Why You Should Still Buy a Toyota Camry
Toyota Camry is one of the top ten least expensive vehicles with a base model MSRP of $19,820 for the 2011 model year. Camry was the best selling mid-sized sedan in 2010 with 313,212 units sold with its nearest competitor selling 282,530 units.Camry is also the best selling mid-size sedan in January 2011 with 17,285 units sold. Choice The Camry offers 5 models to satisfy a variety of drivers' taste and requirements. Four of the 5 models offer a choice of 6 speed manual transmission or 6 speed automatic transmission.
Three of the 5 models offer a choice of a 4 cylinder 158 h.p. engine or what one reviewer calls "an extraordinarily refined and fuel efficient 268 h.p. V6 engine. If your concern is mileage and gas consumption, you may want to consider the Camry Hybrid.
Comfort The Camry offers a very comfortable interior and has a little more head room, leg room and hip room than it's most prominent competitors. This accommodates the six footer quite nicely and even gives adults sitting in the rear seats adequate room.
Safety The first goal of any auto manufacturer is to provide a pleasing and safe environment for the driver and passengers. It is one of the most important factors in choosing a new vehicle. This is where the Camry excels.
Toyota was the first manufacturer to make the 5 Star Safety System standard on all vehicles. This includes: Vehicle Stability Control - This helps to maintain traction by reducing power to the engine and applying brake force as needed.
VSC is especially effective in cornering. Traction Control - Helps keep the wheels from spinning in wet or icy conditions or on loose surfaces. Anti-Lock Braking System - prevents brakes from locking up by pulsing brake pressure to each wheel so you stay in control.
Electronic Brake-Force Distribution - redistributes brake force to keep brakes from locking providing more effective stopping. Brake Assist - If the driver is in a panic stopping situation the Brake Assist Sensors detects this and adds pressure.
The additional pressure can help a driver avoid a collision. Toyota also builds the Camry with crumple zones which help direct the energy of an impact away from the cabin and around the sides of the vehicle.
After all, any collision that you and your family can walk away from means the vehicle has done it's job. The Department of Transportation has given the Camry a 5 Star safety rating since 2007 to 2010. You may have heard about a problem occurring with unintended acceleration and the resulting study showed "no fault with the electronic throttle system.
" Rather, the causes seemed to be improperly installed floor mats, sticky pedals and driver error. While the complaints were that the brakes were unresponsive, study of hundreds of "black boxes" indicated that the throttle was down full force and the brakes were not engaged at any time.
Reliability In the J. D. Powers Initial Quality Study, which measures long term buyer satisfaction, Toyota performed well and wins awards in 4 segments. This seems to support the perception of quality that Toyota has enjoyed and is known for longevity and mostly trouble free operation.
As such, Camry has been continually a Best Buy Recommendation by Consumer Guide. So, if you're looking for a comfortable, reliable, fun vehicle that you can enjoy for a long time, look at one of the models that is offered by Camry.