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Back to BodyKitz Homepage - Enter Body Kitz Online Store 2007 TOYOTA CAMRY and CAMRY HYBRID All new for 2007, Toyota Motor Corporation releases a completely redesigned Camry and an addition to the Camry lineup in the form of a Hybrid. Expect sales of the Toyota Camry to continually rise for the best selling vehicle in the United States. The new Hybrid is destined to become a hot seller as gas and oil prices continue to rise. One of the high points of the new Hybrid is it has the same appearance of the all new Camry with the only hit of its designation is a badge and the battery pack in the trunk. The Camry's redesign comes at the same time that the upper end Toyota vehcile, the Lexus ES 350's release. Both cars share the same platform and styling cues. The new Camry features a leaner and more aerodynamic look, especially apparent in the sport model that features a ground effects kit. The sixth generation Camry is a completely redesigned model and is assembled at the Toyota plant in Georgetown, Kentucky Subaru's Lafayette, Indiana plant, and at Toyota Manufacturing in Japan. A Camry manufactured in Japan is denoted with a VIN starting with "J" as well as a small hatch on the passenger's side of the front bumper, used to secure the vehicle during shipping over the ocean, US made models are denoted with a VIN starting with "4". It was released as a 2007 model making its first introduction at the 2006 North American International Auto Show along with its identical hybrid twin, the Camry HV. The new Camry has a 2.4 L I4 making 158 hp (118 kW) with 4 trim levels: CE, LE, SE, and XLE. It will also have an optional 3.5 L V6 making 268 hp (200 kW) with three trims: LE, SE, and XLE. The V6 will be available with a 6-speed sequential transmission. A spilt-folding rear seat is not available on the SE trim. A navigation system with a cell phone link and heated leather seats are available for the SE and the V6-powered XLE. A keyless entry/remote starter is optional on the V6-powered XLE. The CE and LE have hubcap designs similar to the previous generation models. The rear of the car features the controversial "Bangle-butt" design first seen on the 2002 BMW 7 Series. 2007 Toyota Camry Press Release January 9, 2006 - Detroit, MI - Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc., unveiled the all-new 2007 Camry and Camry Hybrid at a press conference today at the 2006 North American International Auto Show (NAIAS). In the 23 years since it was introduced as a 1983 model, Camry has evolved to the quintessential American family sedan with iconic status. The Toyota Camry, the best-selling car in America four years running and eight of the past nine years, is completely new for 2007 as Toyota engineers and designers follow a strategy that refuses to take continued success for granted. Toyota set out to redefine the new Camry. To accomplish this, Toyota chose to expand the very definition of Camry and in the process create a new benchmark for sedans. Designers rethought every aspect of the Camry, from its chassis to its body, interior, accessories and drivetrain. The result is a world-class sedan that not only redefines global standards for comfort, performance and intelligent design, but also is available, for the first time, with Toyota's Hybrid Synergy Drive. "With the new 2007 Camry, Toyota once again raised the bar with the family sedan," said Don Esmond, senior vice president, automotive operations, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. "Camry's reputation as the gold standard was developed over more than 20 years of refining this excellent package and this new Camry continues that reputation." As designers and engineers refined their goals, they focused on trading what some owners felt was a conservative image for a more stylish, athletic, modern image. At the same time, they sought new standards of performance for both standard and hybrid models. The challenge was to accomplish a thorough redesign without sacrificing traditional Camry qualities, including roomy interior, comfortable ride, low noise levels, and class-leading value. Toyota designers accomplished those goals by rethinking every aspect of the Camry, with special attention paid to improving driving dynamics, comfort, low noise and more. As interested as drivers will be in Camry's enhanced performance, refinement, value and style, they'll also be interested in its fuel-economy numbers. The standard four-cylinder CE model has EPA-estimated city/highway fuel economy ratings of 24/34. Camrys equipped with V6 engines have EPA-estimated fuel economy ratings of 22 mpg city/31 mpg highway, while the Camry hybrid has fuel economy ratings of 43 mpg city/37 mpg highway. An all-new exterior design provides the 2007 Camry with a visual impact that signals a departure from the upright style of its predecessor. This new Camry shape is athletic and modern, with a long, high-visibility cabin set on a horizontal underbody with strong, rounded planes and elongated structures. The wheelbase now is longer than before, and track is wider, with the wheels pushed toward the extremes of each of the car's four corners. While designers optimized the Camry's visual image, they also paid attention to generating a sense of excitement in the driving experience without sacrificing ride quality. To do that, they increased wheelbase (109.3 in., up from 107.1 in.) but maintained the same overall length, with a shortened rear overhang. Even with this lengthened wheelbase, engineers delivered a reduced turning radius. One of the primary goals the new Camry's design team set for itself was to come up with a stylish design and a roomy, comfortable interior.The team turned its attention to maximizing interior space – in particular, fore-and-aft space - without significantly enlarging the Camry's exterior. It started by pushing the cowl, the bottom of the car's windshield, forward for an increased sense of openness and room in the Camry's passenger cabin. The 2AZ-FE engine, standard across the Camry grade lineup, is based on the 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine from last year, but is substantially upgraded. This redesign employs optimized intake and exhaust systems, as well as strategies that reduce internal friction and enhance engine-block/crankcase rigidity. The result is improved power output with exceptional fuel economy and reduced noise and vibration levels. For those looking
for more power, the new 2GR-FE engine – a 24-valve, DOHC 3.5L V6
- is available in the LE, SE and XLE. This engine is designed to deliver
up to 40 percent better acceleration over the 2006 model year Camry
3.3-liter V6. The V6 is based on bore/stroke measurements of 3.70 x
3.27 inches (94.0 x 83.0 mm) for a displacement of 210.9 ci, or 3,459cc,
and uses a compression ratio of 10.8:1 to generate 268 SAE horsepower. CAMRY RELATED ARTICLES, REVIEWS AND SITES: Includes manufacturer websites, clubs and enthusiast sites, vehicle articles and reviews with pricing and specifications and more:
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