Compared: Taurus Vs. Camry
2009 Toyota Camry
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Toyota Camry
The basics: A 2.4-liter, 158-horsepower four-cylinder with five-speed manual or automatic transmission is standard; a 268-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 gets a six-speed automatic
Price: $19,145 and up
Fuel economy: 19/28 mpg (four-cylinder) to 21/31 mpg (six-cylinder)
Rating: 7.6 out of 10
The
Toyota Camry has amassed an enviable reputation for reliability and has been the best-selling car in America for years. All that's in danger this year: sources like Consumer Reports have seen
Camry reliability ratings drop, and the
Honda Accord could be on a pace to displace the
Camry as America's top-selling car.
TheCarConnection.com's editors have driven the
Camry, with both engines, and in
Hybrid and coupe versions as well. Editors enjoy its smooth ride, its quiet interior (especially in six-cylinder form), its refined engine performance, and the four-cylinder's fuel efficiency.
On the downside, the reputation for
Camry durability is under fire; the exterior shape is very conservative, interior materials look cheap and subpar in places, and build quality has become an issue for a car that's held the top slot in sales largely based on its quality. In all, the
Camry receives a rating of 7.6 out of 10, with lower scores for styling and for safety--the latter, because
stability control remains optional on many models for the 2009 model year.
Our
Bottom Line? The
2009 Toyota Camry remains one of the best choices for those looking for a reliable and roomy—albeit plainly dressed—family sedan.
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