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2009 Toyota Camry Safety Review

November 5, 2008

SAFETY | 7 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Good," frontal impact protection and side impact protection
IIHS

Five stars, front impact protection and side impact protection
NHTSA

Standard front-seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags
Edmunds

Seats are designed to mitigate whiplash injuries
Cars.com

The 2009 Toyota Camry comes packed full of the safety features one would expect in a modern, family-oriented car, but other cars in the segment still include more.

Edmunds reports that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) "gave the Camry its highest rating of 'Good' for frontal-offset and side collision protection." In addition, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gives the 2009 Camry Hybrid five stars, its highest rating, in both frontal and side crash safety. It scored almost as high in NHTSA's rollover avoidance test, earning four out of five stars.

Every Toyota 2009 Camry comes with "antilock brakes (with brake assist), front-seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags and a driver knee airbag," according to Edmunds. Cars.com praises the "driver's knee airbag," which is designed "to keep the occupant from sliding down and forward (submarining) in a collision."

Traction control is standard, but stability control remains optional, even on pricier, more powerful V-6 models. Cars.com observes, "That it's available on any trim level is a plus. That the Hyundai Sonata and Volkswagen Passat include it standard is a minus for the Camry and other midsize sedans." Oddly, the Camry Hybrid is the only Camry to include stability control as standard. Also, ConsumerGuide points out that the 2009 Toyota Camry has an "emergency inside trunklid release," which is a new feature required of cars so that people aren't trapped inside them.

Conclusion

The 2009 Toyota Camry aced the standard crash tests, and TheCarConnection.com would have rated it as high as the Camry Hybrid if only it included lifesaving electronic stability control as standard.

SAFETY | 7 out of 10Expert Quotes:Good," frontal impact protection and side impact protectionIIHSFive stars, front impact protection and side impact protectionNHTSAStandard front-seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbagsEdmundsSeats are designed to mitigate whiplash injuriesCars.com The 2009 Toyota Camry comes packed full of the safety features one would expect in a modern, family-oriented car, but other cars in the segment still include more. Edmunds reports that the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) "gave the Camry its highest rating of 'Good' for frontal-offset and side collision protection." In addition, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gives the 2009 Camry Hybrid five stars, its highest rating, in both frontal and side crash safety. It scored almost as high in NHTSA's rollover avoidance test, earning four out of five stars. Every Toyota 2009 Camry comes with "antilock brakes (with brake assist), front-seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags and a driver knee airbag," according to Edmunds. Cars.com praises the "driver's knee airbag," which is designed "to keep the occupant from sliding down and forward (submarining) in a collision." Traction control is standard, but stability control remains optional, even on pricier, more powerful V-6 models. Cars.com observes, "That it's available on any trim level is a plus. That the Hyundai Sonata and Volkswagen Passat include it standard is a minus for the Camry and other midsize sedans." Oddly, the Camry Hybrid is the only Camry to include stability control as standard. Also, ConsumerGuide points out that the 2009 Toyota Camry has an "emergency inside trunklid release," which is a new feature required of cars so that people aren't trapped inside them. ConclusionThe 2009 Toyota Camry aced the standard crash tests, and TheCarConnection.com would have rated it as high as the Camry Hybrid if only it included lifesaving electronic stability control as standard. 2009 TOYOTA CAMRY STYLING | [7 out of 10] Automedia: "More modern and stylish than before" Autoblog: "Well developed surface detailing plays light nicely" Cars.com: "The outside has been touched with a splash of pizzazz" Automobile Magazine: "Intelligently designed" interior Motor ...

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Other Choices:

Except in sporty SE trim, the 2009 Toyota Camry has perhaps the softest, most comfort-oriented ride among mid-size sedans. The 2009 Chevrolet Malibu, however, also emphasizes ride quality and comfort, and it has more distinctive styling, equivalent performance, and more impressive materials and quality. The Malibu also includes electronic stability control on all of its models except the base LT. The new-for-2009 Accord has—compared to the Camry—a stunning interior, especially in the more expensive V-6 models. The Fusion and Altima have a sportier driving feel but are a little smaller inside. The Volkswagen Passat is another good alternative to the Camry—especially with the base 2.0T four-cylinder engine—but beware of spotty reliability.

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Comments (3 total)

  1. By Ralph #1, Posted: 7/23/2009

    Loving the 40+ mpg from the hybrid on my 45 mile RT daily commute. Smooth, comfortable on trips. Not fancy for sure but extremely functional and economical. Handles well.Other car is an Avalon. Toyota has it figured out. Why not Detroit?

  2. By Jay #2, Posted: 8/11/2009

    I am not impresses with my 09 Camry. It has poor quality construction of the interior. The dash rattles, there's metal poking up through the seat, the engine hesitates when I press the accelerator to pass someone on the interstate. Big time buyers remorse.

  3. By Ryan #3, Posted: 9/30/2009

    This car is too big for a 4 cylinder engine, it definately hesitates to accelerate and when you force it to do so your fuel economy goes out the window.

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