[got-rice]

http://www.autonews.com/article/20161101/OEM04/161039984/toyota-camry-to-get-sleeker-sportier-for-2018

Toyota’s next-generation Camry is close to breaking cover -- and it’s bringing a more aggressive sport-tuned model with it.

That’s according to recent spy photos of a lightly disguised, eighth-generation Toyota Camry, which is widely expected to debut at the 2017 Detroit auto show in January.

The model snapped was wearing camouflage only -- no bulky panels to disguise the sheet metal. Sport-oriented features include quad tailpipes at the rear, a trunk-mounted decklid and black alloy wheels. (Those wheels were also seen on an earlier prototype testing this summer.)

The overall styling of the test car shows a sleeker, more rakish version of the current Camry. Big changes lurk beneath the camo: This new model will use aluminum for a number of its body panels, and it rides on Toyota’s new TNGA modular platform that debuted with the redesigned 2016 Prius.

The 2018 Camry is expected to go on sale in the third quarter of 2017. When it does, the base model will likely come with the same 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and six-speed transmission as current Camrys, along with the hybrid model. A 2.0-liter turbo-four could join the mix or replace the optional V-6.

2017 will be a big year for high-volume family sedans: In addition to the retooled Camry, Honda’s next-gen Accord will debut, and a new Nissan Altima and a revised Hyundai Sonata are also expected.

 

[molson.david]

I definitely like it much much more than the 2015+ pure ugliness and hideousness. They toned down overly huge catfish mouth, dropped fugly fake windows, hideous side waves are gone and they swapped Hyundaish tail lights for much sportier and aggressive looking lights. I just wish they wouldn't try to cheapen out the 2018 interior like they done on 2015+ and would stay away from CVT.

 

[71Corolla]

A 2.0-liter turbo-four could join the mix or replace the optional V-6.

Not cool, if I was looking for a new sedan I'd buy the V6 Camry while they are still for sale.

 

[got-rice]

Not cool, if I was looking for a new sedan I'd buy the V6 Camry while they are still for sale.

There's still quite a lot of XSE V6s languishing on some dealer lots with some great incentives, at least here in the US. Get one!

 

[ECHOKnight2000]

Gives a glimpse of what the front might look like.

 

[SupremeCorolla451]

Gives a glimpse of what the front might look like.

Where did you find that? Looks like they are introducing the 2018 Nascar Camry but why is it being shown even before the production Camry?

 

[got-rice]

Where did you find that? Looks like they are introducing the 2018 Nascar Camry but why is it being shown even before the production Camry?

This was at a private Toyota event IIRC. Cameras were likely prohibited but there's always a way someone will sneak a shot out.

The same thing happened in 2011 with the 2012 Camry at a Toyota dealer convention.

 

[ECHOKnight2000]

Where did you find that? Looks like they are introducing the 2018 Nascar Camry but why is it being shown even before the production Camry?

Don't shoot the messenger! I just pulled it off the internet. I first saw it on autoblog someone posted but I couldn't find that link so I looked I it up.