Is the '07 CE/LE/XLE Camry Grille Ugly?

[lasitter]

After test driving an '07 LE Saturday I couldn't stop staring at the grille. Of course the sales team thinks it's gorgeous, but I have my doubts. What do you think?

[chasman]

^ The fact that you're asking should tell you something.
You could have asked: "Is the '07 CE/LE/XLE Camry Grille Attractive?"
Trust your instinct.

The intention to make the Toyota logo as obvious as possible has given it a "Jimmy Durante" characteristic. The change from 06 to 07 Camry grill reminds me of the 05 to 06 grill change for the WRX - "Why did they do it?"

Another poll option would be: "It doesn't encourage me to buy the new model."

[lasitter]

Originally Posted by chasman

You could have asked: "Is the '07 CE/LE/XLE Camry Grille Attractive?"
Trust your instinct.

The most even (and uninteresting) would probably have been "Do you find it attractive or unattractive?" But I figured the word "ugly" would invoke a visceral reaction, and if folks don't "come out swinging" in favor of the design here, then there's probably trouble in River City.

Another poll option would be: "It doesn't encourage me to buy the new model."

Right again.

[Old Dood]

Actually I like my Black LE's grill better then a XLE grill. I do not car for the chrome around the grill. I like simple over all black. However, on the Ribbon Blue and the Barcelona Red Metalic the chrome looks good. On the Sky Blue Pearl or the Jasper Pearl..well..err...nothing can make those look good. hehe Sorry just my opinion...

EDIT:The Porpoise Nose of the front of these Camry's was also designed for hitting a PED. That made me laugh...how many times do we simply run down a PED. They say the injuries from hitting a PED has more to do with the hood of the car...so this new design minimizes that. Still makes me laugh tho....

[grumbles]

Personally I think they should have given the XLE the chrome grill. I don't like the fact that only the Hybrid is available with it.

[Maim Menu]

The only one I've seen attractive so far, and I don't think it would be a hard thing to do :




And then there is the Aurion, out to replace the Avalon that doesn't seem so mutant :

http://www.theage.com.au/news/nation...379573284.html

And of course the new GS that I think has a lot of camry in it, but the front end is definitely smoother.

[05lim]

isnt a PS picture?

[Maim Menu]

yes

[midnightmach]

Originally Posted by Maim Menu

The only one I've seen attractive so far, and I don't think it would be a hard thing to do :


And then there is the Aurion, out to replace the Avalon that doesn't seem so mutant :

http://www.theage.com.au/news/nation...379573284.html

And of course the new GS that I think has a lot of camry in it, but the front end is definitely smoother.

I'm loving that PS!

[Maim Menu]

Of course you're loving that PS

The thing is since the GS front grille is similar to this, I wonder if a swap would be SOMEWHAT of an option for a smoother look but we'll have to see.

[Maim Menu]

But I realize 2007 GS and ES would be good choices. Somebody look at this thread and tell you don't see Camry genetics in there. The front grille is also fantastic.
http://www.toyotanation.com/forum/t120834.html

Maybe it would involve minor cutting/screwing around but there SHOULD be a way to fit these in a camry frontpiece.

[MrJones]

damn if only! if that happened, i would be the first one to go and buy that damn car

[v-cam]

Aurion for me! Factory supercharged.....

[Maim Menu]

Originally Posted by v-cam

Aurion for me! Factory supercharged.....

http://www.smh.com.au/news/news/toyo...379605211.html

I think this is an early desing but still, the front end is HOT.

[telman999]

The only reason I bought my '07 was the new look I think it is much better than the past versions