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"Toyota has unveiled a radically revised version of its conservative Camry sedan less than three years into its life.

It is the biggest mid-cycle update to the popular family and fleet car in its 30-year history and one done in response to customer demand and intense competition.

"The consumer is driving a lot of that," said Toyota US vice president Bill Fay.

"It's the biggest segment in our industry ... it's very competitive, every major manufacturer has a good entry there and there's a lot of innovation going on in the segment.
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"This gave us an opportunity to update the looks, improve the interior and give it more of a premium feel, update the car with technology and safety that are key points ... we were able to improve the way the car drives ... it's going it connect more on an emotional level."

The new car will go on sale in Australia in 2015 and only be produced for about two years before local manufacturing is wound down by the end of 2017.

However, despite the significant design update that brings 1900 new parts - including a more adventurous grille and cleaner look with more attention to detail - Australians will miss out on the updated interior that's described as "more refined and upscale" as well as advanced safety technology that will be available on Camrys sold in the US.

Things such as pre-collision warning and lane departure warning will not be available, while the wireless induction charging for smart phones will also initially be left off Australian Camrys.

But the design undergoes a major change.

Every panel except the roof of the new Camry has been changed to create a car Toyota Australia hopes will lower the circa-50-year-old average buyer age.

The car also features a wider track (the distance between the left and right wheels) along with associated handling upgrades said to improve dynamics and make it more fun to drive. There's also a new brake booster to improve pedal feel and make it more progressive.

Toyota will also make its own suspension and steering tweaks to better suit Australian tastes.

However the 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine and 2.5-litre petrol-electric hybrid will be unchanged when the new Camry starts rolling down the Altona production line in Victoria later in 2015.

The design changes also won't apply to the V6-powered Aurion - currently a mildly restyled version of the Camry - which will instead continue with its more conservative look.

That will likely further split the target markets of the Camry and Aurion, with the Camry steering towards the ever elusive younger buyers and Aurion appealing more to executives and families."
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