2007 Toyota Camry **Updated 1/9** 268HP V6 w/6-speed auto, 197HP Hybrid version with CVT, Official Pics

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NFS4

NFS4

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http://forums.thecarlounge.net/zerothread?id=2381970
America's best-selling car is redesigned for 2007, getting new styling, more power and features, and, for the first time, a gas/electric hybrid model. Camry retains the same overall length as the 2002-2006 version, but adds 2.2 inches to wheelbase and cuts height by nearly an inch. Base-model curb weight is up some 175 lb. New features include standard instead of optional curtain side airbags. The line consists of a price-leader CE trim level, volume LE, sporty SE, and luxury XLE. All come with a 158-hp 2.4-liter 4-cyl engine and a 5-speed manual transmission or a 5-speed automtic. LE, SE, and XLE also offer V6 versions with a 268-hp 3.5-liter and a 6-speed automatic transmission. Camry's previous most-powerful V6 had 210 hp and used a 5-speed automatic.

Both '07 automatics include a manual shift gate. The Hybrid teams a special 2.4-liter 4-cyl gas engine with a battery-powered electric motor for 192 net hp. It teams with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT) providing near-infinite drive ratios. Like Toyota's smaller Prius hybrid, Camry's automatically drives on either or both power sources, depending on conditions, and requires no plug-in charging. Antilock 4-wheel disc brakes are standard for all models. So are front torso side airbags, head-protecting curtain side airbags, and, for the first time, a driver's knee airbag.

The Hybrid adds antiskid/traction control that's available for other models. SEs come with 17-inch wheels, the other models with 16s. SEs also have a firmer suspension, and specific trim inside and out. The Hybrid also has unique interior and exterior trim. A split folding rear seat is standard except on SE and Hybrid, which have a fixed seat with center pass-through. Leather upholstery is included on the V6 XLE, available for the 4-cyl XLE and the SE. A navigation system with CD changer and wireless cell-phone link is optional for SE and XLE, as are heated seats. A new-to-Camry keyless-entry/starting system is included on Hybrid and available for V6 XLE.
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GTaudiophile

GTaudiophile

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Huge improvement!

But will it still make us yawn? In any case, the new Camry is a few more nails in the GM coffin.
 
NFS4

NFS4

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Originally posted by: Imdmn04
Too aggressive looking for the crowd that will acutally buy them.
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You call that agressive??? Especially with that small wheel/tire combo?
 
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bunnyfubbles

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Originally posted by: HamburgerBoy
The Toyota Camry is supposed to be kind of a budget sedan, right? Looks pretty good.
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I'd actually say more of a midrange, their Corolla would be budget and Avalon high end. However if you're comparing it to Toyota's Lexus line...
 
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Imdmn04

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Originally posted by: NFS4
Originally posted by: Imdmn04
Too aggressive looking for the crowd that will acutally buy them.
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You call that agressive??? Especially with that small wheel/tire combo?
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Front looks aggressive, At least more so than the current model.
 
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darkswordsman17

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Hmm, I see more and more cars taking cues from BMW's rear end, you know the one people criticized Bangle so much for. They kept claiming that it was ahead of its time in looks, I guess they were right.

Despite that, the rear actully reminds me of Audi more than anyone.
 
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