2012 Toyota Camry HD Video Review

drivencarreviews.com/ The Toyota Camry is the best selling car in America and has been for some time. For 2012 there's a new one. During development, Toyota listened very carefully to owners. If you think they were asking for radical change, well then, you don't know the mind of a Camry owner. Tom Voelk attends the press event in Portland, Oregon.

[@SoFloLuca]

just picked up my first 2012 toyota camry se v6 and I just love it!

[@fordawin7811]

The SE looks completely different than the other models best looking one of all

[@FLJAMESFL]

I just purchased my XLE Hybrid Camry and I'm loving it.

[@millimu]

i actually like this Camry. I've seen the XLE V6 in person and it looks really good

[@machspeed420]

Just bought a new Camry SE with navigation and entune for 23k. Say what you want, but it is one hell of a car for the money. 30 mpg average, 2 years free maintenance, and unmatched resale value. A similarly equipped Hyundai or Kia ran 27k, and in 3 years, it will be worth half of it's current msrp.

[@ruskeee]

Yes I am aware, considering my last car was an '08 Accord V6. I just think it's funny how it "almost" handles as good as the Accord, despite being direct competition.

[@amanullang]

Great review, always.

[@jvrdlc]

@jvrdlc i would like to wait and see also the new Altima. and Accord. im sure they are coming strong, based on the news so far. thanks for the great reviews, your one of the best reviewers out there. i only watch you and CR.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

@jvrdlc I did not notice excessive torque steer, there's a little but that's expected from a powerful front drive car. Not sure what you mean by too heavy for the tires it has. Optima could use a little more grip, the tires aren't super sticky in hard cornering. That's a job for Tire Rack. No reason why it wouldn't do well with winter tires, most people don't install them. The ground clearance might be a little low but with traction control and Blizzak tires, things should be good.

[@Logicsupremacy]

Tom well deserves more views and subscribers for sure.

[@jvrdlc]

@DrivenCarReviews thank you sir. i like the sonata, but i saw a blog from Consumer Reports about the Sonata Turbo pulling to the right. did you notice any difference? it was also mentioned from Hyundai that they were going to fix the problem. they recommended the 4cyl only. but i have a question on the Optima. and im not saying i know it, but it looks like the car is too heavy for the tires its got. do you think the car will handle good in the snow with a good set of winter tires?

[@jvrdlc]

Great review like always. Can you review the hybrid. And can you tell us which family sedan is a better choice? In terms if gas millage, ride, comfort and all the standard features you should get, oh and price. Also tell us when is the 2013 Altima will arrive as well as the 2013 Accord

[@1979irock]

I love the trivia Tom!

[@toyotawalkarounds]

Nice review

[@DrivenCarReviews]

@tdh0230 I can't mention everything but you'll notice I always shoot the area where back vents (and power port) would be so a view can figure it out on their own. It's like the shot of the interior where I show that there's a tilt/telescope wheel. I show it but don't talk about it. Call it video shorthand.

[@luvxp111]

of course people are gonna hate on the #1 car in America .. at the end of the day everyone knows it doesn't get any better than a Toyota ..

[@KM-oy5yh]

AMEN...I AGREE 💯👍😇

[@Diginanda]

The name "Camry" is an Anglicized phonetic transcription of the Japanese word kanmuri (冠, かんむり), meaning "crown". This follows Toyota's naming tradition of using the crown name for primary models starting with the Toyota Crown in 1955, continuing with the Toyota Corona and Corolla; the Latin words for "crown" and "small crown", respectively. (Thank you Wikipedia)

[@neptoon08]

@jvrdlc yes its true you don't buy a car based on looks but looks has a big part in deciding on which car to buy. Also kia are also reliable my mom has a 2007 sportage with almost 80000 miles and she never has had any problems with it.

[@shiftym1]

how does the SE compare to say a Mazda6 in terms of how fun it is to drive (for a family sedan)?

[@jacobfountain5986]

I test drove a 2014 camry SE a few weeks ago, i know most wouldn't seem too excited but the second i drove it i loved it! it handles better than i expected and is comfortable and it rides smooth! This is the only bodystyle i like. The previous generation looks plain and outdated. But this has come to be one of my personal favorites!

[@xxrevansblackopsxx]

yeah man, they're quick i just bought my 2012 camry se v6

[@netman88]

Good Video.

[@DrivenCarReviews]

@jvrdlc Historically that may be true but these days we don't really know which will be more reliable, do we? Only time will tell.

[@MrTrollsForever]

i love the SE!!!

[@KM-oy5yh]

AMEN..ME 2💯💯💯💯💯👍👍👍👍👍

[@oldtwins]

Quite amazing how the interior has improved so much. That was the major gripe with the former model, cheapish American quality. Now has changed to true Japanese quality. Powertrains were more than adequate - the 4 banger is smooth and frugal while the 3.5 will outrun many so-called "sport cars" out there.

[@carnut476]

Camry is the best selling car for the last 10 years because its the best car made in America .

[@DrivenCarReviews]

@jvrdlc Ride quality quality and design I'll leave up to your personal choice, you should test drive them if you're thinking about buying. Price? Sonata or Optima. Standard features? Depends on model. Honestly, the best way to find what's right for you is to drive them and then do a "build and price" on their websites. They are all VERY good these days. Can't tell you about the Altima and Accord, info is embargoed until after Detroit. I'm driving Malibu this weekend. Review coming...

[@MrTrollsForever]

amazing car

[@banstaman]

The interior is DEFINITELY an improvement, but that piece that always comes off at the lower instrument panel, just feels out of place and still comes off. SE V6 is something I'd really want, lol.

[@BassWhiz92]

You should get your Omega polished and cleaned up! Those scratches on the band are killing me!

[@xflynskywlkr23]

WOW! The interior looks... not ugly anymore. Good job Toyota. Still like the accord better though...

[@urafudgehead]

Don't like the Camry, but I love your reviews! I watch them whenever I'm bored, even if I have no interest whatsoever in purchasing the car, haha.

[@JarvisCaddy]

Nice car dude, don't sweat it.

[@TheLanard]

When he said it felt almost like an Accord, he obviously meant last generation's Accord, not the new one.

[@Anon1mous]

I bought my white 13 Camry SE 4 cyl. in June 2013 after selling my 08 Altima SL. I did not like the Altima's CVT and wanted a "regular" transmission. With 8k miles on it now, I can say this is the best car I have bought. The 6 speed transmission is SMOOTH and the styling with the vampire rear end is sweet. The manual calls for oil/ filter changes every 10k, air/ cabin filter changes every 30k, coolant at 100k and spark plugs at 120k. so it's easy to maintain. My only complaint is that the paint is cheap as hell so get a bra and a bottle of touchup paint!

[@Denimourson]

Did you notice that the letters of the Toyota Camry make the word My Car, Tom?

[@randyjackson347]

Never noticed that !👍

[@dylanjuhnke7504]

I have a 4 cylinder se with paddle shifters

[@DJTEVAdotCOM]

There's a reason why they have Scion. 5 of my aunts and uncles drive Camry....yeah u can safe say it's not a hip car.

[@ArthropodSpidey]

Nice appliance you got there

[@randyjackson347]

Troll😆😆😆💯

[@MrTrollsForever]

i wish i has this car... i got a 09 silver SE...

[@Arianitus1]

Super car i love any toyota really hard cars

[@jvrdlc]

i really like the new interior, much better than the bland outgoing model. this one has a lot more. but again, its not that stylish specially if you compare it to the Sonata or Optima. but the rest is great, now best in class fuel economy on the hybrid. The Altima is coming soon with the new redesign, and the Accord as well. i will wait and see how the others are going to come out. then ill decide which Family sedan to buy. Great review btw

[@Veyronp87]

camry is an anagram for "my car"

[@cleanupinaisle3]

Ehh, where'd you get that figure from? he said under 7 seconds...

[@ytj22]

@make2003 I can't see too many "old" people doing 0-60 in 6 seconds, caring about Entune, or using the rev matching paddle shifters, all of which the Camry SE V6 has. That is a pretty aggressive car that will outperform its turbo 4 competitors that have the zig zag tacky styling. Give me one of these over the others any day. It ain't just for the old folks anymore, although there is a model or two for them as well.

[@Barobran92]

@moiseswin Not only is this a family sedan, it's a Toyota family sedan, rear wheel drive? What a question that makes no sense!

[@Pedal2TheMetal]

This is def. better than the last gen, but it's still my last choice in the segment

[@Wisefury]

Funny thing is..the BMW ...IS actually 3 cars. You have settings which can change the dynamics of the vehicle in real time. 36mpg hwy with the 328...pretty decent...taking in the fact that above 40mpg you wont really notice the fuel economy "savings".

[@randyjackson347]

BMWs break down so much you need three cars as a spare especially if they're German cars 😆😆😆

[@krambachandy3986]

The only thing wrong with a 6 cyinder camry, if you have any problems with the engine (good luck) you gunna need a fat wallet , go for the 2.5 heaps better..

[@HmoneyWhat1]

Why’s that I love my se v6

[@Fussinated]

You are aware that he was referring to handling, right? Because, the complaints about Camry was always about its handling, the rest of the car got all top comments all the time.

[@jvrdlc]

@neptoon08 im not sayin kia hasnt been reliable. i know they are now. nd prob consumers are aware of that. they are building up confidence by making great cars. but you no how it is. when u talk to some1 and ask them. would you buy a Toyota or a Kia, they will say toyota. thats qhat most consumers think. because again, the reputation they build it for a long time. i like the new Kias and Hyundais. i think they look great, plus im considering buying a Elantra over the Corolla and Civic

[@KendallJohnsonCoaching]

Oh please people saying Altima is better. Get real. Camry is on Top for good reason. Altima has always been a great car with few major issues (engine 3rd generation). but Camry is very different from Altimas. Toyota is simply a better BRAND than Nissan and puts out better products as a Whole. When was the last time you counted ALL of the Top Of The Line Reliable vehicles Toyota has in their lineup. Nissan isn't even Close.

[@KM-oy5yh]

AMEN...I AGREE 💯👍😇

[@bmwmsport11]

@BoiiGorg3ous I know. A friend hates toyotas period and prefers chevy over any Toyota. But really, the choice of his transportation is a pickup truck. And with gas prices $4.00+ it's not a smart move. And also he brought a Hyundai over a Toyota. So I guess your right about that part too. I dont hate chevrolet but the cars they make either take alot of gas or break down alot.

[@1guyin10]

@bmwmsport11 Corolla redux is due next year.

[@bmwmsport11]

The marketing manager should tell Toyota to redesign the corolla. I think maybe it's time to change the 10 year old drivetrain in the corolla. I'd only take a corolla if the seating adjustment was enough for me. Or it's the Honda civic SI

[@ytj22]

@go0504333770 Yes, and the turbo 4 Sonata is also slower, harder on fuel and has more complicated moving parts to fail than the Camry SE V6.

[@randyjackson347]

Korean cars never last much past 100k.. they start getting considerable wear and tear on the internal parts especially the cam after 70,000 MI. 🤪 They also have terrible resale ❎and are underwhelming overall..❎

[@davidjym]

If the Camry was any bigger it would become a full size sedan just like what Honda did with the Accord for the last generation.

[@jsingh1112]

@BoiiGorg3ous soo true

[@RellupNorth]

the Accord does handle the best of all family sedans. Almost every reviewer says it as well!

[@newtlimper923]

The guy at 4 mins reminds me of Alan Jackson! Hahahahahha

[@OneOfaKind949]

@urafudgehead I agree with you a 100%! His reviews are very entertaining.

[@Logicsupremacy]

I'd drive like that on my way to Vons which is equivalent to (So Cal version of) Safeway lol

[@DrivenCarReviews]

@moiseswin If I did I'd be lying

[@DrivenCarReviews]

@bwright1991 Because the ladies like it...

[@Pedal2TheMetal]

Its neither my ignorance nor am I bias. Maybe I took it a bit far by saying THE last one but it's definitely one of the last ones. The Altima is a much better option for my personal taste and the new Accord looks nicer too. I would also take a Passat first and even though I dont really like Hyundai/Kia too much I would even take an Optima over it! Plus others like the Fusion are better too. But like you said, to each his own!

[@jvrdlc]

@neptoon08 look yes, but long term reliability and reputation. the Camry ftw. u dont buy a car bc it looks good boy. look at the overall package. The optima looks stunning and might have 100k warranty. but you see more Toyotas out there, and the really tried to make this car more appealing. ill take this Hybrid over any other car so far.

[@storyclips]

I mis the camry in europe

[@relle219]

one word updateability

[@randyjackson347]

One word troll. 😆

[@moiseswin]

please tell me it's rear wheel drive!!

[@MandusahRamirez]

Just buy a Lexus GS or IS! It’s annoying when ppl say “If it was RWD, 6Spd Manual & had 400hp I’d buy it”🙄 like get real bruh

[@ruskeee]

"Definitely better. Feels almost like an Accord." TROLOLOL

[@dunti21]

yes, grain is nice. Moulded stitching is cheap

[@dunti21]

The same reason why you'd want "stitching" in your plastic. What's the point?

[@OzzieDrum]

What a huge iphone case ! 3:47

[@luvxp111]

I like the 2010 models better. The 2012 models look like tiny corollas...

[@SquiggleSquared]

holy sh*t that's a big iphone case, lol 3:43

[@mb013962]

thought it was 5.7

[@kyrebrice7063]

my mom gots that car

[@dahgutone]

No two door coupe. They still don't gain any younger drivers. Well, I guess that's what Scion is for.

[@Monteiro793]

Em design, este modelo é superior ao modelo 2016!!!

[@mrjingaun]

Oh yes my friend it's fast !!! Stupid fast.... and way way way more than i expected. Trust me guys its fast. :D

[@suhailahmed4449]

No matter what they do to the camry. Its officially a taxi for the entire world

[@yummy1234098]

$33,300 for a Camry!!! never would i ever

[@k9keo]

I do drive like that on my way to SAFEWAY. = D

[@junior554455]

atleast he's honest about honda being better lol

[@randyjackson347]

That terrible CVT transmission is not better it's a deal breaker😲

[@SafeandSound009]

Just picked up the SE edition in 2013. It is still used in 2022. I'll delete it in 2029.

[@peacefrog0521]

3:57 Liver Spots

[@webnavigator000]

I don't like the exterior but the interior does look nice.

[@CameronsCarReviews]

Check out Camerons Car Reviews!

[@cam100595]

the new generation camry se v6's are slower than last generation's (2007-2011)

[@Ravaniscool]

I'm not too crazy about the body style! They've cut down the size as well!

[@japnikki]

Its seem safe! Better than a Fusion...I think Fusion is a tempo if sheep clothing

[@dunti21]

I expect just plastic. Not plastic that's made to look like leather with moulded stitching.

[@paulolodm]

Accord don't have sequential gear shifting.

[@aberakasda1169]

Ethiopian. music bytedtos

[@gjhh4361]

يلبيه يلمريكي مكنه بو جميل عندنا

[@yummy1234098]

@moiseswin HAHAHAHAHA Camry being rear wheel drive HAHAHAHA

[@Neno8403]

That either your ignorance or your bias. But, hey, we are all entitled to our opinions. I certainly wouldn't consider anything in this class other than the new Fusion or Altima. The Hyundai's/Kia's are trying too hard and will look dated pretty soon, and everything else just isn't up to snuff.

[@fire1111222299999999]

NNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I WANTED TO SEE THE TP TEST!!!!!!!!!

[@Black1001able]

camry is never a rear wheel drive

[@tomtom5418]

oh great...that what we need on the roads. 16-year-old girls checking text messages and doing bing searches while driving... :/

[@Toyota4Life]

Sport Se Camry can get to 60 mph in 5.8 sec.... 5.8 sec !!