2021 TOYOTA CAMRY - $24,970 - $35,545.
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he Toyota Camry has gone from a fantastic family sedan to anonymous four-door and now back to its prestigious glory. That's right. The Toyota is once again a truly desirable option in a segment that's still highly competitive. Credit its diverse powertrain platter for its mass appeal. There's a economical four-cylinder, more inexpensive hybrid option, and a strong V-6. Those who prefer a stylish family sedan, with driver assists and popular features galore will love this vehicle. Toyota only makes small changes to the 2021 Camry lineup. Inside, there's new tablet-like touchscreens that measure either 7.0 or 9.0 inches. The sporty XSE model is now available with the hybrid powertrain, and the luxurious XLE gets new leather upholstery. Every Camry receives enhanced driver assists, including technology that better recognizes bicyclists and pedestrians. The spiciest Camry of the bunch is the tuned-up TRD model. It's available with the 301-hp V-6 and eight-speed automatic. It has a racier body kit—complete with a discrete rear spoiler and a pair of prominent exhaust tips—the sedan sports a retuned suspension that's 0.6 inches lower than on the regular models. It has larger front brake rotors and black 18-inch rims that can be had with allseason or summer tires. The Camry TRD is engaging to drive. The standard four-cylinder engine pairs with a eight-speed automatic; a less powerful version of that engine works with a battery and two electric motors to power the Camry hybrid. The Camry is a controlled ride with responsive handling. The steering is pleasantly weighted and feels substantial cornering and maneuvering in tight spaces. The most efficient nonhybrid Camry models are the LE and SE with the four-cylinder engine, which earned EPA estimates of 28 mpg city and 39 mpg highway; the base LE hybrid earned ratings of 51 mpg city and 53 mpg highway. A four-cylinder Camry SE returned 45 mpg in our highway test, beating its own EPA rating by 6 mpg—and making it the most economical nonhybrid car we've ever tested. The Camry interior, comfort, and cargo in the XLE and the SE trim are both spacious and comfortable, and the XLE is downright luxurious. The Camry is a large sedan, and there's plenty of cargo space and interior storage in both its trunk and in its cabin with the rear seat folded. Toyota relocated the Camry hybrid's battery from the trunk to beneath the rear seats, so hybrid owners don't have to sacrifice carrying capacity for the extra mpg. Toyota's touchscreen infotainment system—called Entune 3.0—is standard across the Camry lineup, with an enhanced version available as an option. Entune has loads of features and responded reasonably well to user inputs in our tests, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility are standard. The 2021 Camry earned a five-star safety rating from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and a Top Safety Pick+ award from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Women applaud Toyota's decision to make driver-assistance technology standard across its lineup.
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