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2022 Toyota Camry TRD

Class: Midsize Car

Miles pushed: 894

Gasoline used: 35.2 gallons

CG Report Card
Room and Consolation	B+
Energy and Efficiency	B+
Match and End	B+
Gasoline Economic system	B
Worth	A
Report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. All grades are versus different autos in the identical class. Worth grade is for particular trim degree evaluated, and should not mirror Shopper Information’s impressions of all the mannequin lineup.
Massive & Tall Consolation
Massive Man	A-
Tall Man	A-
Massive & Tall consolation rankings are for entrance seats solely. “Massive” score primarily based on male tester weighing roughly 350 kilos, “Tall” score primarily based on 6’6″-tall male tester.
Drivetrain
Engine Specs	301-hp 3.5-liter
Engine Kind	V6
Transmission	8-speed automated
Drive Wheels	entrance

Actual-world gas economic system: 25.4

Driving combine: 30% metropolis, 70% freeway

EPA-estimated gas economic system: 22/31/25 (metropolis, freeway, mixed)

Gasoline sort: Regular gas

Base worth: $32,360 (not together with $1025 vacation spot cost)

Choices on take a look at automobile: Two-tone roof paint and rear spoiler–contains black window trim and sideview mirror caps ($500)

Value as examined: $33,885

 

Fast Hits

The good: Energetic acceleration; upgraded dealing with and braking capabilities

The nice: Good greenback worth for a performance-oriented automobile

The not so good: Sport-tuned suspension makes for a noticeably stiffer trip

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CG Says:

For a few years, the Toyota Camry midsize sedan had a status for being an particularly plain-vanilla automotive—a completely “beige” commuter cell that was dead-nuts dependable, however painfully boring to individuals who needed a minimum of a bit of verve of their automobile. Nonetheless, over the past decade or so, Toyota has steadily given the Camry extra pizzazz. The automotive’s angle received considerably extra dynamic with the launch of the redesigned eighth-generation model for the 2018 model year, and for 2020, Toyota noticed match to flesh out the Camry lineup with the sportiest manufacturing mannequin but: the Camry TRD.

You’ll be able to take a look at our full test-drive review of the first-year Camry TRD for extra particulars, as all of them nonetheless maintain true. The Camry has acquired solely refined modifications since 2020, essentially the most noteworthy of which was a swap to bigger, tablet-style infotainment touchscreens in 7-inch or 9-inch sizes for the 2021 model year. There aren’t any vital modifications for 2022, and the just lately introduced 2023 fashions see solely minor tweaks as nicely, reminiscent of new bronze-finished wheels for the blackout-trim SE Nightshade Version.

The Camry TRD is kind of a “mono-spec” automobile. Moreover accessory-type gadgets reminiscent of all-weather floormats, door-edge guards, and rear-bumper appliques, the one choice is a TRD Premium Audio package deal with a JBL-brand audio system. You can too select summer time efficiency tires or all-season tires as a no-cost choice. The inside comes solely in black SofTex fake leather-based with purple accents, and simply three body-color decisions are on provide for 2022: Midnight Black Metallic, Wind Chill Pearl with a Midnight Black Metallic two-tone roof (a $925 improve), or Cavalry Blue with a Midnight Black Metallic roof (a $500 upcharge, as proven on our take a look at automobile).

Just a few notes so as to add to our authentic Camry TRD assessment: The TRD mannequin is definitely the most affordable solution to get right into a V6-powered Toyota Camry—the ritzier, softer-riding XLE V6 and XSE V6 fashions price $2810 and $3360 extra, respectively. Nonetheless, these two additionally come outfitted with a reasonably prolonged checklist of consolation and comfort options that you just’ll must do with out within the TRD. In order for you stuff like actual leather-based upholstery, heated seats, a wi-fi charging pad, or an upgraded driver-information show, you’ll must step as much as an XLE or XSE—and lose the TRD’s distinctive performance-themed options.

Nonetheless, the TRD’s inside seems to be fairly good for a relative “price range” mannequin. Toyota’s construct high quality is obvious, and the faux-leather upholstery seems to be surprisingly elegant (our take a look at came about in cool climate, however we’ve got a sense the SofTex upholstery would possibly get uncomfortably toasty on scorching summer time days). The aluminum pedals, purple trim accents (together with the seat belts, TRD embroidered headrest logos, and distinction stitching) and the upholstery sample itself add visible enchantment and lend an appropriately sporty ambiance.

The TRD cat-back twin exhaust system provides the engine a snarky growl, however the noise settles down in steady-state cruising sufficient that we didn’t discover it annoying. Nonetheless, anytime you dip into the throttle, the growl is there. Likewise, the Camry TRD’s suspension tuning is clearly stiffer than different Camrys, however we by no means discovered it harsh—and the TRD’s dealing with is laudably crisp for a mainstream midsize sedan. We’d guess {that a} automotive shopper who’s drawn to a Camry with matte-black 19-inch wheels, “ground-effects” lower-body trim, and a decklid wing will actually just like the exhaust be aware and never be delay by the tauter trip.

About these physique add-ons—sure, they’re a bit of bit “boy racer,” however truthfully that’s a part of the attraction of this automotive. Toyota is having enjoyable with the incongruity of a tarted-up Camry. With out resorting to any costly upgrades (Toyota’s stalwart 301-hp 3.5-liter V6 can scoot alongside simply fantastic, thanks), Toyota has managed to present its once-milquetoast midsize sedan a surprisingly invigorating—but nonetheless sensible—driving character.

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