Performance and Efficiency
Almost the same as the camry hybrid toyota camry has a specification that is not inferior to the hybrid camry 2012. The DOHC 3.5-liter
V6, available in the SE and XLE grades, delivers 268 horsepower at 6,200
rpm and 248 lb.-ft. of peak torque at 4,700 rpm. Enhancements to this
engine boost its fuel economy to projected EPA-estimated ratings of 21
mpg city/30 mpg highway, the best for any current V6 midsize sedan.
The
V6 uses chain-driven camshafts and Dual Variable Valve Timing with
intelligence (Dual VVT-i). To improve efficiency, the V6 features a new,
lower oil viscosity and an automatic transmission fluid warmer that
brings the transmission to operating temperature more quickly in cold
weather. Higher final drive-gear ratios also contribute to better fuel
economy in the new Toyota Camry models.
The gas-engine LE, XLE and
SE models come equipped exclusively with a six-speed automatic
transmission that offers a sequential manual shift mode using the
console shifter. Intelligent control adapts shifting strategy in
response to driver input, with fast kick-down. In addition, the Camry SE
exclusively offers a "D range" sequential shifting, which allows manual
shifting with the new steering wheel paddle shifters even when the
console shifter is in the "D" mode. Also exclusive to the Toyota Camry
SE, the automatic transmission features faster shift times when in "S"
mode and downshift blipping control emphasizes a sense of sportiness.
All-New Camry Hybrid Sets New Standard for Mid-size Hybrid Sedans
The all-new Camry Hybrid
debuts a highly revised version of the brand's Hybrid Synergy Drive
powertrain, including a new 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine. The 2012
Camry Hybrid LE, with EPA-estimated 43 mpg city/39 mpg highway/41 mpg
combined, yields a more-than-30 percent boost in fuel economy in the EPA
city and combined driving cycles, compared to the previous generation,
thanks largely to the new hybrid powertrain, but also due to lighter
vehicle weight and optimized aerodynamics.
Through its unique
transaxle, the Hybrid Synergy Drive system combines output from the
four-cylinder engine with a small high-torque electric motor. The system
produces a combined 200 horsepower and varies power between the gas
engine and electric motor, or combines both, as needed.
The new
2.5-liter engine, like the 2.4-liter it replaces, uses the Atkinson
cycle (delayed intake-valve closing for an expansion ratio greater than
compression ratio) to achieve maximum efficiency. The Variable Valve
Timing with intelligence (VVT-i) system on the intake camshaft enhances
torque, which is greater than with the previous engine. An electric
water pump, a roller-rocker type valvetrain and a variable-output oil
pump help to reduce internal friction, boosting economy.
A new
water-cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system helps to ensure the
lowest possible emissions at all vehicle speeds and helps increase fuel
efficiency. By cooling and controlling exhaust gas injected into each
cylinder, the system eliminates the need to richen the air-fuel mixture
to control cylinder temperatures.
The 2012 Camry Hybrid meets
AT-PZEV (Advanced Technology Partial-credit Zero Emissions Vehicle)
standards. New sound absorbing materials in the engine compartment,
along with more linear control over engine speed, give the 2012 Camry
Hybrid a more pleasing sound under acceleration.
Because there are
situations in which the gas engine in the Toyota Camry Hybrid shuts
off, air conditioning and power steering systems are driven
electrically. New efficiency measures in the Hybrid Synergy Drive system
include reducing internal losses in the transaxle, improving
motor-voltage control, and optimizing the regenerative braking. The
proven nickel-metal-hydride battery, located in the luggage compartment
behind the rear seats, now features enhanced air-cooling. Its more
compact size, along with moving the DC/DC converter to the engine
compartment, results in a trunk that is 2.1-cubic feet larger than in
the previous-generation Camry Hybrid.
Lighter overall vehicle
weight also contributes to better performance and fuel economy. Its
7.6-second zero-to-60 acceleration time places the Camry Hybrid between
the four-cylinder and V6 models. Lower rolling resistance tires,
available for the first time in 17-inch size, also help boost fuel
economy.
New for the 2012 Camry Hybrid, an EV Drive mode allows
the driver to operate the car on the electric motor alone for up to 1.6
miles at lower speeds (below approximately 25 mph). The EV indicator
illuminates when the vehicle is being propelled solely by the electric
motor.
As on the previous Toyota Camry Hybrid, ECO mode optimizes
throttle response and air conditioning output to prioritize maximum fuel
economy. A Hybrid-exclusive instrument cluster with Hybrid System
Indicator and fuel consumption indicator helps the driver to operate the
car as economically as possible.
Instantaneous fuel economy is
shown with LEDs (light emitting diodes) around the outside of the
average fuel economy gauge. The car's Multi-Information display
graphically shows fuel economy in real time and can also show energy
flow, and cruising range information.
As before, applying the
brake converts the motor to a generator that captures the kinetic energy
from the still-spinning vehicle wheels, storing it in the hybrid
battery pack. Putting the shifter into "B" uses regenerative braking as a
form of engine braking for enhanced control on steep descents. New
hill-start assist control helps prevent the vehicle from rolling
backward when starting off on an incline when the brake pedal is
released.
Exclusive exterior and interior design touches and
badging differentiate the 2012 Camry Hybrid from other Camry models.
Inside, Hybrid-exclusive trim is found on the instrument panel and door
switch bases, upper console panels and shift knob. The Camry Hybrid also
features its own exclusive seat fabric in ivory or light gray. An
exclusive leather and Ultrasuede is also available. A three-dial
Optitron gauge panel with chrome-accented outer rings provides a
luxurious appearance.
Grade Strategy
The
all-new Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid will offer six different model
grades to choose from. Camry will be available in the entry-level L,
value-driven LE, premium XLE and sporty SE grades. The XLE and SE are
available with four-cylinder or V6 engines. The Camry Hybrid is offered
in LE and XLE grades.
Exterior Design
The
2012 Camry employs an elegantly simple but modern form, emphasizing a
wider, lower stance than previous models. The design conveys an
"architectural statement" through crisp, precise character lines, while a
more strongly curved door cross-section and more defined rocker panel
molding (chrome accented on LE and XLE) give the Camry a more expressive
appearance.
Headlights show a more dynamic shape, with a
pronounced curvature of the main-beam unit merging into the bumper
cover. Fog lights are standard on the XLE and SE grades. The rear lamp
clusters wrap tightly into the body sides, with their top sections
extending into the trunk panel.
The Camry LE and XLE feature
additional exterior chrome trim, and the SE grade debuts its own
lower-body design and exclusive fine-mesh upper grille section. The SE
also features three-part lower grille section housing fog lamps, along
with black sport trim headlamp bezels. The more prominent rocker panel
moldings on the SE cleanly link to integrated front and rear underbody
spoilers, emphasizing width, and the trunk lid carries an integrated
spoiler.
Accentuating the new body design are four new colors. Two
of the colors (Attitude Black Metallic and Clearwater Blue) are all-new
to Toyota in the U.S. Attitude Black Metallic blends in a bright blue
pigment for an intriguing take on traditional jet black; Clearwater Blue
incorporates a silver metallic pigment to lend this hue a glassy,
water-like finish.
Interior Design
While
featuring nearly the same external dimensions as the previous
generation, the 2012 Camry offers a more inviting and spacious interior.
A new dashboard design, modified seat locations, redesigned seats and
"lean" door, pillar and headliner trim all combine to add both real
space and greater perceptual spaciousness while also enhancing outward
visibility. Repositioning the driver's seat and the standard
tilt/telescoping steering wheel (tilt has increased 33 percent for
greater driver comfort) also aid forward visibility and enhance the
driver's positioning.
The accelerator pedal and front seats were
moved forward, and the rear-seat hip point was positioned rearward,
increasing the couple distance by 0.6-inch; together with reshaped front
seatbacks help increase rear-knee room by 1.8-inch. The redesigned
center console and front edge of the rear-seat cushion increase rear
middle seat legroom by two inches.
Not as obvious are the many
areas where Toyota Camry designers reshaped interior trim to increase
the feeling of spaciousness, including the A- and B-pillars, headliner
over the rear seat and door trim. In most vehicles, space is left
between the structure and the trim to yield a "clean" surface. Using a
lean-car design approach, the trim more closely follows the structure
beneath it. The result is added space that contributes much more to a
feeling of comfort than the gains in mere millimeters might suggest.
Three-dimensional
construction and contrasting-material textures give the new instrument
panel a feeling of depth, while the shapes themselves contribute to a
more spacious cabin and improved forward sightlines. The prominently
curved center cluster appears to float over the instrument panel,
reducing its visual mass. Soft textures used on the upper instrument
panel, upper door trim, door armrests and center console armrest
contribute to greater comfort in the Camry. Stitching on the instrument
panel soft padding and matching stitching-look trim elsewhere helps to
create a sense of luxury. Aluminum-color and chrome trim are used
judiciously.
The Camry LE and XLE grades feature either ivory or
gray seating color; the Camry SE features unique upholstery in
black-on-black or black-on-gray. Newly designed front-seat frames,
higher seatbacks and longer seat cushions enhance comfort. The height
adjustment on the driver's seat offers nearly a half inch greater range
than before (total travel is 2.4 inches). The SE's sporty front seats
provide thicker side bolsters, and the exclusive three-spoke
leather-wrapped steering wheel offers paddle-shift control for the
six-speed automatic transmission.
For 2012, the Toyota Camry
offers four seat-covering materials: fabric in the LE and XLE; fabric
with SofTex in the SE, standard leather trim on the XLE V6 (optional in
the XLE four-cylinder), and Ultrasuede® with leather available for the
SE and XLE Hybrid. Heated seats are standard on the XLE V6 and are
available for SE, XLE four-cylinder and Hybrid with variable temperature
control.
The new Camry provides the added functionality demanded
by consumers today, yet keeps its controls straightforward and intuitive
to use. Control knobs impart a high-precision feel when used. Special
attention was paid to function and comfort with the center console
design. Soft kneepads on both sides add comfort for the driver and
passenger; the front section offers a 12V accessory connector and an
easy-to-access USB/input jack port for connecting iPods and other media
devices. A sliding rear console door - rather than the more traditional
flip-up design - enables easier access from either front seat. Two
steering wheel designs, with integrated audio and Bluetooth® controls,
are featured: a four-spoke for LE; a leather-wrapped four-spoke for XLE;
and a sporty three-spoke, leather-wrapped wheel for the SE.
All
grades now feature a standard 60/40 split folding rear seatback to
expand cargo capacity. The seats can be lowered by a remote release from
the trunk area. Rear-seat side airbags are standard across the line,
and an armrest with cup holders adds comfort and convenience.
Advanced Connectivity
Seamlessly
integrated into the Camry are state-of-the-art electronics and enhanced
connectivity features. A Bluetooth wireless connection for compatible
hands-free phone calls is standard, now improved by an available
automatic phone book transfer function. Also standard is a USB port that
allows playing of music and video from portable audio devices, using
the vehicle sound system and available in-dash display screen, including
full iPod integration.
The standard audio system on LE, XLE and
SE has a 6.1-inch screen and six speakers. The screen also displays the
energy monitor and fuel consumption data, and functions as the monitor
for the available integrated back-up camera (SE and XLE only) and the
Display Audio System. The screen also offers a new value-driven
navigation system and serves as a portal for Entune, Toyota's innovative
new multimedia system. An available HD Radio system enables CD sound
quality from digital FM broadcasts, and has features that maximize
analog and AM broadcast sound quality. The system will include HD Radio
with iTunes tagging for future purchase and SiriusXM Satellite Radio™.
The
top-of-the-line audio is equipped with a new seven-inch Premium HDD
Navigation system with Entune™ and JBL. This system offers a new
split-screen feature that allows for simultaneously displaying
navigation and audio information.
Toyota Camry also offers the new
JBL GreenEdge™ audio system that combines an eight-channel amplifier
and door-mounted "acoustic lens" speakers, to provide a high-quality
sound. The GreenEdge amplifier achieves a 66-percent reduction in
overall mass and a 50-percent enhancement in sound efficiency. The
GreenEdge speakers produce a higher output of sound with the same power
or less consumption of conventional models.
Entune Multimedia System
Camry
will be one of the first Toyotas to offer the Entune multimedia system.
For the first time ever in a Toyota automobile, this new system
leverages the mobile smartphone to provide a richer in-vehicle
experience with fully integrated access to navigation, entertainment and
information services.
Toyota Entune debuts the first-ever support
for engaging mobile apps, such as Bing, OpenTable, and
movietickets.com, along with accessing useful travel-related services,
such as live weather, traffic, fuel information (location and price),
stocks, and sports. Toyota Entune brings the largest selection of music
options available to a vehicle, including iHeartRadio's 750+ stations,
and Pandora's personalized music service.
The audio systems
combined with Entune feature a best-in-class, advanced conversational
voice recognition system that helps the driver to stay focused on the
road by eliminating the need to memorize thousands of voice commands.
The system will also allow for audio read-back and replay capabilities
for text messages, with the ability to respond by pre-set "Quick Reply
Messages" such as: "I'm driving and will reply later."
A New Benchmark for Midsize Sedan Quietness
Long
lauded as a benchmark for ride smoothness and quietness in the midsize
segment, the all-new Camry resets the standard by taking both attributes
to an even higher level of refinement. To reduce noise throughout the
entire cabin, focus was placed on suppressing noises that stand out. As
powertrains have become more refined and quieter, wind noise and road
noise have tended to become more noticeable to drivers and passengers. A
low noise reading (in decibels) does not always equate to a
subjectively quiet interior. Vehicle occupants' perception of quietness
also depends on the type and frequency of the sound.
It was
determined where such noticeable sounds enter the cabin, and additional
insulation was placed in those areas. New sound absorbing materials
silence any noise that manages to penetrate the interior. In particular,
engineers focused on suppressing noises that are near the frequencies
of human speech to provide an environment that is more comfortable for
conversation.
Measures that focus on reducing wind noise include
stronger door and rocker area seals; optimized placement of sound
insulating materials; foam applied in the roof, pillars and door
openings; acoustic glass used for the V6 and Hybrid model's windshield;
and special bracing of cowl intake louvers.
The dashboard
structure and assembly, one of the most complex areas in modern cars,
was thoroughly optimized to prevent noise intrusion. It can also be a
source of noise intrusion. The structure employs a new cross member and
center brace, along with sandwiched sheet steel to suppress resonance
and reduce vibration. With the sandwiched steel, asphalt foam is used to
absorb vibration energy while increasing sound blocking effectiveness.
A
dash outer silencer uses an air layer between the dash panel and sound
absorbing felt. An inner silencing layer uses soft and hard felts to
block a wide range of low-to-high frequencies. Damping-coating thickness
and application areas have been optimized for reduced floor-panel
vibration and noise penetration through the floor, and a new type of
carpet helps eliminates noise. Silencer panels installed in the
rear-wheel housings, and new sound-absorbing materials added to the
trunk's interior side trim further reduce road noise from the tires and
wheel housings.
Exceptional Handling and Ride
A
more rigid body structure, revised front suspension, redesigned rear
suspension and aerodynamics all help to imbue the new Camry with greater
straight-line stability and crisper steering response, while also
enhancing overall ride comfort. Handling stability, more than just
conveying a sense of driving enjoyment, also greatly influences the
driver's feeling of security.
The 2012 Toyota Camry body structure
uses a greater amount of high tensile steel (440 Mpa or higher) than
before and even stronger high tensile strength sheet steel (590 Mpa or
higher), resulting in a stronger but lighter body than the previous
model. A flared design on the doors and fenders enables use of slimmer
but stronger construction. High tensile aluminum bumper supports are
lighter yet stronger than before. Newly developed plastic for the bumper
covers and cowl louvers reduces weight as well.
The stiffened
cowl section increases suspension-area rigidity, suppressing twist. The
front-suspension towers are directly connected through the cowl to
increase rigidity, and the attachment method and reinforcement braces
have been strengthened. The all-new rear underbody and rear subframe
increase lateral force control and torsional rigidity.
The
McPherson-strut front suspension now uses inversely wound coil springs
that enhance straight-line stability. Shock-absorber damping and
stabilizer-bar thickness have been optimized as well. The rear
suspension retains the proven dual-link strut configuration of the
previous model but has been redesigned with new geometry (increased
toe-in during cornering and braking) and retuned components to enhance
cornering stability. Coil springs, bushings, stabilizer-bar and
shock-absorber damping have all been revised.
Rear-combination
lamps and side-view mirrors on the 2012 Camry incorporate aero
stabilizing fins, inspired by Formula One racing technology, that create
air vortexes on the body sides to stabilize the body and contribute to
handling stability. Underbody aerodynamic elements regulate airflow
under the vehicle, also contributing to ride smoothness.
The Camry
SE model features specific suspension components and tuning, including
exclusive steering knuckles and lighter, stiffer lower front control
arms. The front and rear springs are exclusive to this model, and the
shock absorbers feature internal rebound springs for greater cornering
roll resistance. The rear suspension No. 1 control arm uses a
pillow-ball bushing to further enhance handling agility.
All new
Camry models will be the first to feature Toyota's latest electric power
steering (EPS) control system, which will offer more flexibility to
steering-feel tuning. The system regulates power-assist response based
on vehicle speed, and for the first time steering-input rate. The
vehicle-speed sensing feature will provide light effort during low
speeds, changing to moderate effort during higher speeds.
The SE grade will feature a power-assist ratio that provides a more sporty feeling than the LE and XLE.
Also,
electricity is only consumed when assist power is necessary, helping to
improve fuel economy. Electric power steering is also more
environment-friendly, as it does not require hydraulic fluid.
All
Toyota Camry grades feature newly developed all-season tires designed
for an optimal balance of fuel economy, handling, quietness, ride
comfort and braking performance. The LE grade features standard 16-inch
wheels; the SE comes standard with five-spoke 17-inch alloy wheels and
the V6 SE offers the first 18-inch alloy wheels on a Camry. The latter
feature is a unique twist-spoke design with 225/45R18 all-season tires.
Camry SE models will also include tires that have more grip. The Camry
XLE comes standard with 17-inch alloy wheels featuring an elegant
10-spoke design.
Safety and Security
All
2012 Camry models are equipped with 10 standard airbags: dual-stage
advanced SRS front airbags, front and rear seat-mounted side airbags,
side curtain airbags and a driver's and front passenger's knee airbag.
The front-passenger's knee airbag and rear-seat side airbags are new to
Toyota Camry.
The Camry's body structure is designed to help
absorb collision-impact forces and help minimize impact deformation to
the passenger cabin. High-strength steel is used for B-pillar and
rocker-panel reinforcements to help manage overall body deformation in
the event of certain side collisions. The seat frames also are designed
to help absorb side collision loads. The inner-hood structure and
front-edge construction are designed to help reduce pedestrian injuries
in a collision.
Like all Toyota models, the Camry will feature
Toyota's Star Safety System™ standard, which includes Vehicle Stability
Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS),
Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist. It also
features the standard Smart Stop Technology brake-override system. An
electronic tire pressure monitoring system is standard equipment.
Another
available safety system, Safety Connect, can access a call center with a
live operator who can dispatch police and emergency vehicles. The
system combines automatic collision notification and a stolen vehicle
locator feature, which can track the location of the stolen vehicle via
GPS and help guide police to recover it.
The new available Blind
Spot Monitor uses sub-millimeter wave radar to detect vehicles in the
driver's blind spots. When the system detects a vehicle in the adjacent
lane, it alerts the driver using indicators on the side mirrors. If the
turn signal is on when the there is a vehicle in the blind spot of the
driver's intended lane, the indicator on the corresponding mirror will
flash. The driver can switch off the system, if desired.
In
vehicles equipped with one of the display audio systems and backup
camera, when the vehicle is shifted into Reverse, the audio display will
show the image of what the camera captures, along with an overlay of
positioning lines representing the parking space and distance to
obstacles.
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