What the Camry will give more of than most of its sportier rivals is peace of mind. The car is not only a best seller, but it is rock solid reliable. No doubt that's one of the main reasons it has such a high repurchase rate.

Unlike some of its sporty rivals, the Camry is not only a best seller, but it features rock solid reliability. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press)

And 2005 is the year to do it. Toyota has revised much of the car, including the grille, headlamps, taillamps and bumper. What I like about the new model is the separation given to the various trim levels. The luxury versions get an extremely classy, Lexus ES 330-like chrome grille featuring horizontal slats, surrounded by updated headlamp clusters with bright chrome backgrounds. The 4- and 6-cylinder SE models get the same basic light clusters, but their backgrounds contrast in black, matching a black mesh grille. The taillights get the black background treatment too. All models also get updated aerodynamic packages, with sporty ground-effects. The SE models are the sportiest, and include an attractive rear decklid spoiler.

A new lower console that reaches up to meet the center stack is the most noticeable change in the Camry's interior. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press)

Inside, the first thing to notice is a new lower console that reaches up to meet the center stack in a more fluid single motion than the previous car. The SE gets a sporty 3-spoke steering wheel while other models feature a more conventional 4-spoke wheel. In back, a new rear center headrest makes sure all passengers are equally protected. Finishing off the interior are new seat fabrics, with leather still being offered as an option. Oh, by the way, all 2005 models feature clean air filtration too, making the spacious cabin an environmentally friendly safe zone from the toxic emissions the spew from adjacent vehicles in rush hour traffic. The sporty SE also gets red on black Optitron gauges.