Vehicle Overview
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.
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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
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