Is 2023 Toyota Camry A Good Car?

Overview

The Camry is one of the most popular midsize sedans on the market, and it has been THE best-selling passenger car for the past 20 years. Its reliability is exceptional, and its hybridized version returns excellent fuel economy.

The latest generation of the Camry is almost stylish, especially when you add on the Nightshade package for 2023–which includes bronze wheels–or choose the TRD trim, which looks sporty. And even though many of its rivals, like the Honda Accord and Hyundai Sonata, have switched to all four-cylinder engines, Toyota’s midsize sedan still offers an optional 301 horsepower V6. Even though it’s not very exciting to drive, it has lots of safety features as well as economical engines and a spacious interior that make it a good choice for a daily driver.

Engine, Transmission, and Performance

The four-cylinder engine usually associates with a eight-speed automatic, but its speed is quite slow. A less powerful version of the original engine works in coalition with a battery and two electric motors to power the Camry hybrid; however, it’s just as unexciting to operate as the base powertrain. The much anticipated 301-hp V-6 that’s available on XLE and XSE models as wellalas the TRD variant is truly magnificent.

We no longer dread driving the Camry–in fact, we Quite enjoy it now. It has always had a controlled ride and surprisingly responsive handling, but we found the steering to be pleasantly weighted when cornering and light when maneuvering in parking lots. We also noticed that the brake pedal is responsive and not too soft; even in the hybrid, which must meld friction with regenerative braking (where the energy from braking is used to recharge battery packs).

Safety and Driver-Assistance Features

We continue to applaud Toyota’s decision to make driver-assistance technology standard on all Camry models. For more information about the Camry’s crash-test results, visit the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) websites.

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG

The Camry lineup did great in the EPA’s tests, and a four-cylinder model did especially well in our real-world highway testing. The most efficient nonhybrid Camrys are the LE and SE with the four-cylinder engine; they earned EPA estimates of 28 mpg city and 39 mpg highway. The base LE hybrid earned ratings of 51 mpg city/53 highway. However, some luxury is sacrificed for efficiency in upper trims powered by a V-6, which Earl 22mpg city but up to 33 on highways.

The four-cylinder Camry SE scored 45 mpg in our highway test, besting its own EPA rating by 6 mpg—and making it the most cost-effective nonhybrid car we’ve ever tested. It even beat the Camry XLE hybrid we tested by 1 mpg. To learn more about the Camry’s fuel economy, go to the EPA’s site.

Is Toyota Camry a reliable car?

The Camry is known for being a safe, affordable, fuel-efficient and reliable car. Not all buyers want to buy a new model, though. Some car shoppers prefer to shop used or pre-owned models. Prices for used models can fluctuate based on the mileage, age and condition.

Is Toyota Camry a long lasting car?

The Toyota Camry is one of the most well-regarded midsize vehicles available, and its Toyota durability means that you can expect to get between 200,000 and 300,000 miles of use out of your Camry with proper vehicle maintenance.

Is Camry better than Corolla?

The Toyota Camry has a higher starting price and comes with a larger standard engine, while the Toyota Corolla offers better fuel efficiency. Both the Camry and Corolla offer eight gas-powered configurations, while there are four Camry hybrid trim levels and one Corolla hybrid option.