Toyota Camry

Tested the 2.5L. Very stable and comfortable drive like what we expect from a camry. Enough internal features and very functional with good space both boot and rear. Acceleration is good.

excellent functional car though not so exciting.

1) The price is between Mazda 6 and Honda Accord. Those who are considering a Jap mid-size sedan, Camry is a typical candidate for this range.

2) Camry is a typical "towkay" car among locals. It is not surprise to see the older folks driving a Camry.

I am in Australia, driving a 2.5L camry and am providing this review base on what I am driving now. Note: S'pore model is a little different from what I am driving-australia model. But only cosmetic different and they share the same engine, chassis and other major component.

Main Different:

Aust model: paddle shift, twin exhaust, no leather (extra cost), no electric folding mirror, 7 airbags

S'pore model: Electric folding mirror, Leather, single exhaust, no paddle shift, 4 airbags

Went by Borneo sometime back to catch the glimpse of the 2012 Camry, after driving my friend's one (2.4L) which I loved it.

The exterior has been made sportier, more curves, body kit (to me not that necessary), sharper lights too.

In it, its still a typical Toyota, same as previous model, nothing much changed except some touches in audio, buttons, etc...wonder when will they change in the interior ?

The drive was good, I guess only the 2.5L comes with 6-speed box which is pretty smooth. According to sales person, this is a Dual VVT-i which is even more fuel economical than the current VVT-i.

With now in electric steering, the handling has improved and good to have it.

Overall, Camry still captures many Uncles out there but it certainly does capture mine too (am also being called uncle already).

Finally, be it a 2012 or earlier Camry is ok to get but get the bigger one than the 2.0L as more features and have a 6-speed box. Definately worth it if you look at fuel economy and good drive.

Went on monday afternoon, showroom is free, thou can test drive new camry 2.5l.

Haven't test drive but just seat inside & get the feel 1st, immediately disappointed.

Even wife also dnt like the plastic feel, my 06 camry got better quality build than this, the dashboard got pvc wrap over it but can feel hard plastic inside (my at least is hard rubber), below dashboard all plastic (omg look so cheap car), door panel all plastic (cheap feeling), seat is more body hugging (old model better, people drive camry is looking for comfort & not for racing & cornering). The center console also cheap feeling (only 1 compartment, mine got 2).

The back center seat head rest is non adjustable (last 2 models all can adjustment)

The front grill is real disappointed (very thin plastic, my at least more thicker plastic feel).. Hopefully the next facelift toyota can make camry more luxury feel inside & outside, if still same feel than a lot will go for their rival (nissan altima 2013)

Btw i didn't bother to ask for test drive car after getting all the cheap feeling from it..