First released in Japan in 1980, the Toyota Camry made its debut in the United States in 1983. The Camry has remained a popular midsize sedan in the United States for eight generations and for at least ten model years, it's been the best-selling car in America.
2025 - Present Toyota Camry (9th Generation)
Anticipation and expectations are high for the 2025 Toyota Camry. Even though it has always been popular, its critics have noted that it has grown stale in the wake of other automakers’ offerings such as the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Nissan Altima, and Kia K5. The new Camry will seek to silence its critics with a significant overhaul.
The soon-to-be latest iteration of the popular midsize sedan will exclusively feature two hybrid powertrains. Front-wheel-drive versions will utilize a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and two electric motors to produce a combined 225 horsepower output. All-wheel-drive models will feature the same 2.5-liter engine but will also incorporate a third electric motor, pushing output to 232 horsepower. Both powertrains will work in tangent with a CVT to put power to the pavement.
Naturally, with all of the motivational upgrades under the new Camry’s hood, Toyota also restyled its flagship model while doing a great job of keeping it recognizable as a Camry. It receives restyled Prius-like headlights, revised taillights, and refreshed front grille. The interior has also been redone to help everything feel the same way as it looks.
Four trim levels will be available to buyers: the LE, XLE, SE, or XSE. The base LE will feature familiar amenities like an 8-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, dual-zone climate control, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, and lane-keep assist. Toyota’s latest infotainment system will be added to each model and wireless device charging will now be standard.
XLE models will come with leather seating, larger wheels, a 12.3-inch touchscreen, a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, acoustic glass, and a heated steering wheel.
SE models focus more on fun with a sport-tuned suspension, a blacked-out grille, a rear diffuser, dual exhaust, paddle shifters, and aluminum pedals. Cloth seating is the norm though as leather is reserved for the steering wheel.
XSE models seek to combine the sportiness of the SE with the luxurious touches offered by the XLE. You will get most of the sporty elements from the SE with the addition of 19-inch wheels, heated front seats, and unique seat upholstery.
A plug-in hybrid Prime model to complement both the Prius and RAV4 has not yet been confirmed, but we suspect that one may join the lineup shortly. Aside from that, you can expect to see the new Camry in showrooms starting in the Spring of 2024.
2018 - 2024 Toyota Camry (8th Generation)
The current eighth generation of the Toyota Camry comes in five possible trim levels: L, LE, SE, XLE, and XSE. The SE and XSE trim aimed at wringing out more fun than previous Toyota Camry generations.
The standard engine for all levels is a 2.5-liter, four-cylinder with 203 horsepower that gets 34 mpg combined. For the upgraded engine in this new car, the higher trim levels come with the option of a 3.5-liter V6 with 301 horsepower, which is rated at 26 mpg combined. Camry models with the V6 engine come in XLE or XSE trim levels.
Instead of the previous model's six-speed automatic transmission, all trim levels on the gas engines are now equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission for the first time.
There is also the Camry Hybrid, available in LE, SE, and XLE trims. It is powered by an electric motor paired with a four-cylinder engine for 208 total horsepower. It is also paired with a CVT automatic transmission.
The TRD trim joined the Camry lineup for the 2020 model year, sporting the V6 engine, larger brakes, upgraded suspension components, an upgraded exhaust system, and summer tires. An AWD option was also added to each Camry equipped with the four-cylinder engine with the exception of the base model LE.
One year later, Toyota slightly refreshed the Camry’s front end, dropped the base L trim level, upped its tech and safety feature game, and increased the lineup’s overall fuel efficiency by adding the XSE trim to the hybrid lineup. You could now buy a Camry with features like adaptive cruise control, better pedestrian recognition capability, and a larger touchscreen than before.
With only a handful of minor updates made to the Camry from 2022 to 2024, it has been primed to enter its ninth generation of production with high expectations.
2012 - 2017 Toyota Camry (7th Generation)
The seventh generation of the Toyota Camry was the last Camry to offer a manual transmission. However, most Camry models sold within these years came with a six-speed automatic transmission. The trim levels remain the same as the previous generation (CE, LE, SE, and XLE).
However, the standard engine has been upgraded to a four-cylinder, 2.5-liter that makes 178 horsepower. The Camry SE and XLE also have the option of upgrading to a 3.5-liter V6 with 268 horsepower.
This generation also comes with more standard features, including cruise control, power windows, and a power tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel. There are also ports for USB and Bluetooth. Additional features for the higher trim levels include keyless entry and sportier exterior accents such as aluminum wheels and better suspension.
2007 - 2011 (6th Generation)
The sixth generation of the Toyota Camry sedan introduced multiple options for its four-door, five-passenger sedan. Four trim levels were offered: the CE, LE, SE, and XLE. All of the trim levels came equipped with a four-cylinder, 2.4-liter engine that made 158 horsepower. For those who wanted a larger motor, the LE, SE, and XLE came with an optional 3.5-liter V6 engine with 268 horsepower.
This generation also saw the introduction of the Hybrid model that used both a gas engine and an electric motor. The Hybrid and the four trim levels came with various transmission options, including a five- or six-speed automatic transmission or a five-speed manual transmission.
2002 - 2006 Toyota Camry (5th Generation)
This fifth generation of Toyota's venerable mid-size family sedan grew slightly larger with a design facelift while still providing drivers with the same performance and gas mileage as the smaller, earlier models. This generation notably outsold its rival sedans, making it the best-selling car in the U.S. for several years.
The engine options remained with the four-cylinder powertrain and the V6, with horsepower ranging from 152 to 186 depending on the desired motor.
1997 - 2001 Toyota Camry (4th Generation)
For this fourth generation, Toyota axed the station wagon variant in the U.S. market. Meanwhile, Toyota gave the redesigned sedan a new look that featured sleeker, more aerodynamic lines.
This generation also saw the introduction of two available versions of the model's engines. The choices included the 133 horsepower, 2.2-liter, four-cylinder engine or the 3.0-liter V6 that made 194 horsepower. The transmission choices remained the same, with the 4-speed automatic or 5-speed manual being the sole choices.
1992 - 1996 Toyota Camry (3rd Generation)
This was the last generation of Camry sold in the U.S. that offered a station wagon variant. This third-generation model featured a cosmetic redesign that gave it a smoother, rounded look and a larger overall footprint. For increased comfort, the model also featured a better air conditioning system and was better insulated to eliminate road noise.
This generation also introduced a 4-speed automatic transmission, as well as a four-wheel steering system, and an optional 3.0-liter V6 engine. A 2.2-liter, four-cylinder engine was standard. This model also saw the switch from a carbureted fuel system to a multi-point fuel injection.
1988 - 1991 Toyota Camry (2nd Generation)
While the body style remained the same, the second generation of the Camry came with options not available in the previous generation. The 130-horsepower, four-cylinder unit was the base engine and the car also came with an all-wheel-drive system. A 2.5-liter V6 engine was also optional that made 160 horsepower.
1983 - 1987 Toyota Camry (1st Generation)
The first generation of the Toyota Camry was a small four-door sedan with a 130-horsepower, 2.0-liter engine with a carburetor. This front-wheel-drive car was equipped with a 5-speed manual transmission and averaged 30.5 combined miles to the gallon. Acceleration from 0 to 62 miles per hour was 12 seconds, with a top speed of 108.2 mph.
