So what does all this quality cost? It's surprisingly low, considering the surcharge Toyota could charge for the Camry name alone. The LE is priced at only $24,950, which is a mere $150 more than last year's car despite more than $850 worth of additional standard equipment. What's more, if you factor in the new car comes with standard ABS, the 2005 model is actually $345 less expensive than the 2004 version, when the 2004 was equipped with optional ABS.

Toyota's Canadian public relations manager Wes Pratt summed up the new model succinctly, by saying, "Camry delivers elegance, refinement and sophistication, plus peace of mind and value through a complete ownership experience."

No wonder so many Camry owners keep coming back for more.

Specifications:

• Price Range (MSRP): $24,950 - $39,505
• Body Type: 4-door sedan
• Layout: front engine, FWD
• Base Engine: 160 hp, 163 lb-ft of torque, 16-valve, DOHC, 2.4-L I-4
• Optional Engine: 210 hp, 220 lb-ft torque, 24-valve, DOHC, 3.0-L V6
• Optional Engine: 225 hp, 240 lb-ft torque, 24-valve, DOHC, 3.3-L V6
• Transmission: 5-spd manual (opt 5-spd auto)
• Brakes (front/rear): disc/drum, ABS (optional rear discs)
• Cargo Volume (trunk): 473 L (16.7 cu ft)
• Curb Weight (min - max): 1,410 - 1,565 kg (3,108 - 3,450 lbs)
• Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 9.8 / 6.5 L/100 km (4-cylinder, manual)
• Warranty (mo/km): 36/60,000 comprehensive - 60/100,000 powertrain
• Direct Competitors: Chevrolet Malibu / Impala, Chrysler Sebring / 300, Ford Taurus / Five Hundred, Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata / XG 350, Mazda6, Mitsubishi Galant, Nissan Altima, Volkswagen Passat
• Web Site: www.toyota.ca

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