CALIFORNIA AUTO SHOW: New Camry Real-Life Shots, Sonata/Accord/Optima Beater Or Official Car Of AARP?

When you really think about it, there are quite a few cars out on dealer lots that have been sort of, how do I put it politically correct, AGING.

One of which was the Toyota Camry, but for 2012 Toyota spruced it up quite a bit with an all-new look. Though I am not entirely sure it is readily apparent. Upon closer inspection, it actually looks like Toyota borrowed a lot of creative license from none other than Acura with its TSX.

This kind of has me puzzled considering the backlash about the rather bird-like beak of new Acuras. It's not like buyers are knocking each other over to get into an Acura these days. So why would Toyota give their high volume seller a similar kind of treatment? Beats me.

You also have to consider that this particular vehicle has some stiff competition in form of the Hyundai Sonata, Kia Optima and Honda Accord. With that said, we're a little curious:

Is the 2012 Toyota TS...er...Camry a Sonata/Optima/Accord beater OR is it the official car of senior citizens?


2011 California Auto Show Photo Gallery