{"id":1374,"date":"2023-08-11T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-11T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/tech\/?p=1374"},"modified":"2023-08-11T18:48:23","modified_gmt":"2023-08-11T18:48:23","slug":"2023-toyota-camry-review-specs-pricing-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businessyield.com\/tech\/technology\/2023-toyota-camry-review-specs-pricing-more\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 Toyota Camry Review: Specs, Pricing & More","gt_translate_keys":[{"key":"rendered","format":"text"}]},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The 2023 Toyota Camry is one of the higher-ranked midsize sedans, thanks to strong fuel economy, a comfortable interior, and good value. It is an easy go-to choice. However, a lackluster four-cylinder engine and excessive wind and engine noise are the only things that keep it from being the best in its class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ever since its introduction to the market back in 1983, the Toyota Camry has been one of the most popular and successful sedans in its class. The latest-generation Camry is comfortable, roomy, sharp-looking and offers a pleasant driving experience. It is also one of the few vehicles in its class to offer all-wheel drive, which is a bonus to those who live in snowy areas but don\u2019t want to get behind the wheel of an SUV.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2023 Toyota Camry marks the sixth year of production since this generation debuted in 2018. Toyota\u2019s sedans and crossovers generally follow a five-year life cycle, but the 2023 Camry will march on essentially unchanged. The only real upgrade for this year applies to the SE Nightshade Edition, which sees the 18-inch black wheels replaced by 19-inch bronze-painted alloys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Naturally, there are other options for you, should you decide that you do not want to go the Camry route. The Honda Accord continues to be the Camry\u2019s biggest rival, and the Hyundai Sonata and Kia K5 bring plenty of value and style to the table. To see if the Toyota Camry is worthy of being your next sedan, check out our review below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Toyota Camry Overview<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Toyota Camry is a mainstay of the midsize sedan segment, which has been losing both entries and sales in recent years as the world has embraced SUVs. Nevertheless, while the market has changed, the Camry has continued to top the sales charts as the number-one selling passenger car, a spot that it has held for the past twenty years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It has a well-earned reputation for reliability, and it offers a hybridized version that returns exceptional fuel economy. The current generation of the Camry borders on stylish, especially when optioned with the Nightshade package \u2014 which adds bronze wheels for 2023 \u2014 or the sporty-looking TRD trim. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And while many of the Camry\u2019s rivals, such as the\u00a0Honda Accord\u00a0and the\u00a0Hyundai Sonata, have moved to four-cylinder lineups, you can still have Toyota\u2019s midsize sedan with an optional 301-hp V-6. Its safety features, economical engines, and spacious interior also make it a competent and easy-to-live with daily drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2023 Toyota Camry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For 2023, the SE trim\u2019s optional Nightshade package adds black headlights and taillight trims to match the black front grille, rear spoiler, mirror caps, and badges. The Nightshade also gains matte bronze 19-inch wheels that, surprisingly, don\u2019t look out of place on it. You can add the package to Midnight Black, White, or the new Reservoir Blue color. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The rest of the Camry lineup gets more driver-assistance technology. This includes automatic high beams and a forward-facing camera that can read certain road signs and show them on the digital display.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2023 Toyota Camry Specs<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Engine, Transmission, and Performance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The standard four-cylinder engine pairs with a silky eight-speed automatic. However, its acceleration numbers are disappointing. A less powerful version of that engine works with a battery and two electric motors to power the Camry hybrid, which is no more exciting to drive than the base powertrain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The real gem of this lineup, however, is the velvety 301-hp V-6, which is available on the XLE and XSE models as well as the TRD variant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 2023 Toyota Camry has a controlled ride and surprisingly responsive handling. The steering is pleasantly weighted and feels substantial when cornering and light when maneuvering in parking lots. The brake pedal is responsive and not too soft, even in the hybrid, in which it must meld friction with regenerative braking where the\u00a0energy from braking is used to recharge the hybrid\u2019s battery pack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Toyota has optimized the 2023 Toyota Camry to get high fuel economy, but the trade-off is rather sluggish acceleration off the line. The transmission helps make up for this a bit with a reasonably good response and quick shifting. With eight speeds, there is always a gear for the occasion, but expect two-gear downshifts when you dip into gas as it tries to make do with the available engine power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Camry SE benefits from a slightly sportier suspension, which lends a more hunkered-down feel. It is not set up for truly aggressive driving, but it will handle anything the average driver is bound to throw at it on a daily basis. The brakes are also easy to control with a light and responsive pedal, and the Camry\u2019s stopping performance is about average for the segment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interior, Comfort, and Cargo<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The 2023 Toyota Camry\u2019s cabin won\u2019t dazzle you with its opulence. Instead, it just nails the fundamentals across the board. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highlights include an airy cabin that is easy to get in and out of. It is also spacious for both front and rear occupants and has great outward visibility. An optional 360-degree camera system makes it even easier to navigate cramped parking lots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The user interface presents no mysteries, with large, clear gauges and simple, well-labeled buttons. They are relatively intuitive even for tech-averse drivers. The radio volume and tuning knobs are small but easy for the driver to reach, though the passenger might have to stretch a bit to use them.<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Camry is a large sedan, and there is plenty of cargo space and interior storage in both its trunk and in its cabin with the rear seat folded. It is not the best in every storage category, but overall, it is thoroughly competitive. However, as sedans go, the Camry\u2019s stuff-hauling credentials are pretty solid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The 15.1 cubic-foot trunk area is large for the class. It also has a wide opening with a low liftover height. The 60\/40-split back seat is easy to fold down via trunk-mounted release handles if you need to fit longer items. There is a good amount of concealed cabin storage too. The sliding compartment is underneath the wireless charger, along with a moderately sized center armrest bin, and a small storage cubby on the far left-hand side of the dash. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Camry buyers with kids will appreciate the ample backseat room for car seat access and the easily accessible anchors. Toyota relocated the Camry hybrid\u2019s battery from the trunk to beneath the rear seats, so hybrid owners don\u2019t have to sacrifice carrying capacity for the extra mpg.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fuel Economy and Real-World MPG<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The whole Camry lineup performed extremely well in the EPA\u2019s tests. 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. Also, the base LE hybrid earned ratings of 51 mpg city and 53 mpg highway. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, the hybrid\u2019s upper trims sacrifice some efficiency at the altar of luxury, and models powered by the V-6 earned ratings of 22 mpg city and up to 33 mpg highway.\u00a0A four-cylinder Camry SE returned 45 mpg\u00a0in our highway test, beating its own EPA rating by 6 mpg and making it one of the most economical non-hybrid cars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information about the Camry\u2019s fuel economy, visit the\u00a0EPA\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Infotainment and Connectivity<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Toyota\u2019s touchscreen infotainment system \u2014 called Entune 3.0 \u2014 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, and Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility are standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Camry\u2019s smartphone integration includes standard Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Amazon Alexa. Both the standard 7-inch and optional 9-inch infotainment touchscreens are easy to read and operate. Built-in navigation is also available on higher trims if you want it. Three USB ports and the option to add a wireless charger should provide plenty of charge for all occupants on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All Camrys come with Toyota\u2019s Safety Sense 2.5+. It is an impressive suite of standard driver assistance features such as adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, and lane-keeping assist.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Warranty and Maintenance Coverage<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While rivals such as the\u00a0Hyundai Sonata<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and the\u00a0Kia Optima<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0have longer warranty periods in this class, Toyota holds its own with two years of complimentary scheduled maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n