The big news for the 2016 Toyota Camry is the debut of a Special Edition model featuring a unique interior and exterior presentation, including the design on the 18-inch alloy wheels. Camry is coming off a substantial 2015 redesign that altered 2000 components and put a heavy emphasis on noise reduction. The result is a quieter Camry that looks different (only the roof was untouched). Front wheel drive Camry is available in five trims: LE, XLE, SE, XSE, Special Edition. A one-week test drive of the midsize Camry XLE showcased the four-door’s sporty flavor, which is more pronounced thanks to a stiffer body structure and other 2015 model year alterations.
The 109.3-inch wheelbase car is powered by either a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine producing 178 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 170 lb-ft of torque at 4100 rpm, or a 3.5-liter V6 releasing 268 horsepower at 6200 rpm and 248 lb-ft of torque at 4700 rpm. Both engine choices mate to a 6- speed automatic transmission. Toyota Camry’s standard safety equipment includes 10 airbags. The sedan’s trunk provides 15.4 cubic feet of storage space. Camry XLE with V6 engine has a suggested price of $31,370 and collects estimated per gallon fuel economy of 21 city/31 highway.