That was a good review. When compared to the Euro-sports-sedans, the Camry SE and XSE are quite competitive. In 2013, I had traded in my 2 year old 5-Series BMW for a silver Camry SE 4-cylinder, because I was so impressed when I test drove the Camry. Now, that I have driven the 2015 XSE 4-cylinder, I am even more impressed. My 2013 model is very impressive when cornering, high speed super highway driving is smooth and effortless. The car is right in line with the performance of my 2 year old BMW, without the reliability problems and cost of ownership. I actually like driving the 2013 Camry more than the BMW. However, I will be buying the 2015 Camry XSE with the even tighter suspension and upgraded interior. I will never return to BMW after owning a Toyota.
I purchased a 2015 Toyota Camry XSE last week (Feb 11, 2015) with the blind spot monitoring, rear cross lane traffic alert, remote engine starter, and wireless charging. I traded in my 2013 Hyundai Sonata turbo for this vehicle. The Sonata was a very good car but it lost value really quick over a few years. I had no problems with it but I wanted a car with updated technology and resale value to include better gas mileage. Yes, the Sonata has a faster straight line take off but the Camry 2.5L 4 cylinder really impressed me.. It is tight in the curves... I was driving on I-75N leaving Knoxville, TN heading to Lexington, KY and this car held the curves with no problem and much better than my old Sonata. No roll, no squeal of the tires just smooth, quiet riding through the curves and looking great doing it! It is very well build and the interior is nice with the leather and suede combo seats. The video does not really represent the interior as well as seeing it for yourself. This car does not feel like a 4 cylinder at all, it gets up to speed pretty darn good and I'm thrilled that I made the upgrade and trust me, it definitely was an upgrade. If you want to get your money's worth, own a car that's sexy, reliable, safe, quiet/comfortable yet aggressive, then buy the Camry XSE with the 4 or 6 cylinder engine. You will not go wrong and will definitely enjoy this car for years to come!
Nice video, I have a 2012 Camry SE, and my wife has a 2014.5, and we used to make fun of how many Camry's were on the road, but we bought hers back in July, and I bought mine used, about a month ago, and we've realized why so many Camry's are sold each year. Simply put, they're just that good, it's everything you need, nothing you dont, it reliable, has plenty of space (I can fit my drumset in mine), and in SE trim, are actually fun to drive, also I'm 6'8 and 300lbs, and I can fit just fine, if you're looking for a safe, reliable, and surprisingly fun car, the Camry is worth a look.
Great Review! Just one thing: Toyota's target demographic is people ages 45-75. That being said, people of that age usually have a difficult time seeing. So, they make the buttons larger so they can see the buttons easier. Keep up the good work!!
I purchased the XSE V6 version I actually haven't gauged the mileage but, it seems a little gas hungry compared to the SE 4 cyl version around town driving for obvious reasons but it's not a gas guzzler big 6. I'm planning a trip to L.A. from Vegas next week so, I will keep you posted on the performance.
My Aunt had a 98 LE Camry it ran pretty good until she had a accident in it 2 yrs ago. It still had the performance power as it did brand new. Anyway the 2015 is most definitely not my Aunts Camry by a long shot.
I bought my 2015 Toyota Camry XSE V6 used two years ago. It is quite a great car. When I heard you state the price for this 4cyl, I was thrilled with my choice. My last Toyota Camry SE V6 was bought new in 1994 - did I say, 2 door coupe? It was so reliable that I only replaced it in 2020 - just because I needed a bigger car. It had 158,132 miles on the odometer. The coupe's new owner loves her like his favorite child. If I strike it rich, I am going to beg to buy her back and restore her. Toyota only made the Camry coupe for two years - 1994 and 1995. Classic. If they brought it back, I would buy a 2023 Toyota Camry V6 Coupe in a minute. Thanks for this fun test drive. I love learning about cars.
Its amazing we had a 90 4cly dx and a 91 6cly dx. What a difference from the 90s to today. The 90 deluxe was nice. Bucket seats powerlocks and windows. A basic boxy car. Now the power everything is amazing, comfortable and all the new age tech is just great. Such a nice looking ride.
I just bought a Toyota Camry XSE 2.5L 4-cylinder as well and I LOVE it. I traded in my old 98 Toyota Camry LE 3.0L V6 and I am amazed at how great this car feels. In my daily driving I also drive a 2013 Lexus RX 350 and I love that car but to be 100% honest, I love driving my new Camry more. If you are considering this car, I would highly recommend it! I think it comes equipped with more than the competition does, and it's a nice blend between a sporty and family sedan. The Mazda 6 is obviously more of a sports sedan; but I wanted reliability and re-sale value in my new car as well. If you can shell out another $5,000, I would also recommend the V6. It posts a 0-60 right at 6 seconds, which is amazing for a family sedan that you can get for under $30,000. Toyota did a great job with this re-skinning as well.
Wait so are you saying we should buy a 37,000 thousand dollar Camry give or take a few bucks! Man you must be smoking something! Especially when I bought a 2014 Accord Sport for 19 grand out the door. No need for blind spot, adaptive cruise, or any other distracting price gouging technology, I know how to drive without the technology training wheels. Just my opinion
youngblood23rb That is the top of the line model.. You can buy a Camry SE for $19,000 OtD as well. I don't need any of the technology either so I walked OtD with a 2015 Camry XSE for $24,800. However, I did get the moonroof package, and a few exterior enhancements on mine.
+RU-vid Aneesh The MSrP on the ones by me are 28,108 and 28,309. he wanted to sell it to me for 27,109 with tax, tags all included! 0% for 60 months.! Whats a good price to get this car for?? You think I should get it lower??
just bought the 2015 toyota camry XSE ... really enjoying it ... traded in my 2012 ford focus titanium ... wife traded a 2009 ford focus SE for her 2013 toyota camry SE.... just more car for your dollars
+Antonio Cognato Yes I did & it's amazing!!! The V6 is extremely refined & has a nice quiet rich sounding growl! It's very fast & pretty fuel efficient as well! It's also very rare on the road & at dealers where I live cause everyone buys the OK but somewhat boring 4-cylinder versions, but the V6 is far better! My grandparents drive the Lexus version of this car the ES 350 with the same engine. Trust me, it's well worth the 5k premium over the 4-cylinder.
+Antwoine Wallace The Lexus has a few more luxury features that aren't available on the Camry such as power folding mirrors, & power adjusting steering wheel & memory seats. The Camry V6 starts at 31k & the Lexus starts at 38k. Either way they're both great cars & will last for many years with very few problems.
I liked your review, I look to make a purchase within the next week or so. I am currently looking at this car and the accord, and altima. This really helped because the"XSE" trim is really nice. I recently heard that Honda and Nissan's "cvt" engines were problematic so I will be researching that a little more.
The 2015 camry is a easy smooth car to drive that I am just in love with! The 3.5 liter v6 just gives the camry that lexus DNA and if you love lexus you're going to love this car!Great review btw keep it up!
Great review. Love the new Camry. Toyota did a really good job with this new camry. I love the looks in the XSE model and the interior looks great. I LOVE the fact that they have SUEDE on the interior. I love suede and not alot of company are using it and if they use it its usually in high end cars. Very good car reliable simple and strong will continue to be top selling.
Well done review sir! The Camry is a very nice car indeed, I have the 2016 base LE model. The 2.5L works well in the car, jumps right up on the highway. I think the XLE trim would be icing on the cake.
I have a new 2020 Camry XLE and wind chill white pearl.. it is a great car I thought about getting the XSE. The XLE is quieter and it rides better . They are both great trim levels it just depends on if you want the sport model or the luxury model. I also have always liked the wheels better on The XLE.. they look more in line with the Lexus ES 350 and it really makes the car stand out.
Mine has a V6 and it is a wolf in sheep's clothing. It just doesn't stop. Only complaint is torque steer.....not good when you hammer down while turning from a stop, it could get away from you. I had an '06 with a V6 and test drove the 4C 2015 SE and it surprisingly compares nicely. When I got behind the V6, OMG, hammer down and it just pulls. Can chirp at 30 MPH! Paddle shifters are nice too. Got the Black and had windows tinted with side window vents. Downside is Navigation as you can't change destination on the fly. Also, as you pointed out, the ride suffers slightly with the wheels/tires. Black is PITA o keep clean...LOL.Thanks for the review and mostly spot on.
Hay Grey, Really like you average man reviews. I have been searching the internet looking at new car reviews trying to decide on my first real new car. (Until now all used) The bottom line is I'm looking for is dependable, and reliability. A car that with luck stay out of the shop. Would you put your money down on a Toyota Camry?
I been looking at this model and very interested in a preowned , My family is same size as yours put I wanted to ask you about the ride height with all three kids in the back seat , does the rear sag when loaded?.., great take on this good info
I have a 2012 Camry SE and I must say the 2015 XSE looks great! The interior could have been designed better though, it doesn't look too much different from mine. You did not mention anything about handling around curves, how is it?
Owens Norman It handles pretty well, that's what I meant by a more European ride/dynamic. Sorry I didn't communicate that well. Thanks for stopping by! -Greg
Great review man i own the 2015 camry se and a 2002 camry and ive had 93 camry as well i think they sick with the font because this car use to more of a "granpa" car they can't see but yes great handling just wished it had a little more horsepower
No mention of headlights....this better come with LED HEADLIGHTS for 32k!!!!! I want to maybe by a certified pre owned 2015/16....hopefully i can get into one for 25k or lower.
Great review. Crazy driving in the beginning but a good overview. Off topic but um, what's what the non-standard Altima lights at 2:51? And I believe the Accord at 2:54 is a PHEV electric vehicle. Hardly cars we can see at the local dealers and none of them are the same as the compact Camry, which is MUCH improved over previous models. Maybe even a man will buy one now that it's "butched" up. But $32k is ridiculous for a Camry. Better to get a stripped down Audi A3 which offers all the same tech. Crazy price.
Thanks for watching. I grabbed the pics from the net and just picked the ones I liked, wanted good looking versions of each car. Not sure on the Honda, but I don't think those are aftermarket headlights on the Altima. Good eye for sure! -Greg
its apparent that this guy has not driven the V6 Camry if he thinks the 4-cylinder is quick or peppy. I disagree with his statements that the V6 is unecessary unless you drive really fast or drive in hilly terrain--Its also about accelleration and injecting the "fun-factor" into the equation--theres no point in having low-profile grippy tires without adding the fundamental ingredient for performance--the powertrain--the engine. I have a 2011 Camry SE V6 and the engine is by far my favorite thing about the car-- it gives it a little bit of respect--othewise it is just a run-of-the- mill-appliance car that it is known for. Disclaimer: I realize that the Camry is by no means an enthusiast's performance car, but the engine is fundamental to driving enjoyment.
It's sad that most people by the 4-cylinder, though not a bad engine, but the V6 destroys it by a long shot! I've been driving my 2015 XSE V6 Camry for a year so far & I've only seen around 10 V6's on the road out of hundreds of '15/'16 Camry's. Very rare both on the road & at dealers.
+rnorred1986 same with the v6 accord.. everyone buys 4 cylinder i enjoy the v6 alot in the 14.. friend of mine has a 2015 v6 camry it pulls nicely and completely different vehicle and way more satisfying to drive
Because Camry are A to B transportation. No one buys a Camry and think there getting a sport sedan. I don't care if you put a V8 in a Camry it will never be a sports sedan
+boondox max No one said it was supposed to be a "sports sedan" but with a 4 cylinder engine its a sluggish ride in comparison that's all i test drove a 14 v6 accord and 4cylinder 14 accord and took the v6 some people just want more juice thats why the v6 is a option
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Good review Greg! Nice car but I think it looks too much like a Corolla. (Same as Maxima/Sentra). The Camry's best body style was 2009-10. Keep up the good work!
The front seats were very uncomfortable to me, they felt if they were folding in half (from side to side.) Alot like riding a saddle. I really wanted to like this car, the 6 cyl was fun and quick but the driver seat was so bad it killed the deal. JMO
This car runs 33 mph per 1000 rpm. In other words, you will be doing only 2000 rpm @ 66 mph or 2300 rpm @ 76 mph. This thing is literally just waking up at around 85 mph. Not bad for a 4 cylinder...
+lelUwotm8 No, only because of the gearing. The 4 cyl could probably go around 138 ish, but due to tire type, gearing, aerodynamics and the fact that the computer limits the fuel injection to 130, that's all you get. I suspect with the computer control off, the V6 could go 160, but that's probably not too safe in a Camry...
Excellent review!! II had a 1986 Camry for six years and it was very dependable car but a bore. This 2015 car has pizazz. But calling this car's interior akin to "Euro" styling is like saying to your wife at a restaurant that you like her but prefer that blond waitress looks. Also, $200 for a floor mat makes me suspicious. wish you'd do a comparison w/ a Honda or other cars in this price range.
Fred MyOpinion Ha, good thoughts! Unfortunately I don't have access to Honda's, Nissans, Hyundai or much of the Camry's competition. Thanks for watching. -Greg
Nice job Greg! - I was thinking of going from my Highlander to an Avalon this year. Once I drove a XSE my plans were changed. I'm keeping the Highlander for utility. #JamesJohnsonSellsToyota
Never thought I would be in such a disappointment with Toyota! I have always been a fan of Toyota cars, and own them. However this time I had a very bad experience from the Toyota Company and I feel that I had to share my experience! I walked into the dealer knowing exactly what I wanted to purchase, which was the brand new 2015 Camry XSE. One of my most important concerns about my car is the stereo and speakers. I believe that we spend so much time in our cars and I love to listen to my music while I'm driving so therefore my stereo and speakers needs to have the best quality. While doing my research on the car it explains that this car (Camry XSE 2015) has 10 speakers, so my expectations about my stereo were met, or so I thought. When I walked into the dealer and signed the contract it also stated that the vehicle had 10 speakers. As I drove the car for a couple of a days, I noticed that the speakers were not as loud as I thought/ expected from 10 speakers. So I started examining the car, and noticed that I had only located 8 speakers in the entire car. I took the car to the dealership; they could only locate 8 speakers as well. Five speakers in front, two very small speakers in back and one subwoofer that doesn't work!! Really!! The car has two spaces in the back where it should fit two big speakers, one is filled with a worthless subwoofer and the other space is empty. What kinds of manufacturers design this kind of sound system???? I immediately took the car back but TOYOTA would not do anything to accommodate me for this issue. I called corporate and they did not seem like they wanted to help me either! I paid $5k extra in order to get the premium package, but corporate tries to tell me that since this car is eco-friendly, this is all the quality I will get. They also mentioned that I have to maximize the sound to be able to hear the music, which makes NO sense to me what so ever! If I’m purchasing a new vehicle, and paying a lot of extra money for it, I would like my expectations from the car to be met ESPECIALLY when the contract states that there must be 10 speakers in the car! I shouldn't have to spend more money to change the speakers of a brand new car, since the Toyota contract is misleading, and I trusted them enough to sign! I'm VERY disappointed with TOYOTA! I'm unhappy with my $35K purchase due to misleading info, and I will NEVER walk into any TOYOTA dealership again. I just though I should share my experience with everyone so this doesn't happen to anyone else.
Nilo Mashhadi thanks for sharing, that's a bummer. I do know more manufacturer are using lighter speakers to save weight. All things being equal this would mean the speakers would be quieter. You can get lightweight speakers that also crank, but they are more expensive...I'm guessing maybe Toyota wanted to hit a certain price point and the speakers was an easy way to do so. I think the Camry XSE is a cool ride, and it still may be worth it to stop by a audio shop and see what they think. Thanks for watching! -Greg
Are you really getting mad because of speakers. Sit down and really think about how well this car does everything and it will out way this little flaw. There are probably 10 speaker but may be hidden. Andif you cant hear without volume on max either you need to get your ears checked out or adjust your settings. If you have ASL off the car will sound very bad. I would take the time to read through your owners manual as well
I have to disagree with you about the power on the 2.5L Camry. It needs lower end torque because my 2013 Camry is weak that I end up selling it. Beside, I hate the side mirror because it's too narrow and I couldn't get use to it. The ride is nosier then my old 2009 Camry. LOL
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Why can't we get these in Europe? The last Camry we got was the mK5; I had a Mk4 which I imported direct from Japan via Toyota Ireland. Only way I can get one of these as RHD is from Australia but the speedo is KmH, whereas here in the UK we use Miles still like the USA. I am prepared to hunt the world for a RHD with MPH speedo. Anyone able to offer help.
Dennis Rhodes Lcc Wow, that's some serious love! If it makes you feel better, you guys get a ton of awesome cars that we don't! And you have all those great diesels! Thanks for stopping by. -Greg
Yupp, looks too much like the Corolla. The side profile needs more work as well. It would be nice if the rear tail lamps were made to looks like the Avalon than it would much nicer.
Dude it's a front wheel drive how it could be a sport car besides the seat are short specially the driver side and uncomfortable And car makes a lot noise
Abdulaziz Ahmed I really liked it and didn't notice any problems with the seats or noise. Front wheel drive cars can be plenty sporty, but make no mistake, this is not a Ferrari! -Greg
Darin Visscher right. I do think its a good looking car though. I enjoyed driving it too, much like you know, cars are way more enjoyable to drive than SUVs.
If you want bang for the buck you might start checking out some Kia's...and see how they compare to similar other competitors ...you might be surprised...
Gallup Journey Test Drives yeah the 4 cylinder is great but the v6 is starting to lag in the power department on paper, it's a great performer in real life and since its the best selling car still I dont think they are going to give it one yet.
OneAndyOnly The V6 is almost too powerful as it is for the Camry. Lots of torque steer and wheel hop upon acceleration. But on the highway when u punch it, nothing much can keep up. That said, they did add direct injection to this engine in the 2016 RX350 for an even 300hp
Mon Aung yeah even though its rated at much less power than competitors in its class.I seriously think its been hardly changed since released on the 6th gen camry.
No one from Top Gear is going to ever ever mistake some kind of boring-mobile like the Camry for any sort of enthusiast car. it's offensive that you would even try to intimate that it's anything other than boring. It may seem 'modern and cool' to a balding 40 year old with a patagonia vest, but in reality it's just a boring underwhelming car for boring and underwhelming people.