{{Short description|Motor vehicle body platform}} The '''Toyota K platform''', informally known as the '''Toyota Camry platform''', is a front-wheel-drive automobile platform (also adaptable to four-wheel-drive) that has underpinned various Toyota and Lexus models from the mid-size category upwards<ref name = "Credit Suisse">{{cite web | last1 = Akita | first1 = Masahiro | last2 = Shiohara | first2 = Kunihiko | date = 11 June 2012 | url = https://doc.research-and-analytics.csfb.com/docView?language=ENG&source=emfromsendlink&format=PDF&document_id=977831251&extdocid=977831251_1_eng_pdf&serialid=mloPNv7E0vSpbVXspCzREiMSkukb0pOZlgZROxrMRwE%3d | title = Observations on TNGA: How will Toyota's plans to make better cars affect suppliers | format = PDF | publisher = Credit Suisse | pages = 2, 4 | archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20140617142445/https://doc.research-and-analytics.csfb.com/docView?language=ENG&source=emfromsendlink&format=PDF&document_id=977831251&extdocid=977831251_1_eng_pdf&serialid=mloPNv7E0vSpbVXspCzREiMSkukb0pOZlgZROxrMRwE%3d | archivedate = 17 June 2014}}</ref> since September 1999, starting with the Avalon (XX20).<ref name = "KyForward">{{cite web |url=http://www.kyforward.com/our-toyota/tmmktimeline/ |title=A look at Toyota's 25 years in Kentucky |location=Lexington, Kentucky |work=KyForward |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141112124422/http://www.kyforward.com/our-toyota/tmmktimeline/ |archive-date=2014-11-12}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.toyota-global.com/company/history_of_toyota/75years/data/automotive_business/production/production/japan/general_status/toyota_motor_kyushu.html | title = Affiliates (Toyota wholly-owned subsidiaries)-Toyota Motor Kyushu, Inc. | publisher = Toyota Motor Corporation | year = 2012 | accessdate = 18 July 2014}}</ref><ref name = "Automotive Design & Production, Camry XV20">{{cite web | last = Whitfield | first = Kermit | date = 1 September 2001 | url = http://www.autofieldguide.com/articles/toyota-pursues-the-elusive-'triple-wow' | title = Toyota Pursues the Elusive 'Triple WOW' | work = Automotive Design & Production | accessdate = 17 June 2014}}</ref><ref name = "Edmunds.com, 2002 Toyota Camry">{{cite web | last = Kim | first = Liz | date = 28 August 2001 | url = http://www.edmunds.com/toyota/camry/2002/road-test.html | title = 2002 Toyota Camry First Drive | website = Edmunds.com | accessdate = 17 June 2014}}</ref><ref name = "He put Camry on track">{{cite web | last = Sherefkin | first = Robert | date = 20 August 2001 | url = http://www.autonews.com/article/20010820/SEO/108200736 | title = He put Camry on track | work = Automotive News | accessdate = 17 June 2014}}</ref> Besides the Camry, the K platform was used on minivans, crossovers and luxury sedans. This platform was larger than the front-wheel-drive MC and New MC platforms, but less upscale than the N and New N platforms designed for rear-wheel drive luxury applications.<ref name = "Credit Suisse"/> Starting with the XV70 Toyota Camry (2017), the new K platform (TNGA-K) is part of the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA).<ref name="Wheels">{{cite news |last1=Mathioudakis |first1=Byron |title=2017 Detroit Motor Show: 2018 Toyota Camry revealed |url=https://www.wheelsmag.com.au/news/events/1701/2017-detroit-motor-show-all-new-2018-toyota-camry-revealed |work=Wheels |location=Australia |date=10 January 2017 |access-date=23 January 2017}}</ref>
== Features == * It is a front-wheel drive platform, with optional four-wheel drive. * Four-wheel drive variants use either: ** V-Flex II system, which is a viscous-coupling torque-on-demand unit (on most models); or ** Symmetric full-time four-wheel drive (on Lexus RX and Highlander) ** e-FOUR system (rear wheels are driven by electric motors) on hybrid models. * Engines are mounted transversely. * MacPherson struts are used in suspension at all four corners with the exception of the Alphard, Previa, and Sienna, which use a twist-beam rear suspension.
== Applications == * Toyota Avalon — XX20 (1999–2004),<ref name = "KyForward"/> XX10 (2000–2005, for Australian market), XX30 (2004–2012),<ref name = "Edmunds.com, 2002 Toyota Camry"/><ref name = "He put Camry on track"/><ref name = "Nikkei Technology Online">{{cite web | last = Hayashi | first = Tatsuhiko | date = 27 January 2009 | url = http://techon.nikkeibp.co.jp/english/NEWS_EN/20090127/164628/ | title = New Lexus SUVs Come with Smooth Luggage Compartment | work = Nikkei Technology Online | accessdate = 17 June 2014}}</ref> XX40 (2012–2018)<ref>{{cite web | last = Phelan | first = Mark | date = 24 June 2012 | url = http://www.freep.com/article/20120624/COL14/206240437/Mark-Phelan-Toyota-s-North-American-staff-pitches-in-with-Avalon-redesign-for-2013 | title = Mark Phelan: Toyota's North American staff pitches in with Avalon redesign for 2013 | work = Detroit Free Press | accessdate = 17 June 2014}}</ref> ** Toyota Pronard — XX20 (2000–2004) ** Toyota X Runner — XX10 (concept car, 2003) * Toyota Camry — XV30 (2001–2006),<ref name = "Automotive Design & Production, Camry XV20"/><ref name = "Edmunds.com, 2002 Toyota Camry"/><ref name = "He put Camry on track"/> XV40 (2006–2011),<ref name = "Nikkei Technology Online"/> XV50 (2011–2017)<ref>{{cite web | last = Eisenstein | first = Paul A. | date = 24 August 2011 | url = http://www.thedetroitbureau.com/2011/08/first-drive-2012-toyota-camry/ | title = First Drive: 2012 Toyota Camry | publisher = The Detroit Bureau | accessdate = 17 June 2014}}</ref> ** Toyota Camry Solara — XV30 (2003–2009)<ref name = "Edmunds.com, 2002 Toyota Camry"/><ref name = "He put Camry on track"/><ref>{{cite web | last = Booth | first = David | date = 10 August 2011 | url = http://driving.ca/toyota/camry/reviews/road-test/road-test-2004-toyota-camry-solara-coupe-2 | title = Car Review: 2004 Toyota Camry Solara Coupe | publisher = Canwest News Service | accessdate = 17 June 2014}}</ref> ** Toyota Aurion — XV40 (2006–2011),<ref name = "Nikkei Technology Online"/> XV50 (2011–2017) * Toyota Highlander/Kluger — XU20 (2000–2007),<ref name = "Edmunds.com, 2002 Toyota Camry"/><ref name = "He put Camry on track"/> XU40 (2007–2013),<ref name = "Edmunds.com, 2009 Toyota Venza">{{cite web | last = Riches | first = Erin | date = 31 October 2008 | url = http://www.edmunds.com/toyota/venza/2009/road-test1.html | title = 2009 Toyota Venza First Drive | website = Edmunds.com | accessdate = 17 June 2014}}</ref> XU50 (2013–2019)<ref>{{cite web | last = Mathioudakis | first = Bryon | date = 28 March 2013 | url = http://www.wheelsmag.com.au/news/1303/super-kluger!/ | title = Super Kluger! | work = Wheels | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20141125184747/http://www.wheelsmag.com.au/news/1303/super-kluger!/ | archive-date = 25 November 2014}}</ref> * Toyota Previa/Estima/Tarago — XR30, XR40 (2000–2005) * Toyota Alphard — AH10 (2002–2008) * Toyota Sienna — XL20 (2003–2009),<ref name = "Edmunds.com, 2002 Toyota Camry"/><ref name = "He put Camry on track"/><ref>{{cite web | last = Dubow | first = Charles | date = 10 March 2005 | url = https://www.forbes.com/2005/09/30/toyota-sienna-minivans-cx_cd_1003test_ls.html | title = 2005 Toyota Sienna XLE Limited AWD | work = Forbes | accessdate = 17 June 2014}}</ref> XL30 (2010–2020)<ref>{{cite web | last = Filipponio | first = Frank | date = 18 December 2009 | url = http://www.autoblog.com/2009/12/18/2011-toyota-sienna-first-drive/ | title = First Drive: 2011 Toyota Sienna tries to make the minivan cool | publisher = Autoblog.com | accessdate = 17 June 2014}}</ref> * Toyota Venza — AV10 (2008–2017)<ref name = "Edmunds.com, 2009 Toyota Venza"/><ref>{{cite web | last = Vasilash | first = Gary S. | date = 1 December 2008 | url = http://www.autofieldguide.com/articles/venza-revealed | title = Venza Revealed | work = Automotive Design & Production | accessdate = 17 June 2014}}</ref><ref name = "AutoGuide">{{cite web | last = Wood | first = Colum | date = 3 March 2015 | url = http://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2015/03/toyota-venza-axed.html | title = Toyota Venza Axed | website = AutoGuide.com | accessdate = 18 March 2015}}</ref> * Lexus ES — XV30 (2001–2006),<ref name = "Edmunds.com, 2002 Toyota Camry"/> XV40 (2006–2012),<ref>{{cite web | last = Wilson | first = Greg | date = 19 May 2006 | url = http://www.autos.ca/first-drives/first-drive-2007-lexus-es-350/ | title = First Drive: 2007 Lexus ES 350 | website = Autos.ca | accessdate = 17 June 2014}}</ref> XV60 (2012–2018)<ref>{{cite web | last = Harley | first = Michael | date = 24 January 2014 | url = http://www.autoblog.com/2013/01/24/2013-lexus-es350-review/ | title = 2013 Lexus ES350 | website = Autoblog.com | accessdate = 17 June 2014}}</ref> ** Toyota Windom — XV30 (2001–2006) * Lexus RX — XU30 (2003–2008),<ref name = "Edmunds.com, 2002 Toyota Camry"/><ref name = "He put Camry on track"/> AL10 (2008–2015),<ref name = "Nikkei Technology Online"/> AL20 (2015–2022) ** Toyota Harrier — XU30 (2003–2013)
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