The Japanese automaker is working hard to try and snatch the American sales crown from General Motors as soon as possible. And that means a seemingly unending tidal wave of novelties.
There were many introductions this year, from the Prius 'Hybrid Reborn' in Prime plug-in hybrid form to the new Corolla Cross Hybrid, from the long list of members of the Nightshade family to the trio of GR special editions (GR86 Trueno, GR Corolla Circuit, GR Supra 45th Anniversary), and including the trio of superstars – 2024 Grand Highlander three-row CUV, N400 Tacoma, and the returning 2024 Land Cruiser.
But wait, as there is more. Toyota is not ready to end the automotive fall season until they also pay their respects to the iconic Los Angeles Auto Show (November 17-26). And we already know what is brewing for the event in California – back in October and earlier this month, the company teased two models that will arrive on the eve of the 2023 LA Auto Show. We know the next-gen XV80 Camry and the Crown SUV will debut on November 14 at 10 PM ET, thanks to previous teasers and swift announcements on the press portal.
Naturally, with mere hours to go before the double premiere (something that Lexus also did quite successfully in June when they presented the all-new GX and first-ever TX), everyone is hyped beyond belief about the Japanese carmaker. That includes the rumor mill – particularly the imaginative realm of digital car content creators. No worries, there are a lot of visions about the Camry and Crown SUV if you're impatient, too. So, the good folks at the AutoYa, AutomagzPro, and Real Automotive channels on YouTube have unleashed their resident pixel masters to preview these juicy new Toyotas.
First, the host at AutoYa has another set of unofficial renderings from the channel's prolific CGI expert – they already showcased the 2025 Toyota Camry on a couple of previous occasions before the company presented its first teaser to the public. It's only shown from the front, this time, with a couple of extra colors for added panache – and we feel it might not be spot on for the actual design of the XV80.
The peeps over at AutomagzPro, on the other hand, have a couple of different interpretations of the hypothetical design of the best-selling mid-size sedan – one stemming directly from their imagination and having nothing to do with the official teasers and a second one that tries to stay closer to what's in store in the real world. In the end, since this is all wishful thinking, you can choose any of these as your favorites.
Meanwhile, the Real Automotive focuses on the second big novelty from Toyota for the LA Auto Show – the upcoming new body style for the flagship Crown series. Officially dubbed by Toyota as the Crown SUV, this version is the true crossover of the family, not the one already on sale from a little over $40k. It's also a futuristic interpretation of the Crown design themes, probably assisted by the intervention of AI software.
So, do you like it more or less than the virtual Camrys you have already seen? Also, do you think Toyota will feature any powertrain revolution for the Camry and Crown SUV, or are they playing it safe with the teased HEV badges, meaning that we already know what's featured under the hood from other models in the range?
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