Have you seen the new 2007 Camry?

[Leighcm]

http://autoshow.msn.com/as/article.aspx?xm...ow2006AutoMaker

The above link should take you to photos of the new Camry. If not, go to www.naias.com, Click on "exhibitors", then "photos by MSN", and then search for Toyota in the box on the left side of the page.

Here's the details:

Hybrids have gone mainstream, with Toyota launching a refreshingly stylish update to America’s best-selling car.

Just about the only complaint you could make about the current model Camry is that it’s a bit lackluster. It’s long been the benchmark family sedan, both forgettable and indispensable because it gets the job done so effectively.

“Customers tell us they’re happy, but they feel [Camry] is ordinary,” said Don Esmond, senior vice president of automotive operations for Toyota Motor Sales USA. “They lean toward practicality but the want a car that looks good too. And that’s becoming a higher priority.”

Shorter overhangs, a lower ride height, tightly integrated headlights and a more angular grille give the car an aesthetic lift. Tiny panel gaps point to high production standards. Thick C-pillars and a double waistline on the trunk are notable design features.

This is not a revolution—the new Camry isn’t cutting edge, but it’s good-looking and accomplished. Its external appearance gives it presence and solidity that compares favorably with cars in the more costly premium sector. The interior, while well finished, is less exceptional.

There are updates under the skin, too. The entry-level engine choice is an upgraded 2.4 liter four-cylinder unit delivering 158 horsepower and 24 mpg in the city and 34 on the highway. It’s available with five speed manual or automatic transmissions. A 3.5 liter V6 linked to a six speed automatic transmission offers 268 horsepower at the penalty of a 2 mpg reduction in economy.

The Hybrid Synergy Drive option offers 192 horsepower (that’s the same as the current V6) but up to 43 mpg in city driving—which could mean 600 miles between fill-ups. Camry buyers will get the interactive display showing power use that has captivated Prius drivers. With as many as 35 percent of car buyers considering a hybrid, putting this technology at the heart of the Camry range is an impressive vote of confidence by Toyota in the reliability and profitability of their technology.

Camry drivers who want a more exciting driving experience can choose the SE trim. Revised suspension, springs, dampers and extra bracing give it 20 percent higher body stiffness. That won’t make it a sports car—but, said Esmond, “it’s a blast to drive.”

The new car goes on sale in March (the hybrid version a few months later). Prices are not yet available, but Esmond promised that it would be better value than the outgoing model—which does not necessarily mean a price cut.

[fidgits]

very nice :D

[kszx]

i love it. i want to get one! =)