The 2010 Toyota Camry is was displed for the first time at the 2009rnNorth American International Auto Show (NAIAS). As the best-sellingrnpassenger car in America for seven years running and 11 of the past 12rnyears, Toyota Camry continues to redefine standards for comfort andrnperformance.
The 2010 Toyota Camry and Camry Hybrid scheduled torngo on sale in March 2009, have an array of enhancements, inside andrnout, including exterior styling, performance, safety, audio andrnconvenience features.
Toyota Camry also has an upgraded standardrnpowertrain for 2010. A new 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine equipped withrnvariable valve timing with intelligence (VVT-i) will produce 169 hp forrnToyota Camry, LE and XLE grades. For sporty performance, SE grade getrnadditional tuning and gets 179 horsepower, 21 more horsepower than thernprevious four-cylinder engine. The new engine can be combined with arnsix-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic transmissionrnwith sequential shift. A powerful 3.5-liter V6 delivering 268rnhorsepower is also available.
Exterior changes to the gas modelrnToyota Camry include a newly designed grille and front bumper, anrnenlarged lower intake, larger projector headlamps and restyled tailrnlamps. The Toyota Camry and LE grades feature restyled standard wheelrncovers. The XLE grade will run on new 16-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels,rnwhile the SE grade adds new 17-inch sporty alloy wheels.
ThernToyota Camry Hybrid exterior enhancements will include a unique hybridrngrille, a distinct front bumper, a wider lower intake, restyled fogrnlights and 16-inch alloy wheels.
The Toyota Camry Hybrid,rnequipped with Toyota's industry-leading Hybrid Synergy Drive, certifiedrnas an Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (AT-PZEV) isrnjust one of a handful of cars that meets this strict standard,rnproducing over 70 percent less smog-forming emissions than the averagernnew car.
Inside, Toyota Camry and LE grades are available with anrnoptional audio system equipped with a new USB port for auxiliary musicrnsources, Bluetooth®, integrated satellite radio, single-CD, and MP3rnand streaming music capability. Previously an option, all Toyota Camryrngas models will now be equipped with Vehicle Stability Control withrntraction control. Auto up/down power windows with jam protection on allrnfour doors is standard equipment. Toyota Camry Hybrid adds a newlyrndesigned meter cluster and Fraichir, a combination of silk protein andrnsynthetic fiber, cloth seating surfaces that are gentle to the skin.