The new Toyota Camry will be officially launched simultaneously in four locations across the US on August 23, but it has already been exposed, thanks to a French language Canadian car buyer’s guide. The mag scans reveal familiar evolutionary design and a redesigned dashboard. Info gained from the mag are as follows:
The North American Camry starts with a 2.5-litre four-cylinder with 171 PS and 226 Nm of torque, good for 0-100 km/h in 9.8 seconds, before reaching a top speed of 190 km/h.
A step up is the Hybrid, which sees an electric motor paired to a 2.4-litre petrol engine. The combined output is 190 PS and 270 Nm. 0-100 km/h in done in 8.9 seconds and top speed is 200 clicks. The headline fuel consumption figure is 5.7 litres per 100 km.
There has to be a big V6, and its a 3.5-litre unit with 272 PS and 335 Nm of torque. This range topper does the century sprint in just 7.2 seconds and has a top speed of 220 km/h. There will be three trim levels – LE, SE and XLE.
The full scan of the double page spread is after the jump, as well as an official Toyota teaser of the rear end, which wasn’t shown in the mag. Might be useful if you can read French!
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Comments on the new Toyota Camry reveal a mix of disappointment, mainly criticizing its design which many find bland or resembling a larger Altis or Civic. Some express hope or curiosity about the Asian version, while others compare it unfavorably to competitors like Hyundai Sonata and Kia Optima, citing design and performance concerns. Several comments highlight the perceived shift towards sportier styling, though many think this is not suitable for traditional Camry buyers, often older "uncle" consumers. The hybrid version gets praise for its efficiency, but overall reactions range from skepticism to hope for future improvements. There is a recurring theme that the car looks less premium and less appealing, with critical remarks on the design's originality and appeal.