Sporty, Luxurious.
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id-sized sedans are big, luxurious, sometimes imposing. In the corporate setting, these cars are usually assigned to Vice Presidents or of similar rank. I recall when I was still working in the corporate world back in the 90’s, our VP for Sales purchased a Camry (XV20) right after ToyotaPH introduced it, preferring it over his company issued ride. Four generations later, the current Camry still caters to the same market, but is now a completely different animal, looking more sport than executive, but in an understated way yet retaining its refined accoutrements.
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EXTERIOR On the outside, it looks slick. It’s lines flowing from the front to the rear. From the front, you’ll notice that there’s not much of a grille to speak of, yet the air dam below looks like it could suck in subcompacts and motorcycles. The sculpted hood looks like it’s hiding something fearsome underneath. It’s handsome, and when we drove it around, it wasn’t uncommon to see top management types giving it a long look and imagining themselves in it. The DRL’s and headlights all work towards drawing your attention up and around to the sides and when you get to the rear, the lines meet at an integrated spoiler on trunk.
