2022 Toyota Camry

　　

2022 Toyota Camry Review

byRonald MontoyaSenior Consumer Advice Editor & Content Strategy

　　Ronald Montoya has worked in the automotive industry since 2008. He has written over a thousand car related articles and bought and sold over 100 vehicles over the course of his career. Ronald is a senior consumer advice editor and content strategy at zzdcar and has also contributed to the Associated Press. He has also been featured on ABC, NBC and NPR on a number of car shopping topics. He got his start in the auto industry by taking a part-time job at a car dealership, where he worked in the service and accounting department.

　　Four doors, a big trunk and enough space for the family — it's everything the modern midsize sedan needs. In that sense, the Toyota Camry is the automotive equivalent of a balanced breakfast, providing the basics with a few options for flair. It stays true to a successful formula and carries over largely unchanged for 2022.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2022 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.06 per gallon for regular unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$116/mo  for Camry LE

　　Camry LE

　　LE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A) - $25,845 MSRPLE 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A) - $27,245 MSRPSE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A) (Most Popular) - $27,385 MSRPSE 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A) - $28,785 MSRPSE Nightshade Edition 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A) - $28,085 MSRPSE Nightshade Edition 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A) - $29,485 MSRPXLE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A) - $30,595 MSRPXLE 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A) - $31,995 MSRPXLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A) - $35,720 MSRPXSE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 8A) - $31,145 MSRPXSE 4dr Sedan AWD (2.5L 4cyl 8A) - $32,545 MSRPXSE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A) - $36,270 MSRPTRD 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 8A) - $32,910 MSRP

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　　$165/mo

　　Avg. Midsize Car

　　The Camry was redesigned in 2018 and touched up with a few cosmetic changes last year. It offers two engines: a four-cylinder or an optional V6. Front-wheel drive is standard, and all-wheel drive is available with the four-cylinder engine. All-wheel drive is an option that most midsize sedans don't offer, so that's a big draw if you frequently drive on wet or icy roads.

　　The Camry's four-cylinder engine, however, is a bit underwhelming. And despite some sporty styling, most Camrys — the exception being the TRD model — aren't all that engaging to drive. In our current sedan rankings, the Kia K5, Honda Accord and Hyundai Sonata all scored higher in our evaluations. But if the 2022 Camry might be for you then certainly take a look at our Expert Rating below to get our test team's in-depth evaluation.

　　

What's it like to live with?

We bought a 2018 Toyota Camry in the sporty SE trim and tested it for more than a year. Read our long-term test, where we covered what it was like to live, from seat comfort to driving impressions to fuel economy and more. Note that the 2022 Camry differs slightly from that 2018 model, which did not have Apple CarPlay or Android Auto smartphone integration, but our general impressions are still applicable.

　　zzdcar Expert Rating

　　Our VerdictThe zzdcar Vehicle Testing Team evaluates a fresh batch of vehicles every week, pairing objective assessments at our test track with real-world driving on city streets, freeways and winding roads. The data we gather results in our Expert Ratings. They’re based on 30-plus scores that cover every aspect of the automotive experience.

　　Good

　　7.7

　　out of 10

　　zzdcar TESTED

　　Rated for you by America's best test team.

　　

Performance

7.5/10

　　How does the Camry drive? We tested the four-cylinder Camry SE. Toyota has optimized it to get high fuel economy, but the trade-off is rather sluggish acceleration off the line. Our test car accelerated from 0 to 60 mph in an unimpressive 8.2 seconds, though it feels a little zestier than that in the real world. The transmission helps make up for this a bit with reasonably good response and quick shifting. With eight speeds, there's always a gear for the occasion, but expect two-gear downshifts when you dip into gas as it tries to make do with the available engine power.

　　The Camry SE benefits from a slightly sportier suspension, which lends a more hunkered-down feel. It's not set up for truly aggressive driving, but it'll handle anything the average driver is bound to throw at it on a daily basis. The brakes are also easy to control with a light and responsive pedal, and the Camry's stopping performance is about average for the segment.

　　

Comfort

7.5/10

　　How comfortable is the Camry? Big, comfortable seats and a smooth ride mean the Camry will suit a wide range of drivers even on long trips. Add in a powerful, easy-to-use climate control system that can cool the cabin effectively, even in triple-digit temperatures, and the Camry provides a pleasant cabin environment for any occupant along for the ride.

　　Its biggest flaw here is that the Camry lets in too much outside noise. You'll hear a prominent engine buzz when accelerating and noticeable wind and road noise at freeway speeds. The Camry is definitely noisier than average for a midsize sedan.

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