2024 Toyota Camry Hybrid review: SL | Beloved by Uber drivers – but what about family car buyers?

Arguably, when most people think about the 2024 Toyota Camry, they think 'Uber' and not 'family car', but that's exactly what the Japanese brand's mid-size sedan started life as and, frankly, continues to be, even if buyers are increasingly flocking to move contemporary SUVs.

That said, the Camry still has a role to play, not only for rideshare drivers but also families, as it still combines relative affordability with big-boot practicality to good effect. But, of course, there's a lot more to the story than just.

In this expert review, CarsGuide Contributing Journalist Emily Agar and her family of three spend a week with the Camry's SL Hybrid to find out if it's also efficient in the real world, among other tests. And could it actually be not that boring to drive? Watch to find out.

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Timecodes:

00:00 Intro

00:36 Pricing and features

01:06 Practicality

03:37 Under the bonnet

04:05 Driving

05:19 Efficiency

05:51 Safety

06:50 Ownership

07:22 Verdict

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CarsGuide - Go beyond the test drive

[aridfoo]

I purchased mine in May 2021 not long after the facelifted one got released. It was a good decision at the time as got brand new (update model) in Frosted White which was in stock at a dealer so no wait time. I did get quoted on a red one but that had a 4-5 month wait). Honestly best car I have ever owned. 40K later and it’s been faultlessly reliable and 2 years of servicing has been $400 all up (Toyota capped price servicing at the time of purchasing was lower than in this review and they maintain the price from the time of purchase until end of warranty, extra bonus). Average fuel consumption for me sits at 4.8L per 100km which is astounding for a car of this size and is a combination of city and highway travel. Ride is comfy and the thing actually handles very well on the TNGA platform with surprisingly solid performance and strong pickup when accelerating. Very underrated vehicle, fantastic value for money and cheap to run and maintain. Would highly recommend.

[GEE]

Thanks for the wonderful review. The thing with Toyota is that you only have to purchase it once as it will serve you for many years to come without having major problems. Brilliant Japanese engineering.👍

[simonmajura]

If only this came as a station wagon, I'd happily be buying it!

[rosse]

Love How who they never test the base model l think they should do the base model

[utube]

pre covid $45k driveaway top spec (Australia), now $75k if you want it now or $60k with a 2 year wait. Mainly due to scalpers and Uber / Taxi drivers scooping up every Camry, Corolla, Rav4 hybrid.

[gorantesfaimagnussonskoglu]

Thanks for a nice presentation. Factual and concise without a lot of chatter. Camry hybrid an absolutely wonderful car, I have my second and I am completely satisfied.

[Roadrunnerz]

1:55 why didn't the multimedia screen get updated like it did on the corolla?

[arthvrx]

A nice package for its RRP, but pretty sure it's impossible to get one at RRP unless you're willing to wait 2 years - by then its probably up for a facelift or a replacement... :/ When I walked into the showroom, they were more than happy to show me a low KM used (Corolla Cross that I was looking at) that was readily available but marked up by 8k though! How helpful of them.

[scottward]

Not a deal breaker but you would think at this price range, across all brands, wireless charging would be mandatory in 2023

[robertceroli]

If you want to obtain one of these white goods on wheels your options are a 2year wait with several price increases or deal with scalpers with a 10k over rrp

[dandandan]

I do not think Uber driver will need top specs .

[johnrenehan]

" a range of a 1040 km " Excellent

[kokopaingkokopaing]

why people think toyota camry is only for Uber driver? i ride uber 3 or 4 time par week but i don’t get camry all the time. but you can see all taxi drivers are driving camry.

[tonyz]

this good car, but the price and waiting time is very bad, i will definitely buy other cars instead,

[Swenser]

Went to toyota to look at new camrys. Lady was polite and did the best she could but the hybrid car cant be manually charged and no details on new models that are delayed. No details on charging stations for the one and only full ev that they are
Selling. Are toyota closing up shop ?? Think I'll sit back and wait a good 20 years before industries and governments get things sorted.

[Studat]

Toyota interiors look old the day they are released.

[Tonystarkes]

Toyota isn’t known for its trim or tech just the more important things like engine. 40% of all Toyotas ever made are still on the road

[TheHayabusa]

Don't know where some keyboard warriors got those exorbitant prices from. This particular is $55, 387 drive away as shown on the Australian Toyota website.

[johnrenehan]

So if it didnt have the school alert warnings, as a mom you d be complaining about that

[patone]

This looks old next to the Honda Accord