2026 Toyota Camry Buyer Guide
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Quick take
The 2026 Toyota Camry is an all-hybrid midsize sedan with standard front-wheel drive, available Electronic On-Demand all-wheel drive, five trims, and up to an EPA-estimated 51 mpg combined.
Best for
Commuters and small families who want strong hybrid efficiency, a conventional sedan trunk, and the option of AWD without moving to an SUV.
At a glance
- Starting price: $29,600 MSRP, as currently listed by Toyota for the 2026 Camry.
- Body style: Midsize four-door sedan
- Powertrain: 2.5-liter DOHC 16-valve four-cylinder hybrid system with lithium-ion traction battery and eCVT; FWD is standard and Electronic On-Demand AWD is available on every trim.
- Output: 225 net combined hp with FWD; 232 net combined hp with AWD.
- Fuel economy or range: EPA-estimated 43–51 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain. LE FWD: 52 city/49 highway/51 combined; XSE AWD: 43/43/43. Toyota’s disclosed footnote does not independently list a Nightshade rating.
- Seating: 5 passengers.
- Cargo and towing: 15.1 cu. ft. cargo space with 60/40 split-folding rear seats. Toyota’s cited 2026 materials do not publish a towing rating, so none is stated.
Trims
- LE
- SE
- Nightshade
- XLE
- XSE
Why it stands out
- All trims use a hybrid powertrain; LE FWD reaches an EPA-estimated 51 mpg combined.
- Electronic On-Demand AWD is available across all five trims and increases output to 232 net combined hp.
- IIHS names the 2026 Camry a Top Safety Pick+.
- Standard driver-assistance equipment includes Blind Spot Monitor, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, Safe Exit Alert, and Toyota Safety Sense 3.0.
- It retains practical sedan packaging: five seats and 15.1 cu. ft. of trunk space.
What to consider
- The 51-mpg headline applies to LE FWD; XSE AWD is EPA-rated at 43 mpg combined.
- Toyota lists 15.1 cu. ft. of cargo space, versus 16.7 cu. ft. for the Accord in its official comparison.
- IIHS found some left-curve low-beam visibility limitations across its tested headlight variations; assess nighttime visibility on a test drive.
- The 2026 lineup is hybrid-only, with no plug-in hybrid, BEV, or nonhybrid Camry choice.
Closest alternatives
- Honda Accord Hybrid
- Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
- Kia K5
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