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More details on the 2012 Toyota Camry

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The Japanese people from Toyota recently unveiled the new Camry, a model which reached its seventh generation this year. We already talked about the new Japanese model but today we will discuss more about the engine choices along pricing. To begin with, the entry-level version benefits from a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine able to deliver 178 horses and 230 Nm of torque.

2012 Toyota Camry
2012 Toyota Camry

This engine should return EPA-estimated fuel efficiency of 28mpg combined. The following unit is a 3.5-liter V6 which received some improvements and develops now 268 horsepower and 336 Nm of torque.

2012 Toyota Camry
2012 Toyota Camry

Of course, the fuel consumption increases together with the horsepower amount, the revised V6 returning a combined consumption of 25mpg. According to Toyota, the first two engines are offered with a six-speed automatic transmission.

Lastly, Toyota plans to offer a hybrid version of the 2012 Camry, a model which uses a 2.5-liter Atkinson engine together with an electric motor for a total output of 200 horsepower. This new powertrain will make the acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h possible in 7,6 seconds while the fuel figures spins around 41mpg combined.

2012 Toyota Camry
2012 Toyota Camry

These great figures are achieved thanks to the Hybrid Synergy Drive system along improved aerodynamics and lightweight structure. Pricing starts from $21,245 and goes up to $28,200 for the hybrid model.

2012 Toyota Camry
2012 Toyota Camry
Andrei Ursu
the authorAndrei Ursu
Andrei is one of the oldest automotive journalists of Automotorblog and has written more than 3000 articles for our publication. He has been passionate about cars since he was a small child, and he joined our team of writers in 2009. In addition to his passion for cars, he is also passionate about music. In his free time, he composes songs and sings them, which also brought him real success in the musical field.

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