Behind the handlebars: new design 2012 Toyota Camry

Let's be honest: boring sells. 1983 Toyota has sold approximately 15 million Camrys worldwide. Camry often is among the most competitive this type in consumer reports tests, but none of my colleagues will put their top 40 most fun cars to drive. Ever.

Camry is popular, but is loved it? Toyota may make quite a dull car nice? Does the company even care management use? Note that do not yet exist does not replace the Celica, MR2 or Supra.

2012 Camry was just introduced, and among the usual notes for the car is more fuel, which are effective, more expensive and filled with safety equipment, the company said another purpose is to provide "participate experience."

Well the only way to be placed here, really, is included.

The new Camry will again be offered in the four-cylinder V6 and hybrid models, with prices ranging from $ 21,955 database l to $ 29,800 for XLE V6. The rest of the line includes the main LE, XLE and "sporty" SE categories. Hybrid is offered in the LE and XLE trim lines, and this is determined by the $ 25,900 for $ 27,400, respectively.

Four cylinder engine receives nine horsepower, (now made 178) and returns an EPA estimated mpg 25 city, 35 highway. The version of the V6 has the same equine for 268 force as before, and receive evaluation 21 mpg city, Highway 30. The two engine hook for six-speed automatic gearbox.

Hybrid versions use the new 2.5-liter four cylinder engine and a small electric engine, producing a combined 200 horsepower. EPA estimated 43 mpg city, highway 39. Toyota also said fuel sipper is a light 200 pounds.

All 2012 Camrys are fitted with 10 bags and ABS. course stability control and monitoring of electronic tyre pressure are also included.

My initial impression after driving several versions is that the company has taken very carefully, upgrade the Interior. Granted, those I reigned are machinery models, but appropriate and finish looked decidedly commercial--almost, um, like Hyundai. The front cover is very low and vision seems excellent. The seats are comfortable, a little more favourable with the support of the femur (criticism, we've had in previous models) and is fully adjustable.

Ride is very quiet and comfortable, and steering feel as lifeless as past models.

Will make a full evaluation of the new Camry after they go on sale and we can introduce some miles on them. Date of sale is scheduled for October.

As a whole the new Camry will most likely hit his mark of mainstream America of manufacture. With the New Passat in larger, more expensive Volkswagen, to join the Chevrolet Malibu, Ford Fusion, Honda Accord, Camry must make the sales start. In addition, Toyota better permanent search over his shoulder of Hyundai, which has quickly become the company to beat production one, interesting and fun drive cars.

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– Mike Quincy

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