These are large cars, full-size family sedans in the USA — not just the vast-looking Camry, but also the Honda, with almost the same footprint, and even the Sonata, though a half-size smaller, cannot really be considered a mid-sizer.
The Camry's gained slightly larger headlamps, with more chrome and four elements instead of three; the tail-lamps, grille and bumper have also been revised. These add some sparkle, but overall, it's a pretty insipid design, very American in its bulk and its cautious lines. The Camry's always been a fairly high car, but Toyota has just jacked it up by another 15mm, stiffening the springs slightly, and now it really dwarfs the others, particularly the curvy little Sonata.
Little? Not really, but the Sonata does seem so here — it's low, the ‘Jag-in-drag’ shape helping disguise much of the bulk. The Sonata doesn't stand out as it first did but the flamboyant styling still has great appeal in India — the tadpole-shaped headlamps, for example, the murderous-looking hood ornament and of course, the quasi-S-Type rear lamps. The Sonata's looks are unchanged, and with a new one being displayed around Europe, it's unlikely we'll see any major changes in this edition.
The Accord is the sleekest, meanest looker here, wedge-shaped and compact. There's a futuristic theme, especially in the large, triangular headlamps and sporty bumper. The letdown is the high, stubby tail, which looks heavy and old-fashioned. Underneath lurks double-wishbone suspension all round, with five links at the rear; the Sonata also has wishbones in front and a multi-link setup at the rear, while the Camry uses MacPherson struts and a dual-link unit. The Accord's light build is disappointing, and it lacks the solidity you expect from such a big car. The Sonata feels somewhat better, the Camry the best built.