Fifth generation (XV20) (1996–2001)Fifth generation (XV20)
Also calledDaihatsu Altis
Toyota VistaProduction1997–2001Assembly
Tsutsumi,
Japan
Georgetown, Kentucky
Altona, Victoria,
AustraliaBody style(s)4 door
sedan
4-door
station wagon (non-US)
LayoutFF layoutEngine(s)2.2 L
5S-FE I4 133 hp
3.0 L
1MZ-FE V6 194 hp
Transmission(s)5-speed
manual
4-speed
A140E automatic
4-speed
A541E automaticWheelbase105.2 in (2670 mm)Length189.8 in (4820 mm)Width70.1 in (1780 mm)Height55.4 in (1400 mm)Related
Lexus ES/
Toyota Windom
Toyota Sienna
Lexus RX
Toyota Highlander
Toyota Camry Solara
Toyota Avalon
The fifth generation Camry was launched in Japan in December 1996. It continued as a sedan and station wagon (called the Camry Gracia in Japan), though the latter model was not sold in the United States. This generation was launched in the US for the 1997 model year.
In 2000, the sedan models received a mid-model upgrade to the front and rear fascias, but remained otherwise similar to the 1997 to 1999 models. The Japanese Scepter ceased to exist as the Japanese Camrys adopted the 1795 mm wide platform.
The Vista began departing from the Camry, remaining 1700 mm wide and eventually forming the basis of the growing Corolla. In addition, the Vista's sheetmetal resembled a tall, formal sedan, while the Camry became sleeker. This "split" continues today.
The Lexus ES 300 was again built from the Windom, which uses the Camry chassis.
The Camry Solara was added in coupe form in 1999, and then a convertible form in 2000. In contrast to the third generation Camry coupe, the Camry Solara was a significant styling departure from the sedan. The Solara was available in
SE and
SLE trims, corresponding roughly to the sedan's LE and XLE trims.
In the United States, the Camry SE was dropped and the base model was renamed the
CE for the 1997 model year. Both the
LE and the
XLE trims were carried over from the previous generation. All trim levels were available with either the 2.2 L I4 or the 3.0 L V6 engine except the Solara SLE, which was only available with the V6. The LE-based Collector Edition was new for 2001 model year.
Power was increased slightly to 133 hp
SAE (99 kW) for the
5S-FE 2.2 L
I4 and 194 hp
SAE (145 kW) for the
1MZ-FE V6. Manual transmissions (
model: S51) were only available on the CE trim level, LE V6, and any Solara model.
For the General Export Market, the Camry was offered as 2.2 GLX and 3.0 V6 Grande.
This was the first Camry to be sold as a
Daihatsu; the Daihatsu Altis was identical to the export version of the Camry.
The Camry
V6 was again on
Car and Driver magazine's
Ten Best list for 1997.
Tuners have successfully swapped a 2JZ-GTE inline 6 cylinder engine into this generation of Camry.
A more upmarket version of Camry Gracia wagon was sold in Japan as Mark II Qualis. It had no relation to
Mark II sedan besides front and rear optics, which simulated those of Mark II X100. Mark II Qualis was also available in 3.0G version, with 1MZ-FE V6 engine, not available in JDM Camrys.
[edit] Australia
In Australia, unlike the previous generation, the Camry name was also applied to the V6 variants, while the Vienta V6 range was revised as the "upmarket" models. The line-up of 4-cylinder Camry models consisted of the
CSI,
Conquest and
CSX models (automatic transmission only); all three variants were available in sedan or wagon. The Camry V6 models consisted of CSI and Conquest, with the wagon models only available in automatic transmission. The Camry V6
Touring Series sedan model was launched in March 1999. The Vienta line up consisted of
VXI and
Grande sedan models and the
VXI wagon. The VXI model was basically a V6-powered version of the 4-cylinder Camry CSX model.
In September 2000, the revised Camry was launched. The Vienta V6 range was discontinued due to the launch of the
Avalon sedan in July 2000 and two new models were added to the Camry range: the top-of-the-range
Azura V6 sedan and the
Touring Series V6 wagon, both of which were available with an automatic transmission only. Towards the end of the model run, the limited edition
Intrigue and
Advantage sedans were launched.
-I was kinda baffled when they mention the 2jz being in a camry So I have been searching the web for this 2jzgte camry and came up empty. Any Ideas?
-samarai912
1997 Toyota Camry Le
1mz-fe turbocharged @ 7psi
all custom all the time.
Just a little thing I read.
GF:"samarai I want to marry you." Me:"Uhhhh..I made a mistake.I only love my car"
...um no.
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