The eighth generation of Camry was shown in 2017 at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) in January. The most important evolution is the base platform, which is the TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture). It grew in all sizes and, especially, in the wheelbase so the rear passengers had plenty of leg-room. And, very important, it may be equipped with an all-wheel-drive system.
The exterior design is bold and fresh. The Camry was, for years, one of the choices for retired customers who trusted its reliability and comfort. That is why it was sold in more than 15 million units. But the new design, especially on the top trim level, targets directly to the young customers. The car has a "Lexus" look with its sportier front bumper, where LED foglights are placed on vertical lines on the side. The vents openings in the bumper are large and aggressive.
Under the hood, Toyota installed various engines, from an inline-4 to a 2.5-liter V6 mated either with a 6-speed automatic or an 8-speed automatic. The hybrid version has a CVT gearbox. Not all the engines are available on all the markets. But, unfortunately, they installed the same infotainment unit called Entune 3.0 which is fine as long as the owner has an iPhone. The system is Apple CarPlay compatible, but not Android Auto.
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