2015 Camry......

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"Toyota has unveiled a radically revised version of its conservative Camry sedan less than three years into its life.

It is the biggest mid-cycle update to the popular family and fleet car in its 30-year history and one done in response to customer demand and intense competition.

"The consumer is driving a lot of that," said Toyota US vice president Bill Fay.

"It's the biggest segment in our industry ... it's very competitive, every major manufacturer has a good entry there and there's a lot of innovation going on in the segment.
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"This gave us an opportunity to update the looks, improve the interior and give it more of a premium feel, update the car with technology and safety that are key points ... we were able to improve the way the car drives ... it's going it connect more on an emotional level."

The new car will go on sale in Australia in 2015 and only be produced for about two years before local manufacturing is wound down by the end of 2017.

However, despite the significant design update that brings 1900 new parts - including a more adventurous grille and cleaner look with more attention to detail - Australians will miss out on the updated interior that's described as "more refined and upscale" as well as advanced safety technology that will be available on Camrys sold in the US.

Things such as pre-collision warning and lane departure warning will not be available, while the wireless induction charging for smart phones will also initially be left off Australian Camrys.

But the design undergoes a major change.

Every panel except the roof of the new Camry has been changed to create a car Toyota Australia hopes will lower the circa-50-year-old average buyer age.

The car also features a wider track (the distance between the left and right wheels) along with associated handling upgrades said to improve dynamics and make it more fun to drive. There's also a new brake booster to improve pedal feel and make it more progressive.

Toyota will also make its own suspension and steering tweaks to better suit Australian tastes.

However the 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine and 2.5-litre petrol-electric hybrid will be unchanged when the new Camry starts rolling down the Altona production line in Victoria later in 2015.

The design changes also won't apply to the V6-powered Aurion - currently a mildly restyled version of the Camry - which will instead continue with its more conservative look.

That will likely further split the target markets of the Camry and Aurion, with the Camry steering towards the ever elusive younger buyers and Aurion appealing more to executives and families."
http://www.drive.com.au/motor-news/s...417-36sr9.html

[v8snerlo]

Gotta admit, i dont mind it. Interior is better than current but still a long way off some of the other cars on sales. Geeze it took them long enough to realise that they were building bland boring cars!

[SupaFly]

Looks like a Murica.. cott dayyum mang

[fgpsi]

Looks better than the VF

[malazn mafia]

Very Hyundai. ..and about as exciting as a 2015 model Fisher & Paykel Smart Refrigerator.

[damo6]

still makes me fall asleep looking at it

[LeadFoot81]

IMO, the current Camry was a step backward (or sideward maybe) interms of styling.

As big a change as this is, the designers were hamstrung by that bland, boxy cabin shape. Individual details are nice, but the on the whole the design isn't cohesive.

[damo76]

junk.

[Nikked]

Bit of Lexus coming through...looks a bit corolla-ish though. The current Camry as some nice lines and edges to it, just a fussy finish on the rear...and the sports models are a bit how-you-doing.

The Horizontal split dash top is wonderful though, just hamstrung by the typically Toyota centre consol.

[Vormund]

So Camry and Aurion will have completely different exteriors for the first time...

That said, because the next generation Camry will come from Thailand most likely and they only build 4cylinders + hybrid, would TMCA look at bringing the Japanese MarkX here for their 6 cylinder model? Bonus: it's RWD and we have free trade with Japan now.

[DFB FGXR6]

[QUOTE=v8snerlo;5074140]Gotta admit, i dont mind it. Interior is better than current but still a long way off some of the other cars on sales. QUOTE]

Aussie made cars get the current interior with only minor trim changes according to CarAdvice

[chevypower]

The 2015 Sonata looks SOOOOO much better. 200kw 2.0T too.

[2011G6E]

As with the Corolla, I'll ask again...what the hell are they putting in the water at Toyota design studios? That actually looks miles ahead of the last versions.

[Struggo]

I like it as it's far better than its current offering.

[damo6]

yeah but it still looks like they've origamied a kleenex box.

[Bossxr8]

It's like dressing a granny in punk clothes, it's still a granny underneath.

Who are they trying to fool.

[Wretched]

Originally Posted by 2011G6E

As with the Corolla, I'll ask again...what the hell are they putting in the water at Toyota design studios? That actually looks miles ahead of the last versions.

It's called a change in the leadership team.

[GTP-RPD]

Clicked on the photos at the link for a better view and all i can say is thank god for the link below of the Girls of the Geneva Motor show....Phew.

[Sloth]

They ruined it for me with that stupid fake c pillar window

[Crazy Dazz]

blah, blah, blah
Toyota have been promising the same thing with every facelift since the Camry was launched. If all their promises were true, and taken collectively, the current Camry would be the size of a H1 Hummer, and powered by a V12.

Toyota have built their empire on bland, boring, reliable cars, and the Camry is their Jewel in the Crown. It's bought by old farts with one foot in the grave and by husbands who don't like their wives and just want to give her a reliable car to stop the whinging.

Their best bet for boosting sales would be to offer discounted pre-paid funerals, or some sort of guaranteed buy-back if you die from old age before your Camry is out of warranty.

[flooded one]

Front end looks more aggressive. The rest is still pretty bland.

[KAM120]

the rear end is screaming Hyundai. If they're keeping the current drivetrain in it then it won't be any more exciting to dive, like a Bossxr8 said 'It's a granny in punk clothing'.

[malazn mafia]

Originally Posted by KAM120

the rear end is screaming Hyundai. If they're keeping the current drivetrain in it then it won't be any more exciting to dive, like a Bossxr8 said 'It's a granny in punk clothing'.

They might as well call it Toyota Sportivo and drop the Camry name. But then again Sportivo has always been about dressing up an uninspiring car in stripes and wings, and giving off a 'who I am I trying to fool' stance...

[flooded one]

I wish it had a turbo option. I like front end (shock), I honestly believe if Toyota was serious at getting younger people to buy Camry, a turbo option would help the Camry's "white goods on wheels" image to disappear. then again I guess there are people that will buy Camry for what it is. An a to b car. that it does its job well.

[Bearman]

I don't mind it actually but why do Toyota persist with a FWD platform and a similarly sized RWD platform for the Lexus???

Why can't they just use the RWD platform over both brands??

[flooded one]

Originally Posted by Bearman

I don't mind it actually but why do Toyota persist with a FWD platform and a similarly sized RWD platform for the Lexus???

Why can't they just use the RWD platform over both brands??

I think that it may have to do with cost in manufacturing?? It would be cheaper for Toyota to make Camry front wheel drive as it sells more then the Lexus RWD. I think its a shame that myself. I get the point of Camry but I feel safer towing with RWD personally. so that's why I usually avoid front wheel drives.

[AndyXR6T]

Still as good as a bar of soap on wheels

[flooded one]

Originally Posted by AndyXR6T

Still as good as a bar of soap on wheels

wish it was then I wouldn't have clean the bloody things lol

[GREGL]

Originally Posted by Crazy Dazz

blah, blah, blah
Toyota have been promising the same thing with every facelift since the Camry was launched. If all their promises were true, and taken collectively, the current Camry would be the size of a H1 Hummer, and powered by a V12.

Toyota have built their empire on bland, boring, reliable cars, and the Camry is their Jewel in the Crown. It's bought by old farts with one foot in the grave and by husbands who don't like their wives and just want to give her a reliable car to stop the whinging.

Their best bet for boosting sales would be to offer discounted pre-paid funerals, or some sort of guaranteed buy-back if you die from old age before your Camry is out of warranty.

You nailed it , funny how people like the idea of a reliable car when they spend 35 grand for a new car .
Your words not mine .

[Blem]

From the rear it looks like a VF.
From the front it looks like a security screen door