2012 Toyota Camry Review - Best-seller improved

The reengineered 2012 Camry is good, it just doesn't make for a good story. You see, we understand that along with all the facts and opinions, you want to read a good piece of automotive journalism. And as journalists, we want to write it.

There are plenty of compelling stories out there, from an underdog like Hyundai defeating its rivals, to an "oh how the mighty have fallen" story like Consumer Reports slamming the new Civic. But no one wants to read about a winner that was expected to win all along, especially not when it's done so nine years running.

True, the new Camry isn't a decisive victor in the mid-size sedan category, although it does stand out in certain areas (namely the Hybrid model and overall fuel economy).

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[guyproulx]

american fanboys and fangirls still trashing on Toyota lol, the camry has been the best selling car in america for 10 years now and Lexus is est selling in luxury models, outsells all domestics, i'll tell you why, reliability and great resale value and best gas mileage, if you want a car that won't be worth anything after 5 years then get yourself an unreliable POS domestic and stop saying toyota is junk when most people know about their reliability

[HorseCrazieGirl]

I bought my 2012 Toyota Camry about two years ago, and it is slowly taking the spot of my favorite car. Which was my first car, 1996 Nissan Maxima.

This car has pretty much turned me into a JDM Fangirl

[RivalBro]

I liked the review, first time heard someone give clear information on a car, even the sales person couldn't give me all this information even when I asked.

[CarDesignTechniques]

Consumers are a tough crowd to please- speaking from a designer's point of view, this is the best looking Camry yet.

[flankman]

2023 and my 2012 is still running fine. Tires, oil changes, brakes.

[Mr.Robert]

Use to only own Honda cars from my first 1987 honda Civic but the transmission went up I traded it for a nice 1995 Civic until the transmission went up. In 1991 I had the money for my first Accord until the transmission went up. In 1998 I got with a friend and I 2 Hondas Accord EX with all the trimmings until botH transmissions both went up. My friend went with a Toyota but I stayed with Honda 2001 Accord EX with all the extras the transmission went up. All these cars were brand new from a reputable Honda dealership. Kids grew up and tried some new Hyundais 2006 Tiburon  2008 Elantra 2012 Sonata 2013 Elantra. (NO COMMENT AS HONDA MADE A MUCH BETTER QUALITY CAR ) My first Toyota 2012 LE 4 Cylinder WOW MUCH BETTER THAN HONDA. the ride is smoother as is the steering, breaks, great no road noise that the Hondas started to let in with time. 180 HP plenty for a family car. The sound system does not need to be replaced as it is 10 times better than Honda. Many cars through out the years Toyota makes the best for the money hands down. Car is not boring could be the drivers. Great handling gas mileage big trunk no squeaks or rattles. I cant ask for anything more in a car.

[TTRCDrift]

Thank you for sharing the info with us. Very helpful.

[seatownkid]

Really big improvement over the outgoing model on the interior category. The SE looks really good. All the other makes and models are good too but who has the reliability history like the Camry and Accord.

[motormusique]

I'm really digging the SE V6. I would buy that over a Sonata, because it's got great sleeper appeal. Never thought I would say that I dig a Camry.

[Eidenbites]

I have a 2012 … same color and interior .. I absolutely love it

[luljay]

I recently purchased a 2012 Camry SE about 126, 000 miles how long do you think it would last it’s in good shape no major accidents and running good atm V6 engine

[NeutralGenericUser]

WOW! The new camry's subtle changes actually make it the best looking car in this class. I'm really surprised. It looks way nicer than the taurus, sonata, etc.

[enemay]

Ooh I have to say the Hybrid is amazing 200 HP and he says its pretty quick with EPA rating of 43 city and 39 highway, WOW! Just realized that's crazy! I wish it will do 0-60 in at the most 8.5 seconds. I'm guessing it should do it on the high 7's.

[thatsmoovekat]

Good review. What camera/lens did you film this with?

[JJNE]

How is the resale value on the se model? Im thinking about getting the fully loaded model for a little under 30k. How is the resale value and the car in general compared to the 2012 accord?

[TheUser]

Toyota has very nice cars and they really look beautiful.

[enemay]

If your gonna get a hybrid, get a 2012 Camry Hybrid, so so fast and so so amazing fuel efficiency.

[jiannolino]

The 2007 - 2011 Camry's look a bit better than the 2012. I hope the quality continues.

I have owed three Toyota’s two Camry’s and one SR5 pickup truck- all these vehicles have been great; low maintenance and exceptional performance and reliability. I hope Toyota keeps the quality in their vehicles. I still drive my 2000 Camry with over 191K. It is sad that American cars in general do not have this reputation, we certainly need the work.

[MrGramz]

the car is beautiful but i wanna know what camera do you use its super clear

[enemay]

That SE looks so nice! I want it in Midnight Blue or Black!