2,362 cc 2.4 liters in-line 4 front engine with 88.5 mm bore, 96.5 mm stroke, 12.5 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder 2AZ-FXE
• Electric fuel with additional unleaded
• Multi-point injection fuel system
• 17.2 gallon main unleaded fuel tank 14.3
• Power: 140 kW , 187 HP SAE, 141, 105, 199 and 270
• Secondary power: maximum power (kw): 110, maximum power (hp): 147, maximum torque (ft lb): 138 and maximum torque (nm): 187
All Camry models are available with a new 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine, which replaces a 2.4-liter engine. Base, LE, and XLE have 169 horsepower, while the SE has 179 horsepower.
A 6-speed manual or 6-speed automatic transmission is available. All but the Base and Hybrid are available with a 268-horsepower 3.5-liter V6 that pairs with a 6-speed automatic. The Hybrid continues to team a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder gas engine with a battery-powered electric motor for 187 horsepower. Like Toyota's other hybrids, it runs on one or both of its power sources depending on driving conditions and requires no plug-in charging.
It uses a continuously variable transmission (CVT) that behaves much like an automatic. Available safety features include ABS, traction control, an antiskid system, front-side airbags, curtain-side airbags, and a driver-knee airbag. SE and Hybrid models have specific wheels and exterior trim. Among the available features are a navigation system, wireless cell-phone link, and heated front seats.
Consumer Guide Automotive places each vehicle into one of 18 classes based on size, price, and market position. Midsize Cars represent the heart of the U.S. car market. Most are price-sensitive, conservatively designed, family-oriented sedans and wagons. Our Best Buys include the Chevrolet Malibu, Ford Fusion, Honda Accord sedan, Honda Accord coupe, Mazda 6, Mercury Milan, and Toyota Prius. Our Recommended picks are the Kia Rondo, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback, and Toyota Camry.
New or significantly redesigned models include the Chrysler Sebring, Ford Fusion, Honda Accord Crosstour, Mercury Milan, Nissan Altima, Subaru Legacy, Subaru Outback, Suzuki Kizashi, Toyota Camry, and Toyota Prius. Ford Fusion and Mercury Milan also gain gas/electric hybrid models for 2010
