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Surprisingly good? Yeah no sofyan. An accord is the real surprising good family car. The Camry however… 😬 eh that’s a different story and not in a good way
I got mine in 2020 for $31k. None of the others had a price as low, or a N/A engine on regular gas, or as good a sound. I never thought of it as a sports sedan. Come on. It's a Camry with a body kit. It looks nicer. But I can still expect 150k trouble free miles because it's a Camry.
My first car was a 2005 Camry V6 and man that thing would spin its tires like crazy. Put a smile on my face seeing this TRD Camry doing the same. Sure, it doesn't put the power down as fast, but at least it puts a smile on your face!
I used to work at a Toyota dealership and got to drive several of the 96-2002 Camrys. There was a night and day difference between the V6 automatic and the V6 manual. The manual models were a beast that could chirp the tires up to 3rd gear. I would even say they were quicker than a IS300. It's a shame that the manual transmission was discontinued afterwards.
@@evoman44 You're lucky, I never got the chance to try the manual. But my camry made it to 430,000 km on its original engine/tranny and I still smoked my cousins 3.4l 2004 impala and their 2006 2.0L turbo Jetta. I did all this with a flashing engine light hahah. I miss that car so much but I have to say it was on its last leg and the mileage was awful
I agree! My guess is that it's gonna be replaced by the new 2.4L turbo 4 that's used in the new Lexus NX. Toyota just announced that the 2023 Highlander will have that new powertrain replacing the V6 so it will likely become the Camry's new optional engine in the next gen.
Amazing engine. Our 2009 Camry SE V6 has 230K miles on it and the only major engine component to fail was the water pump. I know that Toyota was under the gun to reduce engine size(even MB couldn't save most AMG models from it), but the new 2.4T hasn't been praised much in the NX350, and now Toyota is moving it to the Highlander. It makes 40 less hp there over the 2GR, and it is nowhere near as smooth.(quite buzzy even compared to the Hyundai family 2.5T or Mazda turbo).
I feel like calling this engine from 2006 is doing it a disservice. Toyota updated it significantly a few years ago, and essentially brought it up to date as a modern engine. The same goes for the Honda J-series, which has been out since the very late 90s.
The 2GR-FE and the 2GR- FKS share no components whatsoever, the only thing they have in common is the displacement. Its a bit misleading to say it’s the same engine
The TRD Camry just doesn't seem "finished" yet. It's hard to explain. At the end of the day, even after driving, it's still a Camry. It still drives like a Camry. It still feels like a Camry. In a way, it's still missing the TRD but looks like it has it. Even the N line Sonata doesn't quite feel like a normal sonata. The TRD Camry is still missing that magic touch to make it worth wild.
For the life of me, I don't understand why the TRD isn't based on the XSE, or at least as an option. The lighting, more aggressive bumpers, and interior goodies all lend to a sharper TRD over this SE-based model.
@@tinhinnh for about the same price, accord sport 2.0T has dual zone climate control, moonroof, heated front seats, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Wireless phone Charger, blind spot monitor and rear cross traffic alert.
@@tinhinnh I used to think that too, but with the K5 GT/Sonata N-Line and Accord Sport 2.0T all having a similar price, more content, and being faster, I feel Toyota could've done better.
@@tyresepalmer4732 I would take it to save the $$$$. With gas at over $5.00 per gal in many parts of the US, screw the HP - I like my $$$$ for other more important stuff than gas. It's too bad that these auto manufactures don't design a performance Hybrid - the technology has been around for 20 years at least. I have a performance hybrid sedan that gets 27 city and 35 highway and has 365hp and does 0 - 60 in 4.8 sec. AND it's 7 years old! For many years they have had the tech to design a 400 HP Hybrid that gets 50 mpg - but for some reason that they keep that a secret, they chose not to built it, who knows why?
I went from a ‘19 se Camry to a ‘22 trd Camry. I definitely think the trd was made for people who love driving vs the other models which are more comfortable rides and made for casual drivers. I freaking love the trd though!
Thanks for the walk through, great video. I just picked up my ordered XSE black/wind chill two tone loaded and pulled the trigger on the full TRD accessory package as well. All the great features plus the TRD wheels, black out trim etc. Couldn't be happier. V6 baby
I absolutely love this car and I'm picking mine up today but I have two thoughts. The first is why there's not a horsepower increase with the TRD exhaust and also why Toyota thought that getting rid of the hood struts was a cost cutting measure when I don't think it's going to be saving them very much at all. I will definitely be installing those on my Camry immediately. Thank you for the awesome reviews!!!! 😇😎🏁
@@datboi8442I ended up getting an XSE instead but I'm kind of glad I did because that trim grade comes with more features then the TRD and the wave that markups are now I didn't really pay any more to go to that one and I still got a V6. 😇
@@Unknownn858 I'm kind of aware of that but luckily I got my xse V6 below MSRP because I didn't have to deal with one of those ridiculous dealerships that is guilty of that. 🤣🤣
The new Camry chassis feels so good. My girlfriend has a 2021 SE, just the 4 cylinder, and though it’s not very quick let alone fast it feels really good through the twisty roads I take it down. And still gets near 30 MPG while doing so. Nice video
Same here. Upscale features such as heated seats are a must have for me in every new vehicle I buy from now on. I may pick the TRD over the XSE if it had all of the luxury features. I used to have a 2015 Camry XSE V6 that I bought new in 2015.
When talking about "the V6 Camry's" I'd like to note that the TRD is considerably cheaper than the other V6 trims. The TRD is faster, but there's no way they'd give you higher trimmed options on a lower priced car.
It runs 14.2 quarter-mile and it's 5.6. Stock 6.1??? Wtf are you talking about it's noted and been ruining a 14.2 for year's and year's and 5.8 is the XSE.
I have the 2020 black version, love it, tons of compliments. Handles the tight curves excellent. smooth as hell. Don't listen to the negativity here. Only negative is the paint looks amazing but the clearcoat is soft
Do you feel there is any ‘lack of features’ like the comments are saying, or is it minuscule and irrelevant to the daily-drivability and experience of this car? I am going to buy either a TRD or an XSE and I can’t decide, so your opinion would help a ton.
@@awesomesauze7 the features it lacks like lane change assistance, heated seats, passenger seat not powered are minuscule and rarely used anyway for me, it's about the look the handling the sound and the fact there are very few on the road is cool. Handles incredible especially the faster you drive, great excelleration as well
This V6 known as a 2GR-FKS shares absolutely nothing but the displacement with the 2GR-FE from the 2006 Camry. I’m a big fan but it’s a bit misleading to call it an old engine since it was all new when this camry came out
I have 2021 in black and enjoying every day with the car. Average around 26mpg Not the everyday Camry and in the back roads you feel it. Only 6k miles after 9 months with out any issues not that I expected any.
@@williamegler8771 The AWD wouldn’t be bad, the 6 speed is just for the enthusiast, but it is a small percentage lol. Just like people right now trying to find 6 speed sedans like the TL/G35/7
I was initially really interested, but the fact that Toyota didn't take the highest trim levels for the TRD and didn't offer AWD are pretty major turnoffs. The lowest trim Mazdas have full LED lighting and heated seats. Huge missed opportunities here.
I mean the Trd Camry is basically a Camry SE with a V6 and if we're being really technical it's basically a base Camry with a V6, the way they used to offer in the 2010/2011 model it's just the SE instead of a LE
It is but it it’s not at the same time. The TRD makes so it basically isn’t. They should’ve made a stock V6 LE and SE with this gen. I think it’s a huge missed opportunity. The TRD was totally unnecessary.
Toyota really made this car the best upgrading the front bumper and rear bumper with dual exhaust other models are boring with single exhausts I would get one and also V6 with no turbo is good the motor is reliable turbo engines won't last so long the only best thing about turbo is it is fuel efficient
Toyota hit a nerve with the Camry TRD; most people buy a 911 but drive it like its a Camry. So, why not just dress up the Camry like its a 911? I'm too old for it now, but 15 years ago I wouldn't have touched a Camry with a 10-ft pole (I bought an Acura TL). If I were 35 today, I'd skip the Acura and just get the Camry TRD.
In the current gas pricing economy, my 2020 se gets 40 mpg on a full tank. Of course with driving decent. For someone looking to feel sporty, don’t want to break the bank and concerned about gas. The Camry se is perfect. If you up for the xse or trd, don’t expect 40 mpg. The se is sporty enough for me, maybe for you too. It has a good pull and nice revs when in sport mode and manually down shifting. Considering upgrading the exhaust for a bit more sound kick …….
My 2022 SE on an all 100 mile freeway trip showed 40mpg in fuel data screen and that basically was averaging 75/80 mph. Shocked and happy. The car has roughly 2500 miles on it. This is also a great looking car 😎
Went to the dealership to pick my 2021 TRD up and they marked up $5,000 more and they slapped a $35,000 sticker on it, got ripped off but I still love it
Bro , the same thing happened to me ( 37000.00), but I love that sexy black Trd. It is definitely a head turner. I'm thinking about throwing the black lambo louvers in the rear. What do you think?
I can’t get over the price for 300 hp and 6.1 0-60, when you have the Elantra n, sonata n line, k5 gt, Honda Accord. All of those cars destroy this what is the Camry Trd good at besides a body kit? When I was 15 I thought it was cool
Camry is my favorite rental car, enough room, all the features I need. Worst ever: Camaro convertible. Had to lower roof to get 3-suiter inside the car. Trunk too small, visibility too hindered. I'm an old, but when they "upgraded" me to that Camaro, I should have said no. I'm sure the Camaro was fine for someone who wants that. Camry and Accord are excellent sedans for regular people.
Super sharp in that new color !!!!...i definitely would go with the XSE V6 in that color and order the trd exhaust through the dealer ....i like the gloss black rims of the XSE BETTER
this is a great dad car who wants to be a little shouty every now and then, though its still a camry, it gets alot more attention than going for an Accord 2.0T or a mazda6 if we're looking at other japanese competitors
I’m was that dad! I had a 2019, and then upgraded to an Avalon. Loved both cars, but they lacked some excitement. So, just 4 days ago, I bought a new BMW M550i, and talk about a dad car with some oomph!
Toyota offered an automatically opening hood with struts up to 2019 on all trims except the L trim (which was for rental fleets). After that, nope. Glad I still have a "premium" features like that eh
I can't say anything about this model but I bought a 2017 xle and it's been an amazing car. If I had any gripe it has a couple rattles that drive me bananas but the sound system is more than sufficient to drown out the noise.
I’m wondering when will they come out with the next generation because looking at Hyundai, Kia and Others they have stepped it up in terms of interior and exterior so hope it’s a great next generation
wow, it's a modern car i'd actually own! I've always loved old cars more and in last 30 years i can't remember a single car aside of Skoda Octavia or Dacia Logan that i'd actually want to buy new. but this car, it looks beautiful for one (other cary are styled like oversized toys) plus it's a Toyota so reliability and no-nonsense engineering is there. Nice to know that there is something new out there I'd actually want to buy.
I would not be surprised if Toyota replaced that incredible V6 with the powertrain from the Rav4 Prime. It would also not be a bad thing. You get the same horsepower, better acceleration and better mpg.
You can option an XSE AWD 4cyl with TRD effects, wheels, floor mats, shift knob, etc! The only thing missing is the V6 and exhaust plus the TRD suspension. You then have all the options of comfort, LED lights and looks. Go on the sight and spec it out.
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Sunroofs are overrated. Just another point of failure that can cause thousands in damage when it inevitably leaks and gets electronic components in the footwell wet. I have a sunroof on my 2017 Camry and I've literally only used it once and the wind noise was so bad I just closed it and never used it again.
How did the wheels get curbed already? Toyota makes weird decisions with what they choose to sacrifice. They seem to be embracing the whole less is more concept.
Now that Accord no longer offers the 2.0T, will this be the sportiest and quickest option in the segment? Keeping in mind not many Toyota/Honda buyers are going to switch to Kia, etc.
Thank you for getting rid of those wierd overly wide shots that pull in at the beginning of your videos on this one. Was kinda of off putting and out of place. Keep the great content going!
I won’t forgive Toyota for not giving us a V6 version of the LE and SE for the last gen of the V6 Camry!! Toyota took away the hood struts for 2021! All Camrys used to have hood struts. Also all Camrys have LED taillights just not the premium LEDs. Wonder why this doesnt have dual zone climate but the base LE and SE offer it.
Hello - Did you notice hesitation or delayed throttle when your gas pedal all the way down ? If yes, then do you think it would bad enough or minor ? Thanks
I think the TRD version would be a stronger seller if they branded it something other than 'Camry' - it could be its own standalone model. 'Camry' = grandad's car.
15:36 because it uses the same chassis as the 4 cylinder models that has AWD option. That's why the hump is there. He even said there's AWD option for the 4 cylinder models in the video.
Great review. I love the look of this car and what an incredible value for what you get. This car was on our shortlist for a second family car but (1) it would have been a right fit for our small garage and (2) it did not come in a manual. Just offering this car in a manual would really help set this car apart from the pack. Who knows. With Toyota making an in-house manual capable of handling 300 HP in their GR Corolla, maybe that manual might find its way into a future Camry TRD just before they go all-electric. That would make this car even more of a future classic.
@@ragweedmakesmesneeze I remember having my first brand new car as a Kia and the transmission started messing up at around 120K miles. I'm not sure if they've made their transmissions better over the years but that gave me a bad taste especially when I took care of my engine.
I own this car in the white/black colors, it is very nice and sounds beautiful. The biggest issue I had with the car is that it was pretty quiet so I got the resonator deleted, but I'm very happy with it now
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The Camry TRD is one of those surprisingly good family cars that is without a doubt the best-sounding one you'll find for under $35k with a V6. Toyota just killed this engine in the Highlander so you can bet the next generation Camry will also lose this V6. Get one of these while you still can!
Toyota just shot themselves in the foot for killing the v6 especially the Highlander. They literally ceded their sales to Honda and the Koreans
The 2023 Toyota Highlander is getting a refresh & the new 2.4L turbocharged i4 engine to replace the 3.5L V6.
lol @ 6.1 0 to 60... no wonder they never try my in my fusion sport hahahahahhahahaha ... this Camry is a great divorced dad car..
Surprisingly good? Yeah no sofyan. An accord is the real surprising good family car. The Camry however… 😬 eh that’s a different story and not in a good way
I got mine in 2020 for $31k. None of the others had a price as low, or a N/A engine on regular gas, or as good a sound. I never thought of it as a sports sedan. Come on. It's a Camry with a body kit. It looks nicer. But I can still expect 150k trouble free miles because it's a Camry.
Sums it up, I Bought a 2.5 camry in 2020, wish I would of bought the TDR. I'm bored with the 4 cylinder
Sports sedan is pushing it
@@matt4398 I'm gonna trade my 21 se I think 4 cylinder is sluggish as hell.
This car has just enough flaws to chase away the chumleys. Love this vehicle
@@ATLien4life Agreed! I have a 2019 SE and waiting to see what the 2024 TDR offers
My first car was a 2005 Camry V6 and man that thing would spin its tires like crazy. Put a smile on my face seeing this TRD Camry doing the same. Sure, it doesn't put the power down as fast, but at least it puts a smile on your face!
I used to work at a Toyota dealership and got to drive several of the 96-2002 Camrys. There was a night and day difference between the V6 automatic and the V6 manual. The manual models were a beast that could chirp the tires up to 3rd gear. I would even say they were quicker than a IS300. It's a shame that the manual transmission was discontinued afterwards.
@@evoman44 You're lucky, I never got the chance to try the manual. But my camry made it to 430,000 km on its original engine/tranny and I still smoked my cousins 3.4l 2004 impala and their 2006 2.0L turbo Jetta. I did all this with a flashing engine light hahah. I miss that car so much but I have to say it was on its last leg and the mileage was awful
For the remote start try pressing the lock button 2 times and hold on the third for a few second until you see lights flashing
We’ve tried telling him but he doesn’t do it🤦♂️
Raiti's rides would have zonked him lol
Save the 2GR. Great engine. Very nice car, smooth and powerful, sporty version of a great sedan. I'd like to see more cars like this than any SUV.
I agree! My guess is that it's gonna be replaced by the new 2.4L turbo 4 that's used in the new Lexus NX. Toyota just announced that the 2023 Highlander will have that new powertrain replacing the V6 so it will likely become the Camry's new optional engine in the next gen.
Amazing engine. Our 2009 Camry SE V6 has 230K miles on it and the only major engine component to fail was the water pump. I know that Toyota was under the gun to reduce engine size(even MB couldn't save most AMG models from it), but the new 2.4T hasn't been praised much in the NX350, and now Toyota is moving it to the Highlander. It makes 40 less hp there over the 2GR, and it is nowhere near as smooth.(quite buzzy even compared to the Hyundai family 2.5T or Mazda turbo).
I feel like calling this engine from 2006 is doing it a disservice. Toyota updated it significantly a few years ago, and essentially brought it up to date as a modern engine. The same goes for the Honda J-series, which has been out since the very late 90s.
The 2GR-FE and the 2GR- FKS share no components whatsoever, the only thing they have in common is the displacement. Its a bit misleading to say it’s the same engine
he hates it because it's not a battery car that fits today's trend.
Let’s see both of your you tube channels with 900k subscribers and then get back to us.
@@XX-166 Very immature from your part, some of us are providing with constructive criticism that shouldn't be taken to offence
@@2GR_XSE save your sophomoric behavior for mommies house because someone doesn’t agree with your mindless comments.
Agree on the trans. In normal mode, my v6 XSE likes to hunt for gears. It's much more responsive in sport mode.
My 2020 XSE v6 doesn’t hunt. I barely feel it
@@naveenthemachine It seems to be a 2018/2019 issue which can be solved by going to the dealer and getting a trans ecu reflash.
Just get a d3 tune
But normal mode does hunt for gears unless you floor it. Eco and sport seem more smoother. D3 tunes fixes the gear hunting and it’s noticeably faster
@@naveenthemachine my 2018 sienna with the 8spd hunted for gears like no tomorrow.
The TRD Camry just doesn't seem "finished" yet. It's hard to explain. At the end of the day, even after driving, it's still a Camry. It still drives like a Camry. It still feels like a Camry. In a way, it's still missing the TRD but looks like it has it. Even the N line Sonata doesn't quite feel like a normal sonata. The TRD Camry is still missing that magic touch to make it worth wild.
Worth while** not wild
@@cop2506 coz when we speak TRD, it means "wild" on the road. Maybe that's why he used the word wild.
Needs supercharger
lol @ 6.1 0 to 60... no wonder the never try my in my fusion sport hahahahahhahahaha ... this Camry is a great divorced dad car..
@@gorgonismztruth1551 Now I've seen it all. A Fusion calling out a Camry. Name calling and all. Haha! 🤣👍
For the life of me, I don't understand why the TRD isn't based on the XSE, or at least as an option. The lighting, more aggressive bumpers, and interior goodies all lend to a sharper TRD over this SE-based model.
To keep the $$ down?
@@tinhinnh for about the same price, accord sport 2.0T has dual zone climate control, moonroof, heated front seats, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and Wireless phone Charger, blind spot monitor and rear cross traffic alert.
@@tinhinnh I used to think that too, but with the K5 GT/Sonata N-Line and Accord Sport 2.0T all having a similar price, more content, and being faster, I feel Toyota could've done better.
@@blackwhirlwind1245 yep.
@@blackwhirlwind1245 but the camry have a body kit, trd wheels and exhaust (basically like aftermarket) and those aren’t cheap
My dream car was Toyota Avalon 2017. First drive 6 cylinder engine impressive me. Now I see new Camry is taking over Avalon
Just get the Hybrid version. The boost from the electric motor and the excellent MPG is worth it.
And only a 100 less HP
@@tyresepalmer4732 I would take it to save the $$$$. With gas at over $5.00 per gal in many parts of the US, screw the HP - I like my $$$$ for other more important stuff than gas. It's too bad that these auto manufactures don't design a performance Hybrid - the technology has been around for 20 years at least. I have a performance hybrid sedan that gets 27 city and 35 highway and has 365hp and does 0 - 60 in 4.8 sec. AND it's 7 years old! For many years they have had the tech to design a 400 HP Hybrid that gets 50 mpg - but for some reason that they keep that a secret, they chose not to built it, who knows why?
If there is stock!
@@MTB_Rider_96 the Acura NSX is a performance hybrid.
@@tails300 Yes it is. And I'm lucky enough to have a good friend that has a 2018 NSX - what an amazing car to drive.
Sofyan, you can remote start the Camry from the fob. You click the lock button 3 times, holding the lock button on the third press.
I went from a ‘19 se Camry to a ‘22 trd Camry. I definitely think the trd was made for people who love driving vs the other models which are more comfortable rides and made for casual drivers. I freaking love the trd though!
Thanks for the walk through, great video. I just picked up my ordered XSE black/wind chill two tone loaded and pulled the trigger on the full TRD accessory package as well. All the great features plus the TRD wheels, black out trim etc. Couldn't be happier. V6 baby
I absolutely love this car and I'm picking mine up today but I have two thoughts. The first is why there's not a horsepower increase with the TRD exhaust and also why Toyota thought that getting rid of the hood struts was a cost cutting measure when I don't think it's going to be saving them very much at all. I will definitely be installing those on my Camry immediately. Thank you for the awesome reviews!!!! 😇😎🏁
Hey man, any updates? How are you liking the car?
@@datboi8442I ended up getting an XSE instead but I'm kind of glad I did because that trim grade comes with more features then the TRD and the wave that markups are now I didn't really pay any more to go to that one and I still got a V6. 😇
@@LTJohn the prices are a little crazy right now
@@Unknownn858 I'm kind of aware of that but luckily I got my xse V6 below MSRP because I didn't have to deal with one of those ridiculous dealerships that is guilty of that. 🤣🤣
@@LTJohn nice man
The new Camry chassis feels so good. My girlfriend has a 2021 SE, just the 4 cylinder, and though it’s not very quick let alone fast it feels really good through the twisty roads I take it down. And still gets near 30 MPG while doing so. Nice video
Control your driving and you’ll make a solid 40 mpg plus. That’s what I get in my 2020 se
@@TevinAlves oh absolutely, when she drives it’s always 40+. That’s more than twice the mpg of my 08 IS350 :(
I’d still choose the XSE V6 over this. Although it does look very nice.
I feel the same. Heck you can shop the TRD parts catalog and make your own on your XSE.
I can agree but for someone that might not have the money for it the TRD is the cheapest way to get the v6 which is a plus
@@matthewosorio2500 except TRD are 45k with markup rn
@@djncrti2860 🥲
Same here. Upscale features such as heated seats are a must have for me in every new vehicle I buy from now on. I may pick the TRD over the XSE if it had all of the luxury features. I used to have a 2015 Camry XSE V6 that I bought new in 2015.
May not have the torque of the Korean twins , but it won't catch on fire in 5 years 😶
You really love trashing Korean cars do you? To the point where you think Even Mitsubishi is “better” than Hyundai and Kia
When talking about "the V6 Camry's" I'd like to note that the TRD is considerably cheaper than the other V6 trims. The TRD is faster, but there's no way they'd give you higher trimmed options on a lower priced car.
Those red gauges make it look like if it was a car from the 90’s
The gauges in the Camry is a mess.
0-60 in 6.1 seconds.
This is a very gentle “sports car” lol.
yeah and the 2018 v6 was faster is this guy doing his homework?
My brother has one, definitely not a sports car. The Wrx I had at the time smoked it stock for stock.
It runs 14.2 quarter-mile and it's 5.6. Stock 6.1??? Wtf are you talking about it's noted and been ruining a 14.2 for year's and year's and 5.8 is the XSE.
@@jamesmcqueeneymass1 still slow. and no stock Camry V6 does 0-60 in 5.6 seconds lol
@@balmainattitude the trd actually does when you put actually decent tires on it.
I have the 2020 black version, love it, tons of compliments. Handles the tight curves excellent. smooth as hell. Don't listen to the negativity here. Only negative is the paint looks amazing but the clearcoat is soft
Do you feel there is any ‘lack of features’ like the comments are saying, or is it minuscule and irrelevant to the daily-drivability and experience of this car? I am going to buy either a TRD or an XSE and I can’t decide, so your opinion would help a ton.
@@awesomesauze7 the features it lacks like lane change assistance, heated seats, passenger seat not powered are minuscule and rarely used anyway for me, it's about the look the handling the sound and the fact there are very few on the road is cool. Handles incredible especially the faster you drive, great excelleration as well
I hate that the 2 other trims have some many more options then the TRD but I still can’t wait to get mine in about a month.
Back seats don’t fold down, no updated interior it’s basically an upgraded SE for 10k more I have no idea why
Bc of all the useless aesthetics they added to make it look like an under 5 sec car.
Don't buy it then
@@George-qw8ss at what point in my comment did I say I wanted to purchase one?
@@Rickysnapzz your reading comprehension is weak. Dont like it dont buy it. Easy peazy lemon sqeazy
@@George-qw8ss who said I was buying it? You still haven’t answered that Mr English professor
This V6 known as a 2GR-FKS shares absolutely nothing but the displacement with the 2GR-FE from the 2006 Camry. I’m a big fan but it’s a bit misleading to call it an old engine since it was all new when this camry came out
I have 2021 in black and enjoying every day with the car. Average around 26mpg
Not the everyday Camry and in the back roads you feel it. Only 6k miles after 9 months with out any issues not that I expected any.
Want to sell?
I’d much rather get a fully loaded Camry XSE V6. It’d be badass if Toyota stuffed a twin turbo 3 cylinder in a GR Camry. Probably would make 340 HP.
Sofyan telling it like it is with this neither-here nor neither-there model. Thank you.
I want to see a GR Camry awd single turbo v6 making 380-420hp 🔥 sadly it would be 50k at the lowest lol
i agree but performance sedans already flood the market. no need to make something that wont make us much profit as the regular sedans.
W
That and awd for 50 it would sell
All wheel drive with 3rd pedal would be an amazing TRD Camry!
We can only dream brother..
That nobody would buy...
@@williamegler8771 The AWD wouldn’t be bad, the 6 speed is just for the enthusiast, but it is a small percentage lol. Just like people right now trying to find 6 speed sedans like the TL/G35/7
No one would buy it lmao
@@1209MArky just like even though the gr corolla is so exciting is anyone really going to buy it
I was initially really interested, but the fact that Toyota didn't take the highest trim levels for the TRD and didn't offer AWD are pretty major turnoffs. The lowest trim Mazdas have full LED lighting and heated seats. Huge missed opportunities here.
If they do, you will pay more. Nobody want to pay that
@@kromahj AWD is needed where I live, so I'd pad for it 🤷🏻♂️
@@timberw1lly the do have and, but not for the TRD. They have Awd xse, SE
A supercharged version with awd as gr would be awesome
I mean the Trd Camry is basically a Camry SE with a V6 and if we're being really technical it's basically a base Camry with a V6, the way they used to offer in the 2010/2011 model it's just the SE instead of a LE
You're ignorant
It is but it it’s not at the same time. The TRD makes so it basically isn’t. They should’ve made a stock V6 LE and SE with this gen. I think it’s a huge missed opportunity. The TRD was totally unnecessary.
It would be cool to see this with a performance hybrid AWD system like the RAV4. Price point, I guess. Can't say I'd personally buy one, though.
Toyota really made this car the best upgrading the front bumper and rear bumper with dual exhaust other models are boring with single exhausts I would get one and also V6 with no turbo is good the motor is reliable turbo engines won't last so long the only best thing about turbo is it is fuel efficient
Turbo cars are not fuel efficient. Who lied to you?
There is nothing wrong with forced induction whenever the materials are made to handle it.
omg it has two exhaust pipes, that means it's not boring!!!!
@@busterscrugs ha ha ha. I know!
Toyota hit a nerve with the Camry TRD; most people buy a 911 but drive it like its a Camry. So, why not just dress up the Camry like its a 911? I'm too old for it now, but 15 years ago I wouldn't have touched a Camry with a 10-ft pole (I bought an Acura TL). If I were 35 today, I'd skip the Acura and just get the Camry TRD.
In the current gas pricing economy, my 2020 se gets 40 mpg on a full tank. Of course with driving decent. For someone looking to feel sporty, don’t want to break the bank and concerned about gas. The Camry se is perfect. If you up for the xse or trd, don’t expect 40 mpg. The se is sporty enough for me, maybe for you too.
It has a good pull and nice revs when in sport mode and manually down shifting. Considering upgrading the exhaust for a bit more sound kick …….
It depends on how you drive. I have a 2020 XSE v6 and I’ve gotten as much as 40mpg in the highway. I get 28mpg mixed driving
@@naveenthemachine oh sweet. I didn’t know the xse can reach that.
My 2022 SE on an all 100 mile freeway trip showed 40mpg in fuel data screen and that basically was averaging 75/80 mph. Shocked and happy. The car has roughly 2500 miles on it. This is also a great looking car 😎
Went to the dealership to pick my 2021 TRD up and they marked up $5,000 more and they slapped a $35,000 sticker on it, got ripped off but I still love it
Bro , the same thing happened to me ( 37000.00), but I love that sexy black Trd. It is definitely a head turner. I'm thinking about throwing the black lambo louvers in the rear. What do you think?
I can’t get over the price for 300 hp and 6.1 0-60, when you have the Elantra n, sonata n line, k5 gt, Honda Accord. All of those cars destroy this what is the Camry Trd good at besides a body kit? When I was 15 I thought it was cool
Exhaust sounds good for a Sporty family car
Camry is my favorite rental car, enough room, all the features I need. Worst ever: Camaro convertible. Had to lower roof to get 3-suiter inside the car. Trunk too small, visibility too hindered. I'm an old, but when they "upgraded" me to that Camaro, I should have said no. I'm sure the Camaro was fine for someone who wants that. Camry and Accord are excellent sedans for regular people.
Regular people drive BMW and Mercedes as well. The used car market and depreciation allows that to happen.
Super sharp in that new color !!!!...i definitely would go with the XSE V6 in that color and order the trd exhaust through the dealer ....i like the gloss black rims of the XSE BETTER
Love the color combo, but the XSE does not come in the calvary blue/blk
this is a great dad car who wants to be a little shouty every now and then, though its still a camry, it gets alot more attention than going for an Accord 2.0T or a mazda6 if we're looking at other japanese competitors
I’m was that dad! I had a 2019, and then upgraded to an Avalon. Loved both cars, but they lacked some excitement. So, just 4 days ago, I bought a new BMW M550i, and talk about a dad car with some oomph!
Toyota offered an automatically opening hood with struts up to 2019 on all trims except the L trim (which was for rental fleets). After that, nope.
Glad I still have a "premium" features like that eh
lol @ 6.1 0 to 60... no wonder the never try my in my fusion sport hahahahahhahahaha ... this Camry is a great divorced dad car..
Just add the hood struts.
up to 2020*
Thanks sofyan for reviewing my favorite car.
I can't say anything about this model but I bought a 2017 xle and it's been an amazing car. If I had any gripe it has a couple rattles that drive me bananas but the sound system is more than sufficient to drown out the noise.
I’m wondering when will they come out with the next generation because looking at Hyundai, Kia and Others they have stepped it up in terms of interior and exterior so hope it’s a great next generation
Hopefully they give more configurations to the SE model, not everyone wants a $600+ monthly payment for a $34k+ car
Audi doesn't compete with Toyota
@@TheExotich1 I don’t know why I said Audi lol
This is easily the best looking car in its class.
I love seeing these on the road
Barfmobile
@@mpg65 naa
I have one and that’s cap 😂 K5 definitely is the best looking midsize sedan on the mark
@@djncrti2860 Nah the Optima is better
Look can be subjective. I think every other Asian car in this class is better looking than this.
wow, it's a modern car i'd actually own! I've always loved old cars more and in last 30 years i can't remember a single car aside of Skoda Octavia or Dacia Logan that i'd actually want to buy new. but this car, it looks beautiful for one (other cary are styled like oversized toys) plus it's a Toyota so reliability and no-nonsense engineering is there. Nice to know that there is something new out there I'd actually want to buy.
Every time I see camry TRD I chuckle at the wing
I would love a GR Camry with a manual transmission, that would be my 3rd Camry!
Owning this car with that spoiler is like wearing a fake Rolex.
So who do we blame for the curb rash on those rims?
Hahaha
love my xse v6 2018. especially since i found it last year at a hundai dealer with 50k miles for $24500..... white black top red interior...
I actually prefer the prop rod over the hydraulic struts…last longer.
Which one is better camry trd or avalon trd???
I would not be surprised if Toyota replaced that incredible V6 with the powertrain from the Rav4 Prime. It would also not be a bad thing. You get the same horsepower, better acceleration and better mpg.
The Canadian TRDs offer a lot more than the US ones: dual zone climate control, heated seats, rear vents, and CD player (still lol).
lol @ 6.1 0 to 60... no wonder the never try my in my fusion sport hahahahahhahahaha ... this Camry is a great divorced dad car..
@@gorgonismztruth1551 Tbh most people would rather have a V6 Camry than a Fusion Sport. It’s gonna last longer than a Fusion too
@@gorgonismztruth1551 all other testers have Camry @5.6 sec
@@gorgonismztruth1551 Fusion Sports are fast but other then that why would anybody buy one in this class there’s a reason why they discontinued it 🤣
@@gorgonismztruth1551 the Fusion Sport has the same looking interior as a 2011 Ford Explorer lmfao
I’m torn between a new trd and 2015-16 Lexus IS350 f sport. I keep leaning for the Lexus but I love how these look tuff choice
I am so obsessed with Camry trd that I wish I could trade it with my one kidney and two balls.😂😂
I know one thing. That glovebox better be damped and lined with felt!😂😂
You can option an XSE AWD 4cyl with TRD effects, wheels, floor mats, shift knob, etc!
The only thing missing is the V6 and exhaust plus the TRD suspension. You then have all the options of comfort, LED lights and looks. Go on the sight and spec it out.
Why do so many car videos from everyone always pixelates/vibrates the screen of the car or lights of the car when going over the car?
With the Black Roof & Rear Spoiler. You look like Batman driving a Police Cruiser!
Question
Can we have a "skip" button for the sponsor ads that are now embedded in seems like everyone's videos now days?
Sort of defeats the purpose of my paid you tube premium subscription.
I pay because I hate ads.
Please ditch the ads or at least give us the ability to skip if we have a paid subscription.
Thanks.
Sunroofs are overrated. Just another point of failure that can cause thousands in damage when it inevitably leaks and gets electronic components in the footwell wet. I have a sunroof on my 2017 Camry and I've literally only used it once and the wind noise was so bad I just closed it and never used it again.
Always the best review ever !!
How did the wheels get curbed already?
Toyota makes weird decisions with what they choose to sacrifice.
They seem to be embracing the whole less is more concept.
Soyfon drove it
You noticed that too? Haha
Does the xse have better performance?
The bule/black combo looks awesome! Not a sports car by any means but slightly entertaining and reliable...
i had the 2020 for a year .. gave it back for lack of awd .. in snow .. its terrible .. give it awd i gonna buy that car anytime !
I love it 😍…. Everyone else has 0-60 at 5.6 seconds 🤔
Now that Accord no longer offers the 2.0T, will this be the sportiest and quickest option in the segment? Keeping in mind not many Toyota/Honda buyers are going to switch to Kia, etc.
Random side note: I love the tile in your bathroom 😂
Thank you for getting rid of those wierd overly wide shots that pull in at the beginning of your videos on this one. Was kinda of off putting and out of place. Keep the great content going!
I won’t forgive Toyota for not giving us a V6 version of the LE and SE for the last gen of the V6 Camry!! Toyota took away the hood struts for 2021! All Camrys used to have hood struts. Also all Camrys have LED taillights just not the premium LEDs. Wonder why this doesnt have dual zone climate but the base LE and SE offer it.
I have two babies now. Need something bigger than my Sentra. If this was AWD or even rwd I would go for it without hesitation.
Hello - Did you notice hesitation or delayed throttle when your gas pedal all the way down ? If yes, then do you think it would bad enough or minor ? Thanks
Just wondering I noticed that right front wheel had curb scrape marks on it did you do that
Only thing that’s keeping from buying one these is no AWD.
I still can’t believe this is a CAMRY… what a world we live in today!
The Camry especially the XSE model looks very Lexus F sport like up front. And that’s a good thing
I think the TRD version would be a stronger seller if they branded it something other than 'Camry' - it could be its own standalone model. 'Camry' = grandad's car.
15:36 because it uses the same chassis as the 4 cylinder models that has AWD option. That's why the hump is there. He even said there's AWD option for the 4 cylinder models in the video.
Wait the TRD has Apple CarPlay? I thought it was only on the XLE and XSE
If Toyota dropped the Tundra’s twin turbo V6 and AWD into the GR Camry that would be nuts.
sharp looking car, i bought a 21 le, wish i bought this one...i also saw a nighshave white camry, 2022 , looks great too
Did they fix the gearing of the transmission? Honestly thats what is robbing the power of the v6. The curb rash in the passenger front rim is nasty
finally something that is not a battery car.
If only it were AWD. Offered in a regular Camry -- albeit not with a v6.
15:08 TRD red seat belt instantly adds five more horsepower lmao
My 13 year old son said he wants this car when he grows up! :)
I don't understand why they always remove rear climate vents in the TRD trim
Great review. I love the look of this car and what an incredible value for what you get. This car was on our shortlist for a second family car but (1) it would have been a right fit for our small garage and (2) it did not come in a manual. Just offering this car in a manual would really help set this car apart from the pack. Who knows. With Toyota making an in-house manual capable of handling 300 HP in their GR Corolla, maybe that manual might find its way into a future Camry TRD just before they go all-electric. That would make this car even more of a future classic.
Check out a Kia Forte GT? Smaller on the outside, but bigger trunk, more luxury features on the inside and an available manual.
@@ragweedmakesmesneeze I remember having my first brand new car as a Kia and the transmission started messing up at around 120K miles. I'm not sure if they've made their transmissions better over the years but that gave me a bad taste especially when I took care of my engine.
@@andrew881000 not at all I have a 2020 GT line and had a new tranny put in at 22000 miles. I'm actually trading it for this car lol
Y would Toyota discontinue the avalon? My best sedan so far
I bet there will be lots of "you left out the u" jokes. 😆
So you're paying for different plastic options basically. At least it's a NA V6! That's the best part. And no crappy CVT.
So, it got slower?
TC on will pull timing.
I've been trying to find one of these for months, EVERYWHERE is sold out around me or "pre-sold" :(
I own this car in the white/black colors, it is very nice and sounds beautiful. The biggest issue I had with the car is that it was pretty quiet so I got the resonator deleted, but I'm very happy with it now
Is it possible to get a all black Trd Camry?? black rims and black color
@@kevinsamson1693 yes, I just don't know about 2022. Most of them are white/black or this blue scheme, but I know they made black Camry TRD's in 2020.
@@TheChrisLeone do u think Trd Camrys will ever sell out ?
@@TheChrisLeone They offer all black TRD in Canada for '23 model.
You can get fog lights! I’ve got this exact same car with them.
They definitely shouldbe made the headliner black to match the interior it's always wierd when it's two tone like that