Toyota has come a long way in the seven years since Akio Toyoda declared that the carmaker would cease building ‘boring cars.’ It has transformed once tedious and uninspiring models like the Yaris and Corolla into class-leading hot hatchbacks and updated its design language to impart a sporty aura even to the humble Camry. But, what if Toyota decided to introduce a GR version of the Camry? What might that look like?
Eager to find out, talented designer Theottle has rendered a Toyota GR Camry, incorporating elements borrowed from the GR Corolla and merging them with the 2025 Camry, which was unveiled to the world just a few weeks ago. As it stands, the heavily-facelifted sedan is already quite striking but the changes made by Theottle completely transform it and make it look that much better.
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The designer’s work started by grafting the front fascia of the GR Corolla onto the Camry but tweaking the shape of it to suit the proportions of the sedan a little better. The headlights of the Camry have also been retained and work quite well with the aggressive bumper design and the gaping-wide black grille of the hot hatch.
Various other tweaks have been made. For example, a set of tightly-spoked black GR wheels have been installed as have flared front and rear fenders. The GR Corolla’s side skirts have also been fitted to the sedan. Modifications continue at the rear and include a fixed wing, tinted taillights, a unique bumper, a blacked-out diffuser, and the same triple tailpipe design as the Camry’s smaller sibling.
The question remains, will Toyota actually build a GR Camry? While it’s certainly a possibility, we’re not overly optimistic. If it were to materialize, Toyota would need to determine whether to employ an upgraded version of their turbocharged three-cylinder engine and sophisticated all-wheel-drive system, akin to the GR Corolla, or consider a larger engine such as a turbocharged four-cylinder unit.
Note: This story includes interdependent renderings that have no affiliation with Toyota.
