Thanks: CarsPlus
carsplus.online/
/ carsplus
Telegram: t.me/carsplus_sales
2024 Toyota Camry
Starting at: $27.515
Highs: Lots of trims suit a wide range of tastes, heavy with standard safety features, can still be had with a V-6 in the TRD model.
Lows: The V-6 is the only lively engine in the lineup, base trims are a little too plebian, driving experience doesn’t need to be so dull.
Verdict: In a world awash in SUVs the Camry continues to offer the old-school alternative of a competent, comfortable, dependable, economical, low-key midsize family sedan.
Overview
The Toyota Camry has done its job so well for so long that it isn’t merely a sedan, it’s an institution. Yes, it has lost sales ground in a market obsessed with SUVs and pickups, but for more than 20 years in the U.S., the Camry has been the best-selling sedan. The Camry has kept six-cylinder powertrains on the menu while its closest competition, the Honda Accord and the Hyundai Sonata, have gone to inline-fours only. That means the Toyota entices with a 301-hp V-6 at one end of the lineup and a hybrid four-cylinder trim delivering exceptional fuel economy at the other. What’s more, the current generation of the roomy five-seater has added stylish lines to the model’s well-earned reputation for reliability, especially when equipped with the Nightshade package's cool bronze wheels. And while the TRD model is the sportiest Camry ever, none of the changes made under the Toyota Racing Development banner have altered its core personality. In other words, it's still a Camry.
Engine, Transmission, and Performance
The standard four-cylinder engine pairs with a silky eight-speed automatic, but its acceleration numbers are disappointing. In the hybrid trims, an even less powerful version of that engine is paired with a battery and two electric motors, the resulting sedan no more exciting to drive than the base powertrain. We're also happy to say that we no longer hate driving the Camry, though, primarily because of the velvety 301-hp V-6 available on the XLE, XSE, and TRD variants. The steering is weighted correctly for the car's purpose in life-substantial enough when cornering and light enough when maneuvering in parking lots. The dynamics have been tuned for a controlled ride and surprisingly responsive handling. We found the Camry's brake pedal responsive and not too soft, even in the hybrid, in which it must meld friction and regenerative braking (where the energy from braking is used to recharge the hybrid's battery pack).
Interior, Comfort, and Cargo
The Toyota Camry’s instrument panel and center console retain the same basic design no matter the trim, which is fine if you like its slightly convoluted lines and lots of buttons. However, for a vehicle boasting nine trims separated by just $8,000, there’s a there’s a surprising gap in the quality of cabin materials from the base SE to the ultimate XSE Hybrid. The lower trims are plebian and don’t pretend otherwise, while the XLE and XSE are downright luxurious for a $35,000 sedan. There’s nothing else to doubt about the roomy and comfortable accommodations. The Camry’s large footprint provides comfortable passenger space, plenty of interior storage cubbies, and lots of cargo space in the large trunk. The rear seats fold down for truly large objects. In the hybrids, Toyota relocated the big battery from the trunk to beneath the rear seats, so owners don't have to sacrifice carrying capacity for the extra mpg.
Read More www.caranddriver.com/toyota/c...
23 июн 2024
