2013 Toyota Camry‎

Overall, the Camry rides and drives in a more refined, responsive way compared to any Camry you test-drove a few years ago, and the package and features have been much improved. Thanks to some very significant weight savings, the base four-cylinder Camry performs better than ever, while the V-6 fills a niche for those wanting a particularly strong, refined (yet still budget-priced) sedan.

The Camry's interior is one of its strong points. Thanks to a thinner front-seat design and new packaging, there's noticeably more back-seat space in these latest versions. Ride comfort is impressive, and trunk space is improved due to the boxier corners. Base front seats are a little disappointing, though, and we highly recommend the sporty SE model, in part, for its much better-bolstered seats. The SE drives better, too.

Just like the previous-generation Camry, the Hybrid version feels about as quick as the base four—possibly a little more so when you tap into full electric-motor boost. And the mileage improvement is phenomenal: 43 mpg city, 39 highway for the LE. Hybrids now come in LE or XLE models, and as before they give up a little trunk space (not as much now though, due to a smaller battery pack).

The latest Camry earns top 'good' ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), and the Institute's Top Safety Pick accolade; but it should be noted that in the latest test from the IIHS, the small-overlap frontal test, the Camry scored 'poor' (while the Honda Accord, for instance, earned a top 'good'). The Camry is a five-star vehicle overall in federal testing—although it's earned four out of five stars for frontal impact, its excellent five-star side result made the difference.

Hybrid System Net Power: 200 hp (149 kW)
Engine
2.5-Liter 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve Dual VVT-i; 178 hp @ 6000 rpm; 30 170 lb.-ft. @ 4100 rpm Standard
3.5-Liter V6 DOHC 24-Valve Dual VVT-i; 268 hp @ 6200 rpm; 248 lb.-ft. @ 4700 rpm
Hybrid engine: 2.5-Liter 4-Cylinder DOHC 16-Valve Dual VVT-i; EV 18 and ECO Modes
Emission Rating
Ultra Low Emission Vehicle II (ULEV-II) Standard
Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emission Vehicle (AT-PZEV) 31
Ignition
Electronic, with Toyota Direct Ignition (TDI) Standard
Motor Type
Permanent magnet AC synchronous motor
Voltage
650V maximum
Battery Type
Sealed Nickel-Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) 32
Voltage
244.8V maximum
Transmission
6-speed Electronically Controlled automatic overdrive Transmission with intelligence (ECT-i) and sequential shift mode (SE model adds paddle shifters) Standard
Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT)
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive Standard
Body Construction
Unitized body with front and rear anti-vibration sub-frames Standard
Suspension
MacPherson strut front suspension with gas-filled shock absorbers and stabilizer bar; dual-link independent MacPherson strut rear suspension with gas-filled shock absorbers and stabilizer bar (SE adds sport-tuned shock absorbers and springs, strut tower and trunk-mounted braces) Standard
Steering
Electric Power Steering (EPS); power-assisted rack-and-pinion Standard
Turning circle diameter, curb to curb (ft.) 36.7
Brakes
Power-assisted ventilated 11.65-in. front disc brakes; solid 11-in. rear disc brakes with hydraulic brake booster, Electronically Controlled Braking (ECB) system and Star Safety System™ Standard
Power-assisted ventilated 11.65-in. front disc brakes; solid 11-in. rear disc brakes with hydraulic brake booster, Electronically Controlled Braking (ECB) system, integrated regenerative braking and Star Safety System.

I bought my car a month ago & so far I am LOVING it! This is my 1st SE Model & I really like the style/handling better than the LE model. It's roomy enough for hubby, kids & myself. Very comfortable for long road trips. I love the interior. My legs don't feel crammed. Radio display is nice. My car didn't come with Entunes or navigation but I always use my cell phone for navigation & other apps. The 6 speakers sound great, could be a bit better for a 2013 but I'm satisfied. The bluetooth is awesome... loud & clear. I also like how the car display shows you your average speed, mpg & how many more miles you can drive with the gas you have in tank. The trunk is spacious. Great car,great deal!