[Ghost]

Is the latest Camry generation drive-by-wire like the 10th gen Corolla?

Don't want a disconnected accelerator or steering wheel.

Just trying to plan my next car.

[the99contour]

Ghost, on 11 September 2009 - 09:19 AM, said:

Is the latest Camry generation drive-by-wire like the 10th gen Corolla?

Don't want a disconnected accelerator or steering wheel.

Just trying to plan my next car.

Yes, it is DBW, however, the DBW in the newest Camry is substantially better than Toyota's previous DBW system.

[Dave]

Drive by wire isn't so bad now. I've driven a few cars like that (e.g. Dodge Charger Hemi) and it's been much better developed than it was in early models. I think they can increase gas mileage ever so slightly with the system but more importantly it's easier to lower emissions and increase transmission life.

[fishexpo101]

DBW is one of those items that will probably not go away any time soon. I believe that they also use electric power-assist steering as well, though not 100% sure, that might be only on the Camry Hybrid.

Some like less computer controlled intervention, some like more. Biggest complaint I've heard is about the "lag" from the DBW system. Much of that can be solved by "training" the ECM on how you drive. Once it figures out how your drive from day to day - it will run pretty decently. Also not the first time this system has been used, so there have be improvements and lessons learned along the way.

[Dave]

Agreed! People objected to computer controlled carburetion and fuel injection at first, too. As time goes on, they refine the system. It adds a layer of electronic complexity and removes a layer of mechanical complexity. I'm impressed that the sensors used have been so reliable - after experiencing or hearing of throttle body position sensor glitches.