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Mileage (EPA estimate)

21 city, 30 highway, 25 combined

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Ratings & reliability

Customer ratings

4.5 out of 5

93 customer reviews
The 2012 Toyota Camry is widely praised for its reliability, fuel efficiency, and smooth ride. Customers appreciate its spacious interior, low maintenance costs, and strong safety features, though some highlight cabin noise and outdated tech as minor drawbacks. Overall, it consistently meets expectations for comfort and dependable performance.

RepairPal reliability rating

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RepairPal gave the Toyota Camry an overall reliability rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, which RepairPal describes as Excellent. This rating ranks Toyota Camry 2nd out of 28 among Midsize Cars.

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Toyota Camry features and specs

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XLE 4D Sedan 2WD

Standard Features

  • Cloth Seats
  • ABS Brakes
  • Air Conditioning
  • Cruise Control
  • Overhead Airbags
  • Power Locks
  • Power Mirrors
  • Power Seat(s)
  • Power Windows
  • Rear Defroster
  • Side Airbags
  • Sunroof(s)
  • Traction Control
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Automatic Transmission
  • AM/FM Stereo
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Bluetooth Technology
  • CD Audio

Optional Features

  • Blind Spot Monitor
  • Cloth Seats
  • Front Seat Heaters
  • Leather Seats
  • Rear View Camera
  • Smart Key
  • Alloy Wheels
  • Rear Spoiler
  • Auxiliary Audio Input
  • Entune
  • JBL Sound System
  • Navigation System
  • Satellite Radio Ready

Drive Wheels

Front Wheel Drive (2WD)

Engine size

2.5L

Horsepower

178

Torque (ft-lbs)

170

Engine type

Gas

Fuel capacity

17

Wheelbase

109.3"

Overall length

189.2"

Width

71.7"

Height

57.9"

Leg room

F 41.6"/R 38.9"

Head room

F 37.9"/R 38"

Front tires

P215/55R17

Rear tires

P215/55R17

Seating capacity

5

Max towing capacity

100/1000 lbs.

Transmission

Automatic

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