The base trim level is priced at $23,645 and the top spec variant is priced at $28,600. It is offered in 5 different trim levels and 2 different engine configurations. The Camry is powered by a 2.5-liter engine that generates 203 horsepower and 184 pound feet of torque.
The Camry is offered in 5 trim levels. The base L variant of the Camry is priced at $23,645 and comes with some basic features like a 7-inch touch screen infotainment system, bi-LED combination heap lamps and an integrated back up camera.
All the trims are loaded with same 2.5-Liter 4-cylinder engine that makes 203 horsepower and 184 pound-feet of torque. There is also an option for those who want more power in their car Camry offers the XSE and XLE trims with a zesty V6 engine. Both the engines are mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission.
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Trim
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Camry L
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Camry LE
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Camry SE
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Camry XLE
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Camry XSE
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MSRP
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$23,645
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$24,150
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$25,350
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$28,600
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$29,150
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Key
Features
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- Bi-LED combination headlights with auto on/off feature
- In-glass AM/FM antenna
- Front air conditioning with air filter
- Entune 3.0 Audio with Connected Navigation Scout GPS Link App
- includes 7-in. touch-screen
- Integrated backup camera with projected path
- 4.2-in. TFT Multi-Information Display with odometer, outside temperature, fuel economy and trip information
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- Bi-LED combination headlights with auto on/off feature
- In-glass AM/FM antenna
- Front air conditioning with air filter
- Entune 3.0 Audio with Connected Navigation Scout GPS Link App
- includes 7-in. touch-screen
- Integrated backup camera with projected path
- 4.2-in. TFT Multi-Information Display with odometer, outside temperature, fuel economy and trip information
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- LED combination taillights
- Black front grille with sport mesh insert
- High Solar Energy-Absorbing (HSEA) glass
- In-glass AM/FM antenna
- Single-zone automatic climate control with air filter
- Entune 3.0 Audio with Connected Navigation Scout GPS Link App
- six speakers, Connected Navigation Scout GPS Link App
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- An optional 3.5-Liter V6 engine available
- LED taillights
- Bright metallic front grille
- High Solar Energy-Absorbing (HSEA) glass
- Single exhaust with chrome finisher
- In-glass AM/FM antenna
- Dual zone automatic climate control with air filter and rear-seat vents
- Entune 3.0 Audio with Connected Navigation Scout GPS Link App
- six speakers, Connected Navigation Scout GPS Link App
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- An optional 3.5-Liter V6 engine available
- LED headlights with smoke tint and fully integrated LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) with auto on/off feature
- In-glass AM/FM antenna
- Dual zone automatic climate control with air filter and rear-seat vents
- Entune 3.0 Audio Plus with JBL w/Clari-Fi
- Connected Navigation Scout GPS Link App
- Integrated backup camera with dynamic gridlines
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The Camry is not the car that you generally flaunt. Functionality and practicality is what this car is supposed to offer. Analyzing all the features offered across all the variants, the base L variant of the Camry makes more sense. It comes with all the basic essential features and comes as a great value for your money. But if you want a more powerful Camry, opt for the XLE V6 trim which will cost you 11 Grand more than the base L.
“The 2018 Camry has more spirit than its predecessor, which is most apparent in its more substantial steering and handling abilities. The 2.5-liter four-cylinder gives adequate shove in most conditions, and its new eight-speed automatic transmission is well-mannered.”- Edmunds
Engine and Performance
The Camry comes equipped with 2 engine specifications: a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder and a 3.5-liter V6 engine. The V6 however, is just available for the XLE and XSE trims ass an option with both priced at $34,550 and $35,100 respectively. The 2.5-liter engine generates 208 horsepower and 182 pound-feet of torque while the 3.5-liter V6 makes 301 horsepower and massive 267 pound-feet of torque.
The 8-speed Automatic transmission is smooth and shifts are hassle-free. Even the downshifting is pretty decent in the Camry.
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Models
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Toyota Camry L
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Honda Accord LX
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Mazda 6 Touring
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Ford fusion S (sedan)
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MSRP
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$23,645
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23,570
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$21,950
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$22,215
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Engine
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2.5L I-4 DOHC 16-Valve
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1.5T I-4 DOHC 16-Valve Turbocharged
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SKYACTIV-G 2.5L DOHC 16-Valv
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2.5L I4
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Transmission
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8-speed automatic
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CVT automatic
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6-Speed Manual
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6-speed automatic
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Horsepower
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203 hp
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192 hp
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187 hp
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175 hp
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Torque
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184 lb-ft
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192 lb-ft
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186 lb-ft
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175 lb-ft
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The rivals aren’t as powerful as the Camry is. In fact, the closest rival, Honda Accord is 11 HP deficient to the Camry. It is followed by the Mazda 6 and the Ford Fusion Sedan that make 187 HP and 175 HP respectively.
Acceleration
Although this is the most powerful car in the segment, the acceleration isn’t really impressive. The Camry hits the 60 MPH mark in 8.0 secs. It covers the quarter mile distance in 16.2 secs. The Mazda hits the quarter mile mark in just 15.1 secs while the Accord takes 15.7 secs. The only car slower than the Camry is the Ford Fusion Sedan.
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Models
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Toyota Camry L
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Honda Accord LX
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Mazda 6 Touring
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Ford fusion S (sedan)
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0-60 MPH
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8.0 sec
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7.3 sec
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7.1 sec
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8.9 sec
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Quarter mile
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16.2 sec
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15.7 sec
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15.1 sec
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16.2 sec
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Engine
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2.5L
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1.5L
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2.5L
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2.5 L
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Emission
(Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year)
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5.2
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5.3
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6.5
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7.1
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The underpowered rivals of the Camry, the Honda Accord and the Mazda 6 touring perform better in terms of acceleration. The Honda does 0-60 MPH in 7.3 secs. while the Mazda does it in just 7.1 secs.
Ride and Handling
The ride quality and handling of the Camry has improved a lot when compared to its predecessor. The engine responses are sharper and the gear shifts are more refined. Driving the Camry has become sportier and driving it is fun.
The Camry does handle really well. There isn’t much of body roll and is well mannered. The steering isn’t sharp like a sports car but you do feel connected and the level of feedback from the steering wheel is good. It is a docile car and will readily follow all your commands.
Braking
The Camry is equipped with the largest brakes in the segment. It gets 12 inches diameter discs up front and 11.1 inches diameter discs at the rear. Slam the brakes and the Camry will come to a halt at a distance of 122 feet from 60 MPH.
There’s no car that betters the braking stats of the Camry. The Ford Fusion Sedan too comes to a standstill at 122 feet from 60 MPH. The Honda and the Mazda get the smaller brakes and fail to beat the Camry in terms of braking.
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Model
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Toyota Camry L
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Honda Accord LX
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Mazda 6 Touring
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Ford fusion S (sedan)
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Brake Front (in.)
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12.0
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11.5
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11.7
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11.8
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Brake Rear (in.)
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11.1
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11.1
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10.9
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11.9
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Curb Weight (lbs.)
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3,241
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3,131
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3,326
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3,431
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60-0 MPH (ft.)
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122
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123
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127
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122
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There’s no car that betters the braking stats of the Camry. The Ford Fusion Sedan too comes to a standstill at 122 feet from 60 MPH. The Honda and the Mazda get the smaller brakes and fail to beat the Camry in terms of braking.
The Camry has excellent fuel economy figures. On the highway, the Camry can go up to 41 miles on a single gallon of fuel while in the city it can run for 29 miles. The Camry delivers a combined fuel economy rating of 34 MPG which is impressive for a 200 HP car.
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Model
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Toyota Camry L
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Honda Accord LX
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Mazda 6 Touring
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Ford fusion S (sedan)
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MPG (city)
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29
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30
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24
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21
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MPG (highway)
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41
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38
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33
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32
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MPG (combined)
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34
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33
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27
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25
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The only car that comes closer to the Camry is the Honda Accord that gets a combined fuel economy rating of 33 MPG. The Mazda 6 and the Ford Fusion Sedan get a fuel economy rating of 27 MPG and 25 MPG respectively.
“After its 2018 redesign, the interior of the Toyota Camry feels classier. Much of the improved ambiance stems from the use of better materials and less hard plastics. Technology also gets an overhaul, resulting in a better infotainment system and lots of advanced safety features.”- Cars.USnews
Seating and Comfort
The Camry has a lot of space to offer on the inside. The cabin is spacious and airy but it is not as quite as you’d expect it to be. On the front row you have 38.3 inches of head room, 57.7 inches of shoulder room and 42.1 inches of leg room. Jump to the back seats and you get 38 inches of head room, 55.7 inches of shoulder room and 38 inches of leg room.
Seats are plush and offer good back and thigh support. Over the long-range run, the seats prove to be comfortable with multiple adjustments availability. The interior of Camry might look old school but it is quite practical.
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Model
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Toyota Camry L
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Honda Accord LX
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Mazda 6 Touring
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Ford fusion S (sedan)
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Passenger capacity
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5
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5
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5
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5
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Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)
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38.3/57.7/42.1
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39.5/58.3/42.3
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38.4/55.9/42.2
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39.2/57.8/44.3
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Second
(Head/Shoulder/Leg) (In.)
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38.0/55.7/38.0
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37.3/56.5/40.4
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37.1/55.1/38.7
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37.8/56.6/38.3
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In comparison, the Accord offers the best legroom but its low headroom is the biggest disadvantage. Accord has the best interiors among the segment rivals. The plastic feels premium and the dual-tone finish looks good. The cabin remains very quiet even at high speed and the seats are extremely comfortable as well.
Infotainment System
The Camry has an average infotainment system. It comes with a 7-inch interface display. The infotainment also gets Entune 3.0 Audio with Connected Navigation Scout GPS Link App. You also get an integrated backup camera with projected path display. Additionally, you get a 4.2-in. TFT Multi-Information Display with odometer, outside temperature, fuel economy, and trip information.
Interior Features
- Front air conditioning with air filter
- Entune Audio with Connected Navigation Scout GPS Link App
- 7-in. touchscreen
- Integrated backup camera with projected path
- 2-in. TFT Multi-Information Display with odometer, outside temperature, fuel economy and trip information.
Cargo Space
The Cargo volume on offer with the Toyota Camry is something that will certainly disappoint you. It only offers 14.1 cubic feet of cargo volume which is just ok for a car in this segment and isn’t all that really great.
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Model
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Toyota Camry L
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Honda Accord LX
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Mazda 6 Touring
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Ford fusion S (sedan)
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Cargo Volume (ft.3)
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14.1
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16.7
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14.7
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15.8
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The Honda Accord on the other hand offers the best in segment 16.7 cubic feet of cargo volume. The Honda is followed by the Mazda and the Ford that offers 14.7 cubic feet and 15.8 cubic feet of cargo volume respectively.
“Toyota continues to up its game with the Camry's exterior style, and this newest model is its most daring yet. From front to back, the new Camry aims to show off its newfound athleticism and attitude.”- KelleyBlueBook
Dimensions and Weight
The 2018 Camry has been fully redesigned. The new design has given it a striking appearance and it looks sportier. The Camry is an instant eyeball grabber and gets a good street presence. The dimensions are small and apt for seating 5 people.
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Model
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Toyota Camry L
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Honda Accord LX
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Mazda 6 Touring
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Ford fusion S (sedan)
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Curb weight (lbs.)
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3,241
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3,131
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3,326
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3,431
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Length(in)
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192.1
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192.2
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192.7
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191.7
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Width(in)
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72.4
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73.3
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72.4
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72.9
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Height(in)
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56.9
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57.1
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57.1
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58.1
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Ground clearance (in)
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5.7
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5.8
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6.5
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6.4
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Wheelbase (in)
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111.2
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111.4
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111.4
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112.2
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Track width (in) F/R
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63.0/63.2
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63.0/63.4
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62.4/62.0
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62.7/62.4
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The Toyota Camry is 192.1 inches long, 72.4 inches wide and 56.9 inches tall. The Camry gets the least ground clearance in the segment at 5.7 inches. The Camry is the lightest car in the segment after the Honda Accord.
The Toyota Camry is a host to a number of tech features and gizmos. The Toyota Camry is loaded with features like traction control, anti-lock braking system, vehicle stability control and much more.
The Camry performs exceptionally well in the NHTSA tests and gets a 5-star rating in all the NHTSA crash tests. The Camry also gets good rating in all the crash tests conducted by the IIHS.
Safety Features
Some of the standard safety features are listed below:
- Vehicle Stability Control (VSC)
- Traction Control (TRAC)
- 4-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
- Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
- Driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System
- Driver and front passenger Whiplash-Injury-Lessening (WIL)
- LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) includes lower anchors on outboard rear seats
- Child-protector rear door locks and power window lockout control
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS) with direct pressure readout
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Overall rating
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5-star
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Overall frontal barrier crash rating
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5-star
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Frontal barrier crash rating driver
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5-star
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Overall side crash rating
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5-star
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Side barrier rating
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5-star
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Side pole rating driver front seat
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5-star
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Combined side rating rear seat
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5-star
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Rollover rating
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5-star
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Side barrier rating driver
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5-star
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Frontal barrier crash rating passenger
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5-star
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Combined side rating front seat
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5-star
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Side barrier rating passenger rear seat
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5-star
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IIHS Ratings
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Small overlap front driver side
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Good
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Small overlap front passenger side
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Good
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Moderate overlap front
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Good
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Side
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Good
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Roof strength
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Good
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Head restraints & seats
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Good
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Front crash prevention
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Superior
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Headlights
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Good
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Child seat anchors (LATCH)
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Good
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Honda Accord LX vs Toyota Camry L
The Honda Accord is just $75 cheaper than the Camry. It is 11 horses deficient to the Camry but surprisingly has marginally better acceleration figures. The Camry has the better fuel economy figures than the Honda Accord. The Honda Accord and the Toyota Camry both offer equal amount of space on the inside while the Honda Accord beats the Camry in case of cargo volume.
It is pretty much a tie in this case. Both the Accord and the Camry are equally good and offer similar amount of tech and features. If you just need those better power and economy figures, then the Camry is the one for you. If you crave for the better acceleration figures on paper and need that extra bit of luggage space then the Honda Accord is the one for you.
Mazda 6 Touring vs Toyota Camry L
The Mazda is Camry’s another rival from Japan. The Mazda is almost a $1500 cheaper than the Camry but at the same time it is 26 horses deficient to the Camry. The Mazda does have slightly better acceleration figures but it loses big on fuel economy.
The Mazda also offers a marginally bigger luggage area. But citing other features of the Camry, the Mazda really feels a little dull. All in all, the Camry makes more sense than the Mazda 6 touring.
Ford Fusion S Sedan vs Toyota Camry L
The Ford Fusion is priced cheaper than the Camry at $22,215. The Ford Fusion only makes 175 horsepower and thus has poorer acceleration figures than the Camry. The Fusion also fails to score in terms of fuel economy. For a few bucks extra, the Camry is any day a better car.
The Camry is car that speaks form and functionality. The Camry is a great car as a daily driver. It can take you and your family around the city and can also small weekend trips. It does all the basic things correctly is just built to satisfy the purpose. Plus, the 2018 Camry also gets some sporty driving and handling.
The Camry doesn’t really have a great snob value. It does look better and offers better performance than its rivals. The Camry over also offers better features than its rivals and scores better than its rivals on all fronts. All these specs and features of the Camry make it a very attractive proposition and the Camry will definitely justify every penny that you will put on it.
