Unlike Japan, where the all-wheel-drive Camry is a hybrid with an electric motor on the rear axle, on the other side of the Pacific Ocean the brand used a traditional design with a coupling from the RAV4.
Only Toyota Camry with the 2.5 naturally aspirated engine and eight-speed Direct-Shift automatic can be all-wheel drive. The power of sedans with the AWD badge varies from 205 to 208 horsepower depending on the version, and they are 75 kilograms heavier than regular ones. The Dynamic Torque Control AWD transmission is completely carried over from the RAV4: the rear wheels engage only when the front wheels slip, and up to 50 percent of the torque is transferred to them. In normal mode, the electronic coupling disengages and the car becomes front-wheel drive.
In Japan, all-wheel drive is available only for hybrid Toyota Camry. They are equipped with a 2.5-liter naturally aspirated engine and an electric motor, together producing 211 horsepower. For the e-Four modification, another electric motor is provided, but on the rear axle. Such a car has a peak power of about 218 horsepower.
The all-wheel-drive Camry was aimed at buyers who, for some reason, preferred a mid-size sedan over a crossover. Moreover, the off-road modifications are intended only for the North American market and are unlikely to appear in other countries. They will be assembled at the Toyota plant in Georgetown, Kentucky.
