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| Manufacturer | Toyota |
| Model code | XV20 |
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| Model years | 1997–2001 |
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| Designer | Kawazu Masahiko (1993)[1] |
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| Class | Mid-size car |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 105.1 in (2,670 mm) |
| Length | 187.6 in (4,765 mm) |
| Width | 70.3 in (1,786 mm) |
| Height | 56.3 in (1,430 mm) |
| Curb weight | 3,000 lb (1,361 kg) |
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The Toyota Camry (XV20) is a mid-size car that was sold by Toyota between September 1996 and 2001 in Japan and North America, and 1997 and 2002 in Australia.[3] Introduced on 3 September 1996, the XV20 series represented the fourth generation of the Toyota Camry in all markets outside Japan, which followed a different generational lineage. The XV20 Camry range is split into different model codes indicative of the engine. Inline-four models utilize the SXV20 (gasoline) and SXV23 (CNG) codes, with MCV20 designating the six-cylinder (V6) versions.
The XV20 Camry continued as a sedan and station wagon, though the latter model was not sold in North America, where the sedan was launched in 1996 for the 1997 model year. The XV20 Camry was offered in 2.2-liter inline-four and 3.0-liter V6 engined versions. In Australia, the luxury-oriented version was badged Toyota Vienta.
In Japan, this generation was sold as the Toyota Camry Gracia. An upmarket version of the wagon also sold as the Toyota Mark II Qualis. Furthermore, this was the first Camry to be badge-engineered as a Daihatsu; the Daihatsu Altis sold in Japan was identical to the export version of the Camry. The Japanese Scepter ceased to exist as the Japanese Camrys adopted the 1,795 mm (70.7 in) wide platform, thereby incurring an increased tax liability in Japan due to its extended length and width according to Japanese exterior dimension limits. The Vista began departing from the Camry, remaining 1,700 mm (66.9 in) wide and eventually forming the basis of the growing Corolla. In addition, the Vista's sheet metal resembled a tall, formal sedan, while the Camry became sleeker. The Lexus ES 300 was again built from the Windom, which uses the Camry chassis.
In August 1999 for the 2000 model year, the sedan models in North America received a mid-model upgrade to the front and rear fascias, this included larger headlights that now feature a four-bulb system instead of two, a separated grille with chrome surround, larger taillights, and larger body-side moldings. Toyota Australia started production of the facelift model in 2000.
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- ^ "In-depth Vehicle Information, Specification – Camry". Toyota. 2012. Retrieved 2022-03-15.
- ^ "Toyota lowers price of Camry". Manila Standard. 1996-09-06. Retrieved 2014-04-29.