2019 Toyota Camry SE Review // review, walk around, and test drive // 100 rental cars

This is rental car number 115 and today I'm driving the 2019 Toyota Camry SE.

There's more details below, but I just wanted to quickly say ~thank you~ for watching my video. Please comment below and share your thoughts. Or just take a second and say 'Hey'. I'd love to hear from you. Cheers!

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NOTES:

Year: 2019
Make: Toyota
Model: Camry
Trim: SE

Color: Midnight black metallic
Interior: Black leather
MSRP: $26,480.

Engine: 2.5L 4-cylinder "dynamic force engine"
Transmission: 8-speed automatic with "direct shift" capability.
Horsepower: 203 hp at 6,600 rpms

MPG City: 28
MPG Highway: 39
Fuel Tank Capacity:
Cost for a full tank:

Handling: Solid. I'm driving this on snow and ice and it's STILL hugging the corners well. I felt in control the entire time I was driving it so much so that I pushed this vehicle much harder than I do most of my rentals.

Acceleration: Fun. It's not the fastest rental I've had, but the engine gives you a satisfying roar when you hit the accelerator and it responds almost instantly. It really it a good ride.

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[RentalCars]

Did I miss anything on this rental? I really appreciate all the love I'm getting in the comments, but please don't hesitate to offer constructive criticism too. For example, someone recently suggested I add shots of the headlights at night, so I'm going to try to incorporate that into all my future videos. If you have a suggestion, please share it! Cheers!

[jorgelara]

I Love my 2019 SE, best part of my days is waking up knowing that I’m going to be driving this beauty.

[beedubb]

Had one of these as a rental from Enterprise myself, and the first thing I noticed when moving was how solidly built it felt. Nice overall quality and was a nice experience driving it. I would highly recommend one.

[adrftgvvbh]

I wanted the SE all black, 2018 used with 45k miles. My wife wanted the 2020 Altima SR grey metallic with chrome delete/ black rims. She won. Yall keep my cvt in prayer.

[FullMetalNate]

Going to get mine today. Found one for 23, 000 with 19, 000 miles. Cant go wrong there.

[brorowcarwiz]

Great review & great car-- I actually almost purchased an SE with the upgrade package that gives you blind spot monitor, push button start, homelink & other goodies. It is my understanding that Camry's built after October 2018 have CarPlay.

[QuentinQuatermass]

Great idea to review your rental cars! Subscribed. We just bought a 2019 Camry SE and agree with your observations. Toyota hit a home run with the 2018-19 Camry. Our SE is white but otherwise configured like this one, with black interior and no other options, just all-weather mats and mudguards. So we don't have push button start or blind spot monitoring/rear cross traffic alert. I would have paid the $600 for BSM/RCTA but in the NW USA they roll it in with push button start and a moon roof for $2100. I don't think you can get it separate.

I notice most reviews of mid-sized cars have the Honda Accord edging out the Camry for best in class but it's interesting they never tell you Honda is getting sued over an oil dilution/contamination problem in their 1.5 liter turbo engine! It's due to Honda's direct gas injection. Toyota anticipated this problem years ago and that's what their term Dynamic Force Engine is all about - instead of only direct fuel injection the Toyota engines have direct injection plus the old port injection. Costs more to make but your valves don't gunk up with deposits and your oil doesn't get contaminated with gas. Honda's turbocharger may be part of the problem, too - we'll have to see how this story plays out over the years. Also, at this price trim Toyota uses their high-end direct shift 8-speed transmission while Honda uses a lower quality CVT transmission, not their excellent direct shift 10-speed transmission found in higher trim levels.

Anyway, the Accord is a great car and would be a great rental for you if you haven't done it yet but anyone wanting to keep a new car for 5 years or more should be thinking Toyota.

[gpmalotorn]

Great job! Thank you for a very thorough review and walkaround of this car. I just bought this yesterday and it will be delivered next week.

[Carisalis]

Just bought one yesterday and you answered all my questions about the various buttons
Thank you

[brndojordan]

Just FYI Direct Shift actually means that when you increase throttle to accelerate it can skip gears, e.g. 5th to 3rd depending on throttle position. This is ideal in response vs. downshift 5th, to 4th, to 3rd like automatics of old. Also not all transmissions do this, and sport mode ideally keeps the rams higher for spirited driving and holds the gears longer rather then upshift.

[newwavetheo]

Rev up your engines! It's time for the Scotty Kilmer Channel!

[cashmandubs]

I very much appreciate this review! It's helping me understand my purchase beforehand! Thank you.

[garrenseifert]

I believe the 2019s have apple car play now

[indoctrinationtime]

When my 2010 Malibu gets put out to pasture I hope to get a good deal on a used Camry . When I first saw this Camry I didn't like it but it's growing on me especially the 200 horsepower. The size and weight of this car is good for bad weather and all the Suvs surrounding you on the road. Nice review .

[jamesfish]

I have the SE with convenience package which gives you push start and blind spot and rear cross traffic alert.

[demeiaholton]

I own this car, however it does have apple play. Your phone has to be synced and then use the usb cable and your apple play will display.

[EvyDiane]

Theres so many cool features on my Camry that i had no idea about. So cool!

[alexawermuth]

I bought a 2019 Camry se about 3 days ago and what I dont like so far is there is no light near the pull down shade/mirror so if you're looking at yourself in the mirror you have to turn on your roof lights, the lights on the roof also have no switch so you cant set it so that they turn on when the doors are open. So whenever you open the doors at night the car just stays dark which I dont like, also I was hoping it would tell me north east south or west somewhere on the car but it does not, and no blind spot monitoring unless you pay tons extra which it shouldnt cost extra in a 2019 car cmon. I do love the faux leather seats with striped cloth in the center and the front grill though, the S shape in the dashboard, and the C A M R Y letters on the back. Also the fact that I know it will be a reliable car so I am still very happy with it

[cathysalgado]

I bought 2019 Camry SE supersonic red. Love it! It is beautiful and controls well! I bought a good cover for it and really helps to keep it clean since I wash and wax it myself. Couldnt be happier!

[pixiesims]

It does have apple car play beside the charging port you use a charger to connect your phone!