TOYOTA Camry Japan 2007-2011 Photos, engines & full specs

The Camry was a long-time winner for those who just asked for a vehicle to take them from A to B without any troubles and didn't care if the car had a bland look.

In 2007, Toyota decided to end the jokes about its mid-size sedan and started to put more passion into it. It even offered a sport package. On a Camry! The result couldn't win any beauty contest, but it was no longer as bland as a microwave oven.

The Japanese carmaker introduced the Camry's sixth-generation at the 2006 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Suddenly, it lost that AARP appearance and started to turn towards the middle-aged family customers who haven't lost their appetite for spirited driving. Its angular-looking headlights swept-back to the fenders, and the aerodynamic apron was more attractive. From its sides, the raked A-pillars and the curved surfaces combined in sharp angles made their point: it was a dynamic vehicle.

Inside, the Camry featured a new center stack design, a more ergonomic climate control unit, and a CD-Stereo. Although it featured wood-trims on the door panels and center console, the carmaker offered an option with aluminum trims for those who tried to get more from their Camry.

Under the hood, there was something for everyone. The base model featured an inline-four with a low price and a decent fuel-efficiency. The Hybrid version offered a much better fuel economy, but with a 50% increase in the price. The top-spec Camry featured a 268 hp V6 engine able to rocket the car from 0 to 60 (0-97 kph) in less than 6 seconds. That was the Civic TypeR territory!