2005 Toyota Camry New Car Buyer's Guide

What's New for the 2005 Toyota Camry?
America's favorite family sedan soldiers into its third year of production with a facelift inside and out. The 2005 Toyota Camry benefits from redesigned front and rear fascias, a full treatment including headlamps, tail lamps, grilles and wheels. Inside, you'll note the new electroluminescent gauges, center console cover and rear seat headrest for the center position. The LE trim level boasts chrome interior door handles and trim pieces, and new interior upholstery which it shares with the uplevel XLE. All automatic transmissions, whether mated to the inline-four cylinder or V6 engines, now feature five forward gears, while ABS and steering-wheel mounted controls are standard across the line. Newly optional on four-cylinder models is a vehicle stability control system that helps keep the 2005 Camry on its intended path. Those vehicles equipped with the six-disc in-dash CD changer and navigation system may now be furnished with satellite radio for uninterrupted entertainment.

Advantages of the 2005 Toyota Camry:

• Deserved reputation for quality and reliability
• Roomy, functional interior with simple and logical controls
• Terrific resale value
• Top-notch crash test scores

Objections to the 2005 Toyota Camry:

• Gets expensive when options are indiscriminately ordered
• Some say it has a temperate personality, others call it boring
• Folks with longer legs may find the driving position uncomfortable

Editor's Advice:
No, it's not the fastest, the most beautiful, nor the most luxurious sedan in its class, but like a good student, the Toyota Camry is best known for doing everything extremely well. Members of your family are treated to a wealth of refinement and comfort, as well as one of the most generous rear seat spaces in the family sedan class. Moreover, the driver may be surprised to find that it's satisfying to drive (especially in SE trim). The Toyota Camry's easygoing and pleasant nature will make up for the fact that its owners won't be identified as original thinkers. Best of all, chances are excellent that you'll hardly get to know your local dealer.