Toyota's midsize sedan has been completely redesigned for 2007. The sixth-generation Camry is similar in size and shape to the outgoing model, but the sharp creases and other styling details signify a break—albeit a small one—from tradition. The front-wheel-drive Camry is available in five trim levels, and the traditional four- and six-cylinder engines are joined this year by a gas-electric hybrid variant.

It seems somewhat ironic that the most popular car in America comes from a Japanese brand. Yet Camry has outsold every other car in the U.S. for eight of the last nine years. Ironic, perhaps, but not surprising; Toyota has been fine-tuning the Camry to American tastes for more than 20 years. They even build it here. In fact, Camry production will soon expand from its old Kentucky home to be joined by a second plant in Indiana.

Largely due to its solid reputation for quality and reliability, Toyota's mid-size Camry has been the best-selling car in America for seven of the past eight years. But it has also been less than exciting, so Toyota decided the best way to keep it on top was to broaden the appeal of its all-new 2007 Camry by improving its styling, performance and dynamics. Its curvier, though still conservative design provides more real and perceived room inside, and its steering, braking and handling are improved with a ride tuned toward comfort (although in the sportier SE the tuning is biased more toward crisper handling response). Engine choices are an updated 158-horsepower 2.4-liter four-cylinder or a new 268-horsepower 3.5-liter V6.