2012 Toyota Camry vs. Its Competition
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The current Hyundai Sonata, which was introduced early last model year, has quickly ascended to the top position in the mid-size class, as judged by a number of review sources (including here at The Car Connection).
With its all four-cylinder lineup, the Sonata gets great gas mileage, performs quite well, and includes more features for the money than much of the competition.
The closely related Kia Optima offers a similar package, only with more of a sporty, European-influenced look and feel.
The Honda Accord is also one of the best-rated sedans in this class; compared to most of its peers, the Accord still feels a little sportier and more refined than the rest, and it's plenty entertaining (and smooth) in base four-cylinder form.
The Nissan Altima and Ford Fusion have been among the sportiest choices in this class, both yielding a much more energetic, nimble feel behind the wheel.
The Ford Fusion is due for a full redesign in another year or two, as is the Altima.
And GM is completely redesigning the Chevrolet Malibu; the 2013 Malibu will, like Hyundai and Kia, go to a four-cylinder-only lineup, with an even stronger lineup of standard and optional equipment.
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The redesigned 2012 Toyota Camry remains the most conservative-looking pick among mid-size sedans, but if you want comfort, value, and frugality above all else, it's probably just your style. | It's one of GM's best-executed products of the past few years, and even in its final year on sale, the 2012 Chevy Malibu still ranks highly for its spacious cabin, smooth performance and handsome silhouette. | The 2012 Ford Fusion stays at the top of its game, especially as a Hybrid, with perky handling and its cut-above looks. | Though the 2012 Honda Accord now has one of the more dated four-door sedan designs--and Bluetooth connectivity remains hard to get--its comfortable interior and perky, refined performance hit the sweet spot for families. | After more than a decade on the market, the latest Hyundai Sonata's an overnight success--thanks to great gas mileage, grabby styling, and exceptional value for the dollar. | The 2012 Nissan Altima isn't as roomy as the newest mid-offerings, but as a coupe or as a sedan, it's one of the best-looking and most sporty mid-sizers. |
| MSRP From | |||||
| $22,055 | $22,110 | $20,705 | $21,480 | $19,795 | $20,550 |
| Gas Mileage | |||||
| 21 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 34 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 39 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 32 MPG Hwy |
| Engine | |||||
| Gas I4 | Gas 4-Cyl | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 |
| EPA Class | |||||
| Midsize Car | Midsize | Mid-Size Sedan | Large | Large Cars | Midsize |
| Style Name | |||||
| 4dr Sedan I4 Auto L (Natl) | 4dr Sedan LS w/1LS | 4dr Sedan S FWD | 4dr I4 Man LX | 4dr Sedan 2.4L Man GLS | 4dr Sedan I4 CVT 2.5 |
| Drivetrain | |||||
| Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Passenger Capacity | |||||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Doors | |||||
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Body Style | |||||
| 4 Door Sedan | 4 Door Sedan | 4 Door Sedan | 4 Door Sedan | 4 Door Sedan | 4 Door Sedan |
| Transmission | |||||
| Automatic w/Manual Shift | Automatic w/manual shift | Manual | Manual | Manual | Continuously Variable Ratio |
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