Toyota Launches 2018 Camry Production, Ramps Up U.S. Investments
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The next-generation of Toyota’s popular Camry will arrive at dealerships later this summer. The automaker has tweaked their hot-selling sedan from top to bottom with a sleeker, more aerodynamic design and a driver-focused cabin. Recently, production of the 2018 Camry kicked off at Toyota Motor Manufacturing, Kentucky, Inc. As the largest Toyota plant in the world, TMMK has produced more than 11 million vehicles in its 31 years, including more than 8 million Camrys.
Advanced DNA
Along with the aerodynamic enhancements, the Camry now has a lower center of gravity and a more rigid body to improve ride and handling. Toyota’s New Global Architecture (TNGA) is the foundation for the new Camry and will greatly influence how it performs in all areas, from safety to fuel economy. The 2018 Camry is the first vehicle in North America with TNGA, an initiative the automaker says will enhance how they design, engineer, and manufacture vehicles. Luxury car treatments are seen throughout, especially when it comes to reducing noise, vibration, and harshness, often abbreviated as “NVH” in automotive speak. NVH reducing measures on the new Camry include sound-absorbing insulation in the hood and upper and lower fender separator, while additional foam is placed strategically to cut unwanted road noise. On the inside, Toyota trimmed the interior with high quality, soft touch materials. All of these things are a step...
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