{"id":98181,"date":"2023-12-13T18:19:13","date_gmt":"2023-12-14T02:19:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=98181"},"modified":"2023-12-13T21:27:27","modified_gmt":"2023-12-14T05:27:27","slug":"top-5-toyota-camrys-in-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/top-5-toyota-camrys-in-history\/","title":{"rendered":"The Top 5 Toyota Camrys in History"},"content":{"rendered":"\nReading Time: <\/span> 6<\/span> minutes<\/span><\/span>\n\n\n

The Camry<\/a> follows Toyota’s tradition of using words that mean crown as names for its cars. It is derived from the Japanese word “kanmuri,” which means “crown,” and it’s more than fitting for a vehicle that has reigned as the best-selling sedan in the US market for years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It’s certainly no easy feat, given how competitive the market is for passenger cars, and yet the Toyota Camry<\/a> has held that royal title for more than 20 consecutive years. Toyota<\/a> has released seven generations of the Camry over the past four decades, but which year models stand out among its royal ranks?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The first-generation Camry was true to its early ‘80s roots: it had straight-edge bodywork with a flush-fitted trim and window pillars. Image source: Guillaume Vachey<\/a> | Flickr<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

1983 Toyota Camry – The Very First Camry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Following the overwhelming success of the Corona, Toyota released the very first Camry to compete against other compact cars in the market. This first-generation Camry was true to its early ‘80s roots: it had straight-edge bodywork with a flush-fitted trim and window pillars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What’s most impressive about this 1983 sedan is its EPA interior volume of 107 cubic feet. This is 15% more space than the Corona<\/a> and 10% more space than the Cressida<\/a>, Toyota’s flagship luxury model at the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 1983 Camry wasn’t Toyota’s first foray into the front-wheel drive (FWD)<\/a> party, but it was the first time it got it right. Its 118 cubic inch inline-four engine was mounted transversely, with the transaxle tucked directly behind it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the Camry could stand to improve its speed, it held its own pretty well among its competitors. It offered a simple yet comfortable ride with Toyota’s reliable brand, which was more than enough for many.<\/p>\n\n\n\n