Nosotros've had glimpses of it already, simply here are the official details and images of the 2012 Toyota Camry, which has been finally launched. The 7th-generation Camry makes its debut in America, where it has been best-selling car for nine years running and 13 of the past 14 years. The principal selling points are the "bold, sophisticated new design", more spacious interior, improved driving dynamics and an even quieter ride.

"The all-new 2012 Camry blends an evolution of the motorcar's values – such as comfort, efficiency, reliability and rubber – with a more highly-seasoned blueprint and engaging driving feel. Contest in the midsize sedan segment is the strongest it'south ever been, and the all-new Camry is designed to maintain its long-standing leadership while also broadening its entreatment," explained Bob Carter, Toyota Division group VP and GM.

Toyota says that the new Camry'southward form is elegantly unproblematic just modernistic, emphasising a wider, lower stance over the previous model. We can see the more crisp and precise graphic symbol line, while things like the more strongly curved door cross-section and better divers rocker panel molding give information technology a more expressive await. The new headlamps and wrap around "arrow" tail lamps too assistance the more dynamic cause.

There are once again 3 powertrain choices, all of which accept been improved for meliorate economy and functioning. The revised 2.v-litre four-cylinder now boast 178 hp, an increment of 9 hp, and 230 Nm of torque. This engine employs Dual VVT-i for both intake and exhaust camshafts, also every bit Acoustic Control Induction System (ACIS) that helps optimise torque over a broad engine speed range. The 3.5 V6 has 268 hp and 336 Nm.

Both petrol engines come exclusively with a six-speed automatic gearbox with transmission shift mode. In the Camry SE, "D range" sequential shifting allows manual shifting with the new steering paddle shifters even in D mode. The SE's automatic transmission too features faster shift times in Due south mode, with downshift blipping control to boot.

The new Camry Hybrid debuts a highly revised version of the brand'south Hybrid Synergy Drive powertrain, including a new 2.v-litre four-cylinder engine. With US EPA-estimated 14.five km/l combined, it yields a more-than 30% boost in fuel economic system compared to the previous gen automobile, cheers largely to the new powertrain, but also due to lighter weight and optimised aerodynamics.

Similar the sometime 2.4, the new engine is the HSD uses the Atkinson cycle. Combined with the electrical motor, the system produces a combined 200 hp. A new water-cooled exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system cools and controls exhaust gas injected into each cylinder, eliminating the need to richen the air-fuel mixture to command cylinder temperatures.

The Camry Hybrid now has a more than pleasing sound under acceleration, according to Toyota. Speaking of that 0-60 mph (96 km/h) is done in 7.half dozen seconds, and so it's not a slow car past any means.

While the erstwhile auto'south external dimensions are largely retained, the 2012 Camry offers a more spacious interior. A new dashboard design, modified seat locations, redesigned seats and "lean" door, pillar and headliner trim all combine to add together "both real infinite and greater perceptual spaciousness" while also enhancing outward visibility.

The accelerator pedal and front seats were moved forward, and the rear-seat hip point was positioned rearward, increasing the couple altitude by 0.6-inch. Together with reshaped front end seatbacks, rear-genu room is upwards by ane.8-inch. The redesigned center console and front edge of the rear-seat cushion increase rear middle seat legroom by two inches.

The Camry is known for its condolement and hushed ride, and a lot of piece of work has gone into this new model to reset the criterion. Measures that focus on reducing current of air noise include stronger door and rocker expanse seals; optimised placement of audio insulating materials; cream applied in the roof, pillars and door openings; acoustic glass used for the V6 and Hybrid model's windshield; and special bracing of cowl intake louvers.

The dashboard structure and assembly was also thoroughly reworked to preclude noise intrusion. The construction employs a new cross member and eye brace, along with sandwiched sheet steel to suppress resonance and vibration. With the sandwiched steel, asphalt cream is used to absorb vibration energy while increasing sound blocking effectiveness.

Damping-coating thickness and application areas have been optimised for reduced floor-panel vibration and noise penetration through the floor, and there's a new blazon of carpet, besides.

An inch hither and a decibel there may not sound likewise exciting, but it looks similar Toyota knows its market well with the Camry, and has improved on its best seller's strengths, while offer more than gimmicky design in and out. Notwithstanding, this is only the US version – our Association of southeast asian nations car may not be identical. But practice you like what you run across?