2010 Toyota Camry Consumer Reviews

Smooth Ride

Written by: CMGB on 10/28/2009

Vehicle

2010 Toyota Camry SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)

Review

The Camry SE V6 rides like "buttah". I shopped Honda Accord V6 and Toyota Camry SE V6 and was sold on the Camry for the quiet, smooth ride and comfortable seats. I found the Honda Seats very hard, which is a chronic complaint in customer reviews. The SE is classy and sporty looking in one package and has plenty of pep for highway driving. It doesn't feel as "zippy" as my previous car (Maxima), which is ok, because I'm loving the luxury feel.

Favorite Features

Good braking system, heated exterior mirrors, stereo sounds great, overall comfortable ride. The dashboard controls are nice and close for an easy reach.

Suggested Improvements

Rear window defogger takes way too long to heat up and do the job. I agree with other comments about the transmission down shifting-it almost feels like the transmission is pulling back like the reins of a horse (whoa!).

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Camry XLE 6 Cylinder

Written by: Bill Bivins on 10/26/2009

Vehicle

2010 Toyota Camry XLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

After owning only "Detroit manufactured" cars for many years (I previously worked for GM and later Ford), I finally broke down and bought a reliable, competent vehicle which, however, is not all that exciting. For my retirement car, I thought I couldn't do better than the Camry. So far, very pleasant to drive, good feel of the road, well-executed, even if unexciting, styling. You can't go wrong with Camry.

Favorite Features

Nice looking, even if unexciting; good reliability, good mileage, 6 speed X- mission is good, and lots of pep with the 6-cylinder engine.

Suggested Improvements

Some of the steering wheel controls are non-intuitive; cruise control has to be turned on each time you start the car; driver's seat could be a bit deeper.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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A Nice Transition

Written by: travelkat on 10/24/2009

Vehicle

2010 Toyota Camry SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)

Review

I bought the Camry SE after driving a 2002 Camaro Z28 for 7 years. I have been very happy with the sport suspension on the SE model (did not like the feel of the LE model at all -- much too soft). But my silver Camry SE with charcoal leather interior is fabulous! It looks great, feels great, and it's easy on the wallet. I became interested in Toyota when my husband bought a Tacoma back in the spring. I decided Toyota equals quality! We test-drove the Prius but I felt like I was riding in a tin can. When I drove the Camry SE I fell in love. This is how a car should drive! I don't understand the reviews that say the car is bland or unexciting, maybe they did not get the SE model.

Favorite Features

Sport leather interior, sport suspension, the feel of the ride, bluetooth, ice-blue dash lighting, satellite radio, lumbar support for driver, overall quality of vehicle, and amazing service from top-notch dealership.

Suggested Improvements

Keep working to improve gas mileage on Camry for those of us who aren't into Prius!

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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First Toyota Purchase

Written by: First Toyota on 10/21/2009

Vehicle

2010 Toyota Camry XLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I leased a 2010 Camry XLE V6 approximately a month ago. (coming off 12 years of GM cars). I test drove the V6 SE (love the sporty look of the car) and the V6 XLE. After test driving both cars, I immediately told the salesman that the XLE was the way I wanted to go. The ride is so smooth, but not soft. The handling is quite responsive and the powerful V6 (268) is extremely impressive. I use the cruise control on the car whenever possible on the highway and find that this car's CC is extremely accurate with no noticeable braking and acceleration on hills. Love the comfortable and well laied out interior. The JBL audio system is fabulous. A truly good car.

Favorite Features

Smart key system, powerful V6, JBL audio, luxurious leather interior

Suggested Improvements

standard 17" wheels on the XLE, add a "mute" button on steering wheel controls

11 out 11 people found this review helpful

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The best buy available today

Written by: Thomas on 10/19/2009

Vehicle

2010 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)

Review

Once I decided to trade-in my 2009 Accord due to the annoying amount of road noise and front brake issues I test drove every thing in the $20-30k segment. I may have gone with the Fusion if it were not for the cheap interior. I really liked the Sonata however I didn't want to risk the poor resale value. I chose the Camry as I was willing to give up some handling for fit and finish and ride. The mpg's are great too. This is the first Toyota I've owned and couldn't be happier. Like the Accord there are a lot of Camry's out on the road but I don't feel it takes away from its underrated looks. I think the exterior design is very fluid and could have easily been a more expensive car.

Favorite Features

The center console layout is the best I've seen. I like that Toyota lines the coin drawer with felt. Now that's paying attention to detail! Unlike my old Honda the radio and ac/heat switches have a simple layout that does not require reading the owners manual. Legendary resale value.

Suggested Improvements

Offer tan colored interior with the silver exterior like they used to years ago.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Nice looking; dissapointing performance

Written by: waltparsons on 10/17/2009

Vehicle

2010 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)

Review

The car is nice but I am not happy with the drive-by-wire and electronic transmission. The shifting feels erratic and makes the driving experience frustrating at slower shifting speeds. The dealership acknowledge the issue but says there is no "fix". For a Toyota, I'm disappointed and a bit surprised that this would be considered acceptable for release to the consumer. I hope they rectify this soon.

Favorite Features

I like the exterior shape. It is sporty and sleek. The chrome around the grill is a nice touch.

Suggested Improvements

I would do away with the drive-by-wire and electronic transmission. While some car makers may think it's the wave of the future, I can speak for more than 1 consumer who are very disappointed in the performance of that technology. Some things are better left alone. If it ain't broke; don't fix it.

8 out 8 people found this review helpful

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Dashboard rattles

Written by: Scott on 10/13/2009

Vehicle

2010 Toyota Camry LE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)

Review

Dashboard rattles after 100 miles! No screw on oil filter, cartridge type filter, needs synthetic oil - dealership quote about $70 every 5 thousand miles.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

Make a car that doesn’t rattle.

5 out 10 people found this review helpful

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First Toyota Purchase

Written by: Janebtalking on 10/08/2009

Vehicle

2010 Toyota Camry SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6A)

Review

I've always driven American company cars and this is my first foreign. I test drove seven other cars of the affordable mid-size range. I felt the Toyota was by far the superior of them all. The comfort, the interior layout, the power, the effortless gear change, the exterior and the options is what sold me on this car. I have read reviews stating the Camry is boring. Sure, if you buy the basic edition. The SE is the way to go if looks is your concern. The road noise vs. most others was the most noticeable to me. There is no comparison, the Camry is incredibly quiet. Very happy with my decision for this car!

Favorite Features

Bluetooth cell phone connection (my caller could hear me clearly at 75mph), USB iPod connection, 0-60 speed, quiet ride, smoothest gear transition I've experienced, telescoping steering wheel.

Suggested Improvements

USB port in dash cubby hard to access, time it takes for radio screen to catch up with iPod scrolling, hinged cup holder cover in back seat (kids will inevitably break off).

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Pleasantly surprised

Written by: Ray on 10/06/2009

Vehicle

2010 Toyota Camry SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)

Review

I have never considered a Toyota ever. I've had almost every make, Honda, Nissan, Volvo, VW, Chevy, Ford, BMW. A Camry was the least likely. I must admit I'm blow away. The exterior is beautiful, the interior is laid out elegantly. The ride is firm and supple. It isn't super agile, but agile enough to be fun. Overall it's a lot of car for the money, I couldn't be more satisfied.

Favorite Features

Sun roof, 6 speed flawless automatic transmission, stock stereo, interior elegance, black front grill, 5 spoke sport wheels, low profile tires.

Suggested Improvements

Make the manual transmission more available, it's cool to have a big sedan in a stick shift.

8 out 11 people found this review helpful

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EXCELLENT

Written by: JonJon1223 on 10/05/2009

Vehicle

2010 Toyota Camry SE 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6A)

Review

I traded up my 2007 Corolla SE to a 2010 Toyota Camry SE and I am very happy with my decision. The Camry SE looks sleek, drives like a dream, and is very quiet...even on highway driving. I do a lot of highway driving and I'm averaging 32mpg. The 2.5L engine has plenty of pickup and is smooth. I love to drive this car! Lexus quality without paying the price!

Favorite Features

EVERYTHING! Stereo, bluetooth, sunroof, smooth engine, blue dashboard lighting, overall design!

Suggested Improvements

Heated side mirrors should be standard on all versions of the Camry.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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