Toyota Camry 2020 in-depth review - Carbuyer

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Toyota has brought back the Camry name on a new model to replace the Toyota Avensis. It has just one hybrid powertrain, and takes on cars such as the Ford Mondeo Hybrid and Volkswagen Passat GTE, along with diesel alternatives including the Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport, Skoda Superb and Mazda6. It doesn’t look like the most exciting option on the market but what’s it like as a complete package? Batch finds out.
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[@bettyblue911]

Toyota and Honda are the most reliable brands out there and their spare parts are cheap. I rather have a car that looks okay and not let me down, rather than a good looking car that becomes and endless money pit as they age.

[@sxuxxxxers354]

camry dont even look bad either

[@MrYYSC]

From Singapore here.. I am currently driving a red colour version.. drive and fuel economy is great!! I like how it look as well.. thus, disagree with your review!! 😷

[@hadtobe4502]

Unfortunately, with the over regulated Singapore, there is literally nowhere that a enthusiastic driver could test the performance of any vehicle. Speed cameras, hefty fines and just congested roads mean a boring Camry, with a phone attached to the windscreen and with google maps displayed due to no phone mirroring, is very well suited to Singapore. I understand also with the price of a COE and high petrol prices, a Camry is probably the cheapest option in Singapore - so why wouldn't you be happy.

[@JB-ie9hj]

I just purchased aV6 SL and I agree with you it is a classy looking car I have no complaints ,it is the best car I have ever owned .This reviewer is hard to please ,I can’t take him seriously .

[@dimitermarchev9040]

The new Camry is the best selling sedan in USA for 16 years. It is a pure pleasure to drive it, and the looks are very nice, as well. The reviewer does not have any idea what he is talking about! I feel like he needs to change jobs and go complain about something else.... How can you say that you will slide sitting on the back seats when you use belt to strap yourself to the seat?! Also, Camry does not have CVT transmission, but eCVT which is a completely different gear set. Please go educate yourself about it before making a video! Can he give me an example of a car where you travel comfortably and quietly and get 5 liters/100km in gas mileage!?

[@pedroveiria1232]

Dimiter Marchev oui tu as raison 👍

[@dan.9734]

I dunno what James is on about. I've just bought a red one here in Ireland, a 2.5 hybrid and it's absolutely fantastic. I was thinking of a 5 series, spoke to my uncle you bought a new one in January and it has broken down already. Twice!!! Decided to be sensible and buy the Toyota, and believe me it gets tons of compliments.

[@asimsparks]

Buy this car, and you will be stuck with it for next 2 decades, as the thing bloody doesn't break down.

[@nikolaidiqnov6801]

Nice review of the car. I wouldn't compare the Toyota to a Skoda as far as build quality goes. The Toyota will probably outlive the skoda by a decade. Not to mention residual value. Lovely car

[@LY-uf2bh]

It looks much better than a Skoda

[@sannatosan]

In Asia, particularly, in Kazakhstan, we worship Camry 😉. You’re comparing it with Lexus or BMW! Are you kidding me?! You can compare their prices, then the cars themselves. Don’t mess with Camry again! 😜

[@aayushbhingare2279]

Yes exactly here in India it has automatically reclining back seats....and all other Bell and whistles.

[@c.d.c9425]

Yes, but those are poor countries. In the developed world, the Camry is a cheap, non luxurious car that is used as company cars or taxis. A Mercedes, BMW, Audi or Lexus is what most people are looking for in the developed world if they're getting a luxury car

[@armink9686]

@@c.d.c9425 People in the developped world like to get fucked with no vaseline, they'll gladly pay 50k€ for an A class with a Dacia engine.

[@joaquinjr2570]

In America to. This is one of the best sellers this and the Honda Accord even thought such are the new trend these cars still sell like crazy. We don’t compare these to Audi or BMW or Mercedes either that’s what Lexus is for

[@rufs6468]

@@c.d.c9425 And in the developed world, we're not all idiots and go for the sportiest car or whatever. The camry has always been very reliable, and a good ride; therefore we'll keep buying them, and by 'we' I mean people with brains.

[@asimiqbal7421]

Finally they bought the camry to the UK

[@patcoakley7980]

You never spoke about running costs or fuel economy !

[@deepforezt]

Good lord this man is nuts. Camry is an excellent car and very reliable. Skoda is no where reliable as this guys claims. This camry will outlast its owner.

[@giorgiop9535]

In which universe does the skoda superb look "damn good"?

[@peaceandjustice3575]

Did they cut some jobs at the Burnaston plant after discontinuing the avensis?

[@zorro6339]

Love the camry, worth muting this guy

[@mu11erandr31]

Thank you, i can watch the video now properly

[@timbanks260]

driven thousands of Kms across Australia and NZ in Camrys - it is a good car - infotainment system notwithstanding

[@Davez621]

What part of the UK is this? The scenery is quite beautiful.

[@williambouma7386]

I'm surprised the UK only gets the hybrid. In North America, we also get a 2.5 4 cylinder or a 3.5 6 cylinder

[@H.K_R]

William Bouma emissions

[@timbanks260]

Gas prices :-(

[@Davez621]

You can only realistically sell small 4-cyl engines, diesels, or hybrid petrol today. Any petrol engine larger than 2.0L in size is not feasible to sell in the UK due to emissions.

[@nadunkiribathgoda4582]

If you think Camry came back from the dead you don’t know much about cars in the world. It never died. It is the king in US. And not any other brand except accord and Lexus can measure up to it for comfort and reliability

[@jamiep61]

Toyota Is currently looking Into smartphone Integration and you will pleased to know that It will be coming to range

[@asjaanmujahith974]

Please do a in-depth review for LEXUS LX 570 BLACK EDITION 2020 (Eminent White Pearl)

[@carlosjones8712]

It looks great

[@vanesabalogova3838]

Good comeback camry

[@Acideg4spoon]

The Previa has always been for sale in Japan and a few other Asian countries as Toyota Estima.

[@lockergr]

A saloon is where cowboys on TNT late night go to buy booze, not a car. 😉🤠

[@letsseeif]

Mid size taxi in Australia. And Corolla never went away, except in the UK.

[@cloudstrife206]

I like the style

[@captinbeyond]

steering wheel on the wrong side.. is that a recall?

[@albertomigliavacca8320]

James made a mistake with his trousers: they don't match the car's color

[@nintendoatarikiller]

Waiting for the Corolla to come with android auto

[@Apex180]

Are they going to do a estate version ? RE build quality, other reviews haven't been that impressed with it so this runs counter to that...

[@armink9686]

Because soft touch plastics don't equal quality. The other reviews touch upon what is called ''percieved quality'', but quality itself is measured in time and consistancy which Toyota usually get right.

[@Malcolm_Kennedy]

I think the Toyota Camry looks amazing , maybe after Brexit the car could get cheaper hopefully if we do a good trade deal with Japan , as the import and tax rates are quite high for those vehicles, therefore making some Toyota’s quite costly.

[@lockergr]

How is it that no UK site seems to talk about the crash test ratings? That's why Camry reigns supreme. Try losing someone you love in a side impact crash. Imagine this being your mother or father. Imagine this being your husband or wife, or your child. Camry has the best rating in these tests. I mean if you're going to do car reviews, you need to think big picture. If what it looks like and what it feels like is all that matters, then R.I.P. to your life.

[@lockergr]

It's never real until you're holding someone's bloody jewelry in your hands. It's no fucking joke folks and I don't want anyone to go through what I've been through. Don't buy a pavement colored car and get a car with the latest safety features that you can afford.

[@sullysullivan1187]

40 seconds in and I know the infotainment system is the dealbreaker

[@captinbeyond]

Keep driving your over priced and expensive to repair BMW's. You don't deserve a well built car.

[@kristians2704]

BMW is way better than any Toyota

[@watchfan6180]

Will keep going long after BMW breaks down on roadside after warranty or pcp ends. Apple car play filtering through on models won’t be long

[@robertlangham2356]

I have to say I am a little disappointed with the negative comments in this review but accept most are subjective opinion and everyone gets to have an opinion. I feel that not every car is going to be to "German Premium Car" status and the comments were quite harsh. For me, I like the design of the current batch of Toyotas (except Rav4) and Audi in particular are quite boring unless you pay for s line, black edition etc and even then some are pretty uninspiring. If reviewed for what it is, not what you'd like it to be then the review might be a little more balanced. Just my opinion :-)

[@ninezerofive]

I like @7:04 Don't forget to check out the Vauxhall. :D :D Yeah I don't think so.

[@7amido12]

Why is this man speaking with a sarcastic tone 60% of the time? The power on the hybrid is much better than the NA, combined torque is somewhere between 300-350 nm. Does not come across a totally professional review tbh

[@jamiep61]

I don't particularly like the Infotainment System as the graphics look outdated

[@cartik4296]

Don't know y these people review after carwow already does it

[@JakubSvoboda23]

kartik bitra why Mat left this channel?

[@alexanderstefanov6474]

Looks much better than the insignia, Mondeo or Superb IMHO. It drives beautifully, but the infotainment and lack of android auto is unforgivable, come on Toyota you've got the resources to develop better than that.

[@rabit818]

Toyota might miss a couple of points compared to its competition, but it has reliability up its sleeve

[@marklittler784]

I had a 2003 Toyota Avensis with the sat nav high in the dash, then they introduced a newer one with it positioned far lower down like this Camry which I consider a downright dangerous position its as though they want you to have an accident.

[@georgedowns4034]

This car DOES look amazing!!!!!!

[@vespa7265]

You guys in Blighty have been given the raw deal. Check out Australian spec ones. Much nicer.

[@oliverstemp9132]

Have to agree with you there, wish we had the sportier versions, and the dual tone versions do look better as well

[@quarantinejet2312]

Looks good, although infotainment looks horrid.

[@xoticdrip3653]

I’m gonna buy this soon, is it worth it?

[@dan.9734]

Yes

[@TheGladas]

Yes it is

[@Jaccayumitty]

The Mazda 6 is better looking, but this is still a very smart looking saloon. I'll probably go for a Corolla touring sports for my next car, but I'd shortlist this.

[@biggerbitcoin5126]

Remember motoring journalists live with the car for a day....you have to live with it for usually at least for a year.

[@leeku7768]

Will help curb my son’s severe ADHD

[@leeku7768]

Definition of “some car”

[@Malcolm_Kennedy]

It’s 2019 and you’re still filming in 1080p? 🥴

[@kmuinde]

I like how it looks rhe only ugly part is the massive grill

[@howtodoshow9]

And while we're at it, it does not have a CVT transmission...it has a planetary gear set. Check it out.

[@marklittler784]

Had 2003 avensis but been using Ford Mondeos for ten years they really are the bees nees especially for space, comfort and reliability.

[@spencoir1]

5 years = German 10+ years = Japanese

[@knowntobehonest]

I really don't know want you want to say here.

[@hantuafiq2]

@@knowntobehonest I think he is talking about reliability

[@shroomyesc]

Great. New car buyers don't care.

[@duncanidaho7494]

Our mercedes slk350 was bought new 10 years ago. And guess what the car had 0 issues. On the other hand our crappy toyotas we owned we had transmission problems.

[@user-xm2qh3wg2u]

ยังตามไมทัน

[@user-xm2qh3wg2u]

เซฟความปลอดภัย

[@chrissydenham6668]

"Taxi for Camry"!

[@Zak-ob5ze]

Remember Mat Watson

[@Mrigorschwab]

It's a mother beautiful car wtf is wrong with this guy.

[@Mr_London_247]

UK needs US model XSE body styling, interior choice and wheels. ‘Touch 2’ infotainment desperately needs an update for CarPlay and Android Auto. Toyota UK is sleeping on the job for years now.

[@mastermaltese8731]

CHR- Very good!? I do like the Corolla tho. Agree on the looks, its like, wuh oh ugh meh... And everything else. Just an average, big, reliable saloon.

[@nicholas333333]

Thats your opinion everyone has one

[@vespezian]

gasoline cars are outdated, electric cars are the future, no gas, no oil change, no spark plugs, no smog test, no tune ups

[@SuperWolffie]

Fool.... 90 percent of electricity is made of not enviromental fuels.... So still pollution and don't forget all the batteries who needs disabling....

[@vespezian]

no you are the fool, our city generates over 50% renewable energy, have fun pumping gas

[@vespezian]

also getting a solar roof soon, what do you think about that fool

[@arielabril1981]

TRy driving more than 200 kilometers on an electric car..electric cars are only useful in a city.

[@OrionsWarriorUK]

You're the one who is outdated. Electric cars are useless outside of cities. I live in a flat and have no means of charging one. Yet my diesel I can fill up in 1-2 minutes and one of the many petrol stations. Electric cars are a step backwards not forwards.

[@MaZEEZaM]

Unfortunately Toyota are particularly rubbish at infotainment systems tech wise, which is kind odd given its a Japanese company.

[@afdzalreza3508]

Does it beep like a lorry when reversing? Digital clock from the 1980s? Come on Toyota!!

[@keanebgONE]

Very poor review. Wannabe presenter is annoying... classic anti Japanese review. Sad.

[@tectorama]

This reviewer doesn't have a clue. Like most reviewers he is biased against Toyota and Lexus and worships the German brands.

[@deraiobrien4655]

It’s funny how car buyer is still on 500K plus subs while carwow has 2m+ and they been on since 2016 which is very impressive like car buyer they been on since 2009-10 which I think why they still airing on KZbin in 2019? Also they trying too hard to be like Carwow sense of humour etc which is really sad. I can see this channel going to stop like 2020s because Matt Watson from carwow is definitely taking over by far etc because it’s so much better, naturalistic and ain’t forced like this channel does.

[@EdgarRenje]

The front design and the infotainment system are the killers... Take a few private lessons at Mazda, Toyota.

[@cloudstrife206]

Edgar Renje I agree about the infotainment system looks terrible compared to other cars, sort it out Toyota!

[@ralmor7027]

I am surprised this amateur is still testing cars.

[@kasunliyanage2530]

you r paid by from some one to find only negative point ,but whn you do review of other brand i didn't see that, dont think ppl r that fool

[@damian-795]

Excellent review and very professional, you should be on a new top gear :-)

[@TangoR34]

Wait, the Avensis is gone. So what are taxi drivers gonna drive now?

[@armink9686]

Hybrid Camry, it's better, bigger and more efficient.

[@shamimmiah7868]

What does heck was this about the Best selling car in the world 😂

[@radudeATL]

0:26 Suh-LEE-kuh? Suh-LEE-kuh? You're talking about the CELICA (SEH-Lih-kuh), right? I thought I had heard them all from you crazy Brits (smh)... ;-)

[@user-xm2qh3wg2u]

ได้ม้าเท่าไร

[@user-xm2qh3wg2u]

ดับให้

[@duncanidaho7494]

Dull car. Dull to drive. The best car for a grandma

[@pmapersonaltraining7419]

Duncan Idaho 🤣😂🤣

[@andrew7720]

Too lazy effort from Toyota. They just brought the US Camry to the EU as is. None with a mind between the ears will want a 2,5L engine in a market where most taxation is based on engine displacement. If it was a

[@yazealy2294]

Carwow copy 🙄

[@MOSSFEEN]

an OAP car

[@hashkush4601]

This dude, hates Toyota.

[@volvocars5189]

Ah, another petrol powered "self-charging" Toyota...

[@user-xm2qh3wg2u]

อาศัยอยู่กับตำรวจ

[@nickyfoulkes8476]

Outdated entertainment systems & too much plastics & I bet there are not door bins in the rear doors, because you don’t get them in the Yaris or the Corolla. The tyre wear will be terrible too I expect. I will be saying good bye to Toyota next year.

[@Stephenb033]

Doesn’t help it’s brown

[@1985toyotacamry]

It's better in white blue or red

[@salahgh3081]

They chose it purposefully so it would make it look bad , very biased review , you can see it in the thumbnail

[@Stephenb033]

salah gh Toyota must think it looks ok or they wouldn’t have it on their press fleet

[@angrymuffinsb]

Ugh lost the will to live. So dull. A car for those who have given up.

[@johnrookjr]

Well, I've given up and just bought one. Now I'm happy.

[@angrymuffinsb]

johnrookjr whatever drugs you’ve taken, please share

[@johnrookjr]

@@angrymuffinsb No drugs, only s.x and rock'n'roll.

[@knowntobehonest]

Its like the Nissan Maxima of the 90's. Very dull.

[@m.fender2989]

The interior quality isn't good at all. Very cheap material.

[@user-xm2qh3wg2u]

รถหนีการไล่ล่า

[@salahgh3081]

What is wrong with u , it looks stunning , the first time i saw it i thought it was a BMW

[@samm4192]

Get to specsavers!

[@gbej1]

Salah gh. Perhaps what you saw was in fact a BMW

[@shroomyesc]

Now I respect you liking the looks but if you're mistaking it for a BMW maybe you should consider some LASIK eye surgery

[@salahgh3081]

@@gbej1 it doesn't matter what i saw , the point is that the Camry looks elegant and sporty

[@gbej1]

salah gh I hear ya. Beauty is said to be in the eyes of the beholder

[@mrjdm5619]

I don't like him

[@gunterrr2302]

It's a typical car for boomers. CVT gearbox: Acceleration from 0 to 60 takes at least a minute, it doesn't matter. The engine will barely rev above idle. Crappy outdated infotainment without Apply Carplay: Apple what now? All that stuff is way too complicated anyway. Fake wood in the interior: Oh yes! Boring to drive with complete focus on comfort: Perfect!

[@keanebgONE]

Just not true... O-60 time is 8.3s from Toyota and most of the European testers (videos are on KZbin) are getting 0-100 kph of 7.9s in testing. Top speed seems limited to 200kph from Germans testing also on the autobahn, they believe it had more but is electronically limited. The combined output is close to 220bhp. You’d have to pay near 10k+ for most other similar cars to get same output (Peugeot 508, Skoda Superb etc..). Apple car play and Alexa we’re both added to the Camry in US and retro updates offered to all 2018 models already. Same is coming in Europe in the Autumn. Plus for some unknown reason Toyota UK don’t import top spec to UK, rest of Europe is getting model with beige leather, hud, rear shades, 3-zone climate, electric rear seats etc...

[@abelisraelcruzayuso4682]

Looks super heavy

[@ram64man]

A great car ruined by a poor infotainment, come on Toyota your falling behind to the Koreans get with it

[@wasifkhanvlogs9455]

Wannabe carwow

[@joaquinjr2570]

Carbuyer was around long before carwow... I do like carwow better tho

[@Yxng_David]

Matt Watson used to be with carbuyer

[@Yxng_David]

Also they are shoot there videos at the same place

[@wasifkhanvlogs9455]

Vertex Fortnite Clan Yh I know

[@justinbussell7637]

Yes, the fake plastic wood grain looks awful, even from afar. And the map graphics look like something out of a Nintendo Pokemon game. The exterior styling looks good, apart from the weird bottom grill. The CH-R is ABSOLUTELY hideous! too much molding and 'sticky outty bits' and tiny back window

[@miamimo70]

Truly awful, these are taxis in Dubai

[@sannatosan]

miamimo70 they can use Bugatti as a police car, as well. That’s why it’s called Dubai, isn’t it?

[@asiansexywoman2140]

japaness car always looks like some goldfish in the front, there is no spirit in their design, and their car are not cheap either