2021 Toyota Camry vs 2022 Nissan Maxima
Overview | |
MSRP$25,045 | MSRP$37,840 |
Average price$28,193 | Average price$32,021 |
Listings133 | Listings18 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews7.8 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
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. | |
2022 Nissan Maxima Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 203 hp I4 | Engine3.5L 300 hp V6 |
Drive TrainFWD | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower300 hp @ 6400 rpm |
MPG City28 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway39 | MPG Highway30 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 203 hp I4 | Engine Name3.5L 300 hp V6 |
Torque | Torque261 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower | Horsepower300 hp @ 6400 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City28 | MPG City20 |
MPG Highway39 | MPG Highway30 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall5 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space15.1 cu ft | Cargo Space14.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight3310 lbs | Curb Weight3609 lbs |
Height56.9 in | Height56.5 in |
Length192.1 in | Length192.8 in |
Width72.4 in | Width73.2 in |
Wheelbase111.2 in | Wheelbase109.3 in |
Maximum Payload925 lbs | Maximum Payload919 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $25,045 | $37,840 |
Average price | $28,193 | $32,021 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | 4.5 | 4.3 |
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 | 2.5L 203 hp I4 | 3.5L 300 hp V6 |
Drive Train | FWD | FWD |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 300 hp @ 6400 rpm | |
MPG City | 28 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 30 |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 203 hp I4 | 3.5L 300 hp V6 |
Torque | 261 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | |
Horsepower | 300 hp @ 6400 rpm | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 28 | 20 |
MPG Highway | 39 | 30 |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 15.1 cu ft | 14.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3310 lbs | 3609 lbs |
Height | 56.9 in | 56.5 in |
Length | 192.1 in | 192.8 in |
Width | 72.4 in | 73.2 in |
Wheelbase | 111.2 in | 109.3 in |
Maximum Payload | 925 lbs | 919 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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