2021 Toyota Camry review
Toyota Camry highlights
Customer rating
Pros
- A spacious cabin and plenty of cargo room
- Features comfortable seats and excellent visibility for easy driving
- Includes a comprehensive set of standard driver assist features
Cons
- The four-cylinder engine can be noisy and lacks refinement
- Increased wind and road noise at highway speeds
- Provides limited headroom for a larger sedan
Mileage (EPA estimate)
22 city, 31 highway, 25 combined
Pricing for current inventory
From $22,998 - $25,998*
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Modern styling for a favorite sedan.
For over three decades, the Toyota Camry has been a solution for people looking for a practical, midsized car. The 2021 Toyota Camry is no different, although the sedan has grown up over the years. The 2021 model comes standard with modern driver-assist features including braking assist, as well as comfort and convenience features like a USB port and 12-volt plug, and optional all-wheel-drive available across all trim levels.
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What is new for the 2021 Toyota Camry?
- The L trim has been discontinued for 2021.
2021 Toyota Camry trims
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- 203-hp, 184-lb-ft of torque 2.5L
- 202-hp, 182-lb-ft of torque 2.5L
- Power Seats
- Lane Departure Warning
- Power Mirrors
- Rear View Camera
- Rear Defroster
- Overhead Airbags
- Side Airbags
- Cloth Seats
- View our Toyota Camry LE inventory
SE:
- Includes all features available on the LE
- Leatherette & Cloth
- Rear Spoiler
- View our Toyota Camry SE inventory
SE Night Shade:
- Includes all features available on the SE
- Leatherette Seats
- View our Toyota Camry SE Night Shade inventory
XSE:
- Includes all features available on the SE Night Shade
- 301-hp, 267-lb-ft of torque 3.5L
- 205-hp, 185-lb-ft of torque 2.5L
- 206-hp, 186-lb-ft of torque 2.5L
- Sunroofs
- Front Seat Heaters
- Head Up Display
- Leather Seats
- Smart Key
- Blind Spot Monitor
- View our Toyota Camry XSE inventory
XLE:
- Includes all features available on the XSE
- No significant upgrades found on the XLE
- View our Toyota Camry XLE inventory
TRD:
- Includes all features available on the XLE
- No significant upgrades found on the TRD
- View our Toyota Camry TRD inventory
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5 reasons to buy the 2021 Toyota Camry
1. Plentiful engine options
Produced since 1983, the Toyota Camry is an established brand and the 2021 Toyota Camry offers something for every driver. Most impressive is the 17 available engine configurations, so you can find one that works for your needs. You can choose from four- or six-cylinder engine options, front-wheel- or all-wheel-drive, and even a hybrid option.
2. Great commuter car
The 2021 Toyota Camry is an excellent sedan for people who commute. The base trim 2021 Camry with the four-cylinder, 2.5L engine gets an EPA-estimated 26 mpg combined.
In addition, the Camry has room to accommodate all your weekend activities, with five seats and 15.1 cu-ft of storage space in the trunk.3. Available all-wheel drive
If you live somewhere with lots of snow, ice, and rain, you will appreciate that the Camry is available with optional all-wheel drive. This was introduced on the Camry for the 2020 model year and expanded to be available on all trim levels for the 2021 model year (although AWD cannot be coupled with the V6 engine). With the optional AWD, 50% of torque can be directed to the back wheels to help you reach your destination as smoothly as possible—even in inclement weather.
4. Options for everyone
The 2021 Toyota Camry is available with a wide range of different engine options and trims. Combined with available packages and features like an optional moonroof or leather seats, this gives you the flexibility to choose the Camry that is right for you. For the first time, the Toyota Camry is available with a high-performance TRD trim, beginning with the 2021 model year.
5. Plentiful driver-assist features
The 2021 Toyota Camry comes standard with a suite of driver-assist features as part of Toyota's TTS 2.5+ system. All trims of the 2021 Camry come with features including pre-collision braking, lane-keep assist, and adaptive cruise control. Blind-spot monitoring is an available option on lower trims, and standard on XLE and higher.
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Head-Up Display
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Ratings & reliability
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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LE 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
- Cloth Seats
- Lane Departure Warning
- Overhead Airbags
- Power Locks
- Power Mirrors
- Power Seat(s)
- Power Windows
- Rear Defroster
- Rear View Camera
- Satellite Radio Ready
- Side Airbags
- Traction Control
- Blind Spot Monitor
- Front Seat Heaters
- Heated Mirrors
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Remote Start
- Smart Key
- Sunroof(s)
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
P215/55VR17
Rear tires
P215/55VR17
Seating capacity
5
Transmission
Automatic
2021 Toyota Camry FAQ
The 2021 Toyota Camry is available in multiple trims, each with its own estimated fuel economy, here are the EPA estimates for each trim:
- LE: 28 MPG City and 39 MPG Highway
- SE Night Shade: 28 MPG City and 39 MPG Highway
- SE: 28 MPG City and 39 MPG Highway
- XLE: 27 MPG City and 38 MPG Highway
- XSE: 27 MPG City and 38 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 2021 Toyota Camry has received an average 4.5 out of 5 stars from our customers. If you're in the market for a 2021 Toyota Camry, check out reviews from customers just like you. 2021 Toyota Camry Reviews.
Here is what's new for the 2021 Toyota Camry:
- Remote Start
- Sunroof(s)
- Leatherette Seats
- Blind Spot Monitor
More about the 2021 Toyota Camry
Color options
Exterior colors:
Blueprint
Celestial Silver Metallic (with option for Midnight Black metallic roof)
Galactic Aqua
Ice Edge with Midnight Black Metallic Roof (TRD trim only)
Midnight Black Metallic
Predawn Gray Mica
Ruby Flare Pearl
Supersonic Red (with option for Midnight Black metallic roof)
Wind Chill Pearl (with option for Midnight Black metallic roof)
Interior details
15.1 cu-ft of cargo space
Seating for five
Apple CarPlay, Amazon Alexa, USB and Bluetooth
Standard 4 cup holders each in front and rear
NHTSA Safety Ratings
The 2021 Toyota Camry received an overall 5/5 rating by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Find out more about this rating and how NHTSA’s 5-Star Safety Ratings program evaluates the crash protection and rollover safety of new vehicles.
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