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2029 Toyota Camry Preview.

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The current Toyota Camry came out in late 2023 as a 2024 model. It was basically of a pretty heavy refresh of the generation that had been around since 2017. With a completely redesigned interior, but most of the body panels remained unchanged. Aside from the new front and rear styling, the overall shape was largely carried over. This helped make the Camry seem new while saving Toyota the cost of developing an all-new generation.

The current Camry will soon enter its 4th year, and it might be time to see what Toyota might have in store fot the next one. Which, hopefully, will be an all-new design. And not another refresh of an old one.

We now hear that Toyota is planning to sell new EREV models in China. And lots of them. Up to 400,000 by 2028, with production starting next year. While Toyota only mentions China, they are probably waiting to see how EREVs will do in the US as well. However, so far, the only one will be the new 2027 Nissan Rogue Hybrid. Of course. We’ve heard of the Scout, but after so many delays, I actually don’t think we’ll ever see these being produced. GM is also selling many EREV models in China, but so far, nothing here either.

I think the technology could end up being quite popular, and a Camry EREV could do quite well over here for the next generation. The Camry remains one of America’s most popular sedans, with sales of over 317,000 units last year alone. Those are seriously impressive numbers.

A new Camry naturally brings to mind the next Honda Accord. The two models have been rivals in the U.S. market for decades, and it’s possible that both could arrive around the same time.

If not the new EREV powertrain, next-generation Camry could adopt a version of a new 1.5-liter hybrid system. Toyota could even go one step further by offering a fully electric version of the Camry. The company has already moved in that direction with the all-new Lexus ES, which is now available with either hybrid or fully electric powertrains. Toyota will likely monitor how buyers respond to the dual-powertrain strategy before deciding whether it makes sense for the next Camry.

Offering both hybrid and EV versions would certainly move the Camry into a new era. It would also help the sedan remain competitive as consumer preferences continue to evolve.

The illustrations above imagine what the future Toyota Camry could look like.

Conversation 6 comments

  1. You did a nice job with the render concepts, which causes something of a disconnect because this is way too attractive for a Toyota. As a company, they are completely incapable of restrained or elegant exterior design (they literally have an allergy to it) so they’d never build something that looks respectable and mature like this.

    They wouldn’t put something like this into production without adding a bunch of bizarre creases, strange shapes, goofy tacked-on panel skirts, odd lighting graphics, and other try-hard styling gimmicks that all go in random directions to make it look like a Picasso on wheels.

  2. I totally agree, Toyota somehow like to make their designs a bit odd or uncohesive. many designs look good only at certain angles.

  3. If ain’t broke. Also if a brand new Camry means an interior full of screens, keep modifying the existing platform. That is for as long as they can.

  6. Your “hopeful” new design for the Camry is nothing more than a pipe dream of wishes. Never happen with Toyota. Look at the new Lexus ES….they went way too far, trying to be Tesla like and adding unwanted Picasso elements on the side panels. Look at the Crown, with the black swatches on the door panels. These elements will quickly look very dated. No idea what they are thinking.

    As a bigger sedan and Avalon owner / lover, I will be very curious to see what they do with the Crown, with years of lackluster sales in the US. I just hope they do not walk away from making a larger sedan than the Camry, like they eliminated the Lexus LS 450. This will give people like me no bigger sedan options, as going American will never be a consideration. Time will tell and there’s nothing we can do about it.

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