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2010 Toyota Camry Features Review

September 24, 2009

FEATURES | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

There are few ‘oooh, ahhh’ features
LeftLaneNews

[LE version] adds a power driver's seat and remote keyless entry
Car and Driver

Major options…include a sunroof, a navigation system
Edmunds

The 2010 Toyota Camry delivers on its value proposition, at least in the lower trim levels. The base Toyota Camry starts at just $19,395, but TheCarConnection.com’s editors find that a fully loaded Camry can run well into the $30,000 range, where it seems out of place compared to some of the other vehicles in that price category.

The Toyota Camry lineup begins with the base model, which debuts with “air-conditioning, auto up/down windows for all four doors, a six-speaker CD audio system” with auxiliary input, and little else, according to Edmunds reviewers. The Toyota Camry LE is similarly equipped, adding a power driver’s seat and keyless ignition to the mix. Overall, Left Lane News feels that the lower-end Camrys have “few ‘oooh, ahhh’ features beyond the electroluminescent gauges and power driver’s seat,” especially considering the price tag. The Toyota Camry SE is less a features upgrade than a supposed performance upgrade, and it boasts unique styling elements and larger wheels. At the top end of the range is the Toyota Camry XLE, which gets USB integration, although one Cars.com reviewer states that he “was not a fan of” Toyota’s MP3-player interface. Edmunds says that the Toyota Camry XLE also gets “an upgraded JBL-branded sound system,” which significantly outperforms the standard audio system, and “satellite radio,” among other features.

For those who crave a more upscale interior, the 2010 Toyota Camry can be outfitted with a number of high-tech options. Among these, Edmunds is partial to the “navigation system,” which ConsumerGuide says is “easy to program, but it absorbs and complicates some audio functions.” Other options, according to Cars.com, are a “backup camera…moonroof and smart key system with push-button start.”

Conclusion

With a wide range of trim levels and base prices, the 2010 Toyota Camry should, from a value standpoint, appeal to many mid-size sedan shoppers.

FEATURES | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:There are few ‘oooh, ahhh’ featuresLeftLaneNews[LE version] adds a power driver's seat and remote keyless entryCar and DriverMajor options…include a sunroof, a navigation systemEdmunds The 2010 Toyota Camry delivers on its value proposition, at least in the lower trim levels. The base Toyota Camry starts at just $19,395, but TheCarConnection.com’s editors find that a fully loaded Camry can run well into the $30,000 range, where it seems out of place compared to some of the other vehicles in that price category. The Toyota Camry lineup begins with the base model, which debuts with “air-conditioning, auto up/down windows for all four doors, a six-speaker CD audio system” with auxiliary input, and little else, according to Edmunds reviewers. The Toyota Camry LE is similarly equipped, adding a power driver’s seat and keyless ignition to the mix. Overall, Left Lane News feels that the lower-end Camrys have “few ‘oooh, ahhh’ features beyond the electroluminescent gauges and power driver’s seat,” especially considering the price tag. The Toyota Camry SE is less a features upgrade than a supposed performance upgrade, and it boasts unique styling elements and larger wheels. At the top end of the range is the Toyota Camry XLE, which gets USB integration, although one Cars.com reviewer states that he “was not a fan of” Toyota’s MP3-player interface. Edmunds says that the Toyota Camry XLE also gets “an upgraded JBL-branded sound system,” which significantly outperforms the standard audio system, and “satellite radio,” among other features. For those who crave a more upscale interior, the 2010 Toyota Camry can be outfitted with a number of high-tech options. Among these, Edmunds is partial to the “navigation system,” which ConsumerGuide says is “easy to program, but it absorbs and complicates some audio functions.” Other options, according to Cars.com, are a “backup camera…moonroof and smart key system with push-button start.” ConclusionWith a wide range of trim levels and base prices, the 2010 Toyota Camry should, from a value standpoint, appeal to many mid-size sedan shoppers. 2010 TOYOTA CAMRY STYLING | [7 out of 10] LeftLaneNews: “Wallflowers will delight in the Camry’s rather anonymous looks” Cars.com: "The outside has been touched with a splash of pizzazz" Edmunds: “Interior is straightforward and functional” Toyota’s venerable Camry lineup, which has ...

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Other Choices:

The 2010 Toyota Camry steers a safe path, in terms of design; the mid-size sedan segment is full of choices with more exciting styling or edgier performance. The 2010 Chevrolet Malibu emphasizes a smooth ride and comfortable interior as much as the Camry, but it has a more distinctive silhouette and more impressive interior materials. The Honda Accord is another good alternative; it was redesigned last year and looks a generation ahead of the Camry now, with a stunning interior, especially in the V-6 models, and a slightly sportier driving feel. The Fusion and Altima are sportier overall but a little smaller inside, and the Volkswagen Passat is another good alternative to the Camry, offering reasonable fuel economy and responsive performance from its 2.0T engine. However, if ride comfort is the priority, the 2009 Toyota Camry (except in SE trim) has perhaps the softest, most comfort-oriented ride among mid-size sedans.

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Comments (2 total)

  1. By  Cheap used cars #1, Posted: 9/24/2009

    Although I do not own one, I have ridden in one and it is a pretty smooth ride. However, I could never get over the styling of the nose cone. It looks ok in dark colors, but it's one of those situations where the lighting can make it ugly or beautiful. The rest of the exterior styling is not so bad.

  2. By  sioux falls honda #2, Posted: 9/24/2009

    The Camry is one nice car, but don't forget the Honda Accord has overtaken it the last few years.

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