The eighth-generation Toyota Camry goes on sale soon. In this side-by-side photo comparison we see how different it is to the seventh-generation sedan.
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7th gen F/L
The extensive seventh-generation facelift for the 2015 model year was not a response to repid reviews about the car's looks, but also preparing us for the look of the eighth-generation model with its large lower grille and sporty pretensions.
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7th gen F/L
The eighth-generation Camry rides on the new Toyota New Global Platform (TNGA), which is highly flexible and made its debut on the latest Prius. In addition to weight savings from high-strength steel, it also promises a lower centre of gravity, lower roof, and lower hood height for improved handling and feel.
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7th gen F/L
From the rear, the high-spec Camry XSE is obviously sportier and better resolved than its predecessor. The new Camry sits lower, better fills out its wheel arches, and is just better resolved. We're not sure it quite justifies its quad exhaust tips, though.
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4th gen Avalon
The new Camry's dashboard seems to be inspired by the current Avalon
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It's a big step up in design compared to the seventh-generation Camry's dash, and, as you'd expect, there's a larger infotainment touchscreen. It's still very plasticky, but there's fake leather, stitching and better quality fake wood and/or metal.
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7th gen F/L
The North American and Australian XV60 Camry range will be offered in two styling flavours. The red car you see above is part of the sportier line. This silver car is more sedate. There's still a large bottom feeder grille, but it's less 'sporty' by virtue of its missing fake side air intakes. This style pack will be used for lower grade models.
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7th gen F/L
On some variants, Toyota has turned the 'sporty looks' meter up to 11 with these fake side vents at the rear. Their integration into the tail-lights, we guess, is meant to link it visually with the range-topping Lexus LC coupe.
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7th gen F/L
The Camry still features a physical tachometer and speedometer, but the multi-function screen in between is now wider and larger.
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7th gen F/L
In North America, the Camry also debuts a new 2.5-litre Dynamic Ford four-cylinder engine with an 8-speed automatic.
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7th gen F/L
There's also a 3.5-litre V6 with direct injection, and a new hybrid drivetrain with a Dynamic Force 4-cylinder engine.
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7th gen F/L
Toyota's really pushing the sporty angle with the new Camry, hence the red leather seat option.
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7th gen F/L
Safety technology available on the new Camry includes automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection, all-speed radar-guided cruise control, lane keeping assistance, automatic high beams, blind spot monitoring, and surround view cameras.
Dimensions (eighth-generation vs seventh-generation)
Length: 4,879mm (+19mm) | 192.1 inches (+0.8 inches)
Width: 1,839mm (+19mm) | 72.4 inches (+0.8 inches)
Height: 1,445mm (-25mm) | 56.9 inches (-1.0 inches)
Wheelbase: 2,824mm (+49mm) | 111.2 inches (+1.9 inches)
