The 2022 Toyota Camry sits in an unusually attractive position in the XV70 generation. By this point, Toyota was five model years into the platform introduced for 2018, the major 2021 refresh had already arrived, and the familiar four-cylinder, V6, and hybrid powertrains continued without a major mechanical overhaul for 2022. That makes the 2022 … Read more
The 2021 Toyota Camry received the XV70 generation’s first meaningful update, bringing revised styling, new 7- and 9-inch infotainment displays, expanded trim choices, and Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+. Underneath, however, Toyota left the solid engines, transmissions, and hybrid system untouched. The real question is whether those updates make the 2021 worth paying more for than … Read more
For more than two decades, the Honda CR-V has been one of the easiest compact SUVs to recommend, thanks to its practicality, fuel economy, resale value, and long-term dependability. That reputation is well deserved, but not every model year lived up to the same standard. If you’re searching for the Honda CR-V years to avoid, … Read more
The Toyota RAV4 has built one of the strongest reliability reputations in the compact SUV market, but that doesn’t mean every model year is equally dependable. While many RAV4s comfortably surpass 200,000 miles with routine maintenance, a handful of years developed recurring mechanical problems that can turn an inexpensive purchase into a costly ownership experience. … Read more
By the 2020 model year, the XV70 Camry had matured into a thoroughly proven platform. The early software refinements were largely behind it, while Toyota expanded the lineup with the new TRD model and made Android Auto available across the range, further improving everyday usability. If the 2018 Camry proved Toyota’s redesign was successful and … Read more
In our review of the 2018 Toyota Camry, we found that Toyota’s complete redesign successfully preserved the model’s long-standing reputation for reliability despite a few early software refinements. For 2019, Toyota left the proven mechanical package largely unchanged, instead focusing on comfort and convenience by adding features such as Apple CarPlay and a Wi-Fi hotspot … Read more
The Toyota Camry has spent decades earning its reputation as one of the safest and most dependable midsize sedans on the market. For 2018, Toyota introduced the all-new XV70 generation, built on the TNGA-K platform with new powertrains, an eight-speed automatic transmission, a redesigned chassis, and significantly improved safety technology. But did this major redesign … Read more