2022 Toyota Camry

There are plenty of 2022 Camry trims to choose from. We would suggest opting for the Camry XSE trim as it offers an array of premium and exclusive features compared to the other trims. It gets a major design enhancement along with the sport-tuned suspension. The XSE trim gives you offerings like blind-spot monitoring, leather upholstery, and rear cross-traffic alert on the safety front too. It also offers creature comfort features like heated seats and a panoramic sunroof.

The 2022 Toyota Camry shall be available in five trim levels- LE, SE, SE Nightshade, XLE, and XSE. Two engine options comprising four-cylinder and V6 will be on offer. All trim levels, excluding the XLE and XSE, come powered by a 2.5-liter inline-4 cylinder engine while the XLE and XSE models feature the bigger 3.5-liter V6 engine.

The 2022 Toyota Camry comes equipped with Toyota’s exclusive Safety Sense 2.5+ feature that adds forward-collision warning, automated emergency braking, and much more as standard across the trim lineup. The Camry Nightshade Edition trim, adds to a stealthy look, with its exclusive features such as 18-inch wheels, and a trunk-mounted spoiler. Then there is also the infamous Camry TRD on offer, which gets further premium features such as the TRD-specific simulated leather upholstery, sports exhaust, and the unique 19-inch wheels. Toyota further offers various other optional packages, which altogether come for a certain premium.

The Camry's four-cylinder engine, however, is a bit underwhelming. And despite some sporty styling, the Camry isn't as swift or engaging to drive as some rivals - Edmunds

The 2022 Toyota Camry has two engines on offer. The standard engine is a 2.5L four-cylinder engine that is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. Together they propel 203-horsepower and 184-pound feet of torque. The bigger Camry has a 3.5L V6 engine which compromises fuel economy to give you 301-horsepower and 267-pound feet of torque. FWD is standard, while AWD is an option with both engines which makes the drive in the Camry exciting and responsive.

The performance quotient of the 2022 Camry is certainly note-worthy. With the 2.5L engine at the helm, the 2022 Camry is able to sprint from 0-60 MPH in just 7.3 seconds, all the while crossing the quarter-mile mark in 15.6 seconds. Opt for the V6-powered Camry, and those figures drop down to an astonishing 5.5 seconds. Coming to the driving dynamics at play, the steering feels light when maneuvering it through tight spaces and substantially weighted when going at high speeds through sharp corners. The engaging driving dynamics are further accentuated by the help of the 19-inch alloys, and the potent suspension setup.

The engine in the Camry is the same as most of the rivals but it manages to offer more power than most others. On the other hand, the 2022 Accord offers more torque, making the acceleration quicker and making the car feel more powerful even with a smaller engine.

The standard four-cylinder engine in the 2022 Toyota Camry returns 28 MPG in the city, 39 MPG on the highway, and 32 MPG in combined cycles according to the EPA. Fuel efficiency is the USP of the Toyota Camry. It offers the best in class fuel economy with the standard four-cylinder which further increases with the hybrid engine.

The environment-friendly Camry hybrid engine further ups these figures to 51 MPG in the city and 53 MPG on the highway which will reduce your fuel costs further. The powerful V6 is a gas guzzler meaning it consumes more fuel, so the MPG figures dip down to 22 MPG in the city and 31 MPG on the highway.

Mazda has the biggest fuel tank followed by the Nissan Altima, which offers the best range in class thanks to the combination of a big fuel tank and the excellent MPG figures which are identical to the Camry. The Honda Accord takes the lead when it comes to the city MPG figures but it is pushed to second place while on the highways.

The Camry serves a purpose: deliver reliable and practical transportation for families - Motortrend

Inside, the 2022 Toyota Camry offers you one of the most spacious cabins in the segment. The most luxurious XLE trim comes with upscale materials compared to the lower trims, as they offer relatively cheap materials creating quite a major difference. The 2022 Camry interior dashboard design is not the best and the 9-inch touchscreen infotainment screen covers most of the center console. The 2022 Camry, is now also treated with a dual-zone automatic climate control system from the base trim itself.

The cargo space is also competitive in the Camry as the standard cargo space on offer is 15.1 cubic feet, which can be increased further thanks to the 60/40 split-folding rear seats. The battery in the Camry hybrid is positioned beneath the rear seats so the consumers do not have to compromise cargo space for better fuel economy.

The front space in the Camry might be slightly smaller than the others, but overall it offers more space in the rear, and also has an adequately spaced trunk. The 2022 Honda Accord, however, wins this round with ease with better space in the cabin and a relatively large trunk.

The Camry has a long nose and a short trunk that give it rear-drive proportions more in line with the European luxury cars - The CarConnection

The 2021 Toyota Camry has received a much-appreciated upgrade to the front fascia which brings in a blacked-out grille, LED headlights with integrated LED DRLs. Having said that, the Sedan has received much appreciation for the looks and the 2022 Camry is expected to get just a few minor updates which will make it even more aggressive than the previous model.

The 2022 Toyota Camry inculcates the perfect combination of elegance and an outright aggressive stance. The prominent Camry grille in the front is partnered up with the flared arches to the side. The range-topping XSE trim also comes with big 19-inch wheels, that further add some character. The 2022 Camry is no longer that boring midsize sedan that screams a mid-life crisis and has become a striking-looking car over the years.

The 2022 Toyota Camry is slightly shorter than the rest of the cars, but that does not necessarily reciprocate into a smaller cabin space. It is also the heaviest, which might be due to the more features on offer as standard which could increase the weight of the car. The 2021 Mazda 6 sedan has the highest ground clearance which makes it easier to maneuver over bumps and rough roads.

The list of safety features and driver aids is a long one for the 2022 Toyota Camry, and these come right from the base LE model of the Camry. Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ is now standard across the trim lineup. NHTSA gives the 2021 Camry a five-star safety rating in their test, and IIHS gave it the title of their Top Safety Pick+, further helping it win over its rivals in terms of safety with these excellent scores and ratings.

Apart from the standard safety features like airbags, ABS, EBD, traction control, and stability control, Toyota equips the 2022 Camry with some advanced driver aid features as well which include:

• Automated emergency braking with pedestrian detection
• Automatic high beam headlights
• Forward-collision warning system
• Lane departure warning and Lane-keep Assist
• Adaptive cruise control
• Lane trace assist
• Traffic sign recognition

2022 Toyota Camry vs 2022 Honda Accord

The Honda Accord is considered the arch-rival of the Toyota Camry. The 2022 Honda Accord has sharper steering, a more upscale interior, and a large trunk. Whereas, the 2022 Camry offers a more powerful engine and an optional all-wheel-drive system which is rare for the segment and compensates for the lack of performance from the standard engine.

Accord offers a choice of turbocharged four-cylinder engines and it comes to a choice of personal interest and liking, to choose between the two.

2022 Toyota Camry vs 2021 Mazda 6 Sedan

The 2021 Mazda 6 sedan is one of the prettiest looking sedans in the segment and it also is the most fun to drive. The 2022 Camry, on the other hand, might not be the best to drive, but looks just as good, and also offers a fuel-efficient hybrid variant, something absent in the Mazda. 

Toyota Camry further offers a more spacious cabin and more features coming right from the base model making it a better choice over the Mazda.

The 2022 Camry will not receive any major upgrades which seems liable as the sedan seems to be perfect in almost every way. It comes with a spacious cabin, the upper trims come with upscale materials and a powerful V6 engine with an optional AWD system. In short, there is something in store for everyone and the 2022 Toyota Camry can help every buyer get what they want, making it one of the most desirable sedans on the market.