2020 Toyota Camry review
Toyota Camry highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- Available AWD paired with four-cylinder
- Thrifty performance for the size
- Plenty of room for people and cargo
Cons
- AWD not available with V6
- Driver-assistance tech is sensitive
- Four-cylinder engine noise unrefined
Mileage (EPA estimate)
22 city, 31 highway, 25 combined
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A full-size car with the latest tech features
Are you looking for a classic car with plenty of style and features? If so, the 2020 Toyota Camry could be a great choice. Its small size makes it an excellent commuter car, but it also has room for passengers and extra cargo. In the 2020 model, a new sport trim was introduced, giving it an undeniable cool factor too. The 2020 Toyota Camry offers something for everyone.
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What is new for the 2020 Toyota Camry?
- The Camry is available in a variety of new trims, including the SE Night Shade and TRD.
- Camry trims have been upgraded with Parking Sensors, Leatherette Seats, 4WD/AWD, and Android Auto as standard equipment this year.
- A/C Seat(s) and Heated Steering Wheel features are now available as options on select trims.
- The LE trim now comes with Rear Spoiler and Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment.
- The XLE trim now comes with Rear Spoiler as standard equipment.
- The SE trim now comes with Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment.
- The L trim now comes with Satellite Radio Ready as standard equipment.
2020 Toyota Camry trims
Curious how Toyota Camry trims differ? Use our side-by-side vehicle comparison to see the differences and similaritiesL:
203-hp engine, driver-assist features including lane-departure warning, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Amazon Alexa, and more
LE:
17-inch alloy wheels, additional cubic feet of trunk space, three UBS ports, and eight-way power-adjustable driver seat
SE:
18-inch alloy wheels, leather-trimmed steering wheel, paddle shifters
XLE:
Leather-trimmed seats, wireless charging, blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert, dual-zone climate control, and more
XSE:
LED headlights and taillights, heated exterior mirrors, black sport mesh grille
XLE V6:
301-hp V6 engine, panoramic glass roof, 10-inch heads-up display, premium audio system, and more
XSE V6:
Black sport mesh grille
TRD:
Painted mirrors, rear spoiler, sport grille, cloth seats, red interior accents, and more
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5 reasons to buy the 2020 Toyota Camry
1. Great commuter car
No matter which trim you choose, the 2020 Toyota Camry gets great mpg, making it a wonderful commuter car. With an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 34 mpg combined (with a 2.5L four-cylinder engine in the L trim), the 2020 Camry means less stops at the pump.
Whether you're driving to work, or going on long road trips, this is the car for the job.2. Standard driver-assistance features
The Camry comes standard with some of the latest driver-assist features. You may not have realized that you wanted high-tech features like automatic high beams and adaptive cruise control, but once you have them you'll be smitten. In addition, lane-keep assist and a pre-collision system can help you get where you're going, while the birds-eye-view camera (an available option on XLE and XSE trims) gives you a 360-degree view of your surroundings.
3. Easy connectivity
We all want to stay connected when we're on the road, and the 2020 Toyota Camry makes that easy. The Camry comes with standard Android Auto™, Apple CarPlay®, Amazon Alexa™, and the Toyota+Alexa app. So, no matter what type of phone you have, it's easy to use it without becoming distracted behind the wheel. Meanwhile, the wireless phone charger (available on the LE and SE trims and standard on the XLE and XSE trims) ensures you always have power.
4. Available luxury upgrades
The 2020 Toyota Camry is a practical entry-level sedan that you can upgrade to a more luxurious feel if you choose. The XLE and XSE trims come standard with leather-trimmed seats that are heated in the front. In addition, there is an optional moonroof available in the LE and SE trims. A panoramic sunroof is an available option on the XLE and XSE trims, but also comes standard if you opt for the V6 engine in those trims.
5. Sporty driving experience
The 2020 Toyota Camry comes with a strong engine for a medium sedan. The standard 201-hp engine is peppy, while the available 301-hp V6 offers you even more power. In 2020, Toyota introduced the TRD sport trim. In addition, the LE, XLE, XSE, and TRD trims feature three different driving modes: ECO, Normal, and Sport.
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The first generation of the Toyota Corolla was released in 1966, and this compact sedan has stood the test of time on the market. Offered in six well-equipped trim levels, the 2019 Toyota Corolla is part of the 11th generation that began in 2014. Available sport seats on the SE trim in the 2019 model are designed to cradle your body comfortably on both long and short rides. This sedan is loaded with style and tech features, like a standard 6.1-inch touchscreen display, integrated back-up camera, and Toyota's Entune™ audio system. And with 13 solid cubic feet of cargo volume, you can pack in the groceries, work supplies, or sporting equipment as you need in a 2019 Toyota Corolla. Opt for the available paddle shifters to up your fun quotient.
Honda Accord
Under the hood of the 2019 Honda Accord, you'll find a 192-horsepower four-cylinder paired with either a six-speed manual or a CVT transmission, or a 252-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine available with either a six-speed manual or 10-speed automatic transmission. Green-conscious buyers may also appreciate that this midsize sedan is available in a hybrid variant that adds a 1.3kWh lithium-ion battery to the four-cylinder powertrain to achieve an EPA-estimated fuel economy of 48 mpg.
An impressive suite of driver-assistance features is included as standard equipment in the 2019 model, including emergency braking, lane-keeping assistance, and adaptive cruise control. The Accord offers 42.3 inches of legroom for the driver and front-seat passengers but differentiates itself from the competition with a roomier second row that offers a generous 40.4 inches of space, allowing rear occupants to stretch their legs.
Toyota Avalon
The Toyota Avalon is a large sedan that was entirely redesigned for 2019. The most recent generation (2019 and later) of the Avalon has one engine option: a 3.5L V6 that produces 301 hp and gets an EPA-estimated 25 mpg combined in the base trim.
Model years 2017 and 2018 came standard with a 268-hp V6. The 2019 Avalon has 16 cubic feet of cargo space and plenty of driver-assist features.
Here's what you can expect from the 2019 model:
301-hp V6 engine
Seating for five and 16 cubic feet of cargo space
Driver-assist features including lane-departure warning, pre-collision system, automatic high beams, adaptive cruise control, and blind-spot monitoring
Standard Apple CarPlay
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Ratings & reliability
Customer ratings
4.8 out of 5
33 customer reviews| 5 Stars | 28 |
|---|---|
| 4 Stars | 4 |
| 3 Stars | 1 |
| 2 Stars | 0 |
| 1 Star | 0 |
RepairPal gave the Toyota Camry an overall reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Toyota Camry 2nd out of 28 among Midsize Cars.
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SE Night Shade 2WD 4D Sedan
Standard Features
- ABS Brakes
- Air Conditioning
- Alloy Wheels
- AM/FM Stereo
- Android Auto
- Apple CarPlay
- Automated Cruise Control
- Automatic Transmission
- Auxiliary Audio Input
- Bluetooth Technology
- Entune
- Lane Departure Warning
- Leatherette & Cloth
- Leatherette Seats
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear Spoiler
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Leatherette & Cloth
- Rear Spoiler
- Smart Key
Drive Wheels
Front Wheel Drive (2WD)
Engine size
2.5L
Horsepower
203
Torque (ft-lbs)
184
Engine type
Gas
Fuel capacity
16
Wheelbase
111.2"
Overall length
192.1"
Width
72.4"
Height
56.9"
Leg room
F 42.1"/R 38"
Head room
F 38.3"/R 38"
Front tires
P235/45VR18
Rear tires
P235/45VR18
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2020 Toyota Camry FAQ
The 2020 Toyota Camry is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- SE Night Shade: 28 MPG City and 39 MPG Highway
- XSE: 28 MPG City and 38 MPG Highway
- LE: 28 MPG City and 39 MPG Highway
- XLE: 27 MPG City and 38 MPG Highway
- SE: 28 MPG City and 39 MPG Highway
- L: 29 MPG City and 41 MPG Highway
- TRD: 22 MPG City and 31 MPG Highway
The Toyota Camry received a rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from RepairPal, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks the Toyota Camry as 1 out of 28 among Midsize Car
The 2020 Toyota Camry has received an average 4.8 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2020 Toyota Camry, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2020 Toyota Camry Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2020 Toyota Camry:
- SE Night Shade
- TRD
- Leatherette Seats
- Sunroof(s)
- Parking Sensors
More about the 2020 Toyota Camry
Color options
Exterior colors:
Blue Streak Metallic
Brownstone
Celestial Silver Metallic
Galactic Aqua Mica
Midnight Black Metallic
Predawn Gray Mica
Ruby Flare Pearl
Supersonic Red
Super White
Wind Chill Pearl
Interior details
Seating for five
14.1 cubic feet of trunk space in the L trim, 15.1 cubic feet of trunk space in all other trims
Available leather-trimmed seats (on XLE and XSE trims)
Standard Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, Amazon Alexa
Available moonroof (SE and LE trims) or panoramic glass roof (XLE and XSE trims)
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