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2007 Toyota Camry Review

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Largely due to its solid reputation for quality and reliability, Toyota's mid-size Camry has been the best-selling car in America for seven of the past eight years. But it has also been less than exciting, so Toyota decided the best way to keep it on top was to broaden the appeal of its all-new 2007 Camry by improving its styling, performance and dynamics. Its curvier, though still conservative design provides more real and perceived room inside, and its steering, braking and handling are improved with a ride tuned toward comfort (although in the sportier SE the tuning is biased more toward crisper handling response). Engine choices are an updated 158-horsepower 2.4-liter four-cylinder or a new 268-horsepower 3.5-liter V6.

You'll Like This Car If...

If you want a safe choice of a much-improved but still conservative mainstream mid-size Japanese family sedan, the new Toyota Camry is for you.

You May Not Like This Car If...

If you want something less conservative and more distinctive or an equivalent domestic sedan, you may prefer the new Ford Fusion or Chevrolet Malibu.

What's New for 2007

2007 Camry sedans are available in five distinct flavors: price-leader CE, upmarket LE, top-grade XLE, sporty SE and Hybrid. The well-equipped Hybrid, available in mid-2006, couples an efficient 147-horsepower Atkinson-cycle version of the same four-cylinder engine to a 45-horsepower electric motor driving through a Continuous Variable Transmission (CVT) for 43-miles per gallon city and 37 highway.

Driving the Camry

Driving Impressions The new Camry drives much like the previous one, only better. The base CE tends toward soft, but the LE and XLE are crisper and more athletic than their 2006...

equivalents. Most fun to drive, at least on smooth roads, is the lower and stiffer SE sport model, which has added structural bracing, firmer springs, shock absorbers, bushings and anti-roll bars, better steering feel and even an underbody aerodynamic treatment for enhanced high-speed stability. The upgraded four-cylinder engine provides adequate power with good fuel economy, while the muscular V6 is a powerhouse, up 58 horses from last year's 3.3-liter, good for zero to 60-miles per hour bursts in less than seven seconds.

Favorite Features

Plasmacluster Ionizer HVAC
According to Toyota the dual-zone automatic climate system standard on the XLE and Hybrid reduces airborne odors, mold spores, microbes, fungi, germs and bacteria inside the cabin by creating positive and negative ions that seek out and surround them.

Star Safety System
The standard integrated braking system includes ABS, Electronic Brake force Distribution (EBD) and Brake Assist (BA). Seven airbags are also standard, but Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) with traction control is optional.

2007 Toyota Camry Details

Interior

Like the exterior, the new Camry's interior is more modern and stylish than before. The cowl (windshield base) is pushed forward, the two-tier instrument panel is lowered, the seatbacks are slimmed down and the front-seat adjustment travel is increased for added spaciousness. Larger footwells and a half-inch more legroom better accommodate rear-seat occupants, and the rear seatbacks recline in XLE models. Instruments are larger, more readable and better illuminated, with a different look for each distinct model. The controls are easier to read and operate, storage cubbies are plentiful, and there are two 12-volt outlets in the console.

Exterior

The 2007 Camry's new appearance, a departure from the upright style of previous models, shares Toyota's swoopier new sedan look with its larger stablemate Avalon and upscale cousin Lexus ES. Its length is unchanged, but its stance is more stable with its wheels pushed further toward the corners—the wheelbase is 2.2-inches longer and front and rear tracks are 1.2-inches wider. Its hood, flanks and decklid surfaces have more complexity and character, and its headlights are the high-tech projector beam style. Toyota calls the Camry "athletic and modern," and we don't disagree, although the sporty SE with its lower ride height on bigger wheels and tires, black honeycomb grille, smoked headlamps and aero appendages looks much more athletic than the other models.

Notable Equipment

Standard Equipment

The base CE offers power mirrors, locks and windows, air conditioning with a pollen filter, cruise control, tilt/telescope wheel, halogen headlamps with automatic on/off feature, daytime running lights, 60/40 fold-down rear seat, 16-inch steel wheels and six-speaker 160-watt digital audio with CD-MP3 and auxiliary input jack. Standard safety features include Toyota's Whiplash Injury Lessening (WIL) seats, four-wheel disc brakes with Antilock Braking System (ABS) and Brake Assist. There are no fewer than seven air bags including "advanced" driver and front passenger, front seat-mounted side, side-curtain and (unusual in this class) a driver-knee airbag. The uplevel LE adds an eight-way power driver's seat, remote keyless entry and the option of a V6 engine. The top-level XLE adds alloy wheels, 440-watt eight-speaker premium audio with six-disc CD changer and Bluetooth wireless cell phone connectivity, dual-zone automatic climate control, leather interior (V6 only), wood grain trim, a power moonroof, eight-way power driver's seat and four-way power passenger's seat, a 40/20/40 reclining rear seat (with fixed center pass-through) and much more. The very well-equipped Hybrid gets most of this plus a Smart Entry system with push-button start.

Optional Equipment

Probably to encourage buyers to move up to other models, the only option available on the base CE is the highly recommended Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) with traction control, which is also available on LE, SE and XLE, but not on the Hybrid. Additional major options for most of these models include a JBL premium audio system with Bluetooth, power moonroof, leather interior, heated seats, navigation system and the "Smart Entry" system with push-button start (on the XLE with V6).

Under the Hood

The 2007 Camry features a standard upgraded DOHC 16-valve 2.4-liter Variable Valve Timing "with intelligence" (VVT-i) four-cylinder engine and an optional new DOHC 24-valve VVT-i V6. The Hybrid model marries a 147-horsepower Atkinson cycle version of the four-cylinder to a 45-horsepower electric motor.

2.4-liter in-line 4
158 horsepower @ 6000 rpm
161 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4000 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 24/34 (manual), 24/33 (automatic)

3.5-liter V6
268 horsepower @ 6200 rpm
248 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4700 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 22/31

2.4-liter in-line 4 with Permanent Magnetic Synchronous Electric Motor
147 horsepower @ 6000 rpm / 45 horsepower @ 4500 rpm (192 combined horsepower)
137 lb.-ft. of torque @ 4000 rpm / 203 lb.-ft. of torque @ 0-1500 rpm
EPA city/highway fuel economy: 43/37

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2007 Toyota Camry Consumer Reviews

Overall Rating

8.5

Out of 10

Based on 1372 Ratings for the 2007 - 2011 models.

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Value

8.7/10

Quality

8.7/10
Reliability

9.0/10

Performance

8.6/10
Comfort

8.8/10

Styling

8.8/10

Dissapointed

By Lightnng 5 (MA) on Thursday, August 01, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 29,610

10 7.0

overall rating 7 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 7/10
Value: 8/10
Reliability: 8/10
Quality: 7/10
Performance: 5/10
Styling: 5/10
Comfort: 5/10

Pros: "Good Price. Low interest rate"

Cons: "Poor Headlights. Wide turning radius, road noise"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 3

"I have had some issues with this car I did not expect. First and most annoying are the headlights. I was told they are meeting factory specs and can not be adjusted, but to me they cut off in an abrubt horizontal line too low and too short a distance in front of the car- I find I am using my highbeams often in normal night driving situations. Handling is soft and slow.... wide turning radius. Dont expect to take tight corners. More road noise than I expected... not sure if this is the car or a tire issue. Wide windshield side frames can block view to drivers right. On the plus side, seats are comfortble and car is roomy."

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best car i ever had

By smokie (WA) on Wednesday, July 31, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 90,000

10 10.0

overall rating 10 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Reliability: 10/10
Quality: 10/10
Performance: 10/10
Styling: 10/10
Comfort: 10/10

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"have been on trips it my camry very comfortable lots of room for all our bags in the trunk good gas mileage"

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Wonderful reliable car requiring minimum maintenan

By Mike G (TX) on Monday, July 29, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 47,000

10 9.0

overall rating 9 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 9/10
Value: 9/10
Reliability: 10/10
Quality: 8/10
Performance: 6/10
Styling: 6/10
Comfort: 8/10

Pros: "reliable...spacious....quiet....low maintenance"

Cons: "not exciting"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"This is my 7th Camry...They have all had the same characteristics and this one is no different. I buy these because they have been unfailingly reliable with very little maintenance other than the normal oil/tires etc. The car is totally squeak free, has adequate power, decent gas mileage and has more than average space for passengers, both front and rear. The trunk is a joy as it is both spacious and easy to load. The controls are intuitive, easy to use and easy to reach. This car is not a head turner and will not incent you to drive fast but it is a reliable, quiet, easy to maintain and long lasting.....finally it is not very expensive to buy in the first place"

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Best Car I have owned Period!

By RW (OR) on Thursday, July 25, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 106,000

10 10.0

overall rating 10 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 10/10
Value: 10/10
Reliability: 10/10
Quality: 10/10
Performance: 10/10
Styling: 10/10
Comfort: 10/10

Pros: "Everything you can think of."

Cons: "I tend to drive too far to the right"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"This is our second Camry. Our last one was a 1999 LE 4 cyl. We purchased this 2007 Camry XLE V6 used. It is totally loaded. It has amazing power which I couldn't get over at first, like being a teen again. I have impressed many friends. I get better gas mileage with the V6 than I did with my 1999 4 cyl. The best mpg I have gotten so far is 32 and the lowest is 22. I have found the digital display mileage is approx 1 mpg off so it is very accurate. We have owned Toyota's for years and have never been disappointed with their quality."

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My Camry, henry

By h (WA) on Saturday, July 20, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 70,000

10 9.0

overall rating 9 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Reliability: 9/10
Quality: 9/10
Performance: 8/10
Styling: 8/10
Comfort: 8/10

Pros: "Value, Good power for small engine, reputation"

Cons: "Psngr mats slip fwd leaving floorboard unprotected"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 9

"I purchased Henry as an investment. Camrys have a longevity reputation. This was the primary reason I chose the Camry. I chose the smaller engine, I will opt for the larger engine in my next Camry. While, the smaller engine has guts, I would prefer enough power to handle my bikes, skiis, and the such in a trailer form. I felt like I was stealing b/c of the value. The polished masculine appearance was the deal sealer. The gas mileage consistantcy was a pleasant surprise 29-30. And the maintance package, oh my goodness no maintaince expense for the first few years! What an awesome perk! When I go to purchase again in 2020 or 2021, I will seek out the Camry."

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Camry or sports car?

By JD (SC) on Monday, July 08, 2013

I own this car - My approximate mileage is 39,999

10 9.0

overall rating 9 of 10rating details

Reviewer Ratings

Overall Rating: 9/10
Value: 10/10
Reliability: 10/10
Quality: 9/10
Performance: 8/10
Styling: 9/10
Comfort: 10/10

Pros: "ALL of them"

Cons: "Not a BMW or Me be"

Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10

"271hp 4dr pwr seat fully functional sports car in sheeps clothing!!! For the money!! a cheaper alternative. Rocket ship fast,capable of smoking the Tires, with 22/29 MPG for me 35K + buy a used one AND you have a happy wife, & a fun ride!!"

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