Is the 2012 Toyota Camry a good car?
Is the 2012 Toyota Camry a good car?
Toyota has made a number of small but effective changes to the redesigned 2012 Camry. The result is that the Camry has moved back up to be a top choice for a midsize sedan. The 2012 Toyota Camry has been improved in almost every detail, which is excellent news since the previous model was disappointing in many regards.
What kind of brakes does a 2012 Toyota Camry have?
Toyota swapped in slightly larger four-wheel discs for 2012, and the linear response improves on the Camry norm. As of this writing, the Toyota Camry has yet to be crash-tested. There are 10 standard airbags. As required of all 2012 models, an electronic stability system and antilock brakes are standard.
What are some of the 2012 Toyota Camry safety recalls?
The 2012 Toyota Camry has a reliability rating of five out of five from J.D. Power, which is outstanding among all vehicles. The 2012 Toyota Camry has two safety recalls. One corrects a problem with the air conditioning drain clogging, which could cause the air bags to deploy if left unfixed.
What kind of steering system does the 2012 Toyota Camry have?
The 2012 Toyota Camry’s new electric-assisted steering (once limited to the hybrid) feels pretty decent in the V6 and SE versions. But non-SE four-cylinder versions, which use an electric-assist steering system from a different supplier, feel vague and somewhat lifeless.
The 2012 Camry is quiet, spacious, and comfortable—especially if you get the SE’s upgraded seats. The Toyota Camry has long had one of the most comfortable rides among mid-size sedans. That hasn’t changed, but Toyota has worked hard to maximize interior space and to give this model a somewhat more upscale feel.
Does the 2012 Toyota Camry have a lot of cabin noise reduction?
Cabin noise has also been better hushed in the 2012 Camry. Toyota has cut a total of about 150 pounds in the Camry’s structure, mostly by migrating to high-strength steel and other advanced materials; but at the same time, they’ve increased sound insulation, and even added things like sandwiched metal layers at the firewall.
When does the Toyota Camry Hybrid sedan go on sale?
The five-seat Camry Hybrid sedan goes on sale in December. The car comes with front-wheel drive and an automatic transmission. To read my review of the non-hybrid Camry, click here.
How does the Camry Hybrid compare to the Ford Fusion Hybrid?
The Camry Hybrid lacks the whiz-bang driving displays of the Ford Fusion Hybrid and Hyundai Sonata Hybrid, but it beats both in terms of efficiency and drivability, and it’s a leap beyond the outclassed 2011 Camry Hybrid. The five-seat Camry Hybrid sedan goes on sale in December. The car comes with front-wheel drive and an automatic transmission.
