Toyota to Introduce All-New Camry for 2007

Camry to Go Way Upscale in Performance and Refinement

The news is out! Americas favorite family sedan is about to be significantly updated, according to several major websites. Japanese website Auto Gallery Net reports having correct factual information and several undisguised images of the upcoming Toyota Camry. U.S.-based website Edmunds.com, in its www.insideline.com division, amongst other sites, is also featuring the findings on Toyotas staple family-mover.

The biggest change to the Camry comes from its exterior styling. The anonymous looking styling has been injected with a dose of Vibrant Clarity, Toyota-speak

The news is out! One of North Americas favorite family sedans is about to be significantly updated.

for their new design language. Canadians, and later Europe and America were introduced to Vibrant Clarity with the all-new Yaris subcompact; the upcoming RAV-4 and, according to these photos, the new Camry will also possess fresh styling trademarks in an attempt to shed its staid, boring image.

To prevent overlapping the new Camry with its larger sibling,

To prevent overlapping the new Camry with its larger sibling, the Avalon, Toyotas engineers have essentially kept the Camrys size constant.

the Avalon, Toyotas engineers have essentially kept the Camrys size constant. The car keeps its length at 189.6 inches, but the wheelbase has grown by 2.16 inches to 109.25 inches. Front and rear track have increased by approximately 1.18 inches providing a better stance on the road, while the overall height has dropped by 0.78 inches. As such, the new Camry is sleeker, and more aerodynamic: Auto Gallery claims that the new Camry has a coefficient

By shifting around the layout, while keeping the car the same, Toyota has improved the Camrys packaging allowing for a roomier cabin.

of drag rating of just 0.28 Cd.
By shifting around the layout, while keeping the car the same, Toyota has improved the Camrys packaging: the site claims that the critical increase in wheelbase allows for a roomier cabin, particularly for those riding in back. Meanwhile, cargo capacity has been pegged at more than 17.65 + cu-ft, with numerous large-sized cubbies scattered throughout the cabin - just the right size for hauling an active familys belongings, while 40/20/40 split folding rear seats improve on the industry standard 60/40

The Camrys top-spec trim line includes such amenities as a navigation system with 5-inch LCD display, BOSE premium audio system, rain-sensing wipers, automatic headlamps, power rear sunshade, heated and ventilated seats, and triple-zone climate control.

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As with most modern cars, unexpected high-end luxuries are starting to filter into the equipment list. The Camrys top-spec trim line includes such amenities as a navigation system with 5-inch LCD display, BOSE premium audio system, rain-sensing wipers, automatic headlamps, power rear sunshade, heated and ventilated seats, and triple-zone climate control. Like the Avalon, the Camry is also expected to experience a great boost in interior quality, featuring Lexus-like soft-touch plastics, high-quality leather and glossy wood.

The new Camry is powered by a revised version of Toyotas 2.4-liter inline-four

Toyota hopes to improve the Camrys dynamics by fettling with the suspension, opting for lightweight metals to reduce unsprung weight.

in base trim. Codenamed 2AZ-FE, this inline-four generates 167 horses and 165 lb-ft of torque, a decent improvement from the current cars 158 horsepower and 163 lb-ft. It is routed through the front wheels via a new five-speed automatic gearbox. Interestingly, most Japanese vehicles, such as the Acura TSX and Honda Civic, are available with optional all-wheel drive in their home markets, and the Camry is no exception. The electronically-controlled AWD system distributes power equally for improved grip, and might actually be a path Toyota Canada could consider, given that AWD is growing in popularity for its performance and safety benefits.

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