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First Drive: 2015 Toyota Camry
« on: October 08, 2014, 06:30:41 am »

Toyota Camry's mid-cycle refresh proves toughness of the mid-size sedan market.
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Re: First Drive: 2015 Toyota Camry
« Reply #1 on: October 08, 2014, 07:22:02 am »
I like the looks of the back end in that blue colour, very striking. did anybody notice that the center stack looks disjointed from the air vents above it?
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Re: First Drive: 2015 Toyota Camry
« Reply #2 on: October 08, 2014, 07:56:50 am »
FFS...that hideous Lexus grill is like a infectious fungus spreading throughout the entire Toyota world.
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Re: First Drive: 2015 Toyota Camry
« Reply #3 on: October 08, 2014, 08:26:32 am »
I had to google 'NVH'...
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Re: First Drive: 2015 Toyota Camry
« Reply #4 on: October 08, 2014, 08:50:56 am »
The new Camry is leaning towards the new Corolla look. It seems that Toyota is beginning to define a "look" within there product grouping. Something the Europeans have been doing for years.

I agree that the Camry has not gotten worse but stale. The competition has moved faster, meeting and exceeding Toyota in many aspects.
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Re: Re: First Drive: 2015 Toyota Camry
« Reply #5 on: October 08, 2014, 09:02:14 am »
Quote from: fixer on October 08, 2014, 07:22:02 am
I like the looks of the back end in that blue colour, very striking.

I agree.  However, not sure about the overall look.  I'll reserve judgment till I see one in person.  At least Toyota is now trying to be more daring in the styling department.

As for the disjointed center stack, it looks intentional.  The center stack appears to be about half an inch forward of the plane that the vents are on.
« Last Edit: October 08, 2014, 09:04:50 am by mixmanmash »
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Re: Re: First Drive: 2015 Toyota Camry
« Reply #6 on: October 08, 2014, 09:02:40 am »
Quote from: Snowman on October 08, 2014, 07:56:50 am
FFS...that hideous Lexus grill is like a infectious fungus spreading throughout the entire Toyota world.
Imagine what it will look like on the Sienna...  Can't be good.
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Re: First Drive: 2015 Toyota Camry
« Reply #7 on: October 08, 2014, 09:02:58 am »
The chrome treatment behind the rear door caught my eye, but not in a good way.IMO the styling is a little too busy for my taste.
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Re: First Drive: 2015 Toyota Camry
« Reply #8 on: October 08, 2014, 09:16:46 am »
Quote from: fixer on October 08, 2014, 07:22:02 am
did anybody notice that the center stack looks disjointed from the air vents above it?

Perfectly symmetrical compared to the new Sonata.
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Re: First Drive: 2015 Toyota Camry
« Reply #9 on: October 08, 2014, 09:20:59 am »
Quote from: Snowman on October 08, 2014, 07:56:50 am
FFS...that hideous Lexus grill is like a infectious fungus spreading throughout the entire Toyota world.

I just hope it doesn't infect Honda. The current Accord looks almost 'Camry-like' in comparison.
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Re: First Drive: 2015 Toyota Camry
« Reply #10 on: October 08, 2014, 09:46:53 am »
I really like this new design! Toyota made the Camry much less boring and just interesting enough, it looks much better than other competitors and I'd put in the Top 4....but having said that, I wish they'd have an AWD version :-/
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Re: First Drive: 2015 Toyota Camry
« Reply #11 on: October 08, 2014, 10:23:17 am »
Toyota takes a good product and makes it better in all the right places - handling, steering, brakes, NVH.
Too bad no updates to the powertrain options but the current ones are too good to take the risk and let go easily. The 2.0T from the new Lexus will trickle down eventually. Must be a good technologically advanced unit.

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Re: First Drive: 2015 Toyota Camry
« Reply #12 on: October 08, 2014, 10:29:24 am »
The interior is a subtle improvement over the previous one, but the steering wheel is to the left of center of the instrument cluster.  The exterior just doesn't catch my eye.
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Re: First Drive: 2015 Toyota Camry
« Reply #13 on: October 08, 2014, 10:52:55 am »
Quote from: Snowman on October 08, 2014, 07:56:50 am
FFS...that hideous Lexus grill is like a infectious fungus spreading throughout the entire Toyota world.

Agree 100%

...but at least the horrible clock is gone!
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Re: First Drive: 2015 Toyota Camry
« Reply #14 on: October 08, 2014, 11:11:39 am »
Quote from: Kris78 on October 08, 2014, 10:52:55 am
Quote from: Snowman on October 08, 2014, 07:56:50 am
FFS...that hideous Lexus grill is like a infectious fungus spreading throughout the entire Toyota world.

Agree 100%

...but at least the horrible clock is gone!

Also agreed.... But the clock?? Noooo!! 8)
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Re: First Drive: 2015 Toyota Camry
« Reply #15 on: October 08, 2014, 11:40:50 am »
A decent car with a competitive price. Pity for the ancient engines.
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Re: First Drive: 2015 Toyota Camry
« Reply #16 on: October 08, 2014, 11:51:01 am »
Camry gets more daring and everyone complains. Stay Beige and bland everyone complains. Toyota just can't win. So what the heck look like a Corolla people still complain.
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Re: First Drive: 2015 Toyota Camry
« Reply #17 on: October 08, 2014, 11:56:18 am »
Quote from: JRM on October 08, 2014, 10:29:24 am
The interior is a subtle improvement over the previous one, but the steering wheel is to the left of center of the instrument cluster.  The exterior just doesn't catch my eye.
Whatever gave you that idea. Looks perfectly centered.
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Re: First Drive: 2015 Toyota Camry
« Reply #18 on: October 08, 2014, 11:57:56 am »
Quote from: bombastic on October 08, 2014, 11:40:50 am
A decent car with a competitive price. Pity for the ancient engines.

I am quite surprised you guys are complaining about the powertrain....I mean, both of them are very competitive and the V6 is *fast*

C/D TEST RESULTS:
 Zero to 60 mph: 5.8 sec
 Zero to 100 mph: 14.1 sec
 Street start, 5-60 mph: 6.1 sec
 Top gear, 30-50 mph: 3.4 sec
 Top gear, 50-70 mph: 3.7 sec
 Standing ¼-mile: 14.3 sec @ 101 mph
 Top speed (governor limited): 128 mph
 Braking, 70-0 mph: 173 ft
 Roadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.83 g
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Re: First Drive: 2015 Toyota Camry
« Reply #19 on: October 08, 2014, 12:06:00 pm »
I find the interior to feel cheapish relative to the segment. The Camry doesn't really float my boat in this class.

As good as it may be.
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