Two of the best cars at the Detroit auto show were boring sedans

Sedans, those stalwart four-doors, are falling out of favor.In both the mass- and luxury markets, consumers are shifting their preferences to SUVs. Sales of these vehicles helped drive a new record in the US in 2015, as 17.55 million cars and trucks rolled off dealer lots. More than half of those were SUVs and pickups.That said, sedans are still important products for many companies. One of them is Toyota.At the 2017 Detroit auto show, Toyota and its luxury brand, Lexus, unveiled a pair of new four doors: the mighty Camry, Toyota's most important sedan and one that got a redesign for 2018; and the Lexus LS, also redesigned, and celebrating 28 years on sale in America.These are both "flagship" sedans for their respective brands and both carry a heavy weight of expectations.Maybe it was just that the Detroit show this year was a little skimpy on excitement, but I grooved on both cars.SEE ALSO:Joe Biden just checked out the greatest Corvette ever made at the Detroit auto showHere's the 2018 Camry."The all-new 2018 Camry is, without a doubt, the most captivating mid-size sedan weve ever produced, Bob Carter, a Toyota VP, said in a statement. "It delivers on everything Camry owners have come to expect from Americas best-selling car, and adds to it, jaw-dropping design, more advanced technology, cutting-edge safety systems, and stirring performance that raises it to an unparalleled level of excitement."The new sedan has by far the most aggressive design the vehicle has ever received.I think it's probably the best-looking Camry ever. The sedan has long been a bestseller in the US, but it's always been knocked for being a boring four-door.No more."There were three primary design goals when penning the all-new Camry: a distinctive, low center of gravity that results in a firm wide stance; a practical-yet-emotionally styled cabin profile, and a sporty and upscale image both inside and out," Toyota said.Believe it not, from my seat Toyota succeeded on all three fronts with the new car.The new car will get three new powerplants.The engines on tap include a 3.5-liter V6, a 2.5-liter four-banger, and a hybrid.That covers the Camry's bases quite well. The V6 will provide reasonably peppy performance and make good on that "sporty" redesign. The four-cylinder will serve up decent power and good MPGs. And the hybrid will satisfy those Camry buyers who don't think a Prius is enough car for them.For what it's worth, Camrys have enjoyed a near-legendary reliability reputation. My mom owned one and practically drove the wheels off.See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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