2012 Toyota Camry

The Toyota Camry is a front-wheel-drive midsize sedan and one of the longest-running nameplates in the US market. Since the late 1990s it has been a perennial sales leader among passenger cars, competing with the Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, and Hyundai Sonata. Across the 1997-2026 model years covered here, the Camry spans six generations, evolving from a conservatively styled family car with four-cylinder and V6 engines into a sportier-looking sedan that, as of the 2025 redesign, is sold exclusively as a hybrid.

The Camry's reputation rests on reliability, low running costs, and strong resale value rather than driving excitement, though later generations added firmer chassis tuning and more expressive styling. It appeals to a broad range of buyers: families and commuters wanting a dependable daily driver, used-car shoppers seeking longevity on a budget, and hybrid buyers prioritizing fuel economy. US-market Camrys have been assembled primarily at Toyota's Georgetown, Kentucky plant, and the deep supply of used examples makes it one of the easiest sedans to shop across model years.

The 2012 model: The XV50 kept similar exterior dimensions but was lighter, roomier, and more fuel-efficient, with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder, 3.5-liter V6, and a substantially improved hybrid. A major 2015 refresh replaced nearly all the exterior sheet metal and firmed up the chassis in response to criticism of the initial design. This generation remained one of the best-selling cars in America throughout its run.