Known for a pliant ride, quiet cabin, and coddling passenger accommodations, the updated Camry continues to deliver smooth, dependable transportation that skews toward comfort and convenience. Over 400,000 Camrys a year hit the streets, making it the top-selling car in America, suggesting that Toyota's doing something right. Indeed, the Camry scores well in our tests, although it doesn't lead the highly competitive midsized sedan segment.
The 2015 Camry reskin offers upgraded interior electronics, more intuitive controls, increased noise-reduction measures, suspension tweaks, and more dramatic style, such as a side body crease and prominent grille. Because of the popularity of the sporty SE trim, Toyota has added a higher level XSE and SE Hybrid.
Despite all the hoopla around the updates, the Camry remains pretty much the same. All of the powertrains -- a 2.5-liter, 178-hp four-cylinder, the optional 3.5-liter, 268-hp V6, and the 200-hp four-cylinder hybrid -- carry over from the previous model. The hybrid powertrain is the pinnacle of the lineup, delivering an impressive 38 mpg overall in our tests. V6 models also return very competitive fuel economy -- 24 mpg overall. On the other hand, the base four-cylinder's 27 mpg was a lot more impressive back in 2011 when it was introduced than it is now, thanks to the Honda Accord and Mazda6 all getting 30 mpg or more.
While the Camry isn't going to replace a BMW when it comes to driving enjoyment, it holds its own among other family sedans. The interior is relatively quiet and the ride readily soaks up bumps. There's plenty of room inside and controls are easy to use, except for some tight-packed touch-screen buttons. All Camrys come well-equipped, with a standard backup camera and power driver's seat.
Each tested Camry -- the LE four-cylinder, XLE Hybrid, and XLE V6 -- scores within a few points of each other, highlighting the overall consistency of the car.