2013 toyota Camry Se V6
By
Herman Syah
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Wednesday, March 21, 2018
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2013 Toyota Camry
The Camry was completely upgraded for the 2012 version year and remains reasonably unchanged for 2013. You can review a review of the 2012 four-cylinder as well as various other trim degrees right here.
2013 Toyota Camry Se V6
Performance
At the heart of the sport-tuned SE is a 268-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 engine that delivers power remarkably efficiently and fairly quietly with a six-speed automatic transmission. Charging up highway on-ramps and passing at high speeds are non-events with this much power at hand. However, in a style similar to what we experienced in the 178-hp four-cylinder, the front tires can break loose under hard acceleration then maneuvers.
The two greatest differences between the Camry four-cylinders we have actually examined in the past and this SE are the obvious gas mileage charge and also the surprising sacrifice in flight high quality.
The four-cylinder Camry is rated 25/35/28 mpg city/highway/combined. That's behind the redesigned 2013 Honda Accord's 27/36/30 mpg, while both lag behind the likewise recently redesigned 2013 Nissan Altima's 27/38/31 mpg.
Going up to the V-6 alternative in any one of these three effects mileage significantly, with the Camry dropping to 21/31/25 mpg. The V-6 Accord is ranked 21/34/25, and also the Altima is 22/31/25 mpg.
Subjectively, our editors have actually always found the Camry to supply a peaceful and also comfortable ride that should interest travelers and road-trippers alike. In our $26,000 Midsize Sedan Difficulty (see the outcomes), judges scored the car well for its flight across the board, while various other competitors had irregular outcomes.
The SE version aims to deliver a stylish driving experience that is definitely not present in other Camry versions we've evaluated. The handling and guiding are slightly sharper right here, however there was still that tire-slip issue. Likewise, a lot of ride convenience is given up for sportiness-- a sacrifice I do not think Camry shoppers will certainly want to make.
Over freeway development joints, the SE's suspension delivered pronounced jolts that ended up being an extreme annoyance on my commute. The 18-inch alloy wheels really did not aid matters. They're common on the SE V-6, while 17s are standard on both the four-cylinder SE and also the XLE V-6.
Interior
As the competition heats up, Toyota finds itself facing not simply Honda and also Nissan, yet likewise considerable entrances from Hyundai, Kia, Ford and also Mazda. All generate excellent midsize cars, specifically in regards to their interiors.
Some, like the Altima as well as Hyundai Sonata, use a comparable level of convenience as the Camry, while the brand-new Accord, Ford Fusion and Mazda6 deliver high end interiors that the Camry can not take on.
The previous-generation Camry's interior stood up over time as one of the classiest in the section, but the redesigned model seemed cheap to most of us first. That's not an excellent sign in an ambience where Honda needed to upgrade its last Civic a year after a total redesign thanks to similar view.
The issue doesn't stem from the controls or layout, however mostly the use of diverse textures along the dash, doors, armrests as well as other areas that are frequently touched by owners as well as gazed upon by all.
They really feel rather squishy to the touch as well as look too much like vinyl to the eye. Even some sewing methods that attempt to be high end fall short right here. My better half, after entering our $32,090 Camry examination automobile (with choices and location), asked if she was in the Corolla, the Toyota portable car that starts at half that price.
The Camry still provides a spacious cabin that fits for the vehicle driver and also travelers. Both passenger and trunk volume-- 102.7 cubic feet and also 15.4 cubic feet, specifically-- remain in line with the rest of the course.
Safety
The Camry is furnished with a common suite of air bags and is a Top Security Select by the Insurance Policy Institute for Freeway Safety. It likewise gained a first-class general safety and security score from the National Freeway Traffic Safety Management.
In a current Car Seat Examine by Cars.com's accredited installers, the Camry racked up well for fitting all types of child-safety seats in various positions, as well as for convenience of installation. You could find all the safety-related functions right here.
Camry out there
As a four-cylinder with great deals of comfort and room, the Camry is still an automobile to recommend. There are simply more competitors today that likewise necessitate a close appearance, regardless of what kind of ride a shopper desires in a midsize car.
In its most performance-oriented variation, however, the Camry is not real to just what has made it such a prominent vehicle but cannot supply well enough on the guarantee of thrills.