boxes or cans. There are numerous new storage cubbies, and the glovebox
is almost 30% larger.
Interior dimensions are slightly larger, particularly in rear legroom,
thanks to the longer wheelbase. The amount of sound-deadening material
has been increased, making an already-quiet interior luxuriously quiet.
The radio antenna has been replaced on all but the CE-level cars by a new
in-glass antenna at the rear that improves reception and reduces wind noise
and carwash damage.
Safety is important to family sedan buyers, and the Camry has received
several improvements in this area. Body structure has been strengthened
thoughout, as have been the rear seatbacks to resist intrusion from objects
in the trunk. The lap belt in the rear center seat has been replaced with
a safer, three-point belt. An integrated child seat is now available on
all cloth-seated models ($125).
Antilock brakes are now standard on all but the four-cylinder CE models,
which is a good deal considering they were an $1100 option last year on
all but XLE models. Traction control is also an option for the first time
on a front-drive Toyota car, available on six-cylinder LE and XLE models
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