Toyota will end sales of its Camry sedan model in Japan. The overseas model has undergone a full model change and will continue to be sold in the 11th generation, becoming an overseas exclusive model.
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Toyota “Camry” sales ended in Japan
According to a report in the Yomiuri Shimbun Online , demand for sedans in Japan has declined significantly, and as of March 22, 2023, Toyota dealers across the country have announced the end of domestic sales. According to Toyota’s official page, production will end in late December 2023.
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History of Toyota “Camry”
Looking at the history of the Camry, it is currently in its 10th generation, and in the past it has undergone a full model change every 5 to 6 years, but it is conceivable that it will undergo a full model change in 2023 to 2024. Unfortunately, sales in Japan will end after the 10th generation.
Along with the Corolla, it is also a global strategic car that supports the backbone of Toyota Motor Corporation. The Camry was born in 1980 as the domestic-only model “Celica Camry” (FR car), and in 1982, it was redesigned with the current name “Camry” and adopted a front-wheel drive layout, and sales began globally. As “Toyota’s global midsize sedan,” the Camry has been the number one selling passenger car in the United States for 15 consecutive years, and has been sold in more than 100 countries and regions, with cumulative sales exceeding 18 million units. .
Released as a sedan version of the Celica in January 1980.
“Camry” released in March 1982.
This is Toyota’s first horizontally mounted FWD engine, and the Celica subname will be dropped. June 1984 Minor changes.
Full model change in August 1986
Minor changes in August 1988. Production ended in June 1990.
Full model change in July 1990
June 1992 Minor changes. Production ended in June 1994.
Full model change in July 1990
Minor changes in June 1996.
Full model change in December 1996
August 1999 Minor changes. Production ended in August 2001.
September 27, 2001 Full model change
July 6, 2004 Some improvements. Production ended in December 2005.
January 30, 2006 Full model change
Minor changes on January 13, 2009. Production ended in September 2011.
Full model change on September 5, 2011
Full model change on July 10, 2017
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