Finally, a Camry we don't hate driving. It has a controlled ride and surprisingly responsive handling.- Car And Driver
Pop the hood, and you will see the 2.5L naturally aspirated inline-4 cylinder engine holding the fort for the 2020 Toyota Camry. This 4-pot is good enough to produce 203 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque. This powertrain is the standard fitment in all the trims except the TRD which actually gets the V6. In the XLE and XSE trims, the option of upgrading to the 3.5L V6 is also open. This V6 outs 301 hp and 267 lb-ft of torque. The transmission of choice is an 8-speed automatic that puts the power to the wheels via the FWD drivetrain as standard.
However, the newest addition for this year is the AWD drivetrain that can be picked up across the entire trim range for $1,400 extra. That being said, irrespective of whichever drivetrain you choose, the mannerisms of the 2020 Camry remain charismatic. It is easy to handle in the city traffic, and a breeze to drive over the country roads on a long winding track, all because of the stiffer TNGA body. The reworked suspensions also play their part as the ride has been lowered from last year, despite the ground clearance still being the same. All of this aids its overall handling and driveability, which is a big plus!
Thanks to the changes done, and the addition of the AWD drivetrain, the performance of the 2020 Toyota Camry has surely climbed. Put the ride on the tarmac, and floor the pedal. The 2020 Toyota Camry will go from 0-60 mph in 7.3 seconds while the quarter-mile comes up in 15.7 seconds. To handle this athleticism, the brakes are more than ready to take on the challenge with 12.0-inch rotors in front, and 11.1-inch rotors in the back. With these brakes in place, the 2020 Camry can stop from 60-0 mph in a distance of 118 feet.
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Models
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2020 Toyota Camry
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2020 Honda Accord
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2020 Nissan Altima
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2020 Hyundai Sonata |
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MSRP
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$26,170
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$27,770
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$27,880
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$23,600 |
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Engine
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2.5L Inline-4
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1.5L Turbocharged Inline-4
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2.5L Inline-4
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2.5L Inline-4 |
| Drivetrain |
FWD |
FWD |
FWD |
FWD |
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Transmission
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8-speed automatic
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CVT
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CVT
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8-speed automatic |
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Power
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203 hp @ 6,600 rpm
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192 hp @ 5,500 rpm
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188 hp @ 6,000 rpm
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191 hp @ 6,100 rpm |
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Torque
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184 lb-ft @ 5,000 rpm
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192 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
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180 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm
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181 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm |
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0-60 MPH
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7.3 sec
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6.6 sec
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7.4 sec
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7.3 sec |
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Quarter Mile
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15.7 sec
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15.1 sec
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15.8 sec
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15.6 sec |
| Top Speed |
135 mph |
115 mph |
140 mph |
135 mph |
In the rivals, the Toyota Camry might seem like the most powerful on paper. However, it is actually in the third spot when it comes to 0-60 mph and quarter-mile performance. The Honda Accord is second in line in terms of power, but that turbocharged unit proves its worth with the fastest 0-60 mph and quarter-mile times. The Hyundai Sonata takes the second spot in the acceleration performance, however, it is third in line with the power specs alone. The Nissan Altima is the underperformer both in the 0-60 mph and quarter-mile drag, and in terms of power figures.
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