| Evolution moves ahead slowly but steadily, and the | | | | whatever trickery is used is help well received, as |
| new 2010 Toyota Camry's four-cylinder power plant is | | | | acceleration in the inline four has never been a matter |
| a perfect case in point. Though there is no radical new | | | | of legend in the Camry. But nor should that be |
| technology here, there are certainly improvements that | | | | expected when matching a simple I4 plant to a |
| are noticeable and appreciated, if not breathtaking. | | | | mid-size ride, and the extra boost has made this a |
| Like the 2009 edition, this is an inline four with double | | | | better performer. So far, so good. |
| overhead cam and four valves per cylinder, two in and | | | | So what does this gain in the thrill cost at the pump? |
| two out. Nothing particularly noteworthy here, but for | | | | Not a thing. EPA ratings remain unchanged this year, |
| 2010 the bore has been increased, bringing the former | | | | with the 2010 Toyota Camry coming in at a |
| 2.4 liter up to a whopping 2.5. Much ado about nothing, | | | | respectable, if not class leading, 21 mpg city/ 31 mpg |
| you might say, but once this Asian aspirator is put on | | | | highway. |
| the dyno, we see an impressive increase of 11 | | | | Bested by both its countrymen competitors, though |
| horsepower, bringing it from 157 hp to a more | | | | barely, it is a step in the right direction. |
| respectable 168 hp at 6000 rpm. Torque is up, too, | | | | All told, matched with a well developed brand loyalty, |
| hitting 167 lb-ft at 4100 rpm. Ok, some of the gain is | | | | the new 2010 Camry engine will help to keep the |
| from the addition of another gear, matching a six | | | | Toyota at or near the top of the mid-size sedan family |
| speed transmission to the new power plant, but | | | | super-market. |