 The advantage the Verossa offered over the Camry was the ability to offer four-wheel drive, which the Camry couldn't do.The Verossa, introduced in June 2001, appeared in conjunction with the "Toyopet Store" alternative called the Progrès and the "Toyota Store" Brevis.Toyota replaced the aging Mark II stablemates, the Chaser and Cresta which ended production together in 2000 with the Verossa, combining the sporting aspects of the Chaser with the high luxury content of the Cresta, in a vehicle that is smaller than the Crown.