· The Camry has been around for years, and needless to say, the legacy continues. The question is “what makes this car such a best seller in multiple countries?”
· Design & Engineering:
For one, Toyota has given the Camry a new facelift, giving the car a more masculine look. In addition, the bum of the Camry has been given sharper rear lights. Grey metallic has been added as a new available color. A 2.0-liter and 2.4 liter engine is available, and both power the 1500kg+ car nicely. When I sat in the car and the accelerator was depressed, I noticed that the engine seemed to emit an airy electric sound, on both the 2.0 and 2.4 Camry. Nevertheless, being a reliable Japanese car, the engine of the Camry is known for its reliability.
· Interior
Toyota has tried to give the interior of the Camry a classy yet modern feel, and as a result, all the Camry’s come with a plastic bright brown wood and metallic interior. The Camry now sports a standard built-in GPS system, alongside the orderly center console. What I like about the interior is the soft-touch beige leather seats (with lumbar support for the driver, along with full electric seats), the plasma cluster air-conditioning system, the classy “Optitron” meters, and the one-touch windows. At the back, space is relatively good especially with the well-positioned angle of the rear seats.
· Ride & Handling
The Camry reveals its full potential once past the 100km/h mark, and pulls ahead of competition effortlessly. On the inside, wind / road noise and vibration is barely noticeable, and you feel as if in a lower range Lexus. Out on the road, the car feels large, and a large amount of body-roll is evident. Being a Japanese car, fuel consumption is superb—10.8 --> 11.2 km to the liter.
· Verdict
The new Camry is definitely one of high build quality and improved refinement, but lacks ingenuity. Performance is substantial, with almost a lower range Lexus feel. Question answered?
o Personal advice: Go for the 2.0 variant, as you get about the same levels of equipment, technology, and build quality as the 2.4 variant—at a lower price.
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