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2010 Toyota Camry Quality Review

September 24, 2009

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 8 out of 10

Expert Quotes:

Roomy, serene cabin
Edmunds

Seats clearly designed for American-style girth
LeftLaneNews

Those with more demanding cargo needs…should avoid the SE or XLE
Cars.com

Disappointed with unsightly seams, misaligned plastic panels
ConsumerGuide

The Toyota Camry lineup has, in the past, been renowned for its reliability and quality, but reviews read by TheCarConnection.com show that the Camry’s lead in this area may be slipping.

Let’s begin with the positive—the Camry’s seating arrangement is still among the best in the class, thanks to generous dimensions and comfortable seats. The 2010 Toyota Camry offers available seating for five in “wide seats” that Edmunds says will “easily accommodate most body types.” Left Lane News is less subtle in their review, asserting that the “tall, chair-like seats [are] clearly designed for American-style girth.” Toyota doesn't have just the front passengers in mind, however, as Cars.com finds that the “rear seats are extremely comfortable” as well. In terms of dimensions, Automedia states that the rear benefits from “larger footwells and a half-inch more legroom,” along with “rear seatbacks [that] recline in XLE models.” The reviewers at Cars.com do offer one major criticism, however, noting that Toyota has taken “a major step backward” by replacing the “folding backseats in the SE and XLE with small pass-thru openings.”

Inside the 2010 Toyota Camry, driver and passengers alike will find plenty of space for their various gadgets. Edmunds is pleased to find “plenty of storage cubbies” inside the Camry, but Cars.com notes that, in the trunk, “cargo…took a hit” compared to previous-generation models. ConsumerGuide warns that the trunk’s “sickle-shaped lid hinges intrude and the trunk opening is too small for really bulky items,” while Edmunds reports that the “trunk capacity for all models is 15 cubic feet.”

In addition to a modest decline in versatility, the 2010 Toyota Camry exhibits more marked decreases in overall quality. Edmunds reviewers decry the Toyota Camry’s “spotty fit and finish,” while ConsumerGuide is surprised to find “unsightly seams, misaligned plastic panels, and assorted interior squeaks and rattles” on the normally bulletproof Toyota Camry lineup. Left Lane News reports similar flaws in materials quality, warning that “the silver-painted plastic trim is susceptible to scratches from everyday use, while the felt-like cloth upholstery is bound to be a shocker when winter rolls around.” Overall, reviews read by TheCarConnection.com show an irrefutable decline in the Toyota Camry’s quality.

One area where the Camry’s declining quality most clearly manifests itself is cabin noise, which is louder in the 2010 model than in previous versions of the Camry. ConsumerGuide points out that “wind rush is most noticed at highway speeds,” but fortunately the “tire thrum annoys only on very coarse pavement.”

Conclusion

The 2010 Toyota Camry is spacious and comfortable, but it's no longer that impressive in the details.

COMFORT AND QUALITY | 8 out of 10Expert Quotes:Roomy, serene cabinEdmundsSeats clearly designed for American-style girthLeftLaneNewsThose with more demanding cargo needs…should avoid the SE or XLECars.comDisappointed with unsightly seams, misaligned plastic panelsConsumerGuide The Toyota Camry lineup has, in the past, been renowned for its reliability and quality, but reviews read by TheCarConnection.com show that the Camry’s lead in this area may be slipping. Let’s begin with the positive—the Camry’s seating arrangement is still among the best in the class, thanks to generous dimensions and comfortable seats. The 2010 Toyota Camry offers available seating for five in “wide seats” that Edmunds says will “easily accommodate most body types.” Left Lane News is less subtle in their review, asserting that the “tall, chair-like seats [are] clearly designed for American-style girth.” Toyota doesn't have just the front passengers in mind, however, as Cars.com finds that the “rear seats are extremely comfortable” as well. In terms of dimensions, Automedia states that the rear benefits from “larger footwells and a half-inch more legroom,” along with “rear seatbacks [that] recline in XLE models.” The reviewers at Cars.com do offer one major criticism, however, noting that Toyota has taken “a major step backward” by replacing the “folding backseats in the SE and XLE with small pass-thru openings.” Inside the 2010 Toyota Camry, driver and passengers alike will find plenty of space for their various gadgets. Edmunds is pleased to find “plenty of storage cubbies” inside the Camry, but Cars.com notes that, in the trunk, “cargo…took a hit” compared to previous-generation models. ConsumerGuide warns that the trunk’s “sickle-shaped lid hinges intrude and the trunk opening is too small for really bulky items,” while Edmunds reports that the “trunk capacity for all models is 15 cubic feet.” In addition to a modest decline in versatility, the 2010 Toyota Camry exhibits more marked decreases in overall quality. Edmunds reviewers decry the Toyota Camry’s “spotty fit and finish,” while ConsumerGuide is surprised to find “unsightly seams, misaligned plastic panels, and assorted interior squeaks and rattles” on the normally bulletproof Toyota Camry lineup. Left Lane News reports similar flaws in materials quality, warning that “the silver-painted plastic trim is susceptible to scratches from everyday use, while the felt-like cloth upholstery is bound to be a shocker when winter rolls around.” Overall, reviews read by TheCarConnection.com show an irrefutable decline in the Toyota Camry’s quality. One area where the Camry’s declining quality most clearly manifests itself is cabin noise, which is louder in the 2010 model than in previous versions of the Camry. ConsumerGuide points out that “wind rush is most noticed at highway speeds,” but fortunately the “tire thrum annoys only on very coarse pavement.” ConclusionThe 2010 Toyota Camry is spacious and comfortable, but it's no longer that impressive in the details. 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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