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PUT that cardigan in mothballs. The Camry is about to get a bold new look. Toyota Australia senior executive vice president     John Conomos promised the new-generation     Camry would dispel the current cars bland, "whitegoods on wheels" image â??and this spy pic suggests he wasnt exaggerating. "Watch this spaceâ?¦no more fridges," he recently said when asked about the Camrys successor. The spy shot shows the newcomer gains an aggressive face featuring angular headlights and a grille not too dissimilar to the "five-point" units that have become a trademark of Honda and Mazda. Although it goes on sale in Japan within weeks, the revamped Camry wont be offered here until July or August next year. Sources suggest the new Camry will be roomier and quieter than the current car â??a none too shabby feat given the existing vehicle already sets high standards in terms of packaging    and refinement. The newcomer measures 4805mm long, 1795mm wide and 1490mm tall. While its length and width are only marginally increased over the current model, its 70mm higher stance is believed to be the real key to its improved cabin space. There is no word yet on whether a wagon variant will be available initially. Japan and US-spec cars will be built on a new platform, but our version is likely to use essentially       the same underpinnings as the current Altona-built Camry and Avalon. Toyota Australia says this is so the cars can be tailored for local conditions â??but cost savings     are also believed to be part of the reason. "The decision on which platform to use is based on what is best for our market," a senior company insider said. Performance promises to be sharper courtesy of a 2.4-litre four-cylinder engine with variable- valve timing â??as used in the Tarago â??in lieu of the 2.2-litre that powers the cu ...
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