the appearance of the new Camry

It is very ugly.

Depends on the angle.

At least it's no Tribeca!

Actually the small windows bother me more. Personally I think matching bumpers make a car more visable and reduces accidents but I have no proof of that. But watch cars coming at you next time you are driving. Which are more visible.... old ones with black bumpers which match the pavement or newer onces with matching bumpers which contrast the pavement.

Gee, I though it was 'handsomely aggressive'!

I agree. Better than the previous generation. Not as boring!

And it actually has some POWER to back up the looks.

Maybe not the fire breather of the Nissan Maxima, but certainly more reliable and better made (I've owned Nissans, too..)

The only thing physically better is the drooping exhaust pipe has been fixed.

I would agree on the windows. I guess it's the trend started by the Chrysler 300C - vertically-challenged side windows. In the 2007 Camry's I've driven, I find the side-to-side outward visibility not as good as the previous generation. I found myself crooking my neck all of the time while merging onto interstates. Looks are subjective, but although I think the 2007 design will grown on "us," it's not attractive IMO - especially the rear end. Personally, I liked the previous generation's exterior design, but I guess I'm in the minority on that too.

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Besides appearance for good or bad, the high window sill and reduced side glass height make side crash easier because there is more steel protecting the occupants, side curtain air bags don't have to be as big or travel so far, and the AC doesn't have to work as hard with less sunlight getting in.

I'm waiting for the day that flat panel displays are so cheap that cars will no longer need windows. Just cameras and video screens all around. Of course, when they sell the first one, and the guy tries to pay a toll it will be back to the drawing board.