2012 Toyota Camry L (La Mesa, CA)

2012 Toyota Camry L

Toyota has also set out to address a long-running complaint about the Camry being boring to drive. Suspension improvements have been made to enliven the Camry s handling dynamics and make the ride more composed. The 2012 Toyota Camry has been improved in almost every detail this may look like the same package but it s been massaged and redesigned to bring it up to the standards of usability safety and interior construction set by the competition and then retuned and restyled to be a little more expressive. But as before durability and reliability are still the key attributes meant to set the 2012 Toyota Camry apart from its rivals. In total the Toyota Camry is once again one of the more appealing midsize family sedans. The 2012 Toyota Camry L features 16-inch steel wheels air-conditioning power windows and mirrors cruise control a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel split-folding rear seats Bluetooth and a six-speaker CD sound system with auxiliary input and USB jacks. Every 2012 Toyota Camry features front-wheel drive and a six-speed automatic transmission but there are two engine choices. Base Camrys are powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder that produces 178 hp and 170 pound-feet of torque. In Edmunds performance testing this engine brought the Camry from zero to 60 mph in 8.1 seconds which makes it one of the quickest four-cylinder midsize sedans. The 2012 Toyota Camry comes with a battery of standard safety features including antilock brakes with brake assist stability control front- and rear-seat side airbags full-length side curtain airbags and knee airbags for both driver and passenger the latter new for 2012. A blind-spot monitoring system is also available. In Edmunds braking tests both the Camry LE and SE came to a stop from 60 mph in about 120 feet which is a bit better than average for the class. In government crash testing the Camry received a top five-star score for overall crash protection four stars for overall frontal prote