The information found on the Japanese webpage doesn't speak about any V6s, as large-displacement gasoline engines aren't
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| Toyota hopes to improve the Camry's dynamics by fettling with the suspension, opting for lightweight metals to reduce unsprung weight. |
favoured in Japan's home market due to the cost of fuel and high tax rates, however, for us North Americans, expect a detuned version of the 3.5-litre V6 applied to the Avalon and Lexus IS 350. A hybrid version, which has long been rumoured, should finally appear with this new model, just in time to go head to head with Nissan's upcoming Altima Hybrid - that will just happen to use Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive components.
Toyota hopes to improve the Camry's dynamics by fettling with the suspension, opting for lightweight metals
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| In Japan, the Camry will come standard with no less than eight airbags. |
to reduce unsprung weight. Revised dampers and springs in addition to recalibrated power steering and wider front and rear tracks should add a dose of excitement, bringing it closer to driver-favourites such as the Honda Accord, Mazda6 and Ford Fusion. Likewise, the car's ride quality has not been neglected: the site states that these changes have improved comfort "substantially".
In terms of its safety, Toyota has taken this topic extremely seriously. In Japan, the Camry will come standard with no less than eight airbags including the new dual-chamber airbag on the passenger's side, side curtain airbags and knee-bolster airbags.
