Toyota Camry is a ubiquitous sight on the highways and byways of the United States: it's one of the better-rounded midsize sedans available, with a spacious interior, comfortable ride and efficient engine options like a 43-mpg hybrid powertrain. Exciting it is not, but for buyers who place a premium on practicality and reliability, the Camry is an option well worth considering.
Recent Changes
For the most recent model year, the Camry gains a Special Edition model and showcases audio and Navigation packages with either 6.1-inch or 7-inch touch-screen displays.
Recent Changes
For the most recent model year, the Camry gains a Special Edition model and showcases audio and Navigation packages with either 6.1-inch or 7-inch touch-screen displays.
Overview
Quiet, comfortable and understated, the Camry features a commodious, well-built interior with an attractive dashboard rendered in soft-touch materials. Passenger space is ample, especially for those riding in back. All Camrys are outfitted with Toyota's Entune infotainment system, which includes a 6.1-inch touchscreen for the audio system in addition to apps like Bing, Facebook Places and Pandora. An optional navigation system adds a larger 7-inch display.
The standard Camry is offered with buyer's choice of two engines: an
entry-level 2.5-liter four-cylinder with 178 horsepower and 170 lb-ft of
torque, and a stout 3.5-liter that's good for 268 horsepower and 248
lb-ft of torque. Both shift through a six-speed automatic transmission,
which helps return fuel economy of 25/35 city/highway mpg for the
four-cylinder and 21/30 mpg for the V6.
Toyota also offers a Camry Hybrid model that pairs with a 2.5-liter
Atkinson-cycle four-cylinder with an electric motor for a total system
output of 200 horsepower. With the help of a continuously variable
transmission, the setup is good for 43/39 mpg for models equipped with
16-inch wheels; opt for snazzier 17-inch rims, and mileage falls to
41/38 mpg.
While all three engines are adequately powerful - the V6 actually
provides a sports car-rivaling zero-to-60 mph time of under six seconds -
the Camry's numb steering and copious amounts body roll mean it doesn't
score many points for driving enjoyment. A sport-focused SE trim level
with special suspension tuning is moderately more engaging, but still
far from the best-handling model in the segment.
Though it isn't a canyon carver, the Camry impresses with a cushy ride,
hushed cabin and supportive seats that make long road trips a relaxing
experience.
Trim Level Breakdown
The Camry is available in four trim levels: LE, SE, XSE and XLE.
The Camry is available in four trim levels: LE, SE, XSE and XLE.
The LE comes standard with automatic project beam halogen headlights,
daytime running lights, body-colored door mirrors, 16-inch steel wheels
with plastic hubcaps, High Solar Energy-Absorbing (HSEA) glass and
bright chrome trim on the upper radiator grille and the trunk lid.
Inside, the Camry LE comes with a rear-view camera, Bluetooth
connectivity, imitation wood trim, A/C, power windows and locks, cruise
control, an eight-way power-adjustable driver seat, a four-way
power-adjustable passenger seat and cloth upholstery. A 7-inch color
touch screen mounted in the center stack runs Toyota's Entune Audio
system.
The SE stands out with black trim around the headlights, 17-inch alloy
wheels, a body-colored rear spoiler, a chrome exhaust tip, a sport-tuned
suspension and a model-specific front grille. SE models also get
SofTex upholstery, a leather-upholstered three-spoke steering wheel,
silver trim on the dashboard and a configurable thin-film transistor
(TFT) screen integrated into the instrument cluster.
XSE models equipped with the four-cylinder gain LED daytime running
lights, a noise-reducing front windshield, 18-inch alloys, trim-specific
trim around the headlights, Ultrasuede upholstery and dual-zone A/C.
V6-powered XSEs add a power tilt/slide moonroof, rear reading lights, Qi
wireless charging capability, a Homelink universal transmitter and an
auto-dimming rear-view mirror. Four-cylinder models gain Toyota's Audio
Entune Plus entertainment system, while V6 models benefit from Entune
Premium Audio with Navigation and App Suite. As the name implies, the
system adds navigation and lets the passengers download compatible
applications.
Four-cylinder XLE models gain 17-inch alloy wheels, dual-zone A/C and
leather upholstery on the seats and on the door panels. V6-powered
variants feature LED headlights and a Smart Key System with a
push-button ignition. The entertainment options are the same as the
ones offered on the XSE.
Four-cylinder XLE and XSE models now also come standard with Toyota's "Connected Navigation Scout" GPS link.
The Camry Hybrid is offered in three trim levels: LE, SE and XLE.
LE features the same equipment as the non-hybrid LE but it adds a TFT
screen integrated into the instrument cluster, Toyota's Smart Key
System, metallic-tech trim on the dashboard and dual-zone A/C.
The Hybrid SE and XLE trims are identical to their non-hybrid
counterparts. The LE and the SE feature Entune Audio, while the XLE
boasts Entune Audio Plus that adds features like Sirius XM Satellite
Radio capability.
Optional features for both the Camry and the Camry Hybrid are plentiful
and can be bundled together in myriad combinations. Buyers can choose
from heated, power-adjustable leather seats, a smart key system with
push-button start, an auto-dimming rear view mirror with a compass and
an alarm system, a navigation system and a JBL premium audio system with
10 speakers.
The Special Edition bundles popular interior equipment into a
handily-specced package. This includes Qi wireless accessory charging, a
power til/slide moonroof, unique blue appointments, a smart key system
and standard Entune Audio Plus with the "Connected Navigation Scout"
app.
Occupant Safety
Regardless of trim level, the Camry offers ten airbags: dual front, side, knee, seat-cushion and rear-side airbags, to be exact. ABS, traction and stability control systems are standard, as is a tire-pressure monitoring system.
Regardless of trim level, the Camry offers ten airbags: dual front, side, knee, seat-cushion and rear-side airbags, to be exact. ABS, traction and stability control systems are standard, as is a tire-pressure monitoring system.
Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Brake Assist and seats designed to
lessen the likelihood of whiplash round out the Camry's safety features.
Key Competitors
Before pulling the trigger on a Camry, those looking for a mid-size sedan should also consider the Volkswagen Passat, which boasts a spacious interior and an optional diesel motor that returns over 40 mpg. The capable Nissan Altima is also worth a look, as is the sleek and value-laden Kia Optima.
Before pulling the trigger on a Camry, those looking for a mid-size sedan should also consider the Volkswagen Passat, which boasts a spacious interior and an optional diesel motor that returns over 40 mpg. The capable Nissan Altima is also worth a look, as is the sleek and value-laden Kia Optima.
Meanwhile, the Camry Hybrid can be cross-shopped against the stylish, 44-mpg Ford Fusion Hybrid and the feature-packed Hyundai Sonata Hybrid.
Sculpture in Motion
Outside, the Sonata wears Hyundai's "Fluidic Sculpture 2.0" design language, which despite the name is less about fluid curves than crisp, straight lines and simple, purposeful detailing.
A chrome-ringed hexagonal grille is the centerpiece of the front end, joining narrowed headlights to create an appearance that bears more than a passing resemblance to the 2015 Subaru Legacy. Things are more Sonata-like on the flanks, where several cues - including a fastback-style roofline and a chrome "sabre line" between the headlights and side windows - reappear from the old model. Around back, Hyundai smoothed out the bumper and deleted the chrome strip that previously linked the taillights.
To our eyes, the overall look isn't as immediately eye-catching as that of the old Sonata - or the latest Ford Fusion or Mazda6, for that matter - but it's undeniably tasteful in a way that seems more mature and likely to age gracefully.
Inner Trappings
The same stylistic theme carries over to the interior, but here it conspires with upmarket materials and Genesis-inspired touches to create a cabin that feels significantly more premium than before. Angular lines and geometric shapes abound, including hexagonal button clusters and center console vents that clearly contain Genesis DNA. Plastics are pleasingly grained throughout, and soft-touch materials have been strategically deployed to further the upscale vibe.
The Sonata's length and overall width have both increased by roughly an inch, gifting the sedan with an extra inch of rear legroom and vaulting it into the EPA's large car category. It still isn't the roomiest car in the segment, but we doubt anyone except NBA forwards will feel cramped inside.
This being a Hyundai, a generous helping of standard content is part of the package. Trim levels have been reshuffled and now consist of SE, Sport, Eco, Limited and Sport 2.0T lines, with 16-inch alloy wheels, LED running lights, Bluetooth with audio streaming, satellite radio and cruise control standard on the entry-level, $21,960 SE (price includes destination). The SE can be further spruced up with a five-inch touchscreen display, rearview camera, 10-way power driver's seat and auto on/off headlights by ticking off the box for the $1,200 Popular Equipment Option Package.
Those after a little more visual sizzle will want to spring for either of the Sport models, which add a more aggressive grille and front bumper, racier rocker panels, upsized wheels and, on the Sport 2.0T, a stiffer suspension, bigger front brakes and extra underhood ammunition (more on that later).
Numerous option packages are available, with feature highlights such as an eight-inch touchscreen navigation system, a 400-watt Infinity sound system, ventilated front seats (along with heated thrones front and rear), and even an adaptive cruise control system that can bring the Sonata to a complete stop when necessary. An impressive compliment of safety technologies can also be spec'd, including Blind Spot Detection with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Lane Change Assist, Lane Departure Warning and Forward Collision Warning.
Of note, a retro-compatible update later this year will bring Apple CarPlay- and Google Android Auto capability to the eight-inch display.
The Engine Room
On the face of it, the new Sonata has taken a step backwards in terms of several of its powertrains, but the numbers hardly tell the whole story.
The volume engine remains a 2.4-liter four-cylinder, now making 185 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque - five ponies and 1 lb-ft less than last year. However, Hyundai has revised the mill so that maximum output arrives at lower rpm, with the net effect that the mill seems slightly quicker at the initial stab of the throttle.
While somewhat thrashy at the upper reaches of its rev range, the 2.4-liter is refined during more sedate driving and strikes us as plenty powerful for most normal drivers. Fuel economy is rated at 25 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway for the SE, while Sport and Limited trims drop to 24/35 mpg.
The 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder also returns as the go-fast motor, though this time around it wears a smaller turbo and churns out 245 horsepower (down 29) and 260 lb-ft of torque (down 9). Again, tractability has improved, and the engine feels capable of running with the competition's sixes while still returning an estimated 23/32 mpg.
Both the 2.4-liter and 2.0-liter are mated to a six-speed automatic that goes about its business smoothly, without drawing much attention to itself.
New to the Sonata lineup are the Eco's turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder and seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. As the name suggests, the Eco is the one efficiency-focused buyers will want to spring for, with preliminary estimates calling for 28/38 mpg. We didn't get the chance to sample the Eco, which will be the last member of the Sonata family to launch when it arrives in September, but its 177 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque at just 1,500 rpm suggest it shouldn't sacrifice too much acceleration in the name of economy.
Charting the Chassis Changes
Though not quite a sport sedan, a revised suspension makes the Sonata a more willing dance partner than its predecessor. Up front, the MacPherson struts benefit from new geometry, while the rear control arms gain a second lower link. Body roll is commendably curtailed despite a cushier ride, but we would have liked to see more of a difference in the Sport 2.0T's dynamics compared to the standard chassis.
All Sonatas are equipped with a Drive Mode selector that lets the driver choose between a trio of throttle, steering and transmission settings - Normal, Eco and Sport. Predictability, Eco makes the sedan seem like it just popped a valium, while Sport caters to more enthusiastic drivers by holder lower gears and increasing the skinny pedal's responsiveness.
While a bit stingy with feedback, steering is well-weighted and precise no matter which mode is selected. A steering-column-mounted electric power-assist system turns the wheels of normal Sonatas, while the Sport 2.0T uses a rack-mounted setup that brings more responsiveness to the tiller.
Leftlane's Bottom Line
More mature in its design and execution, yet still well priced and generously equipped, the redesigned Sonata hits nearly all the right notes.
It's a well-rounded, quality-feeling piece that, thanks to a wide array of powertrains and trim levels, should appeal to a broader swath of midsize buyers than before.
2015 Hyundai Sonata SE base price, $21,960.
2015 Hyundai Sonata Sport base price, $23,985.
2015 Hyundai Sonata Eco base price, $24,085.
2015 Hyundai Sonata Limited base price, $27,335.
2015 Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T base price, $29,385.
Outside, the Sonata wears Hyundai's "Fluidic Sculpture 2.0" design language, which despite the name is less about fluid curves than crisp, straight lines and simple, purposeful detailing.
A chrome-ringed hexagonal grille is the centerpiece of the front end, joining narrowed headlights to create an appearance that bears more than a passing resemblance to the 2015 Subaru Legacy. Things are more Sonata-like on the flanks, where several cues - including a fastback-style roofline and a chrome "sabre line" between the headlights and side windows - reappear from the old model. Around back, Hyundai smoothed out the bumper and deleted the chrome strip that previously linked the taillights.
To our eyes, the overall look isn't as immediately eye-catching as that of the old Sonata - or the latest Ford Fusion or Mazda6, for that matter - but it's undeniably tasteful in a way that seems more mature and likely to age gracefully.
Inner Trappings
The same stylistic theme carries over to the interior, but here it conspires with upmarket materials and Genesis-inspired touches to create a cabin that feels significantly more premium than before. Angular lines and geometric shapes abound, including hexagonal button clusters and center console vents that clearly contain Genesis DNA. Plastics are pleasingly grained throughout, and soft-touch materials have been strategically deployed to further the upscale vibe.
The Sonata's length and overall width have both increased by roughly an inch, gifting the sedan with an extra inch of rear legroom and vaulting it into the EPA's large car category. It still isn't the roomiest car in the segment, but we doubt anyone except NBA forwards will feel cramped inside.
This being a Hyundai, a generous helping of standard content is part of the package. Trim levels have been reshuffled and now consist of SE, Sport, Eco, Limited and Sport 2.0T lines, with 16-inch alloy wheels, LED running lights, Bluetooth with audio streaming, satellite radio and cruise control standard on the entry-level, $21,960 SE (price includes destination). The SE can be further spruced up with a five-inch touchscreen display, rearview camera, 10-way power driver's seat and auto on/off headlights by ticking off the box for the $1,200 Popular Equipment Option Package.
Those after a little more visual sizzle will want to spring for either of the Sport models, which add a more aggressive grille and front bumper, racier rocker panels, upsized wheels and, on the Sport 2.0T, a stiffer suspension, bigger front brakes and extra underhood ammunition (more on that later).
Numerous option packages are available, with feature highlights such as an eight-inch touchscreen navigation system, a 400-watt Infinity sound system, ventilated front seats (along with heated thrones front and rear), and even an adaptive cruise control system that can bring the Sonata to a complete stop when necessary. An impressive compliment of safety technologies can also be spec'd, including Blind Spot Detection with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Lane Change Assist, Lane Departure Warning and Forward Collision Warning.
Of note, a retro-compatible update later this year will bring Apple CarPlay- and Google Android Auto capability to the eight-inch display.
The Engine Room
On the face of it, the new Sonata has taken a step backwards in terms of several of its powertrains, but the numbers hardly tell the whole story.
The volume engine remains a 2.4-liter four-cylinder, now making 185 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque - five ponies and 1 lb-ft less than last year. However, Hyundai has revised the mill so that maximum output arrives at lower rpm, with the net effect that the mill seems slightly quicker at the initial stab of the throttle.
While somewhat thrashy at the upper reaches of its rev range, the 2.4-liter is refined during more sedate driving and strikes us as plenty powerful for most normal drivers. Fuel economy is rated at 25 mpg in the city and 37 mpg on the highway for the SE, while Sport and Limited trims drop to 24/35 mpg.
The 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder also returns as the go-fast motor, though this time around it wears a smaller turbo and churns out 245 horsepower (down 29) and 260 lb-ft of torque (down 9). Again, tractability has improved, and the engine feels capable of running with the competition's sixes while still returning an estimated 23/32 mpg.
Both the 2.4-liter and 2.0-liter are mated to a six-speed automatic that goes about its business smoothly, without drawing much attention to itself.
New to the Sonata lineup are the Eco's turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder and seven-speed dual-clutch automatic. As the name suggests, the Eco is the one efficiency-focused buyers will want to spring for, with preliminary estimates calling for 28/38 mpg. We didn't get the chance to sample the Eco, which will be the last member of the Sonata family to launch when it arrives in September, but its 177 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque at just 1,500 rpm suggest it shouldn't sacrifice too much acceleration in the name of economy.
Charting the Chassis Changes
Though not quite a sport sedan, a revised suspension makes the Sonata a more willing dance partner than its predecessor. Up front, the MacPherson struts benefit from new geometry, while the rear control arms gain a second lower link. Body roll is commendably curtailed despite a cushier ride, but we would have liked to see more of a difference in the Sport 2.0T's dynamics compared to the standard chassis.
All Sonatas are equipped with a Drive Mode selector that lets the driver choose between a trio of throttle, steering and transmission settings - Normal, Eco and Sport. Predictability, Eco makes the sedan seem like it just popped a valium, while Sport caters to more enthusiastic drivers by holder lower gears and increasing the skinny pedal's responsiveness.
While a bit stingy with feedback, steering is well-weighted and precise no matter which mode is selected. A steering-column-mounted electric power-assist system turns the wheels of normal Sonatas, while the Sport 2.0T uses a rack-mounted setup that brings more responsiveness to the tiller.
Leftlane's Bottom Line
More mature in its design and execution, yet still well priced and generously equipped, the redesigned Sonata hits nearly all the right notes.
It's a well-rounded, quality-feeling piece that, thanks to a wide array of powertrains and trim levels, should appeal to a broader swath of midsize buyers than before.
2015 Hyundai Sonata SE base price, $21,960.
2015 Hyundai Sonata Sport base price, $23,985.
2015 Hyundai Sonata Eco base price, $24,085.
2015 Hyundai Sonata Limited base price, $27,335.
2015 Hyundai Sonata Sport 2.0T base price, $29,385.
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