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Old 04-16-14, 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by TorontoIS
I don't like the blacked out part on the C pillar. They are trying to make it look like it has an extra window there to round things out, but it is and looks fake.
Agree, tacked on, not well integrated. 98 Lexus GS had a similar element but it was better applied in my opinion
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Old 04-16-14, 10:34 AM
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Looks like a nice update, better than the Altima, not sure about Accord looks like this generation of Camry will be sticking around for awhile then, similar to the LS. This really makes the new Sonata look disappointing.
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Old 04-16-14, 10:41 AM
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Another hideous design!

Why does Toyota insist on stealing the Spindle Grill from Lexus.
Now everyone will confuse Lexus with Camry.
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Old 04-16-14, 10:46 AM
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So after much debate I've decided I like the car inside and out, but the only piece that bothers me beyond belief is that tiny third window

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Old 04-16-14, 11:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
So after much debate I've decided I like the car inside and out, but the only piece that bothers me beyond belief is that tiny third window
Exactly, that fake extra window is a blight on an otherwise good looking mid sized family sedan.
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Old 04-16-14, 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by LexusChris
Looks like a nice update, better than the Altima, not sure about Accord looks like this generation of Camry will be sticking around for awhile then, similar to the LS. This really makes the new Sonata look disappointing.
I wouldn't go all that far now.
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Old 04-16-14, 11:39 AM
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I'm surprised they changed so much.
Almost every body panel has been re-molded. Huge change for a refresh.

That 3rd window looks like an afterthought. Criminally so.
The 2GS 3rd window was better integrated. This one starts above the the little window divider, so it looks bad.

People will have to put limo tint on it to hide that part.
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Originally Posted by TorontoIS
Exactly, that fake extra window is a blight on an otherwise good looking mid sized family sedan.
I think it looks great. You need to view it from the side. It cuts down the C pillar and gives the allusion of a more coupe like appearance without actually sacrificing headroom.

Toyota did a GREAT job on this refresh. The more I see it the more I like it. They really could've screwed this up, but they hit a homerun in my eyes. The interior got the attention it needed too.
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Old 04-16-14, 11:44 AM
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The XSE looks good to me.Somehow to me less Camry like.
Got to get past the grill and the weird rear window blacked out area.

The XLE not nearly as nice and the LE will look worse.
The interior is a minor step up.
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Old 04-16-14, 11:46 AM
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To compare, here are the current and new Camry designs:








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Old 04-16-14, 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Burns
Who thought it was a good idea to put the Lexus signature spindle grill on a car they sell 400k copies of every year...
Originally Posted by MPLexus301
WTF is up with this Lexus spindle-esque grille? Come on!
Originally Posted by RNM GS3
Why does Toyota insist on stealing the Spindle Grill from Lexus. Now everyone will confuse Lexus with Camry.
thanks guys... of course i got ripped for saying this earlier.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/car...ml#post8455784
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for a facelift it looks ok. i like it.
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Old 04-16-14, 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by pman6
I'm surprised they changed so much.
Almost every body panel has been re-molded. Huge change for a refresh.
They obviously felt it desperately needed a refresh to compete with the rest of the cars in this class (it did). However, not sure this was the right way to go. Although it looks different from the current model, it does not necessarily look better in my opinion.
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toyota design is just losing it's appeal.

the avalon, this new camry, the lexus models. All seem to have this somewhat stale, hunchback type look that I never really got into.
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