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Old 08-11-11, 08:54 PM
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The 2012 Camry headlights also equally have a lot of inspiration from the gen 6 and gen 4 Camry headlights.
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And a couple of the New interior pics

Scans are small here but still can see clearly enough.

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-...#photo-4359730

http://www.autoblog.com/photos/2012-...#photo-4359729

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Old 08-12-11, 04:19 AM
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Originally Posted by -J-P-L-
I'm reminded a bit by the Acura CSX (non-US market Acura Civic) in the headlight region. Sorry, just thought I'd throw it out there. I know we're running out of shapes.


Remind me of the Kia Forte from the headlight
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Old 08-12-11, 07:27 AM
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This will make an acceptable Hertz rental car for those occasions when I don't get upgraded.
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Originally Posted by *Batman*
This will make an acceptable Hertz rental car for those occasions when I don't get upgraded.


It does look a bit like an Impala from the side.
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I like it
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Old 08-12-11, 08:13 AM
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Nice specs...looks pretty good, I like the sharper look.
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It looks like a big Corolla.
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Old 08-12-11, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by khoa2801@y
Remind me of the Kia Forte from the headlight
WOW it does look the same. LOL
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Originally Posted by lexmenow
It looks like a big Corolla.
i agree.. in any event, it looks good. that pic does make it look smaller tho than the gen currently out now
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Seems to me this is exactly what it needs to be to not alienate the millions (yes, millions) of people this car needs to cater to.

Which BTW, we are not included in. Of course we want more for it -- we're each and every one of us enthusiasts and always want more exciting and faster and better.

Camry buyers do NOT have the same set of desires that we do. They just want a car they can count on that's not hideous. That's IT.

This car is exactly what it needs to be. Toyota knows this better than any of us here.

I don't understand all the complaining. If the interior and driving dynamics meet expectations, I don't know how anyone can be upset.

The outgoing model is still a great looking car and this improves on that design with a fresh take. Perfect move.

It's too vanilla for you? Of course it is. That was done completely on purpose. It's what the people want and that's how Toyota sells literally millions of copies.

There's NO WAY Toyota would add edgy styling to a Camry. That's not what this car is for. There are other cars for you if that's what you want. Cars that don't aim for (or could ever reach) millions in sales.
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Originally Posted by CleanSC
Seems to me this is exactly what it needs to be to not alienate the millions (yes, millions) of people this car needs to cater to.

Which BTW, we are not included in. Of course we want more for it -- we're each and every one of us enthusiasts and always want more exciting and faster and better.

Camry buyers do NOT have the same set of desires that we do. They just want a car they can count on that's not hideous. That's IT.

This car is exactly what it needs to be. Toyota knows this better than any of us here.

I don't understand all the complaining. If the interior and driving dynamics meet expectations, I don't know how anyone can be upset.

The outgoing model is still a great looking car and this improves on that design with a fresh take. Perfect move.

It's too vanilla for you? Of course it is. That was done completely on purpose. It's what the people want and that's how Toyota sells literally millions of copies.

There's NO WAY Toyota would add edgy styling to a Camry. That's not what this car is for. There are other cars for you if that's what you want. Cars that don't aim for (or could ever reach) millions in sales.

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Originally Posted by lexmenow
It looks like a big Corolla.
Originally Posted by lexmenow
WOW it does look the same. LOL
so Corolla and Forte look the same?
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Originally Posted by CleanSC
Seems to me this is exactly what it needs to be to not alienate the millions (yes, millions) of people this car needs to cater to.

Which BTW, we are not included in. Of course we want more for it -- we're each and every one of us enthusiasts and always want more exciting and faster and better.

Camry buyers do NOT have the same set of desires that we do. They just want a car they can count on that's not hideous. That's IT.

This car is exactly what it needs to be. Toyota knows this better than any of us here.

I don't understand all the complaining. If the interior and driving dynamics meet expectations, I don't know how anyone can be upset.

The outgoing model is still a great looking car and this improves on that design with a fresh take. Perfect move.

It's too vanilla for you? Of course it is. That was done completely on purpose. It's what the people want and that's how Toyota sells literally millions of copies.

There's NO WAY Toyota would add edgy styling to a Camry. That's not what this car is for. There are other cars for you if that's what you want. Cars that don't aim for (or could ever reach) millions in sales.

Exactly. I agree with everything you've said and that exactly why I'm glad there are other car makers who have edgier, more stylish sedans in the same class and price range for the family sedan buyer who doesn't want vanilla.
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Old 08-12-11, 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by CleanSC
Seems to me this is exactly what it needs to be to not alienate the millions (yes, millions) of people this car needs to cater to.

Which BTW, we are not included in. Of course we want more for it -- we're each and every one of us enthusiasts and always want more exciting and faster and better.

Camry buyers do NOT have the same set of desires that we do. They just want a car they can count on that's not hideous. That's IT.

This car is exactly what it needs to be. Toyota knows this better than any of us here.

I don't understand all the complaining. If the interior and driving dynamics meet expectations, I don't know how anyone can be upset.

The outgoing model is still a great looking car and this improves on that design with a fresh take. Perfect move.

It's too vanilla for you? Of course it is. That was done completely on purpose. It's what the people want and that's how Toyota sells literally millions of copies.

There's NO WAY Toyota would add edgy styling to a Camry. That's not what this car is for. There are other cars for you if that's what you want. Cars that don't aim for (or could ever reach) millions in sales.
I think that you have summed up the idea and purpose of the Camry very well.

Originally Posted by spwolf
so Corolla and Forte look the same?
Yes. Those were the sentiments when the Forte was first introduced. People were saying that it looked like -- depending upon the angle -- both the Corolla AND the Civic.
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