2020 Lexus IS vs 2021 Toyota Camry
Overview | |
MSRP$38,560 | MSRP$25,045 |
Average price$36,315 | Average price$28,228 |
Listings16 | Listings53 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 |
2020 Lexus IS Reviews Summary | |
2021 Toyota Camry Reviews SummaryThe Toyota Camry has long been many new-car buyers’ default choice—but not because it’s interesting. Reliability and practicality have traditionally been the Camry’s strengths, not sportiness or style. Toyota tried to change that for the 2018 model year, when the Camry was last redesigned. The current-generation Camry adopted more extroverted styling, and engineers tried to make the driving experience more exciting, too. While Toyota’s approach has changed, the Camry still competes against the same array of midsize sedans, including the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Mazda 6, Nissan Altima, Subaru Legacy, and Volkswagen Passat. Changes for the 2021 model year include subtle styling tweaks, new infotainment displays, an upgrade to the Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ (TSS 2.5+) package of driver aids, and some changes to the dashboard trim. The Camry offers buyers more choices than many rivals, encompassing three powertrains (inline-four, V6, and hybrid), four trim levels (LE, SE, XSE, XLE), three packages available on select models (Upgrade, Nightshade Edition, and TRD) and the choice of front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD). Our test car was an AWD Camry SE Nightshade Edition, positioned close to the middle of the lineup. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine2.5L 203 hp I4 |
Drive TrainRWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City21 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway39 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.0L 241 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 203 hp I4 |
Torque258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm | Torque |
Horsepower241 hp @ 5800 rpm | Horsepower |
DrivetrainRWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City21 | MPG City28 |
MPG Highway30 | MPG Highway39 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space10.8 cu ft | Cargo Space15.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight3583 lbs | Curb Weight3310 lbs |
Height56.3 in | Height56.9 in |
Length184.3 in | Length192.1 in |
Width79.8 in | Width72.4 in |
Wheelbase110.2 in | Wheelbase111.2 in |
Maximum Payload | Maximum Payload925 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $38,560 | $25,045 |
Average price | $36,315 | $28,228 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.7 | 4.5 |
Expert reviews | 7.8 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | ||
Summary | The Toyota Camry has long been many new-car buyers’ default choice—but not because it’s interesting. Reliability and practicality have traditionally been the Camry’s strengths, not sportiness or style. Toyota tried to change that for the 2018 model year, when the Camry was last redesigned. The current-generation Camry adopted more extroverted styling, and engineers tried to make the driving experience more exciting, too. While Toyota’s approach has changed, the Camry still competes against the same array of midsize sedans, including the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Mazda 6, Nissan Altima, Subaru Legacy, and Volkswagen Passat. Changes for the 2021 model year include subtle styling tweaks, new infotainment displays, an upgrade to the Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ (TSS 2.5+) package of driver aids, and some changes to the dashboard trim. The Camry offers buyers more choices than many rivals, encompassing three powertrains (inline-four, V6, and hybrid), four trim levels (LE, SE, XSE, XLE), three packages available on select models (Upgrade, Nightshade Edition, and TRD) and the choice of front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD). Our test car was an AWD Camry SE Nightshade Edition, positioned close to the middle of the lineup. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 2.5L 203 hp I4 |
Drive Train | RWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm | |
MPG City | 21 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 39 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.0L 241 hp I4 | 2.5L 203 hp I4 |
Torque | 258 lb-ft @ 1650 rpm | |
Horsepower | 241 hp @ 5800 rpm | |
Drivetrain | RWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 21 | 28 |
MPG Highway | 30 | 39 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 10.8 cu ft | 15.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3583 lbs | 3310 lbs |
Height | 56.3 in | 56.9 in |
Length | 184.3 in | 192.1 in |
Width | 79.8 in | 72.4 in |
Wheelbase | 110.2 in | 111.2 in |
Maximum Payload | 925 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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