Pros and cons of Toyota Camry 2018
Toyota is trying very hard to keep this popular car from being called a “boring car”, and the new version of the Camry really takes it in a new direction.
Autoguide quickly reviews some of the pros and cons of the 2018 Toyota Camry in the US market to see what differences there are.
Advantage
Good driving feel
The all-new architecture of the 2018 Camry has made it feel much sportier to drive. By moving the wheels closer to the corners of the car to lower the center of gravity, increasing structural rigidity, and completely changing the rest of the chassis, the new Camry is now more powerful.
Multiple engine options
There are three engine options for the new generation Camry. The base option is a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine, which produces a maximum capacity of 203 horsepower and a maximum torque of 249 Nm. A slightly more powerful V6 engine with a maximum capacity of 301 horsepower and a maximum torque of 362 Nm. Both engine options above come with an 8-speed automatic transmission. Finally, the Camry Hybrid version comes with a CVT transmission.
Fuel economy
The Camry LE has a fuel consumption of only 11.9 km/l in the city, 16.58 km/l on the highway, and 13.6 km/l combined. These parameters help it beat its "traditional" rival, the Honda Accord.
New style
The new Camry has been designed in a “sexier” style, and is almost completely different from the old Camry. That is reflected in the car’s interior, which is more upscale and “worth the money”.
Safer
The 2018 Toyota Camry was awarded the IIHS Top Safety Pick+ rating. All Camry models come with Safety Sense P, a suite of safety and driver assistance features that includes pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, and automatic high-beam headlights. Some models also include blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, and a separate top-down camera for parking assistance.
Disadvantages
No Apple Carplay or Android Auto
Toyota is the only automaker that hasn’t yet offered this feature. While Toyota does offer its own smartphone connectivity system, it doesn’t work well, and for drivers who consider Apple Carplay or Android Auto a must-have feature, the Camry is a disappointment.
Small car trunk
Compared to the Honda Accord - a car with a trunk capacity of 472.9 liters, the Toyota Camry is far behind with a trunk capacity of only 427.6 liters.
Price is a bit high
The new generation Camry has a fairly high price of 24,390 USD, the Accord is 1,000 USD lower than this model (23,330 USD). This is a significant number and enough to make buyers think again.
