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#26 of 5260 Styling... by boomsama Oct 03, 2004 (5:32 am)
I thought Toyota wanted to style their cars more "european" like? Replies to this message: pod (Nov 27, 2005 5:46 am) pod (Nov 27, 2005 5:57 am) killerpiece (Nov 27, 2005 2:59 pm)
#27 of 5260 Re: Engines [lexi4life] by bullseye Oct 03, 2004 (7:26 am)
Replying to: lexi4life (Oct 02, 2004 4:19 pm) The 2 V6 families that you are referring to are seperate for FWD and RWD applications. The DI V6 family (currently used in Japan's RWD Toyota Crown Royal and Crown Athlete) are currently only in 2.5L and 3.0L forms and will be used in Lexus RWD cars such as the next GS and the next IS ranges. There is a rumour that a 3.5L variation of the same DI engine will be used as the optional engine in the next IS which appears late next year. But the GS will show up with the 3.0L tuned for 245-252 HP. The rumored reason is that Lexus wants to push the V8 models of the GS (There will be 2 V8s with the second showing up in 2 yrs after its introduced as an optional engine on the next LS). The second thing is that due to DI, the engine has a very strong and broad power curve and coupled with the very efficient 6AT is capable enough to rival higher displacement engines from competitors while offering class leading fuel economy. Also, Lexus is trying to differentiate itself from its parent both in terms of design and driving feel and engine choices are being made not with respect to Toyota but with respect to its European rivals.   Toyota's FWD V6 engine family is completely seperate. Right now there are 3.0 and 3.3L variants. The next Avalon is expected to introduce another engine (3.5L). It is yet unclear if this engine will belong to some existing engine family or will be all-new. Will know more when the Avalon is launched next Jan/Feb. The Avalon will have nothing in common with the next GS, not in platform and not in driving feel. Avalon will continue to be on a FWD Camry chassis but its been stretched considerably and will have AWD available. Camry platform mates will see this new 3.5L engine in select applications like the next Lexus RX and ES. The current 3.0 vvti engine will be completely phased out within 2 yrs. The 3.3L will remain in conjunction with the new 3.5L.   Much of this info is the result of magazine and internet rumors coupled with press interviews of Toyota and Lexus officials. Nothing is official but most of this information is expected to hold true. Hope this helps clarify the picture.
#28 of 5260 Camry wagon by danielj6 Oct 03, 2004 (10:26 am)
In my opinion Toyota will come back with a wagon. Market trends and conditions are causing several if not numerous car manufacturers to put out a wagon (some call it a sportwagon). I don't think Toyota can ignore that niche of the market.   I'm sure they (Toyota's fat cats) thought about it. Their dilemma,however,appears to be re introducing the wagon without overshadowing the Sienna and the Highlander, two great vehicles.   Owning a station wagon is a matter of personal taste, no doubt. I've had a Mercury Sable s. w. up until May. Ford will have to labor long and hard to match Toyota and others.   Chrysler shares Toyota's dilemma. Making a wagon without stealing sales from the Pacifica and their minivans. Subaru and Volvo don't yet have minivans, so it appears to be less of a quandary for them to improve upon their line of wagons.   I agree with you norne that the Mazda6 wagon may push Toyota to bring a wagon. Currently I'm my second Toyota and trust their dependability and quality. I'd get a Camry wagon any day, but with a 6 cylinder motor and maybe all wheel drive or traction control. I'd want outside heated mirrors as well as curtain airbags, but no leather please. Don't need seating for 8 either.
#29 of 5260 bullseye by alpha01 Oct 03, 2004 (10:30 am)
Everything you report is precisely as I've read/heard it regarding Toyota's application of V6 engines in its front/AWD and rear/AWD current and upcoming platforms. Thanks for such a clear, concise, summary, great job!   My only contention is that I feel the phase out of the FWD/AWD 3.0L V6 that first debuted in the 1992 Camry/ES is going to be much sooner. I was under the impression that once the next gen Avalon production starts, that model will be using the 3.5L as you state, but Toyota will phase out production of the 3.0L at that time, as the Camry LE/XLE will then be the ONLY North American models using that engine, so TMMK will switch to production of the 3.5L and the 3.3L, which is used in the Solara and Camry SE that are also produced there. Of course, this is just speculation...   ~alpha Replies to this message: cooldad24 (Oct 28, 2005 3:24 pm) alpha01 (Oct 29, 2005 8:48 am) motownusa (Oct 29, 2005 10:10 am) motownusa (Oct 29, 2005 11:29 am)
#30 of 5260 Engines by lexi4life Oct 03, 2004 (1:33 pm)
Well, I've heard something totally different. The 2 new V6 would be built for FWD, FWD based AWD AND RWD cars. So then Toyota/Lexus could use them in all the cars they'd want without mattering about power transmission. Replies to this message: gundagai (Jan 07, 2005 3:56 pm)
#31 of 5260 Re: Engines [lexi4life] by gundagai Jan 07, 2005 (3:56 pm)
Replying to: lexi4life (Oct 03, 2004 1:33 pm) Do you think that the 06 camry will come with a awd? together with stability and traction control ? this would be awesome for me,as the older you get the more safety conscious you become.if this is so will postpone trading 98 v6 on an 05 and wait another year,whats the latest news??
#32 of 5260 by lexi4life Jan 08, 2005 (10:59 am)
The next Camry will probably appear in summer 2006 as a 2007 model. So this year will be the last year of the Camry (2006 model) before it gets totally redesigned. I don't think it's gonna get AWD, since Toyota has dropped this option a long time ago, in 1992. They probably had difficulties selling those AWD models and didn't made enough money with them so simply dropped them. But stability control and traction control could be available for sure. If I were you, I'd wait until the new 2007 Camry appears, if you want THE latest model. Anyway if you're satisfied with your current Camry I don't think it will be difficult for you to wait 1 1/2 year to get a 2007; I don't see why you'd have to buy a 2005 now if your current car is still good for you. Replies to this message: gundagai (Jan 08, 2005 11:31 am) alpha01 (Jan 09, 2005 9:02 am) gundagai (Jan 09, 2005 4:16 pm) and 1 more...
#33 of 5260 Re: [lexi4life] by gundagai Jan 08, 2005 (11:31 am)
Replying to: lexi4life (Jan 08, 2005 10:59 am) thank you for that info.the only reason i would trade up to a 2005 would be to get the stability and traction control.had thought about the subaru legacy for the awd. thinking of the snow and icy roads of british columbia. the 05 models with sc and tc are scarce.dealer has only rec 2 cars and one was a special order.by the time they get them in, winter will be over and i can wait another year.has anyone experience with sc and tc in the winter?? Replies to this message: alpha01 (Jan 09, 2005 9:02 am) gundagai (Jan 09, 2005 4:16 pm) peterpan (Jan 20, 2005 10:27 pm)
#34 of 5260 Re: [gundagai] by alpha01 Jan 09, 2005 (9:02 am)
Replying to: gundagai (Jan 08, 2005 11:31 am) In which region of the country do you live? I'd say that all Camry XLE V6s and most Camry SE V6s in the Greater NY area have the VSC option.   ~alpha Replies to this message: gundagai (Jan 09, 2005 4:16 pm) peterpan (Jan 20, 2005 10:27 pm)
#35 of 5260 3.0 V6 gone? by otis12 Jan 09, 2005 (1:41 pm)
Is it true that all Camrys will get the 3.3 V6 for MY'06? Replies to this message: lexi4life (Jan 09, 2005 6:00 pm)

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