gavriil

Well if this is the new Camry coming out this fall we are in trouble as far as looks. They say that the 2.2 liter four will increase to 2,4 liters and make as much power as the 6 makes now. Which makes me guess what the 6 will make. I say 225HP. Well, then, now the Accord is in trouble. Hmm...





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Gabriel
CL Type S

soopa

I think thats but ugly.

But its just a sketch... sketches that early are always very dramatic.

Toyota isnt known for breaking the mold... so it will surprise me if they do.

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2001 Acura 3.2 CL Type-S
San Marino Red (Navigation)
PIAA 19173 Ion Yellow Fog Lights
Aftermarket Black Wood Trim Kit

soopa

The line from the rear wheel well down to the doors looks real nice.

gavriil

I think that this is very close to the final. We will find out in a couple of months.


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Gabriel
CL Type S

4thGSi

Well i liked the front grill and the headlight. I dont know about the rear though it tend to look like a 5th generation maxima just without the circle thingy....

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1990Si
2001CL-S

Dyno_CL-S

yeah, i agree....i dont think toyo is going to end up with the front ned like that. its too big of a change for them due to the fact that the camry is for older folks. Maybe they'll make a solar 4-door?? the rear and the side looks tight!!

GoldTypeS_RENAMED

It's okay. The rear on the middle pic looks like a Taurus... not exactly what I'd call ground-breaking styling.

e1828

woo.. the 2.4 liter inline 4 will make as much hp as their current v6?.. 2.4 liter 194hp.. now that is something.. and it does make me wonder how much power their v6 will have if their 4 banger can make 200.. we shall see when it comes out..of course honda/acura currently has two cars with 4 bangers with ~200hp.. integra type r with 1.8L and 195hp and honda s2000 with 2.0L and 240hp

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2001 Satin silver CL-S
* no navi, spoiler, mudguards
* wheel locks, full front mask
* fenderwell and door trim

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deadlyCL-S

haha, man, toyota doesnt have the balls to do that to the camry

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Acura 2001 CL Type S, (black on black)
Acura 1996 CL (bronze on stove)

TRDSolara

spy photos came out a few weeks ago already of the final product. the camry looks a little differnt from those drawings. it used to be posted on some site, but i think it was forced to take them off.

mrdeeno

all we have to wait for now is the next accord. when are we gonna get sketches on that? next year probably?

DeLucCL-S

I hope you are kidding...how can you even compare the two cars?? Type-s kicks ass!

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2001 CL-S
Black/Black
All Stock
Real Fast
Blackwood Dask Kit

gavriil

Toyo will do that to the Camry because they are trying to attract younger crowds. Right now the mean age of a Camry owner is 45. They want to bring that down to 35. It can only by done by bold looks and strong engines. Also, there is going to be a new "sporty" Camry to the line up. I cant believe it is too hard for you to believe. Toyo started the shift 2 years ago with the Solara. From now on, it will only amplify.

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Gabriel
CL Type S

gavriil

Here is the whole thing:

"This fall Toyota will launch an all-new Camry. Built on a clean‑sheet platform and with an entirely fresh body and interior, the fifth-generation Camry will be longer, more powerful and considerably more refined.

A Toyota spokesman promises the California‑designed Camry will be a "dramatic departure from the current car." Japanese sources tell us to expect an exciting new sport model as part of the new lineup.

The current 2.2‑liter twin‑cam four will be replaced by a 2.4, which in Japan will be fitted with direct injection. Its output will approach that of the current 3.0‑liter V-6.

The average age of Camry buyers worldwide is presently 45‑plus. Toyota wants to roll that back ten years, making the mid‑size sedan more appealing to thirty-something buyers. Reports from Japan also suggest the new car will have the kind of chassis dynamics sought by younger, more demanding drivers."

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Gabriel
CL Type S

NOVAwhiteTypeS

CAMRY will always be a MOM's car.

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White/Ebony/Navi/Spoiler/Visor/Full Bra/Mud Guards/Acura Car Cover/Tint 20%,35%,5% on Sun Roof, Rockford 250a2 Amp w/JL10w6 / K&N Drop in Filter. Comptech Springs. Polarg m-6.
Comptech Headers, Comptech Sways, Eurolite Xenon Crystal high beams.
me.

gtech 0-60 6.03 w/ 438 pound load. preheader.

so cal type s_RENAMED

here is the pic of the new camry:



New Toyota Camry will be introduced in September and the development has been carried on smoothly so far since our scoop in January.

And now we have the latest photo of the model..

The seventh generation Camry will be far more sporty than the previous versions which were more or less a family sedan.

The side view photo shows its unique line which runs across the lower part of the doors. Together with broad side lace, the line emphasizes the lively image of the car.

Rear door lines are also unique for a sedan. Like Mark ‡U, the line evades the wheel housing and there is no round arch which was common to a sedan..

Other design characteristics include rear combination lights, which wrap round to the side, and the triangle-shaped headlights. These features make the car look far more stylish and exiting compared to ordinary looks of the current model.

As we previously mentioned, the new Camry will have a sporty grade added to the standard grades. The sporty grade will be fitted with16 in. aluminum wheels, sports tuned suspensions and ‚ stop light integrated rear spoiler.

Production schedule is also on time. In April the first trial production will start and the production ability will be confirmed. After the long vacation in May, the trial production will move to the next stage.

The new Camry for the USA will be produced both in Japan and at TMMK ( Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky). At the Tsutsumi plant in Aichi prefecture, production of the US specification model will start on July 17 and production of the European specification model will start on August 6. Production of domestic specification model will start in September.

It's still a family vehicle fellas.

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gavriil

The side profile photo is the one I chose NOT to post cos it shows the least of the car. But that is the new Camry there.

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Gabriel
CL Type S

Rod

An ugly family vehicle at that.

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2001 Acura 3.2 CL Type S
Satin Silver Metallic/Ebony

Stock, for now at least.

SidVicious

It's not a CL-S... that's for sure, but it is a step in the right direction.

In my eyes, Toyota (especially the Camry)will always be "Mom's Car". She drives an Avalon now.

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Sid Vicious
2001 CL Type S w/ NAV in Silver | Wheel Locks | Front Plate (Mounted in the Trunk) | Mobil 1 | Polarg M6 NEW! |
1992 Ford Ranger XLT in Silver | F-150 Springs | 3" Body Lift | K&N Filter | Flowmaster Exhaust

deadlyCL-S

my grandma has a camry.

and i am not kidding, she does.

Honestly, that is not even a moms car, its a grandma car..and again, i am not kidding.

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Acura 2001 CL Type S, (black on black)
Acura 1996 CL (bronze on stove)

monkeymato

The front is taken from the new SC430.
The back is like the new Tauraus.
Just my thoughts.

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I love the CL

thholr

my grandma has one too.
from the side looks very much like a new taurus.
well it is a big imporvement over the current model. But I think their biggest threat is talks of the new altima and maxima with their wonderful engines. Toyota better have a response. A while back they did introduce a sports camry in europe which looked pretty sweet, dont know why they never brought it over here.
they need to seperate the solara more from the camry , maybe they will do it right this time


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2001 Acura CL Type S
San Marino red
non nav.

tel1sps

Looks weak

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2001 Silver 3.2CLS
Muds, Spoiler, Hardwire 8500, Polarg M-6 lamps, K&N filter #33-2178,
Comptech Headers, Sways, mufflers
Planning: SSR 17X8 Competition Wheels, Brembo Brakes.

gavriil

What do you mean "maybe they will do it right this time"?

The Camry is the NUMBER ONE selling car in America. How more right than that can it be?

Just because they do not have a sports Camry over in the US and because you disagree with the Solara strategy it means that they did not do it right? What is right? To auto companies it is vehicle sales which translates in higher stock prices eventually. That is what right is for the auto world. Increasing shareholder value. And the Camry is one for the books.

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Gabriel
CL Type S

Nashua_Night_Hawk

As camry being a ma' car, the other night a ma' was clicking at 95+ in a 65 zone. WTF, is she pressed hard to take her camry to a tripple speed?!!!

Now CLS riding Nitto's 235/40/18 is a different story. With those tires the CLS just feels as if it is doing 55!

Tires do make a huge difference.

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Black, Ebony, 3.2 CL Type-S, NAV.
- 3M clear bra, by Stonguard (full front bumper, and side mirrors, and partial hood)
- Acura Spoiler, Moonroof visor
- Splash guards, Winter mats, Trunk liner
- Valentine V1 Radar Locator
- HELMS Service Manual
- PIAA 19169 road lamps
- 03/19/01: Injen Polished CAI
- 04/13/01: 235/40/18 NITTO 555 on 18x7.5, +45 offset, Koing Imagine in Silver with wheels locks

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e1828

I like the part where they say 'sporty option ' will have 16" wheels.. haha.. Sentra's have a 17" option =).. I think Accord's are outselling Camry's this year though I could be wrong

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2001 Satin silver CL-S
* no navi, spoiler, mudguards
* wheel locks, full front mask
* fenderwell and door trim

beestea

It looks like a long version of the IS300 to me!!

oonowindoo

i doubt toyota has the guts to make camry wit that look. um... 4 Cy has 200.. and V6 at least 225... then what about avalon.. avalon has been always have more HP than camry.. so i msaying avalon will have at least 240? EVEN 260? HAHA maybe i m crazy, 280 HP.
The target for camry isnt for teenagers.. it s for my mom.. so toyota will not make camry too sporty, unless they dont wanna Camry to be the best selling car in 2002.

Fabvsix

It is still a boring "4 door family sedan".

*No such thing as a 4 door "sport" car, just a "wanna-be" sport sedan........

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2001 CL Type S Black/Ebony w/NAVI, PIAA bulbs, Tinted windows, JL Sub-woofer/Fosgate 250 watt amp, otherwise pure stock
1998 Accord Coupe EX-V6
Black Currant Pearl, PIAA bulbs, tinted windows, Fosgate 500 watt amp, Eclipes 6X9's,JL Sub-woofer, otherwise PURE stock !

juniorbean

iTrader: (5)

I saw those pictures as well. The final product resembles those drawings, but definately does not the same. I think once you compare the pics of the final product to the sketches, almost everyone here will agree it's nothing special....


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Moderator - 1st Gen Forum

Email: juniorbean@acura-cl.com

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e1828

Jsut re-read Gavril's second post and it says the 2.4 liter engine will 'approach' the HP of the current 3.0L V6.. the current Camry V6 produces 194 hp (the Camry Solara is 200hp) so I think the 4 banger will have 180hp and the V6 will probably be about 220-230hp (more than the current GS300).

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2001 Satin silver CL-S
* no navi, spoiler, mudguards
* wheel locks, full front mask
* fenderwell and door trim

Tom2

gavriil,

Looking at the middle pic, I think the rear has a very strong resemblance to the current Maxima.

If Nissan just changed the taillights a little, it would look just like that picture.

I'm surprised that nobody else saw that.

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dead CL-S and M3

KyCl-S

Rear end looks like a cross B/T a crysler 300M and a Maxima. I don't Toyota has seperated from the pack with this one. It still looks like a 4 door Kid hauler. It will no doubt be available as a station wagon, nuff said.

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2001 White/parchment CL-S
Spoiler,muds,& roof visor
28% Tint all around

Nugs3

i have 1 word to describe the new car GAY!!

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Dyno_CL-S

If they want to attract younger buyers, i think they should work on the solar alil more and drop the price while their @ it. I think anything besides a collora is over priced!

SatinCL

Gabriel:
I agree with Soopa....although Toyota has been a bit extroverted as of late, the sketches are detail accurate but embellished. Even Honda made the Odyssey Minivan sketches look sexy!



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Ken
'01 Satin Silver CL-P
Performance: Headers, K&N Drop-In, Comptech Springs/Sways, 17" Borbet T's & Eagle RS-A's.
Other: Flaps, X-Pel Clear Bra, Cannon Mats, & Burlwood Shift Knob.

Worst Stock GTech: 7.15
Current G-Tech (2/11): 6.33

buddha

Well, if they want to attract a younger crowd, they better change the Camry name. It's already synomynous with middle age married people.

rsuzara

thank god I gave back my parents camry in december after I bought this car, I felt like I should have 3 kids when I was driving the camry....



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2001 3.2CL-Type S, No Navig., Satin Silver, Spoiler, mudguards

lilfeat

Not my cup of tea, but it looks OK. Face it, they have to do something like this since many of those 45+ drivers are going to move from Camrys to Highlanders.
The Camry design is long in the tooth these days, and Mazda and Mitsubishi are designing nice sedans these days that steal the 35+ market. Also haven't there been some next gen TL sketches on the web that show a similar design direction?

I wouldn't buy one because if you go Japanese, the Hondas have the best power plants, hands down.

I wish they painted their Cars as nice as GM can.


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lilfeat
01 CLS Red No Spoiler, No
Nav, No Payments

calikiddtypes

Damm, dat shit lookz dope yo ~!!
lookz lik a mix betwenn a $-Type & a Maxima
but dont dink we have anythang too worry about. Camry cant fade us ~!!




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2001 CL TYPE-$
Black on Black
TV/DVD/VCR Installed
Fully Equipped System
Eibach Springs
Lo-Jack
Dark Tint All Around