The Camry is Toyota’s midsize family sedan, and it’s offered with conventional gas engines or a hybrid drivetrain. The Camry has room for five people, and competitors include the Honda Accord, Ford Fusion and Nissan Altima.
(Skip to details on the: Camry Hybrid)New for 2014 The Camry’s audio systems now carry Toyota’s Entune branding, but there are no other significant changes. Exterior Highlights
Standard 16-inch steel wheels with plastic covers; 17- or 18-inch alloy wheels available
Body-colored side mirrors
Single exhaust tip for four-cylinder cars; V-6 models get dual exhaust tips
Available fog lights
Available power moonroof
Available spoiler
SE trim has unique bumper, grille styling
Interior Highlights
Front bucket seats
60/40-split folding rear seat
Power windows, locks and mirrors
Cruise control and air conditioning
iPod/USB-compatible stereo with Bluetooth connectivity
Available JBL premium audio
Available navigation system
Available power seats, heated leather upholstery
Under the Hood
178-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine
Available 268-hp, 3.5-liter V-6
Engines use regular gas
Six-speed automatic transmission (both engines) with paddle shifters in SE
Front-wheel drive
Sport-tuned suspension in SE
Safety Features
10 airbags, including front knee airbags and front and rear side-impact airbags
All-disc antilock brakes
Electronic stability system
Available blind spot warning system with rear cross-traffic alert
Camry Hybrid The Camry Hybrid combines a 2.5-liter four-cylinder with an electric motor for a combined 200 hp. An automatic transmission is standard. According to EPA estimates, the Camry Hybrid gets 41 mpg in combined city/highway ratings for the LE trim and 40 mpg for the heavier XLE.
Battery pack behind the rear seat that powers the electric motor
Hybrid system battery obstructs most of the pass-through space for the folding rear seat
Braking friction and engine power recharge the battery pack
Eco mode trades air-conditioning effectiveness and accelerator sensitivity to maximize gas mileage
EV mode raises the threshold the Camry Hybrid can travel on electric power alone — up to 1.6 miles at speeds below 25 mph, Toyota says
Backlit gauges have a hybrid display that shows gas mileage history and real-time power flow between the drivetrain components
Available features include heated power front seats, leather upholstery, JBL audio and a navigation system
