2017 Toyota Camry Overview
The 2017 Toyota Camry is a midsize sedan that carries a starting MSRP of $23,070. The Toyota Camry was the best-selling sedan in the United States last year with 429,355 units moved. In addition–despite offering more technology for the new model year–the ‘17 Camry will wear the same price tag as last year’s version. Key competitors for the Camry include the Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, and Ford Fusion.
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What’s New for the 2017 Toyota Camry?
For the 2017 model year, the Toyota Camry comes with new technology such as Qi wireless charging that has been added to the SXE (four-cylinder), XLE, and XLE hybrid trims. This wireless charging technology allows the driver to simply put their Qi-compatible device on a nonslip surface and then it will charge without being plugged into anything. Furthermore, the XSE and XLE models will receive Toyota’s Entune infotainment display that comes with both navigation and a JLB audio system. The last notable addition for the 2017 Camry is the STAR Safety System, which comes standard on all 2017 Toyota vehicles.
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2017 Toyota Camry Exterior
Gone are the days when the Toyota Camry used to be all about function and couldn’t care less about appearance. The 2017 model features a sleek exterior design. Its bold lines give the sedan a more youthful appearance, while the front end is clearly highlighted by its eye-catching sport mesh grille. The entry-level LE model comes standard with 16-inch steel wheels and halogen headlights, but consumers can upgrade to 18-inch machined alloy wheels and LED headlamps. Exterior color options include Ruby Flare Pearl, Blue Streak Metallic, and Midnight Black Metallic.
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Exterior available on the 2017 Toyota Camry LE
- Projector-beam halogen headlights with auto on/off feature; Daytime Running Lights (DRL) with on/off feature; 16-inch steel wheels with wheel covers and P205/65R16 tires; Washer-linked intermittent windshield wipers; High Solar Energy-Absorbing (HSEA) glass; Color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with manual folding feature
Exterior available on the 2017 Toyota Camry XLE
- Chrome-tipped exhaust; LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) with on/off feature; 17-inch alloy wheels with SuperChrome paint and P215/55R17 tires
Exterior available on the 2017 Toyota Camry SE
- Color-keyed rear spoiler; 17-inch alloy wheels with Graphite finish and P215/55R17 tires; Piano-black sport mesh lower front grille
Exterior available on the 2017 Toyota Camry SLE
- LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) with on/off feature; 18-inch machined alloy wheels with black painted accents and P225/45R18 tires
Exterior available on the 2017 Toyota Camry Hybrid LE
- Acoustic noise-reducing front windshield
Exterior available on the 2017 Toyota Camry Hybrid SE
- Acoustic noise-reducing front windshield
Exterior available on the 2017 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE
- Acoustic noise-reducing front windshield
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2017 Toyota Camry Performance
The 2017 Toyota Camry comes standard with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and six-speed automatic transmission, which work together to produce 178 horsepower and 170 lb-ft of torque. For those consumers who are more concerned about their carbon footprint, the Toyota Camry is also available with a hybrid powertrain that pairs a four-cylinder engine with a permanent magnet AC synchronous motor. This engine combination provides the Camry Hybrid with 200 net horsepower and allows the sedan to travel up to 40 miles in the city with just a single gallon of gas. Finally, the most powerful engine option for the ‘17 Camry is a 3.5-liter V6 that pumps out 268 horsepower and 248 lb-ft of torque.
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2017 Toyota Camry Efficiency
Fuel efficiency for the 2017 Toyota Camry varies depending on which engine is equipped in the vehicle. When fitted with the standard 178-horsepower four-cylinder, the ‘17 Camry yields an EPA-estimated 24 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway. Efficiency improves to 40 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway with the Camry Hybrid. However, consumers who opt for the more powerful V6 will have to sacrifice on fuel economy, because the V6-powered Camry only yields 21 mpg in the city and 30 mpg on the highway.
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2017 Toyota Camry Interior
The 2017 Toyota Camry offers a comfortable interior cabin that is more spacious than some people may think. An 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with power lumbar support can be adjusted so that people 6-feet and above can comfortably rest in the cockpit and pilot the sedan. In addition, dual zone automatic climate control and leather-trimmed sport seats can be found in the XLE trim and above. Furthermore, every 2017 Camry comes complete with Entune Audio, which includes a 6.1-inch touchscreen display, AM/FM CD player, six speakers, MP3 capability, USB port, and Bluetooth wireless technology. Also, for those people worried about storage space, the Toyota Camry provides approximately 15 cubic feet of cargo capacity in its trunk, which is certainly enough for a full load of groceries or a couple of suitcases.
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Interior available on the 2017 Toyota Camry LE
- Air conditioning with air filter; Multi-function in-key remote keyless entry system with lock, two-stage unlock, panic, trunk-release functions and remote illuminated entry; Fabric-trimmed front seats with seatback pockets; 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with power lumbar support; 4-way adjustable front passenger seat; 60/40 split fold-down rear seat with center armrest with cup holders; Tilt/telescopic steering wheel with audio and Bluetooth®hands-free phone voice-command controls; Wood-grain-style interior trim; Power door locks with shift-linked automatic locking feature with anti-lockout feature; Power windows with driver and passenger-side auto up/down, jam protection in driver position and retained-power features; Rear window defogger with timer; Day/night rearview mirror; Overhead console with maplights and sunglasses storage; Covered center console with sliding cover, armrest, and storage; Illuminated glove compartment; Two 12V auxiliary power outlets; Dual sun visors with sliding extensions; Two front and two rear cup holders; two front door and four rear door bottle holders, Entune™ Audio — includes Entune™ Multimedia Bundle (6.1-inch touch-screen display, AM/FM CD player, MP3/WMA playback capability, six speakers, auxiliary audio jack, USB 2.0 port with iPod® connectivity and control, advanced voice recognition, hands-free phone capability, phone book access and music streaming via Bluetooth®wireless technology), and Siri® Eyes Free with integrated backup camera display; Backup camera; Cruise control
Interior available on the 2017 Toyota Camry XLE
- Dual zone automatic climate control with air filter and rear-seat vents; Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging; Leather-trimmed multi-stage heated front seats with seatback pockets; 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with power lumbar support; 4-way power-adjustable front passenger seat; Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel with Bluetooth®hands-free phone voice-command controls, Entune™Audio Plus with Connected Navigation App and JBL® Audio — includes Entune™ Multimedia Bundle (7-inch high-resolution touch-screen display, AM/FM CD player, MP3/WMA playback capability, ten JBL® GreenEdge speakers in eight locations, auxiliary audio jack, USB 2.0 port with iPod® connectivity and control, advanced voice recognition, hands-free phone capability, phone book access and music streaming36 via Bluetooth® wireless technology), Connected Navigation Scout® GPS Link App, Siri® Eyes Free, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio with 3-month complimentary SiriusXM All Access trial, HD Radio™, and HD Radio™ traffic and weather in major metro areas
Interior available on the 2017 Toyota Camry SE
- Air conditioning with air filter; Sport fabric SofTex®-trimmed front seats with seatback pockets; 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with power lumbar support; 4-way adjustable front passenger seat; Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic 3-spoke sport steering wheel with paddle shifters, audio and Bluetooth®hands-free phone voice-command controls; Silver interior trim, Entune™ Audio — includes Entune™ Multimedia Bundle (6.1-inch touch-screen display, AM/FM CD player, MP3/WMA playback capability, six speakers, auxiliary audio jack, USB 2.0 port with iPod® connectivity and control, advanced voice recognition, hands-free phone capability, phone book access and music streaming via Bluetooth® wireless technology), and Siri® Eyes Free with integrated backup camera display
Interior available on the 2017 Toyota Camry SLE
- Dual zone automatic climate control with air filter and rear-seat vents; Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging; Sport leather-trimmed Ultrasuede® multi-stage heated front seats with seatback pockets; 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with power lumbar support; 4-way power-adjustable front passenger seat, Entune™Audio Plus with Connected Navigation App and JBL® Audio — includes Entune™ Multimedia Bundle (7-inch high-resolution touch-screen display, AM/FM CD player, MP3/WMA playback capability, ten JBL® GreenEdge speakers in eight locations, auxiliary audio jack, USB 2.0 port with iPod® connectivity and control, advanced voice recognition, hands-free phone capability, phone book access and music streaming36 via Bluetooth® wireless technology), Connected Navigation Scout® GPS Link App, Siri® Eyes Free, SiriusXM® Satellite Radio with 3-month complimentary SiriusXM All Access trial, HD Radio™, and HD Radio™ traffic and weather in major metro areas
Interior available on the 2017 Toyota Camry Hybrid LE
- Smart Key System on front doors and trunk with Push Button Start and remote illuminated entry, Metallic-tech-grain interior trim, Fold-down rear seat with center armrest with cup holder and pass-through
Interior available on the 2017 Toyota Camry Hybrid SE
- Smart Key System on front doors and trunk with Push Button Start and remote illuminated entry, Fold-down rear seat with center armrest with cup holder and pass-through
Interior available on the 2017 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE
- Smart Key System on front doors and trunk with Push Button Start and remote illuminated entry, Metallic-tech-grain interior trim, Auto-dimming rearview mirror with compass, Fold-down rear seat with center armrest with cup holder and pass-through
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2017 Toyota Camry Safety
In 2016, the Toyota Camry received Top Safety Pick+ honors from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) and also received the best possible safety rating of five stars from the federal government. Each 2017 Camry comes standard with 10 airbags, as well as the Star Safety System, which includes many advanced safety technologies such as stability and traction control, electronic brake-force distribution, anti-lock brakes, smart stop technology, and brake assist. In addition, the available Pre-Collision System can work with Dynamic Radar Cruise Control in order to anticipate the likeliness of a frontal collision. If this system deems a crash is likely to happen, it can automatically apply the brakes.
Standard Safety Features
- Star Safety System™ — includes Enhanced Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), 4-wheel Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), and Smart Stop Technology® (SST)
- Ten airbags — includes driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, driver and front passenger knee airbags, rear seat-mounted side airbags, and front and rear side curtain airbags
- Driver and front passenger Whiplash-Injury-Lessening (WIL) seats
- 3-point seatbelts for all seating positions; driver-side Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) and Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (ALR/ELR) on all passenger seatbelts
- LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) includes lower anchors on outboard rear seats
- Child-protector rear door locks and power window lockout control
- Energy-absorbing collapsible steering column
- Front and rear energy-absorbing crumple zones
- Side-impact door beams
- Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
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