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2.5L 4cylinder (170-175 hp)
3.5L 6cylinder (240-250 hp)
hybrid engine (confirmed)
smart entry and start system
Dual Climate Control
Side Airbags standard
Dynamic Laser Cruise Control
folding side-mirrors
Power Rear Sunshade
Adaptive Front Lighting System (XLE)
HID headlamps (SE,XLE)
LED brakelamps
Bluetooth (option in current Prius)
Navigation & CD changer in dash (only single
CD player avail. now with nav system)"
Bklynguy,
Is this for the 2006 Camry?
Useless.
Any optional HID lights that fit other models would be promptly stolen.
HIDs won't be stolen that fast..the Maxima and previous Acura TL had theft issues, but neither has since had that problem...
Altima doesn't have that problem either...
So I doubt that the HIDs being stolen will be a problem
These are educated guesses / observations based on several factors:
- the competition (dual-climate control in the current Accord for example)
- 2005 Avalon features
- new engines for other Toyota/Lexus models
- trends in the automotive industry ( LED taillamps, HID headlights, Smart-Start are some examples)
- "spys" (people who have access to pictures, specs, prototypes, etc.)
Other things that are on cars in higher price classes like Avalon and Lexus are much less likely or people will say "why should I buy an Avalon or ES350 when I can get 99% of the same features (like laser cruise, smart start, HIDs and power sunshade) for much less money.
Some ES330 buyers just want the name and Lexus warranty, but most people want to feel like they are getting many tangible features that Camrys drivers can't have. Toyota also would want people on the fence to have more reasons to make the jump to Lexus.
They don't necessarily have every feature available on ever other car. Just because you can get HIDs on an Altima, doesn't mean Toyota is threatened enough by that to add them to the Camry or they could have done so already. The Altima has had HIDs available for years.
When HID lights are optional and can be retrofitted later on cheaper models, there is a big black market for stolen lights.
Is there a black market for the 2005 Avalon ? (for XL owners who want HIDs)
I would refuse to buy any new car without folding side mirrors. I'm in NY. Cars everywhere with mirrors knocked off.
I think you mean the 07 Camry. Folding mirrors should be standard on the Camry. We also live in New York and see missing/damaged mirrors everyday.
Thankis for your help.
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alpha01, "Next Generation Toyota Camry - 2006" #217, 16 Jun 2005 12:23 am
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bklynguy- you can doubt whatever you like, but if the recent Sienna and Avalon redesigns were indications of what Toyota can do, I wouldnt be shocked at all to see better steering/handling on the next Camry. (The new Avalon is certainly improved). And from what I understand, Toyota is looking to lower the average buyer age of the Camry, just as they've done already with the new Avalon. (Their desire to do it with the Avalon was explicitly stated at the Auto Show debut, however).
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". I wonder if they improved the handling/steering,"
I bet you a dollar. Toyota has some new competition ala Fusion, and you can bet that they are planning ahead. After all, it is safe to assume that the Ford will handle decently, it is, afterall, part Mazda 6. Also, I test drove an Avalon Touring with my wife (we're replacing our cars at the same time, roughly, she's getting a fullsizer, I'm getting a compact sport sedan) and it handles exponentially better than the last model.
I wouldn't be surprised to see a Touring or Sport label on the next SE model instead of SE, but I don't know. But based on the Avalon, I predict a hit for Toyota . And a flop for Ford. :lemon:
1. 4 wheel drive model (as it is already available in Japan). There is no mid size sedan among Toyota/Nissan/Honda with 4 wheel drive option. You'd have to buy a Subaru legacy if you want a 4 wheel drive, unfortunately, I'm not a big fan of Subaru. Otherwise you'd have to spend big bucks for an stylish but unreliable Passat. There's a huge market out there for Toyota to exploit there.
2. Wagon version available. Similarly, among the japanese, only mazda 6 and Subaru have wagons.
3. Better handling and brakes. The present generation camry is waaaay too spongy.
I doubt they'll release a wagon version of the Camry. They already have the Highlander, and the smaller Matrix.
I'm with you on the handling. Although there's nothing wrong with the handling, I just hope they inject it with just the right amount of sportiness to make the car somewhat fun to drive.
I currently have a 2004 Camry, and I'm pleased with the reliability and quality feel of the car. I sure hope the new Camry continues that.
The Subarus are a lot better now then they used to be. If you wouldn't get one of those for AWD, I would go with the 300. I'm not trying to be cliche but that car is nice. The Fusion won't be out in AWD for a while.
The next Highlander is going to be BIG. Too big, I think, to really be called the Camry wagon any more. They SHOULD have a wagon variant of the Camry next time around.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
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Or a 300, if you want to move :P
Yeah. I think that a Camry Wagon would be nice, as it's hard to find a midsize wagon in the segment and a lot of people would buy a Camry wagon.
I agree with nippononly that the next Highlander is going to be big... too big for people who have no need of 7 passenger capacity. For my uses I'd rather have a 4 cyclinder sedan or wagon and save some gas.
Let me add I wish the next Camry have standard ABS and side airbags. I think it would be hard for Toyota to match side impact scores with Honda and Nissan if they don't have it standard.
The Highlander is not even on my radar. Slow, lethargic, guzzling (compared to Camry) - why not just get a minivan and have the extra room.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
I maintain the average Camry gets around 26 - 27 highway, 20 city and about 23- 24 mixed. Again, driving habbits can improve on that but not likely by much. JMO.
PS:
The car shifted smoothly and drove effortlessly...it continues to offer a very nice drive....though it does have a tendancy to be all over the road...I think the power steering may be be over done.
I regularly got 35-38 mpg on trips in my '04 Camry 4-cylinder with wife, a/c, and luggage. But I cruise at the speed limit (65 mph in most places I go). I fill my tank the same way as much as possible, so the numbers are as good as they can be (not just based on one tankful, which certainly can be erroneous).
City mileage is about 23 mpg, and my overall "grand average" (I keep records) is 27 mpg.
Any suggestions?
Also, since the Camry changes significantly every five years, should I buy now or wait for the 2007 model? Are leather interior and a moon roof standard on the XLE?
As you can tell, I haven't purchased a new car in so long, I have no clue what options are available. :confuse:
Any assistance is greatly appreciated....my husband is no help in this case.
The Camry XLE does come with standard leather seating and a power moon roof but only on the V6 models, it is available on the 4 cylinder XLE.
I am sure the Camry will change dramatically for '07, which will be available in less than nine months. Better to wait, especially if your current Camry only has 130K miles.
2014 Mini Cooper (stick shift of course), 2016 Camry hybrid, 2009 Outback Sport 5-spd (keeping the stick alive)
4-CLYINDER models. But on the 4 cylinder models you can get the XLE Premium Plus Package which comes with both alloy wheels, moonroof and leather.
Those Spy-photos may be missing key details that may stand out on the 2007 Camry that are covered, but i agree that the side doesn't look all the different.
Those people, who claim they can get above ESP estimates, are probably have problem with their math anyway .
Start miles: 1029, with full tank. End miles: 1738. Miles driven = 709. Two more fillups = 20.07 gallons. Miles per gallon = 35.3
Start miles: 3009, with full tank. End miles: 3553. Miles driven = 544. One more fillup = 15.01 gallons. Miles per gallon = 36.2
Start miles: 4177, with full tank. End miles: 4993. Miles driven = 816. Two more fillups = 23.37 gallons. Miles per gallon = 34.9
Start miles: 19, with full tank. End miles: 15,802. Miles driven = 15,783. Total gas added = 578.84 gallons. Miles per gallon = 27.3
2004 Camry LE 4-cylinder, 4-speed auto, EPA 23 city, 32 highway.
I think the numbers above are spot on, and the 5 speed (manual or automatic) will do even better.
If you can't get 30 mpg on the highway in a Camry you are driving exceptionally fast, calculating wrong, or something is wrong with the vehicle.
Inside Line predicts the V6-es to be in the 250-260 BHP vicinity; Just curious to find out what it might be for the hybrids; Accord hybrids are rated at 255 BHP...
Most importantly - Will ther eeven BE a V6 hybrid?
Seems like Toyota is catching on with the HP race considering how the Avalon :shades: surpassed the Maxima :P for 2005..
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I am not into the 02-05 model look because it looks just like you mentioned, the Taurus/Neon tail lights.
I was hoping the new 07 will have more straight line body then the current curves. It will be nice to see the 07 gets the style like the new Lexus or the Avalon but I guess the spy photos suggested the other ways.
that's just my taste and I am sure many people like the current model's look.
It just might win you over since the ugly tails are gone and the lines are much sharper. Overall, a much cleaner body style.
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