2018 Toyota Camry _ First Drive Review _ Autotrader

The All-New 2018 Toyota Camry: A Revolution in Design and Performance

The all-new 2018 Toyota Camry is a car that embodies the spirit of innovation, with its new platform, engine, transmission, suspension, and styling. It's a vehicle that not only looks better than its predecessor but also offers a significantly improved driving experience. The Camry's design has been completely revamped, making it lower, wider, and longer than before. This new shape is not just aesthetically pleasing; it also provides a more spacious interior and a more comfortable ride.

The Camry comes in two main trim lines: the LE and XLE, which are more traditional and luxurious, and the sporty ER-SE and X-SE, which are designed to appeal to enthusiasts. The difference between these trim levels is evident, with the ER-SE and X-SE boasting darker accent trim, a more aggressive front fascia, and darker tail lights. The back of the car features a piece of trim that slices down from the tail lights, a body-colored lower bumper with a diffuser, and on V6 models, quad tailpipes. While some of the extravagance has been toned down, the overall design is still impressive, showcasing the sleek new roof line with its unique kink in the C pillar.

One of the standout features of the 2018 Camry is its advanced technology. Every Camry comes equipped with standard LED headlights, which provide improved visibility and safety. The car also boasts a new and improved touchscreen interface called TOON 3, which offers quicker responses, improved graphics, and bigger icons. Additionally, every Camry features adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, and lane departure warning, making it one of the most well-equipped vehicles in its class.

In terms of powertrain options, the 2018 Camry offers three engines: a base 4-cylinder that manages 203 horsepower and 32 miles per gallon combined, a 301-horsepower V6 available on top X trim levels, and a hybrid model that can achieve 52 mpg combined in its LE trim. The choice of engine is not the only factor to consider when choosing a Camry; the cabin itself deserves attention as well.

The Le cabin, which we'll focus on here, is a great representation of the Camry's improved interior design. While it may not have leather upholstery or all the bells and whistles of higher trim levels, the Le cabin still offers plenty of amenities. The seats are upholstered in a really quite nice and interesting cloth that provides a comfortable driving experience. One notable feature is the leather-like material used for the stitched panel on the dashboard, giving it a soft touch. Additionally, the design is fantastic, with nicely grained surfaces throughout the cabin.

A comparison between the old and new Camry's handling is also worth mentioning. In the past, the SE trim was often recommended due to its sharp steering response and inspiring suspension. While this has not changed with the latest model, the overall driving experience feels more like a Mazda than a Toyota Camry. This isn't just due to the handling; it's also because of the attention paid to detail in creating a driver-focused cabin. Whether you opt for the LE or the SE, the new Camry is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a car that prioritizes both performance and comfort.

In conclusion, the all-new 2018 Toyota Camry is a vehicle that has truly redefined its class. Its impressive design, advanced technology, and improved performance make it one of the most compelling options available today. Whether you're in the market for a luxurious sedan or a sporty hatchback, the Camry's range of trim levels ensures there's something for everyone. With its emphasis on driver comfort and focus, the new Camry is sure to be a hit with car enthusiasts and everyday drivers alike.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enthis is the all-new 2018 Toyota Camry and buy all-new I mean it's all-new new platform new engine new transmission new suspension and perhaps most obviously all new styling this is lower it is wider it is longer and it just in general looks so much better than what it replaces but importantly the whole car in general is so much better than what it replaces as before there are essentially two different camry trim lines need more traditional and even luxurious le and xle and then the sporty ER SE and x SE it's even easier to tell the two apart now the SES have more dark accent trim and the more aggressive front fascia well at the back it has darker tail lights a piece of trim that slices down from them and a body colored lower bumper with a diffuser and on the v6 models quad tailpipes things are more toned down in the alley most of the extravagance is gone but it still looks good and showcases the sleek new roof line with the unique kink in its C pillar up front is even more different with Toyota's more traditional widemouth lower grille opening and like every 2018 camry standard LED headlights indeed every camry is very well equipped with standard adaptive cruise control forward collision warning and lane departure warning there's also a new and improved touchscreen interface called an toon 3 with quicker responses improved graphics and bigger icons then there are the three engines available the base 4-cylinder is totally new for Toyota and manages 203 horsepower and 32 miles per gallon combined you can also get a 301 horsepower v6 on the top ex trim levels that's still good for twenty six miles per gallon combined and then there's the hybrid it can get 52 mpg combined in its le trim that's the same as most Prius models so although you can get the pricier fancier xle and X SE trim levels I'm gonna show you this the Le cabin because I think it shows off the new camry cabin the best because really there's not that much difference between this cheaper car and those more expensive ones sure it doesn't have leather it has this actually really quite nice and interesting cloth and yeah you don't have a leather wrapped wheel but everything else pretty much the same still have this leather like material on the - its stitched you have this nice soft touch - panel and also on the doors here it's nicely grained also the design looks fantastic I even like this wood trim look right here as opposed to what's in the fancier trim levels that actually my opinion looks a little better and then on the SE you do have a metal trim that looks pretty good as well so it's really testament to how much this car has improved that you don't have to get a pricier more expensive version to get the best camry possible now in the old camera it always tell people get the SE it's steering with sharper more confidence of spite inspiring the suspension just stayed more settled over their bumps it just frankly felt like a more normal midsize sedan now the le and se feel pretty similar actually they both showcased really impressive composure both in terms of its body motions over bumps and staying flat around corners frankly this car in general feels more like a Mazda now than a Toyota Camry that's impressive not just in terms of the way it drives and feels around corners but even just the way you feel behind the wheel the way the controls are the driving position the distance between the shifter and the wheel Toyota did a lot of effort to make this more of a driver's car so whether you get the Le or the SE it's just better to drive so this all new Camry is way better to drive way better-looking has a much nicer interior more feature content it's quicker regardless of the engine you get and it's the most efficient vehicle in its class and if it's not the class leader will then boy sure is close to itthis is the all-new 2018 Toyota Camry and buy all-new I mean it's all-new new platform new engine new transmission new suspension and perhaps most obviously all new styling this is lower it is wider it is longer and it just in general looks so much better than what it replaces but importantly the whole car in general is so much better than what it replaces as before there are essentially two different camry trim lines need more traditional and even luxurious le and xle and then the sporty ER SE and x SE it's even easier to tell the two apart now the SES have more dark accent trim and the more aggressive front fascia well at the back it has darker tail lights a piece of trim that slices down from them and a body colored lower bumper with a diffuser and on the v6 models quad tailpipes things are more toned down in the alley most of the extravagance is gone but it still looks good and showcases the sleek new roof line with the unique kink in its C pillar up front is even more different with Toyota's more traditional widemouth lower grille opening and like every 2018 camry standard LED headlights indeed every camry is very well equipped with standard adaptive cruise control forward collision warning and lane departure warning there's also a new and improved touchscreen interface called an toon 3 with quicker responses improved graphics and bigger icons then there are the three engines available the base 4-cylinder is totally new for Toyota and manages 203 horsepower and 32 miles per gallon combined you can also get a 301 horsepower v6 on the top ex trim levels that's still good for twenty six miles per gallon combined and then there's the hybrid it can get 52 mpg combined in its le trim that's the same as most Prius models so although you can get the pricier fancier xle and X SE trim levels I'm gonna show you this the Le cabin because I think it shows off the new camry cabin the best because really there's not that much difference between this cheaper car and those more expensive ones sure it doesn't have leather it has this actually really quite nice and interesting cloth and yeah you don't have a leather wrapped wheel but everything else pretty much the same still have this leather like material on the - its stitched you have this nice soft touch - panel and also on the doors here it's nicely grained also the design looks fantastic I even like this wood trim look right here as opposed to what's in the fancier trim levels that actually my opinion looks a little better and then on the SE you do have a metal trim that looks pretty good as well so it's really testament to how much this car has improved that you don't have to get a pricier more expensive version to get the best camry possible now in the old camera it always tell people get the SE it's steering with sharper more confidence of spite inspiring the suspension just stayed more settled over their bumps it just frankly felt like a more normal midsize sedan now the le and se feel pretty similar actually they both showcased really impressive composure both in terms of its body motions over bumps and staying flat around corners frankly this car in general feels more like a Mazda now than a Toyota Camry that's impressive not just in terms of the way it drives and feels around corners but even just the way you feel behind the wheel the way the controls are the driving position the distance between the shifter and the wheel Toyota did a lot of effort to make this more of a driver's car so whether you get the Le or the SE it's just better to drive so this all new Camry is way better to drive way better-looking has a much nicer interior more feature content it's quicker regardless of the engine you get and it's the most efficient vehicle in its class and if it's not the class leader will then boy sure is close to it\n"