Model Tested: 2020 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE Sedan
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Engine:2.5-liter I-4, 208 net horsepower
Transmission: CVT automatic, front-wheel-drive
EPA Rating: 44-mpg city, 47-mpg highway, 46-mpg combined
Base Price: $32,550
As Tested: $39,766
Performance:
Impressive fuel economy—50-mpg not unheard of
Drive modes: Eco, Normal, Sport, and EV
Smooth highway ride as well as pleasant city driving behavior
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Excellent acceleration
Auto stop/start features works seamlessly
Comfort:
Good quality interior materials
Super stretch-out legroom for both front occupants
Comfortable, supportive seats with excellent driver power lumbar
Power passenger seat, but no lumbar adjustment
Three temperature heated and ventilated front seats
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Semi-thick, slightly contoured leather steering wheel
Lots of very good auxiliary controls
Good range tilt/telescopic steering column
Great rear seat leg and knee room
Center position softer than most; an adult can fit in middle
Soft center armrest with two cupholders
Utility:
Large trunk with a flat floor and wide opening
Split rear seats fold flat
Big height gap between trunk floor and folded seats (approx. 8-inches)
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Carpeted “ramp” between trunk and folded seats
Large pass-through portal
Big, deep console bin with nicely padded armrest/top
Narrow front door bins
Medium to small size locking glovebox
Medium size sun visors with small center slide-outs
Small rear door bins
Two large vinyl seatback pouches
LED rear reading lamps
WOW Factors:
Very roomy interior for all passengers
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Great Driver Assist Package with excellent Head-Up display
Excellent safety features; highly rated by experts
Whines:
Big, wide lower grille not very appealing
Small rear door bins
Bottom Line:
The 2020 Toyota Camry is a top-selling sedan for a very good reason—it’s a fine car in all respects. It’s roomy, well built, safe, and has a strong reliability
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reputation. Add the in the desirable hybrid feature and you’ve got a mid-size family sedan that’s hard to beat.
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