More Powerful 2018 Toyota Camry Four Cylinder Is Actually SLOWER Than The Previous Model

Your excitement knows just cause. Upon reporting that the 2018 Toyota Camry would feature the American midsize segment’s most powerful base engine, the masses descended. We could see the hair standing up on the back of your neck through the series of tubes that is the internet.

In the 2018 Toyota Camry L, LE, SE, and XLE trims, the Camry’s new 2.5-liter four-cylinder produces 203 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque, at 6,600 and 5,000 rpm, respectively. In the 2018 Toyota Camry XSE, however, the Dynamic Force 2.5-liter produces — wait for it — 206 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque, gains of three ponies and two lb-ft.


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TomM - 9/22/2017 7:55:07 AM

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Duh - the Camry is a boring - ugly - but reliable so far - family car.
NO ONE really buys a CAMRY to get a "high performance" vehicle. THERE will be a few who might like the anonymity of a performance Camry - but you can probably buy a Camaro for a similar price that a true high performance CAMry would cost - and get a true good handling car.

dumpsty - 9/25/2017 3:10:16 PM

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Really?! ....you don't say?!

MDarringer - 9/22/2017 7:57:12 AM

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It's probably the ugliness that shows it down.

CANADIANCOMMENTS - 9/22/2017 11:06:32 AM

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Twin tails pipes on a Camry. Jeepers. They should really try not to make it into what it is not. Odd that for a 2018 model featuring a 4cyl engine that it is not turbocharged.

dumpsty - 9/25/2017 3:16:03 PM

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I hadn't bothered browsing the site. The TV ads just seems like they making the exhaust sound (deeper, throatier) & having people driving really fast - like you could do that before.

It would be disappointing that you couldn't get one of the sportier models with a turbo-4 or turbo-6 tho. But if you like Camry's...this is your fun year I guess.

dumpsty - 9/25/2017 3:28:45 PM

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OK...I digress....

The XSE V6 can be optioned with a 301hp/276 torque DOHC VVTi 8-spd V6 rated at 22/33 (city/hwy). Which is probably the top trim version in the US. Descent....but it's still just a Camry. Nothing exciting even with all the sporty exterior bits.

dumpsty - 9/25/2017 3:28:46 PM

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OK...I digress....

The XSE V6 can be optioned with a 301hp/276 torque DOHC VVTi 8-spd V6 rated at 22/33 (city/hwy). Which is probably the top trim version in the US. Descent....but it's still just a Camry. Nothing exciting even with all the sporty exterior bits.

PUGPROUD - 9/22/2017 11:45:27 AM

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Power upgrade (for marketing) slowed by engine & transmission computer program (for EPA gas mileage ratings). Like talking out of both sides of your mouth Toyota.

cidflekken - 9/22/2017 11:53:31 AM

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LC500 owners will proudly tout that their cars have the same taillight design as a Camry....

Holydude - 9/22/2017 8:17:23 PM

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Why all the hate? It's not like you or your friends don't drive one...

MrEE - 9/23/2017 7:13:09 AM

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"sufficiently powerful and stunningly efficient" should be the headline. Toyota once again schools the industry on saving the ICE.

mini22 - 9/23/2017 1:01:03 PM

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While a little slower at least it's not total dog. Further while it still has an ugly front end it's silhouette is decent looking. Finally the car rides handles close to a Honda Accord and Mazda 6 now. So there is some progress.