2014 facelift
Toyota introduced a substantial mid-cycle restyling to the XV50 Camry at the 2014 New York International Auto Show in April 2014. The changes, applicable to the entire Camry range and dubbed the "big minor change" (not a new generation), consisted mainly of the alteration of most of the exterior panels – only the roof remained unchanged. The powertrain remained unchanged from the pre-facelift model.
The facelift included an aggressive front bumper featuring a wider and more prominent trapezoidal grille shape. The interior received a more premium appearance, with improved materials and amenities. The window and door seals were improved to reduce wind and road noise.[14][15] This version was sold in North America, the Middle East and Australasia.
The facelifted "prestige" Camry was first launched in Japan on 9 September 2014 in Hybrid powertrain. Unlike the facelifted regular Camry, the exterior panels of the facelifted "prestige" Camry remained unchanged, except the new headlamps (which has a similar shape to the pre-facelift regular Camry), new tail lamps, new front grille (similar to the XX40 Avalon), and new front and rear bumpers. This version was also sold in China, Taiwan, Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, South America and Jordan.
Toyota started production of restyled Camry for Russian market in November 2014. The car has a new design and a new 2.0 L 6AR-FSE engine, 150 bhp, paired with a 6-speed automatic gearbox.[16]
In China, the facelifted Camry was launched in January 2015. Available engines are the 2.0 L 6AR-FSE and the 5AR-FE which is China's variant of the 2AR-FE four-cylinder. Trim levels are named as the 2.0 E, 2.0 G, 2.0 S, 2.5G, 2.5S, and the top model 2.5Q. Pricing starts from 184,800 yuan to 289,800 yuan ($27,840 to US$43,660). Hybrid trims were known as the 2.5 HG and 2.5 HQ. The standard engine was the 2.5 litre 2AR-FXE hybrid engine which is known as the 4AR-FXE in China.[17]
In Thailand, the facelifted Camry was launched on 11 March 2015 with available trim levels as 2.5HV Premium, 2.5HV NAVI, 2.5HV CD, 2.5G, 2.0G Extremo, and 2.0G. The old 1AZ-FE engine was discontinued and replaced with the 6AR-FBS engine.[18] Toyota Thailand also later introduced the additional trim level "ESport" which was imported from Australia on 12 June 2015. Marking the first time for the country to have both regular and prestige Camry models selling at the same time.[19]
In Indonesia, the facelifted Camry was launched on 1 April 2015. Trim levels remain unchanged as the 2.5 G, 2.5 V, and 2.5 Hybrid.[20]
Toyota Australia commenced production of the facelift XV50 Camry for the Australian market in April 2015.
In the Gulf States, the facelifted Camry was launched in June 2015 for the 2016 model year.[21][22] Trim levels in most GCC markets include the GL, GLX and all-new XSE which replaces the SE.[23] Unlike the GL and GLX, which continued to be imported from Australia, the XSE is imported from the United States. In the UAE specifically, trims levels available there are S, SE, SE+ and Limited.[24]
In February 2015, for the 2016 model year, Toyota released the Special Edition Camry for the US market—limited to 12,000 units. Based on the SE model, it has unique black gloss and silver painted 18-inch alloy wheels, blue accents and stitching throughout the interior including the seats, white-faced gauges with aluminum trim, smoked taillights, Special Edition floor mats and trunk emblem. Added standard equipment include a power moonroof, keyless entry and ignition, and a Qi inductive charge pad for mobile phones. The only option was a navigation system. Available colours unique to the Special Edition Camry were either Blizzard Pearl (white) or Blue Streak Metallic. These two colours joined the regular colour palette for the 2017 model year, although only available on SE and XSE models.[25]
