engine 2,4 l capacity 140 l. with. and the electric motor 40 Horse power.

Year of issue 2007

AT 2007 was presented 6. generation American sedan. Дизайн радикально изменился – округлые формы были заменены на более выразительные линии с острыми краями. В новой модели появились 4 configuration options: basic CE, popular LE, спортивная SE и XLE. The range of petrol engines, a new 3.5-liter V6 power 272 L. with., while the 4-cylinder engine 2,4 l capacity 160 L. with. remained the same. In the middle of the year it appeared in showrooms Camry Hybrid 2008 in base price 25 200 dollars, on 1000 dollars below, than in the previous year.

2007 Bring h rekordnuyu amount sale – 473 108 cars. This result was surpassed only 2016 year.

Year of issue 2008

The new model has not changed, sales fell to 436 617 due to the beginning global financial crisis, but the car is still the number 1 in USA.

Year of issue 2009

The third year of presence 6. generation in the market also did not bring any changes. This year, the financial crisis was amply reflected in the sales results - Americans bought only 356 824 copies of model. it, but, it was enough, to keep in the first place.

Year of issue 2010

Model in 2010 year underwent reconstruction, bodywork redesigned front and rear, а также появился новый 2,5-литровый двигатель 2AR-FE с новой 6-ступенчатой автоматической коробкой передач. 3,5-liter V6 engine has also been installed in tandem with the new 6-speed automatic transmission. The car appeared electric lock, Dynamic Stability and Traction Control System. Sale was 327 804 copies.

Year of issue 2011

Camry this year did not differ from the previous model year, However, in September in salons hit model 2012 of the year, i.e 7. generation. Still ongoing crisis has led to, Close the sale 308 510 machines, - this was the lowest rate since 1993 of the year. However, the debut of a new generation of fully turned this trend.

Year of issue 2012

Camry 7. generation has a new design with sharp edges. The new model is different 3 engines from precursor. Hybrid drive with a 4-cylinder engine 2,5 l was more 200 l. with. capacities. In pricelist he appeared as a 2.5-liter gasoline engine power 180 l. with. and 3.5 liter capacity V6 272 l. with.. All petrol engines are a 6-speed automatic transmission. sales in the 2012 year was 404 886 cars, that almost 100 thousand. more, a year earlier.

Year of issue 2013

Продажи Camry снова выросли до 408 484 cars.

Year of issue 2014

In April, at the show in New York, Toyota introduced the Camry after “lifting”. meanwhile, model 7. Generation sales increased again to 428 606 cars.

Year of issue 2015

Sales of the new model has increased to 429 355 copies, despite the growing popularity in the United States SUV-s and SUVs.

Year 2016

Since 2015 and 2016 Camry has been recognized by the American Car of the Year. More 75% parts and labor on the design of the car made in the US. AT 2016 year American drivers bought 388 618 copies of this model.

Year 2017

In January 2017 at an exhibition in Detroit debut Camry 8 generation, built from the ground up on the platform TNGA. Toyota New Global Architecture represents a revolution in the design, construction and design of Toyota models, which is reflected in the innovative, much easier, production process, which reduces costs and simplifies logistics. Through this model,, built on this architecture, We got much better quality without raising prices.

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