2015 Toyota Camry Preview
Fast Facts:
New XSE and Hybrid SE trim levels
Updated interior and exterior
Improved cabin materials
Powertrains carried over from 2014
Optional wireless charging station
Retuned chassis
2-year/25,000-mile free scheduled maintenance
Goes on sale in United States in late 2014
Introduction
Toyota's best-selling 5-passenger Camry sedan gets a significant makeover for the 2015 model year. Sporting a fresh new look with added technology features, the new Camry also offers improved handling and what the company claims are higher-grade interior materials. Gas and hybrid models will continue to be offered, while two new trim levels expand the lineup to a total of seven variants.
Exterior Features
Like the recently redesigned Corolla, the 2015 Toyota Camry wears sportier, more aggressively styled sheet metal compared with its former self, highlighted by sleek headlights and LED daytime running lights, sculpted lines on the car's hood and flanks, a prominent grille, and a reshaped front bumper that resembles those found on new Lexus models. Toyota claims the 2015 Camry's exterior is completely new, with the exception of the roof panel. In the transformation process, the sedan has been stretched nearly 2 in. in length, though its track was widened by less than half an inch.
Buyers will have their choice of gas or hybrid LE and XLE trims; the former also comes in base L, sporty SE, and new-for-2015 XSE versions, while the latter can be ordered in SE guise (first introduced as a 2014.5 limited-edition variant). Camry SE and XSE models add features including a mesh grille and unique alloy wheels.
Interior Features
In an effort to give the 2015 Camry a more premium feel, Toyota focused on decreasing cabin noise and trimmed the cabin in soft-touch materials. Depending on which trim level is selected, occupants will find themselves sitting on cloth-, leather, or ultrasuede-clad seats. Designers have also worked to up the convenience factor by incorporating greater center-console storage and a 4.2-in. informational display screen within the gauge cluster.
From a styling perspective, the 2015 Toyota Camry's interior hasn't changed significantly, though a keen eye will notice the elimination of the dash-top clock, redesigned steering wheel controls, and an updated instrument panel.
Toyota has not released details about standard features, but expect highlights such as Bluetooth connectivity and the touch-screen infotainment system to be carried over, along with navigation for the XLE.
Optional Features