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TheKevin · 12-05-2005, 12:43 AM

2007 Toyota Camry

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.

toyotacamry1 · 12-05-2005, 12:46 AM

i wish they would bring them back down to the dimensions of the 3rd and 4th gens. They were smaller and looked better as tuner cars. Now they are huge and more suited to being lowered on chrome with leather interiors. imo.

Hawkeye-SE · 12-05-2005, 12:48 AM

That is all kinds of ugly. I'll pass, 268 HP and all. And how about a real manual transmission, not the fucking sissy his and hers / manumatic bullshit.

white3ch0c0late · 12-05-2005, 01:05 AM

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Originally Posted by toyotacamry1

i wish they would bring them back down to the dimensions of the 3rd and 4th gens. They were smaller and looked better as tuner cars. Now they are huge and more suited to being lowered on chrome with leather interiors. imo.

Gen 5's are just as suited to look like tuner cars as any other Gen. I agree that the Gen 6 looks more like a VIP style car, but what've you got against Gen 5's? They all look just fine as tuner cars to me...

CamNub · 12-05-2005, 01:09 AM

Gen 5's are tanks...
You'll notice that when you try to parellel park......
I personally think they are better VIP cars. Because they can handle big rims and whatnot.

And is it just me, or does this look like an ugly and bigger tC?

And Toyota and 268 hp in the same sentance? har har har.

Edit: Actually, it reminds me more of a Mazda3.......

white3ch0c0late · 12-05-2005, 01:14 AM

I've had no trouble parallel parking

Yeah, the front end looks like a Mazda3... but the only reason the Gen 6 doesn't look good in those pictures is (1) thats an ugly color, and (2) those are stock wheels, which are too small for that body size. Throw on some 19s with a fat lip, and drop that bitch, and it'll look hot.

05Cam-Weasel · 12-05-2005, 01:16 AM

i agree w/ white3chocolate gen 5's are just as much a tuner car as the other generations it just depends on the person i am tuning my gen 5

05Cam-Weasel · 12-05-2005, 01:16 AM

agreed

CamNub · 12-05-2005, 01:19 AM

God, That front end is ugly as hell..

papanature · 12-05-2005, 01:57 AM

The Gen 6 looks too much like the Avalon. Other than that, I like it.

***ModifierMR*** · 12-05-2005, 02:05 AM

That temps me to trade my 03 Camry LE with 30K on it to get the new 2007 model.

I unlike some, like that new look, especially the back end. Anyone know the base price on a new one yet?

white3ch0c0late · 12-05-2005, 02:14 AM

Yeah, I like the new body style too. I'm sure when it comes out, it'll probably be around $21K for an LE, and then you factor in about another $5000 of "market appreciation fee" which dealers like to charge now for cars that just barely came out and that are on limited supply for the first month or two... but I'm sure after about 6 months, the prices are going to be very comparable to the Gen 5 prices. I'm trading in the Solara that I'm leasing for a Gen 6 Camry a few months after release once the prices go down. So I'm gonna have a Gen 5 and a Gen 6 (even though I'm giving the Gen 6 to my dad).

CX889 · 12-05-2005, 02:20 AM

I think the front (grille/headlights) looks similar to Mazda 3. The engine is pretty impressive but I am quite disappointed at the design. I think older version is looks sportier IMO.

ECale3 · 12-05-2005, 02:27 AM

I hate it, its ugly as hell and big enough to double as a school bus.

ekim55121 · 12-05-2005, 02:33 AM

i wish cars appreciated in value instead of depreciated then i would definetly trade my gen 3 an get me a free or close to free gen 6