Toyota Camry - Buyer’s guide

The 2020 Toyota Camry is one of the sportiest looking cars in its segment. It not only comes with innovative features but also provides an enjoyable ride. In addition to that, the brand claims that it returns one of the best fuel economies in the segment. The carmaker has been selling the Camry since 1982 and since then the car has gained a lot of popularity, thanks to the attractive look and sporty performance.

The latest model comes with three powertrain options and a hybrid as well, which aids in satisfying different expectations of different buyers. The new addition includes all-wheel-drive, performance-oriented TRD trim in the lineup and Android Auto smartphone compatibility as standard.

Considering the midsize car segment, it is a great option as it flaunts a comfortable ride, nimble handling, two robust engine options, a user-friendly infotainment system and a premium interior. In addition to that, it has achieved excellent numbers in crash test safety, which makes it a safe and reliable car.

Toyota Camry: Variants and Price

The Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer has offered the Camry in six variants in the USA with price starting from $24,095, going all the way upto $34,850. The base model LE comes with a smaller engine. However, the top of the line variant gets a bigger and more powerful mill.

What’s the price of the Camry XSE?

The Camry XSE comes with a price tag of $29,725. At the given price point, you are getting a 2.5L petrol motor along with an automatic gearbox. Also, there are various extra convenience and safety features present inside the car in the specified variant.

Here’s a detail view of Toyota Camry pricing:

Variant	Price
Toyota Camry L	$24,425
Toyota Camry LE	$24,600
Toyota Camry SE	$25,800
Toyota Camry XLE	$29,175
Toyota Camry XSE	$29,725
Toyota Camry XLE V6	$34,580
Toyota Camry XSE V6	$35,130
Toyota Camry TRD	$31,170
Toyota Camry SE Nightshade Edition	$26,870
Toyota Camry Hybrid LE	$28,430
Toyota Camry Hybrid SE	$30,130
Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE	$32,730

Toyota Camry: Engine Specifications

Toyota Camry is offered in two different engine options and both come mated to an automatic gearbox. With the smaller engine, the car can achieve a top speed of approximately 140mph, which is quite impressive. The estimated time taken to achieve the 0 to 60 mph is around 5.8 seconds. The approximate fuel consumption for the bigger engine is 22 mpg. However, the figure changes to 29 mpg, if you are planning to get the smaller engine.

What’s the maximum fuel economy that I can get on the highway with the smaller engine?

With the smaller engine, one can get a maximum fuel economy of 41 mpg only if the vehicle is driven sensibly. Otherwise, one can expect a fuel economy of 35-38 mpg on the highway.

Toyota Camry: Engine

Engine	3.5-Liter V6 DOHC 24-Valve D-4S Dual Injection with Dual VVT-i	2.5-litre Dynamic Force 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve D-4S Dual Injection with Dual VVT-i	2.5-litre Dynamic Force 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve D-4S Dual Injection with Dual VVT-i	Hybrid engine: 2.5-Liter Dynamic Force 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve D-4S Dual Injection with Dual VVT-i
Power	301 hp	203 hp	206 hp	176 hp
Torque	362 Nm	250 Nm	252 Nm	221 Nm

The engine comes with either direct shift-8AT eight-speed Electronically Controlled automatic Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) with sequential shift mode or Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) with sequential shift mode.

Toyota Camry: Exterior

Camry flaunts a huge grille that blends with the front bumper and provides a stylish look to the car. Enhancing the look is a thin chrome line running through the bumper. The sharp LED headlights not only look attractive but also provides good visibility under low light conditions. The two-tone colour scheme offers a sporty look to the car and makes it stand out from the crowd. Adding to the sportiness is the functional rear spoiler.

Dimensions	Measurements (in.)
Overall Height	56.9
Overall Width	72.4
Overall Length	192.7
Wheelbase	111.2
Ground clearance	5.7
Shoulder room	57.7
Headroom	37.5
Legroom	42.1

Toyota Camry: Interior

Inside the cabin, five persons can be easily accommodated without compromising much on comfort. It comes with a feature-rich and roomy cabin, along with comfortable snug-fit seats. Talking about the build quality of the cabin, it comes with premium quality materials and cloth upholstery is standard in all the variants. However, features like heated front seats, leather upholstery and power-adjustable front seats can be selected from the optional kit. Except for the base model, every other variant flaunts 15.1 cubic feet of cargo space. The infotainment system offered in Camry specs sheet includes a six-speaker stereo, 7-inch touch screen, Android Auto, Siri Eyes Free, Apple CarPlay, satellite radio, a USB port, a Wi-Fi hot spot and more.

Toyota Camry: Safety Features

The 2020 Toyota Camry has been awarded five-star safety rating in all the performed crash tests by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Other safety feature includes a surround-view parking camera system, rear cross-traffic alert, blind-spot monitoring, a head-up display, lane departure warning, reverse automatic emergency braking, lane keep assist, forward collision warning, adaptive cruise control, forward automatic emergency braking, automatic high-beam headlights and pedestrian detection.

Toyota Camry: Competition

When it comes to the competition, the Honda Accord can be a great rival as it comes with a generous amount of safety features and good fuel economy. Even if it has better spacing, Toyota has better reliability when it comes to engine durability. Also, the V6 engine equipped in Camry churns out more power when compared to the turbocharged four-cylinder present in Honda Accord.

Is Toyota Camry better than Honda Accord?

If you are looking for more space then Accord is a better option for you. However, when it comes to performance and reliability, Toyota Camry is the clear winner as it generates almost 50 hp more than Accord. Generally, Toyota engines have always been more reliable than Honda ones.

Summing up

Toyota Camry is an excellent mid-size car that not only comes with a powerful engine but also flaunts amazing safety features. The engine performance is very engaging and it also comes with a hybrid variant for those who want to get exceptional fuel economy. Considering the quality and value, it is a good car that one can consider in the USA.