Camry 2023 redesign
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Oct 13, 2022 at 1:27am ET Show
The current generation Toyota Camry made its debut at the beginning of 2017 during the Detroit International Auto Show and was refreshed in 2020. It’s currently on sale in the United States with an available Nightshade Edition and an optional V6 engine, marking the fifth year on the assembly lines for the big Japanese sedan. Looking back at the previous generations of the Camry, most of them had a five- or six-year lifecycle, which suggests a new generation could be on its way soon. Our friends and colleagues at Kolesa.ru had the same thought and decided to preview the successor of today’s model wearing the XV70 internal designation. What you see in the gallery attached below are two renderings showing the new Camry from the front and back with a fresh new design language inspired by the new Toyota Crown. Gallery: Next-gen Toyota Camry renderingsThe visual influences from the Crown family can be best seen at the front where there’s a massive grille in the lower section of the bumper. It is flanked by two gloss black decorative areas and above them are the sweptback headlights. The rear end now features slim taillights with a coast-to-coast LED bar connecting the light clusters. A small boot spoiler gives a sporty feeling and corresponds well with the diffuser-like panel in the bumper. Toyota has been very quiet about the future of the Camry, though we believe the large sedan will receive a new generation in the next two or three years. We expect the successor to today’s model to continue to be based on the GA-K platform, which was developed by sharing components with the Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA). Seeing how every single automotive segment undergoes downsizing, we expect the optional V6 engines to be discontinued with the new generation, though. Driving The Toyota Camry: If you want a six-cylinder Camry, the time is now. For the 2023 model year, the sedan gets an optional 3.5-liter V6 with 310 horsepower. Just like the base 2.5-liter mill, the V6 is mated to an eight-speed automatic as standard. Should you want something more frugal, there’s also the 2.5-liter Atkinson cycle engine in the Camry Hybrid.
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The next-generation 2024 Toyota Camry sedan is expected to launch within the next few years, likely adopting hybrid-only powertrains. A new rendering by Theottle has imagined a redesigned version of the world’s fifth best-selling vehicle ahead of its launch, previewing a look inspired by the recently-unveiled Crown Sport crossover. The design reveals an evolutionary look over the current, eighth-generation Camry, with a familiar three-box sedan body joining Crown Sport-derived elements, including; slim two-tiered LED headlights, a full-width rear light bar, a sharp lower front bumper, gloss black highlights, and a rear lip spoiler.  The current-generation Toyota Camry was unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in January 2017. Last year, Toyota recorded 13,081 Camry sales in Australia – making it the top-selling medium car – contributing to 681,000 global sales, including 313,795 in the United States. The humble sedan has been the best-selling passenger car in the US for the past two decades. With the growing shift to electric power, the ninth-generation Toyota Camry is likely to retain the current GA-K architecture – potentially keeping the same 2825 millimetre wheelbase and underbody as a significant update. The platform also underpins the latest RAV4, Kluger, Lexus NX and RX, and the Crown Crossover. However, a larger footprint is probable to allow for more room inside, particularly for the Chinese market where rear legroom is favoured. Under the bonnet, the new-generation Camry is expected to see the deletion of the 3.5-litre naturally-aspirated V6 engine in overseas markets, replaced by the all-new 2.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder mill, producing around 198kW of power and 420Nm of torque.
Above: Toyota Crown Crossover Toyota Australia deleted the atmo V6 from the local Camry line-up in 2021, while the turbocharged four-pot will replace the outgoing V6 in the Kluger large SUV early next year. A more-powerful hybrid version of the 2.4-litre turbo is available on the 2023 Toyota Crown and Lexus RX, offering around 250kW of power and an advanced all-wheel-drive system capable of sending up to 80 per cent of power to the rear wheels. This powertrain could form the basis of the rumoured high-performance GR Camry variant; however, Bob Carter, the outgoing executive vice president of sales at Toyota Motor North America, ruled out electrification for GR models – at least for the foreseeable future. “When would we see the first electrified GR model, you may ask? "In five months? No. In five years? Quite possibly," he said. Above: Toyota Crown Crossover In addition, the Japanese marque is likely to favour electrified versions of the Camry globally – another move foreshadowed in Australia, with one non-hybrid variant remaining in the current five-strong Camry range. A plug-in variant sibling to the RAV4 Prime is possible, with a 2.5-litre petrol engine and high-output electric motors for a 225kW total system output. The plug-in RAV4 can travel around 70 kilometres in all-electric mode with an 18kWh lithium-ion battery, making a Camry Prime an ideal setup for use as a fleet, taxi or rideshare vehicle. A battery-electric variant of the next-generation Camry is unlikely, at least initially. Above: The current 2022 Toyota Camry Inside, new technology will include a larger, widescreen infotainment system running Toyota’s latest kit, with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, ‘Hey, Toyota’ voice functionality, connected navigation and over-the-air software updates. A digital instrument cluster and smartphone-based remote key are also likely. Toyota is quietly marking 40 years since the Camry first debuted in 1982, with a minor update planned later this year. Above: The current 2022 Toyota Camry So far, the company has announced new exterior colours and interior trims for the 2023 Camry, with full details to be announced in the coming months. A new-generation Honda Accord is around the corner, but it is currently unknown if the new model will reach Australian shores. The mid-sized sedan has declined for many years, with several rivals removed from sale in Australia – such as the Volkswagen Passat sedan and Subaru Liberty – but the Camry continues to have a strong lead due to its popularity with fleet, taxi and rideshare applications. COMMENTSWill Toyota Camry 2023 be redesigned?2023 Toyota Camry Review
Toyota announced last month the refreshed 2023 Camry Nightshade. It is available in SE front-wheel drive, SE all-wheel drive, and SE Hybrid.
Will the Camry get a redesign?Toyota is quietly marking 40 years since the Camry first debuted in 1982, with a minor update planned later this year. So far, the company has announced new exterior colours and interior trims for the 2023 Camry, with full details to be announced in the coming months.
What's new in the 2023 Camry?Toyota's sedans and crossovers generally follow a five-year life cycle, but the 2023 Camry will soldier on essentially unchanged. The only real upgrade for this year applies to the SE Nightshade Edition, which sees the 18-inch black wheels replaced by 19-inch bronze-painted alloys.
Are the 2023 Toyota Camry out yet?When does the 2023 Toyota Camry Hybrid come out? The 2023 Toyota Camry Hybrid is a carry over model with an expected release date some time in late 2022. Those that want a hybrid Camry sedan now can check out 2022 models on Toyota's website.
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