2020 Toyota Camry TRD V6 - POV Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.พ. 2020
- MSRP: From $31,170
Horsepower: 301 hp; Torque: 267 lb-ft
MPG: 22 city / 31 highway
Curb weight: 3,572 lbs
Dimensions: 192-193″ L x 72″ W x 56-57″ H
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I am shocked by how good new toyotas look, this one is just sooo cool
Toyota has really upped their game in alm departments. They look great
@kkthxk Reliability is all that matters. My Tundra rides horribly yet at 250,000 miles it is still a damn solid truck.
@kkthxk XSE rides much better I think
except for the new supra
Sorry but it looks like a ricer
Appearance is at least backed up by some decent power. Pretty nice car for 31k considering what a Camry was 10 years ago. Unfortunate that these cars don't have a manual option.
I agree. It's the own consumers fault. Nobody in the sates is buying manuals.
Honda does offer a 6 speed manual in the accord sport.
5% of all Accord sold were manuals.
I would really love a Camry with a manual transmission. I wouldn’t even care if it was the 4 cylinder, I really just want a manual.
They'd include a manual option if there was a market for it.
Toyota's not going to include a manual if 3 or 4 people want it.
BelowAverageLuke oh I certainly agree. I’m just saying that in a perfect world it would be nice. It’s nice that the corolla still has the option.
Shepshepft86 Come on man. It’s 2020, no no for manual and this comes from guy from Europe.
I'd gladly buy this, actually. Seems like a fun enough car, perfect for the city but will let loose when you want. Plus, you get that Toyota reliability our boy Scotty talks about.
If you're looking for reliability I would stay away from this car. Toyota is known for reliability, however they are having problems with this transmission, which could be because of a design flaw. Only time will tell if they've fixed that by now.
@@yanntam6451 never heard of it nor it happened to any body of around my toyota community
@@yanntam6451 i had a 2020 4 cyl camry, the transmission related-problem i only had was that it was very “laggy”, it would take a few moments for it to actually sense the throttle being pushed. i bought a throttle controller which helped tremendously, but i sold it and bought a 2010 is350 lmaooo
The XSE is a much better option the only difference would be the suspension, the TRD lacks so many features
@@FKAAYA the trd is a good base level V6 Camry.
This has to be the bravest moment in a car review on TH-cam when our host endorses the Camry Hybrid over the performance model. Well done!
Come to think of it, my comment might be the second bravest on TH-cam ;)
Right Lane Hog Also a die hard enthusiast and I gotta say, a lot of these new Hybrids are really good. You can’t argue with the numbers and many of them look the part due to the emergence of bold styling for family oriented models. Toyota has always been one of the bests and while I have driven or really spent much time looking into one (lol not really my cup of tea) at least they will sell in massive numbers and save a bit more gas for people like us. And maybe someday I will buy one when I get tired of cars; not likely, but you never know haha
Right Lane Hog To clarify, the Prius does not look the part. But the Camry, Accord, and newly debuted Sonata hybrid look good for Hybrids. Haha just needed to clarify that.
@@seanpittacora9668 I put it this way, if you are going to buy an automatic and the car comes with a Hybrid option just buy the Hybrid. My manual will be good for several more years but next time.............
@@seanpittacora9668 I would like to see how the AWD Corolla Hybrid wagon offered in Japan would sell compared to the Prius.
6:35 “so frustrating putting power down” 8:55 “it puts the power down very well”
Lol good eye
@@602zach7 I, too, hear with my eyes
He likes it but he’s fighting it..😂
@@Anonymous-ji4sb he's definitely speeding in some parts
Michael Right. I wonder if he’s been pulled over before and just never showed the footage.
I’m thankful for TH-cam channels like this one, really giving people genuine and very in-depth videos
I love how your detailed review stands out and focuses on the driving experience and pleasure. It is the experience, pleasure and reliability that matters for a lot of car enthusiasts and not just the horsepower or torque numbers on paper.
I think that truck at 8:25 needs some more tires
Scott Watkins it’s a tank
Almost spilled my drink lol.
That’s Michigan law for you.
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@Frank L xD he said a 18 wheeler
9:02 would give me a heart attack seeing the brake lights come on, knowing he’s probably trying to start the car and pull behind you to pull you over.
If you look in the rear view mirror the cop did pull out behind him. Then the video cut. I'm thinking he got pulled over.
@@tvlnnt Came to the comments as soon as I saw that. I thought so too, but I think it's unlikely as he was only doing 40 on what appears to be a divided 4-lane highway. Of course, I don't know the limit on that road, can't see any signs in the clip. However, you are able to see that the ramp has a limit of 30. We do see Topher entering the ramp doing 40, but the cop had his brake lights on before he entered the ramp/indicated, so it's hard to tell what the cop would pull him over for. Again, I'm not sure what interests the cop to pull over what is a stock Camry painted red with a little spoiler, but who knows.
I enjoy the style of your video reviews. No face close ups and diarrhea of the mouth -- focused on the vehicle and drive with a proper amount of commentary.
You are my favorite reviewer now
I'm in love with that semi driver focused cockpit, this might very well be my favorite of the new toyota lineup
Say it with me: Naturally aspirated V6s are better than turbo four cylinders!
It’s a subjective thing
They definitely feel punchy and responsive, Toyota Sienna’s are always ready to let out on u!!
They sound better, that's about it. Better reliability too
@@darthvicious So true, I drove my uncle's a few weeks ago and that thing was faster than expected.
Doesn’t the accord 2.0t beat it in a race?🤔
FINALLY it's what we've all been waiting for
I like that this is not too loud. It just looks and performs cool.
I like the fact how this Toyota Camry has a combo of sport, luxury, and reliable vehicle. The TWD V6 would be an excellent pick.👍🏻
Good job dude, carry on
I'm a couple years late here, but this Camry is designed for people like me. I want a car that's reliable, has reasonable insurance rates, and decent gas mileage. But I love sporty cars and a little bit extra horsepower doesn't hurt for passing cars without accelerating for 5 seconds behind them first. It looks great and has a nice interior with enough features to keep the modern buyer happy. It's the perfect balance of sporty, practical, and reliable for a spacious sedan with a great reliability rating.
Spot on review and agree with everything. From a commuting standpoint buy the hybrid Camry. Amazing fuel economy and the drivetrain is so smooth and pleasant. I picked up a 2020 camry le hybrid and after 4k miles, I'm averaging around 49 to 50 mpg per tank using regular fuel. All 18+ camrys have that transmission issue where they are constantly searching for gears but since the hybrid models use a CVT you have nothing to worry about. Fun car to drive, so comfortable and practical and plenty of power for daily use.
The loud exhaust doesn’t affect everyone. I love the look. And the practicality is great for someone like me
I thoroughly enjoy your reviews honestly the best on you tube.. You drive cars sporty & give honest feedback! I think there is a market for sporty sedans at a good price point!! I just bought a Widebody Charger 392 should be delivered by late feb.. If you're ever in Miami,FL let me know if you'd like to do a review on the charger version of the widebody
I hadn't heard any other reviews yet talk about the annoyance of the transmission but I'm so happy you pointed that out. Now that you said that, I can't un-hear it lol.
My 2014 was the same way, always looking to put it into slug gear for EPA reasons.
I've seen lots of reviews but likes you the most.
I was getting Michigan vibes from the beginning of the video, then I saw you drive by the St. Joes Sports Dome and I knew 😂 Thanks for the great video!
This thing looks stunning in person, this would be the model i buy.
I love this car! Definitely worth it!
Honest review with some great points to consider. Thanks!
These new Camrys are super nice. And I’m glad they still offer a naturally aspirated V6. My brother just got a 2022 Camry XLE V6 and it’s stunning. His girlfriend has a 2020 Camry SE. I myself have a 2000 XLE V6 Camry that was given to me from my mother. I like the V6 in the new Camrys, but the 1MZ-FE In my car i feel is somewhat a better V6 . Sure I’ve got a 100 less horsepower, but it’s a lighter, smaller sedan. And although it doesn’t have vvti, there’s this beautiful rasp that goes from about 4500 rpm’s to its redline. It almost sounds like a VQ v6 from Nissan. It was given to me with just 55k miles and it now has 201kmiles. It’s been bullet proof and is just a perfect all around car. Everyone around me has newer cars, but i really love my older Camry. Its never not started, or had any warning light on in the 22 years we’ve owned it.
Test drove the XSE, was really nice, TRD looks even nicer for a cheap daily. Great, informative video.
I think this looks like a clown car. XSE looks much better, IMO.
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That exhaust sounds so sweet!
Midnight Mystery sounds better then most sports cars
Fell in love with these ones during my trip in Dubai where they are using it as a taxi. Great car
My 2nd favorite type of POV videos
I'm so jealous of this guy. This is exactly what I wanna do with my life. I think it'd be so fun reviewing cars pov, since in depth review where already taken one of my favorite TH-camrs at the moment Doug Demuro. I had this idea on my own (renting cars and pov driving while reviewing them) after seeing this pov Lexus video but apparently it's already taken. It's whatever I can always just "rip off his idea" which is what people who see my videos would say lol.
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Yeah the gear hunting/confused gears can be toned down alot by driving it in eco mode. At first eco mode will seem very sluggish but the computer will adjust to a normal or more agressive driving style and eco mode will balance out pretty nicely. If u want to drive agressive, keep it in sport. So either sport or eco on this transmission, the normal mode is completely disastrous.
I never get sick of looking at this car.
I’ve never driven a Camry but I have always loved their style. I have Tacoma at the moment but eventually I’ll end up with a Camry.
3:40 i like how the subtitles say "music" when you rev it :D
Lol
I was looking for the review of Camry TRD, not the Roast of Camry TRD xD
Damn, you must have a pretty big oven to make a TRD Camry roast. What did the TRD Camry taste like? I'm quite curious, since eating a car is something I have never been able to taste before.
Yah. Thinking on getting it. It gives me that childhood feel when I first saw The Fast and the Furious.
Love the very honest review. Not worth 31k in my opinion but Toyota made a great move with this car. Waiting on the avalon trd now
I really like the look and the power. I can see your point with the transmission roaming, im really wanting a trd camry but I think the implementation of either a more reserved transmission setup or usage of paddle shifters would definitely make it a better daily driver.
This guy’s review about the transmission sucks. You wanna hold the gears? Use the pedal shifters. I have no problem with a car going for the highest gear in full auto mode. It’s a twitchy FWD 300 hp car. People need to stop complaining. Buy this car and let the transmission learn your habits.
If this came in a manual, I would seriously consider buying this car.
I would get one in the future. I wish ma old Camry was sporty like this 😒 I woulda kept it! Nice review bro!
This one bought me! Love it!
Nice car. I love how he backed up in an empty parking lot lol
Anyone else think he got pulled over at 8:48 when passing the cop on the shoulder after quickly accelerating around that turn? haha
It's a very sharp looking car, definitely in the family sedan segment
This is a great car home boy! I own one and its rock solid in every way!!!
no one:
my grandma: i hate loud cars
also my grandma: *buys a camry trd*
Nice
Wow, I'm actually impressed by the Camry TRD, I don't think y'all so how fast he was taking those corners and the transmission I feel it just needs an ECU tune, I have a friend with a regular v6 Camry and he solved the problem by just re tuning it, but this is good deal to me.
This thing looks cool. Good job Toyota once again.
So i just started to learn how to drive
and man I just gotta say how much I love the way you can handle turns man amazing
Should have made a manual transmission option to compete with the accord 2.0 turbo
Low key impressed with the handling.They can’t go all out with it because it would compete with their higher range RWD.
The build for reliability is still the goal for this model i hope, explaining how little the mechanicals have changed
Very interesting view on the TRD. I settled for the 4 cyl SE
that v6 sounds meannnnn
For me it's the best sounding v6 that I heard. The exception is the alpha Romeo Ferrari sourced v6. First time in this channel I didn't understand the complaints
J35 / J37 sounds better
Its weird to say this about a camry, but these absolutely have a presence in person. They look great in a parking lot.
Digging the interior
Man I wish this had a 6 speed manual option.. I'd totally buy this for my next car if it did.
I saw a TRD the other day.. and it looked stunning.. as much as I love my Accord 2.0, I’d love to get my hands on a TRD within the next 2 years 😛
Did you get it? :)
@@asj2020 unfortunately not 😂… cars have gotten ridiculously expensive over the past 2 years
@@markolar3161 Understandable :(
giving me winding road mag vibes! , keep up the good work.
It looks so cool.
Great Review. I am quite suprised that the you said the Hybrid is more satisfying to drive than this car. Wow. I wonder if an LSD/or AWD would make the V6 a better drive.
Fuel economy
Who else looked in the rearview mirror for the cop like you was driving 🙄😬🤣
honest opinions thank you
you gotta be honest. toyota smashed it with the design it looks really good
Love how classy it is! I do feel the wing is straight off of a brz though.
I know it isn't, but it is so similar.
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The wing isnt my cup of tea but id prefer if it had a ducktail spoiler.
Imran Hanafi the avalon trd is a much more attractive car
@@slowspecv69 yea but for 8-12k more
True this car would look better with a ducktail
The exhaust note is really good
I got me a Camry SE here in Waterford in August. No complaints. The standard Camry handles really well. I just wanted a commuter car with a sportsy feel; not a race car. :-)
Hey Topher!
Love your content and am getting more into car maintenance and getting to know the ins and outs of the mechanics of a car. I'm doing this because I recently bought my first car, a 2020 Corolla SE 6MT.
If you could do a POV on my car that would be really helpful!
Congratulations on your sensible purchase decision. The SE manual is the best option in the Corolla lineup for people who like driving but don't want to waste money on frills.
@@rightlanehog3151 thanks! Hopefully Topher sees this I'd like his honest opinion on the way it drives.
Congrats, what color did you go with?
@@arturo762 silver!
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Ive always wondered this and it would be great if you responded. Do you just review cars for a living? How did you get that job?
Bruh
this camry is really cool. i hope this grade is also realeased in japan
I personally like honda accord but camry 2020 nd 19 interior is on another level my god it's so good perfect
I agree about the transmission in this car, drove my friends 2019 Camry XSE 4 cylinder and the transmission felt so sloppy.
although i hate the fact that i had to purchase a third-party device to fix the transmission feeling, i used a pedal commander to mitigate the problem which does very well to bring responsiveness.
@Sammy Phillps That's why I personally stick with manuals.
@Sammy Phillps It depends lol I drive a modern manual so the clutch is light, also I live in Miami. Traffic down here is terrible but two each his/her own.
You probably tryna floor it or drive it hard in eco mode😂
Also remember its does not have a turbo it's good without it.
@Sammy Phillps go to settings and turn eco mode off
9:00 LMAO imagine if he kept flooring it.
I think he was pulled over, a few seconds later from 9:00 the cop pulls out and the video cuts off, which he usually doesn't do in his other vids
@@usaidaamer949 Nope, look at the clock on the car
@@alh06 He got pulled over then turned on Waze lol
@@nyyankees4296 Nope
Cool car and impressive sound
I have the wind chill pearl/midnight black one, I get compliments more than I ever imagined I would
I'll never be able to afford a brand new car in my life time so I watch your videos on full screen in my 2004 Toyota Camry Le V6.
veer Chaudhary yeah you will get your credit decent and save a lil bit for a down payment and you’ll get one if you want one in the future. Don’t ever say never my friend
I like more the XSE version with red interior...
Never thought i would ever see the day where i would see a muscled out camry
They have to compete now seeing what kia does.
I am an old retired guy nearing the end of a 36 month lease on a 2017 Camry LE. Odometer reading is 11800 miles. I do have an option to purchase it for around $13K. While this red TRD would stand out more than my current Parisian Night Pearl LE, I think as a practical matter it would be better just to buy the '17 and "blend in". 😉
I have to credit Toyota for STRIPPING down a performance model to actually LOWER the price just like Plymouth Roadrunners of old. Having said that, the absence of a manual option is a major flaw. If Honda can keep the manual Accord alive then Toyota can do the same. In the bigger picture, I completely agree that #Hybrid is the way forward for commuter cars with automatic transmissions. I am sure all the Camry's flaws will be forgiven if Toyota brings over that new Yaris GR with AWD, 6 Speed manual and 268 hp to kick the Type R's butt ;)
Yes but you should see the reviews on the manual Accord. I heard the shifter is SUPER un-honda like
@Right Lane Hog agree with you on what you said, however one point I do want to make is that Toyota hasn’t made a Camry with a manual in close to 10 years, and even seeing mid-to-late 2000s Camrys with a stick is pretty rare here in the North American market. There was no chance Toyota was nor is ever going to go back to making a Camry with a manual option since they haven’t done it in so long. Still would be nice though like you said.
@@davidcopeland5450 What were the chances of a TRD Camry or a 268 HP Yaris 24 months ago? I am sure that Las Vegas would have given you odds of 1,000 - 1. Toyota is really reorienting themselves towards increased driving enjoyment with their newer models. All I hope to do is to provide positive encouragement for more options for buyers because the manual driving experience is so much more engaging. After listening to our reviewer's near total frustration with a transmission that chooses its own gear, my belief is only reinforced.
@Right Lane Hog can’t argue with you there, especially considering how I’m looking for my next car to be one with a stick shift.
Right Lane Hog - You make a valid point, but another thing to consider would be that Toyota has never really developed a manual transmission for the 2GR. Even the fire-breathing Lexus IS350 has never had a manual trans option. I suppose the Tacoma has one available, but it’s RWD and they aren’t selling well at all. Putting a manual transmission in this TRD Camry would require and enormous amount of cash for very little pay-off. Honda at least has the Civic Type-R which they can borrow parts off of. Toyota doesn’t have that luxury. Not saying it can’t happen, but the likelihood of seeing a M/T TRD Camry is very, very slim.
9:09
Cop pulls out in rear view window.
Were you fined ?
Miguel Angel Medina Rise Where? How do you have likes? 😂
@@h3llokimmi3 look at the rear view mirror above
Miguel Angel Medina Rise there’s no cop, if there is it’s not behind him
Miguel Angel Medina Rise Where?
@@h3llokimmi3 9:01 you see the cop on the curb and later in the rear view you see them pull out.
Is it just me or is Toyota and Honda actually making some beautiful cars better than ever now.
There’s camry SOUNDS good!!
The best transmission was the 6 speed Camry. You can use the paddle shifters better than on the 8 speed.
This car would be perfect with a manual gearbox!
JoshCraver9000 exactly
Less than 2% of people in the US buy manual. So please be quiet
@@areallytallguy So?
areallytallguy that 2 percent that buy manual are real drivers not sloppy drivers
@@alanovcina9551 you mean people who do extra?
honesty. thank you
You can thank Gret chen Whit mer for those Smooth Michigan Roads...🥴
I automatically could tell you were close to me soon as I opened the video. Nothing beats a firm suspension going over potholes. 👌🏽
Aaaaaaaaaand you definitely got pulled over at 9:15 lol
he wasn't doing anything wrong tho. at least he didn't show us it
Time before cut says 9:54.
Time after cut says 9:56.
If he was pulled over he had to have changed the clock, which seems unlikely.
@@tonyv1559 where did you see the time 9.56? I saw a cop that slowly pulled back onto the highway. I doubt he was pulled over from what I can see.
@@peterzebot9863 At 9:30 after he presses the button you can see the really small clock say 9.56 on the dash between the speedo and tac.
Then you can see it change to 9.57.
@@tonyv1559 ahh. nice catch. I didn't think he was pulled over either.
Smoked plenty of sti’s with my Camry trd. I love mine
Doing ricer fly by's isn't smoking anyone
CJ 🤣 he’s smoking crack bro
Were they racing you?
Stis are slow lol.
@@alexmustata4089 low 5 second 0-60 isn't slow
The wing looks sick
yeah im getting this once i get my license next week
The sound of this car is cool but I think the xse v6 is the ultimate camry
$31k and it has no:
Parking sensors
Sun roof
Heated seats
HID head lights
LED tail lights
Birds eye camera
Rear vents
Rear center cup holders
Rear view mirror is basic af
No heads up display
But you get 301hp, a jazzy spoiler and some rims 🥴
The only thing on that list that I would actually want is HID headlights, the rest are cookie cutter features
It doesn't have HIDs cause it has LEDs. HIDs are a thing of the past, even luxury cars don't use HIDs anymore..
So for the same price 4 door what would you get
You can get a fusion sport for more hp and better features.
To me, it needed bigger infotainment and dual climate.
Great review, thank you very much. I agree 100% with your take on the transmission thing. I"m in the market for a new car and was seriously looking at this one, but for me, I'm moving on. I "hate" a transmission that searches all time!
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Shoutout to the Camry being able to have a TRD supercharger to beef power without having an immature "LOOK AT ME" appearance package.