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"         Talk about a tough assignment\u2014improving on the country&amp;#039;s top-selling passenger car in a market segment that gets more crowded and closely contested each year. With every company of note producing a solid contender, the sixth-generation Toyota Camry couldn&amp;#039;t just be quicker, roomier and more refined than its predecessor; it also had to bring something more to the party. The 2007 Camry does just that, delivering all the expected improvements, plus bolder styling, an all-new hybrid model and a refreshing dash of genuine, sports-sedan performance.   Much effort has gone into redefining the Camry&amp;#039;s character, aimed at attracting new, slightly younger buyers, while still appealing to the Camry faithful. To that end, the exterior design looks nothing like the car it replaces. Gone is the white-bread, lost-in-the-crowd styling, replaced by a more interesting, dare we say, athletic build. Compared with last year&amp;#039;s car, the new Camry comes across as substantial rather than adequate, purposeful as opposed to practical.   It accomplishes this without the exterior dimensions growing significantly. Overall length stays the same, but wider front/rear tracks (+1.2 in.) and a longer wheelbase (+2.2 in.) add interior space and improve ride quality. Front/rear leg room is increased slightly, but more important, the Camry&amp;#039;s cabin possesses an airier feel, giving the impression of even more space inside than there is. Interior styling looks two parts Avalon and one part Lexus, exhibiting a definite jump in quality and a more contemporary touch. The gauges are large and legible, the switchgear standard Toyota fare and on models so equipped, the wood trim is convincingly classy.   Underhood, the story gets more exciting, as three powertrain choices deliver three very different driving experiences. The standard engine\u2014a reworked version of Toyota&amp;#039;s 2.4-liter inline-4\u2014produces 158 bhp and drives like any good entry-level engine should, serving up decent performance, solid gas mileage (25/34 mpg) and very important, a low sticker price. Transmission choices include a standard 5-speed manual or an optional 5-speed automatic.   Move up to the new 3.5-liter V-6, available in the LE, SE and XLE trim levels, and suddenly, this &amp;#039;07 car is most definitely not your father&amp;#039;s (or grandfather&amp;#039;s) Camry. Pumping out 268 bhp and 248 lb.-ft. of torque through a slick 6-speed automatic, this extremely smooth, torquey engine (that also resides in the Avalon and RAV4) transforms the Camry into a real wolf in sheep&amp;#039;s clothing. Or better still, get the Camry SE with its sport-tuned suspension, reinforced chassis, 17-in. wheels/tires and special body kit. Not only does this one accelerate, it goes around corners with a confidence and poise never before experienced in a Camry.   Actually, all the new models handle considerably better than the old car, thanks to a stiffer overall body structure and careful tuning of the MacPherson strut front/dual-link rear suspension. The SE clearly has the stiffest, sportiest ride, followed by the slightly softer base CE, the Hybrid, the mid-level LE and finally the range-topping luxo-cruiser XLE. Yet despite a wide range of suspension settings depending on model, all enjoy good body control and excellent all-day ride quality.   Another new experience is the Camry Hybrid, a completely separate model that uses Toyota&amp;#039;s Hybrid Synergy Drive to pair a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder with an electric motor. Together, the powerplant produces a commendable 192 bhp, which is more than last year&amp;#039;s 3.0-liter V-6. Performance is plenty adequate, running to 60 mph in under 9 seconds and logging an EPA estimated mpg of 43 city/37 highway. This more eco-friendly Camry is distinguished from the rest of the lineup by a unique grille, blue-tinted headlight reflectors, LED taillights and special Hybrid badging.   The all-new 2007 Camry has big shoes to fill, but it does so with ease. Sporting a buff new body, a performance-oriented attitude and an innovative hybrid model, it&amp;#039;s positioned well to satisfy current owners and new customers alike. Expect pricing to be right around the current car with the CE starting under $20,000 and the Hybrid coming in below $30,000. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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