What year is the eighth-generation Camry?
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The 8th generation Camry was launched in November 2017. Its configurations are as follows: 1. Body design: The all-new eighth-generation Camry TNGA-GOA body uses more high-strength materials in its design, with improvements made to 7 areas including the front suspension arm beam of the frame. Additionally, components such as the longitudinal and transverse beams at the vehicle's bottom have been redesigned. The body section also adopts Lexus' adhesive bonding process, along with other targeted enhancements. This series of improvements primarily aims to enhance the vehicle's safety, handling, as well as increase the rigidity and torsional resistance of the eighth-generation Camry's body. 2. Exterior: The eighth-generation Camry features dual styling designs: Luxury and Sport, both inspired by Toyota's latest "Keen Look" design language. 3. Luxury version: It adopts a large trapezoidal horizontal grille, with a streamlined body posture and lower waistline. The extended rear part of the roof increases rear headroom. 4. Sport version: It features a three-layer grille front face and, for the first time, a two-tone body and "pure black" cabin design, with a dual-side quad-exhaust pipe styling at the rear. Additionally, the hybrid version is based on the Luxury version, highlighting its identity with light blue front and rear lights. 5. Hybrid version: The hybrid version adds a Sport version styling, largely maintaining the main design of the current fuel-powered Sport version, with only some details revealing its hybrid identity.
As a long-time observer of the automotive market, I believe the eighth-generation Camry was officially launched in 2017, but large-scale sales began around 2018. Toyota's Camry follows a regular generational cycle, typically updating every 4 to 5 years. The seventh generation started in 2011, and by late 2017, the eighth generation made its debut. I recall it adopted the all-new TNGA platform, with a more stylish and dynamic exterior design, moving away from its previous conservative look. Its global premiere was at the North American Auto Show, and it went on sale in North America, China, and various Asian markets starting in 2018, achieving strong sales while also improving fuel efficiency and safety systems. Looking back now, this generation marked a significant turning point. For those considering used cars, the 2018 to 2022 models of the eighth generation are within their value retention period, so checking the vehicle's condition and wear is crucial before purchasing. Simply put, remember that 2018 marks its golden era—don't mistake it for older models.
When I last changed cars, I specifically researched the eighth-generation Camry, which was the main model year launched in 2018. The car I picked up in 2019 was still quite trendy. This generation drives much more comfortably, with better noise insulation and lighter steering, and the hybrid version is noticeably more fuel-efficient. Toyota introduces some new features with each generation of the Camry, and the eighth generation, unlike the conservative seventh generation before 2014, became highly sought after upon its 2018 release, with waiting times stretching several weeks. Don’t get confused about the year—some mistakenly say 2017, but while the launch event was that year, mass production mostly started selling from 2018. For maintenance, regular checks on the engine and transmission are recommended. The eighth generation is generally durable and can easily last 10 years, but the battery pack in hybrid models requires careful maintenance. In short, remember that 2018 is the key starting point—when choosing a used car, calculating mileage from this year onward is a safe bet.
