Author Topic: CTC Review: 2007 Toyota Camry SE V6 (Read 6258 times)

wing · « **on:** May 12, 2006, 08:04:18 am »

2007 Toyota Camry SE V6

Remember those commercials? "This isn't your father's Olds", Toyota could rehash that old GM campaign for their all new for 2007 Camry. This certainly is not your father's Camry, although he would enjoy driving it just as much if not more than the old one and so could the rest of the family. This new Camry features a much sleeker fascia and a sportier profile than the outgoing model which frankly looked like a turtle's shell on wheels as the rear end drooped down past the rear wheels. When is the last time you have done a double take on the road for a Camry?

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UmroAyyar · « **Reply #1 on:** May 12, 2006, 12:02:18 pm »

This car looks fabulous.
This seems to be a good start in the handling department. Is there an easy way to disable stability/traction control?
Can you post a picture of the part of the back seat that folds?
I wonder how many times people who travel with children use the split folding seats in sedans. I've yet to do that with my son in the car. Without him I have done it only twice in 1.5 years I have my car (2002 Toyota Corolla) while I was moving.

BJB · « **Reply #2 on:** May 12, 2006, 12:22:00 pm »

why would you want to disable traction and stability control?

sirAQUAMAN64 · « **Reply #3 on:** May 12, 2006, 01:26:23 pm »

This is a very, very good and good looking effort from Toyota. I HAVE done double takes at this car, and your review is right to focus on this.

The inside door handle design is very BMW-esque.

The SE is quite the car. If only the V6 had a manual

UmroAyyar · « **Reply #4 on:** May 12, 2006, 01:28:24 pm »

Quote from: baumer00 on May 12, 2006, 12:22:00 pm

why would you want to disable traction and stability control?

I personally won't do it, others have mentioned the desire to do it, so I asked. With the kind of power this car has on Front Wheels, I won't turn it off.

sirAQUAMAN64 · « **Reply #5 on:** May 12, 2006, 02:05:03 pm »

to 'Sandrift Metallic'

UmroAyyar · « **Reply #6 on:** May 12, 2006, 02:09:35 pm »

2007 Toyota Camry SE Rearseat folded

2007 Toyota Camry LE Rearseat folded (Trunk View)

wing · « **Reply #7 on:** May 12, 2006, 02:34:23 pm »

Thanks for posting the pictures for me, I have resized them to fit in the blogs.

There is no easy way to disable the traction control, there is no button. Perhaps it is similar to a lexus with the brake brake gas gas up down left right, nintendo idea. The traction control though is fairly unintrusive you can chirp / scream the tires and it does not cut throttle timing like the old systems, I believe it uses a combination of ABS and DBW throttle reduction.

mrthompson · « **Reply #8 on:** May 12, 2006, 03:15:14 pm »

Do you get unlimited lives when you diable traction control? :0)

(Good ol' Contra.)

sirAQUAMAN64 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 12, 2006, 03:51:14 pm »

The folding trunk area on some sedans is so small they might as well just be ski-pass-thru's.

mdxtasy · « **Reply #10 on:** May 14, 2006, 12:12:01 am »

The Camry is very nice all dressed in black. This new car just puts the Sonata (it just caught up to the big boys in the segment with the latest car) back a few steps....again.

initial_D · « **Reply #11 on:** May 14, 2006, 03:06:19 am »

We like the looks of the new Camry, the wife said it kinda look like the Millenia (sideview, the Hybrid TV commercial). The rear folding armrest is exactly like the one in the Millenia. Very useful. There is a need for chasis rigidity/stiffness for the SE model.

I for one would like an off button for the traction control, and stability control. If you have driven high power FWD on slick surfaces, and maybe try to go up a sloped hill, it is better to turn traction control off. I am not that good of a driver, but I trust my driving, and I like the option to turn electronic band_aids off when I want to.

Mr Meow · « **Reply #12 on:** May 14, 2006, 01:38:41 pm »

My Neighbour has just brought awhile back, When it first came out. Its in a lovely shade of dark blue. Its a massive car. With the price of gas rising I\'m not sure its wise to buy such a massive car these day. Its nice looking car. If a little mainstream and safe in the design. Drives lovely too. He let me take it for a spin. I was mighty Impressed. Even thought I only got a short trip around the block which lasted about 3 Minutes. But with the price of gas. I think Corrolla is gonna be the only Toyota you should buy. Funny These cars are a depreciation nightmare in the UK. You can pick up these massive boats for almost nadda.

With the new Yaris and The Camary. The Corralla going to look dated. against the rest of the model line-up.
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wing · « **Reply #13 on:** May 14, 2006, 01:57:48 pm »

Update on fuel consumption, I averaged 9.4L / 100km driving 70% city and 30% highway, with the power of this vehicle I was certainly not as light on the throttle as some other test cars, I enjoyed the thrust the engine provided. I was pretty impressed by this fuel economy.

Mr Meow · « **Reply #14 on:** May 14, 2006, 02:05:39 pm »

23.2mpg thats still a juicy motor. but not for bad for car that big I guess. Better if was Diesel, you would get almost 40 mpg.
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UmroAyyar · « **Reply #15 on:** May 14, 2006, 03:26:23 pm »

Quote from: wing on May 14, 2006, 01:57:48 pm

Update on fuel consumption, I averaged 9.4L / 100km driving 70% city and 30% highway, with the power of this vehicle I was certainly not as light on the throttle as some other test cars, I enjoyed the thrust the engine provided. I was pretty impressed by this fuel economy.

That is excellent for the size of the engine and car.

safristi · « **Reply #16 on:** May 15, 2006, 07:46:41 am »

Meow where do we see these NEW "CAMARY & CORRALLA" models ?....and which Australian Company makes them...?..........

Craig · « **Reply #17 on:** May 15, 2006, 09:29:58 am »

Months later...no forum account...still the same crap posts. 9.4l/100km is actually 25 mpg (US) and 30 mpg (Imp), under spirited driving in a new vehicle, which is indeed very good for a V6 family sedan.

Mr Meow · « **Reply #18 on:** May 15, 2006, 01:33:14 pm »

yer I know its Corolla and Carmy......but these motors are really not pluse pounding. so by adding a A here and there adds a little something.

The Fact is. Cause all Ameican cars are so rubbish we all get excited over Toyota\\\'s and Honda\\\'s. Yet in the UK. We would all yawn at the design. Because there are lots and lots of more exciting cars out there. Japanese cars have always been dull.
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mrthompson · « **Reply #19 on:** May 15, 2006, 02:06:15 pm »

"The Management respectfully requests that you and your party leave quietly."

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