The Toyota Camry is often regarded as a perfect family sedan because of the value for money it offers. It is one of the very few cars that offer excellent fuel economy, extra roominess and an additional comfort level at a base price below $30,000. Starting at $23000, the Camry has a powerful engine that is also available in a hybrid version as well as a V-6 version. The car is equipped with a 2.5 liter 4-cylinder engine that enables the car to zoom with a maximum speed of 116 mph. Its average fuel economy figures are impressive as the car is rated at 29 mpg in the city and 41 mpg on the highway.
Camry has always lagged behind its competitors like Honda Accord, Chevrolet Malibu and Mazda 6 that are often perceived as racier, more stylish and more powerful. However, the V-6 engine version and its 8-speed automatic transmission system save the day for Camry. There are very few midsize sedans that come equipped with a V-6 engine and Camry is one of them. V-6 engines are as efficient as inline engines but there is a general perception that they offer more power as well as potential for further enhancements. A Camry with a V-6 has a power rating of 301 hp.
Moreover, the new Camry comes with loads of safety features like adaptive cruise control, pedestrian detection, low-speed automatic braking, cross-traffic alerts, hill start assist and lane departure alert. Moreover, features like knee airbags give it an edge over Honda Accord, its key competitor. In fact, the Camry beats all its competitors as far as safety ratings are concerned.
These features clearly reveal the level of caring and thinking that has gone into the process of one of the best selling family sedans of the country. Clearly, this is the reason why the Camry will always have a loyal and dedicated customer base. It will continue to remain the bestselling car if America.
