That Camry XSE in black is gorgeous. Bravo to Toyota for keeping the V6 engine option! A beautiful engine by the way with the legendary Toyota quality. As nice as the new Kia is it’s not going to last like the Toyota. For me, I would still choose the Camry over the Kia. Its great that the competition is getting better all the time.
That Toyota V6 will be still purring long long after the K5 explodes and don’t forget, resale value. I’d go with the Camry XSE all day. Actually, I did I bought a 21 XSE black on black V6 and I love it.
People buy Toyota's because they last forever. It's never been because they are really good looking cars. It's just a perk that the newer ones finally look decent. Everything you reviewed about this car is spot on. I've rented this car dozens of times. Mostly the 4cyl, once had a 6cyl. It's a great cruiser on the freeway, smooth ride & takes the bumps really well. My son's 2012 Camry has 155k and still going strong. That's why we buy Toyotas. Good job!
Thanks for bringing us these sizzling mid-size sedans, Joe. It’s a segment that Kia & Hyundai are breathing life back into! Great job on the Camera Lori!
Toyota Camry's XSE 4 and 6 cylinders have never been distinctive. When you see an XSE on the road, you assume 6 cylinder when in fact it's a 4 cylinder. Honda does the same with the 2020 1.5 sport and 2.0t sport you see a little badge that denotes 2.0T....no exclusivity overall.
LOL, that's exactly what the guy in the 2018-19 Camry SE thought I was driving... long story short, I'm driving home one night minding my own business, listening to Beethoven and I see this car riding up my ass for no reason and I could tell it was a Camry SE from the headlights. We come to a traffic light where we both will turn LEFT...... I switch from Beethoven to Tupac (starin through my rear view)..... we're side by side one sec and the next I'm gone hitting 81 in a blink and he was nowhere to be seen.........I guess he thought it was a 4 cylinder LOL and Oh yeah, I didn't even switch to "sport mode"
Does anyone ever mention the cost of rebuilding a turbo and at what mileage they can expect that inevitably? Naturally aspirated is so underrated long term. Everyone praises the turbo brand new. How do you feel when you're staring down a turbo rebuild or looking at the reality of a big hit on trade in value because the turbo is due for a service.
Stay away from cvt transmission due to the engineering of a steel belt driven... shops do not want to rebuild you have to buy a used one or pay from 6 to 11k for a transmission from the dealer ...please due your research and go into forums to see the complication of transmission shop and call your local transmission shop so you can see what they are talking about this camry is a buy
It looks like Toyota had designers go to separate rooms, they each design an individual part of the vehicle's front end, then they all come back and, without question, slap it all together and say, "It's perfect."
@@NeoHCgbz Mazda did a good job with coordinating their vehicle designs. Toyota doesn't seem as coordinated style-wise, albeit still more reliable mechanically overall. The issue is car companies trying to be too flashy, without much of a goal in mind.
@ps3 nintendo Mainly the massive corporate brands like Ford, Chevy, GM and Toyota. Only good thing I can say about Toyota is they have Lexus. Other than that I'm more of a Mazda fanboy.
Camry TRD is just a base SE model with some performance tuning. That rear spoiler on the TRD is horrendous looking. I opted for a fully loaded V6 XSE model with panoramic sunroof instead. No regrets.
You're saying every other Camry competitor has already ended up as scrap metal? Interestingly, I still see a plethora of older Honda Accord's, Nissan Altima's, Mazda6's, and even Hyundai Sonata's and Kia Optima's regularly on the road being driven. They don't appear to be anywhere near ready for a junkyard just yet.
"Toyota is the automaker to have recalled the most vehicles in 2020, according to a report published by Finbold. Between January 1 and July 13, 2020, a total of 13,362,759 vehicle units were recalled to garages around the world for technical checks that mainly related to safety flaws" Oh what a feeling muh Toyota.
The K5 would be fun for a couple of years but I would go Camry TRD for the V6 and proven reliability. I think most people would be happy with either 8 or 9 inches LOL. Thanks for sharing it. Nice review Joe! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
I purchased the Kia K5 Gt-line because of your review. I absolutely love it and kicking myself for not waiting for the GT. People ask me about the car all the time. I think the GT is nicer than the Camry and for a far better price.
Savagegeese also gave a very positive review of the K5 GT Line just yesterday. I don't think his review of the GT would have been as good even with the increase in luxury features...
Had a Tiburon years ago, came back around later to a Veloster Turbo, came back again for a Forte GT & from there, went straight to a Stinger GT, y'all won't be disappointed, as many people do double takes on my car, I actually do the samething to a K5, can't stop looking at them.
Your reviews are definitely the best from all the others out there. One suggestion, and this is probably just me but I often fast forward just to get to the actual driving scenes. Perhaps start with a introduction as you do and a short walk around and then hop in and do the actual driving segment, and then pull over somewhere and go into all the details from exterior to interior etc. Would also be cool if you did a driving scene going over Clearwater pass bridge to Sand Key :)
This is built in my home state of Kentucky in the worlds largest Toyota plant, excellent company to work for and I own a 2020 xse 4 cylinder! Love it!!
V6 Camry or Kia GT. Plus the new Hyundai sedan. Oh yes the Accord. My personal choice would be the Kia. Stunning vehicle and isn't it great to see sedans looking absolutely desirable again. Time to sell that SUV of mine. Thanks for the video Joe.
Black beauty! 😍 Pictures/videos don't do it justice, looks even better in person. Those rear LED tail lights look awesome at night, one of its best features. Remove that pinstripe ASAP though! Lol. The V6 is BUTTER and it's super refined. Love my 2019 black XSE V6 with red interior and haven't had a single problem yet. Another great review, Raiti!
2020 XSE v6 😍😍. Love mine and as quick as the turbos May be you just can’t beat the feel or refinement of a naturally aspirated v6 Looks, red interior, love the tech. I also don’t mind the keyfob because it’s just a key... it goes in your pocket. Also I think this has one of the largest and best heads up displays out there. Infotainment works well. If you hate the color, just change the theme... mines a red theme to match the interior. Overall, It handles great, rides great, seats are comfy, it’s quiet. Zero complaints. Plus on the highway I can get as high as 40mpg in a v6. In spite of the fuel pump recall, I still believe the Camry will be more reliable than any of its competitors long term The negatives like lack of memory seats heated rear seats heated wheel or rain sense wipers don’t really apply to me because of all the passengers I’ve taken or let driven my car, not one has said “where’s the memory seats? No heated wheel? No heated rear seats?” Don’t listen to the people who say the Camry is a bad car. It’s a great car. If it’s the best selling sedan in America (fleet sales or not), it must be doing something right
I would love to see the XSE V6 in white with the black roof and some black stripes on the hood and the trunk (one/two)!!!!!! Just give it a more aggressive 2-tone look!!!!!!
Hi Joe big fan here from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 💙 I love the camry very much, this is 2nd most Saudi car, can you please review the Toyota land cruser j70 2 door please, I would love to watch it
I love all of the content you post & even though I’m in Australia the cars you review still make a lot of sense. Most are sold here. But I don’t think you liked that car at all. Keep doing what you’re doing. I’ve watched every review you’ve done since the Bronco. If you ever want to review a Australian muscle car, review the Ford Falcon XY GTHO. Fastest 4 door production car from 1970- 1998. Was around $7000 new now priced over a million dollars.
The matter of fact that all these reviewers keep comparing all other sedans in same class with Camry, it means Camry is the best. I don't understand why they always keep praising other sedans based on little sporty tweaks. When you are buying a mid-size family sedan that means your needs are according to that and you need a car which is balanced in all attributes. If you need a sports car then go buy a corvette or some other! Stop trying to find sportiness in cheap little 4 cylinder family cars 😏
Hey Joe, thanks for the Camry V6 XSE review. It seems that in the price group and car class, there are trade offs. In choosing a car I guess it comes down to limiting the trade offs: want a V6 and reliability go with Camry. Want balance and drive ability go with Accord. Want power, style inside/out and top tech go with Sonata N or Kia K5GT. And price is a HUGE consideration. At 39K even with a V6, the Camry is priced out of the class. At that price, I’m moving up to the next class of car: Stinger, Audi A4, etc.
@@naveenthemachine Thats a good deal on a Toyota. The MSRP is still to high IMO. I’d expect that kind of deal at a Kia dealer. I’d take 4K off a Kia K5GT fully loaded OTD at 31K any day.
Hey Joe, I went with the 2021 XSE-V6 because it has a lot more features including the panoramic roof, heated-cooled seats to name just a few. I also went with the 9 inch screen. The one you’re talking about is 7 inches not 8.
2019 Camry XSE V6 owner here, I haven't looked at the Kia's specs or how it looks on the inside but the Camry is the better looking car by a mile. Wind chill pearl white, panoramic roof and 5% tinted windows......sexy sexy and I didn't pay anywhere close to $39,000 or should I say once I pay it off in the summer in less than 2 years since buying it. .......thank you Toyota for principal only payments ;-).
@@irondino247 Its when a loan issuer, Toyota in this case and they allow their customers to make extra payments that goes toward the Principal (the actual amount one owns on a loan without interest), thus making it possible to pay off the loan much sooner and with a whole lot LESS interest.
That Camry looks really good in black, and the gauge cluster with the 7" display is much better than the K5 GT. I love it when you show the Mazda 6 some love. It still is my personal favorite, despite not being the outright quickest and only having 6 forward gears in it's transmission. I can't wait for the rwd 4th gen Mazda 6 and CX-50.
Ford fusion was deemed a bad car.. They stopped making it entirely and they have no resale good riddance.. and their EcoBoost engines were terrible. I'm known four people that had them and all their engines blew between 45 and 67k
I bought my first new car a few months ago. A base model 2020 Camry awd. Exactly what I wanted just enough features to justify the price. Keeping long term so I was dead set on a 20 not a 21. So it was the only one around me for the price I wanted. But for a good daily driver or road trip car I love it. I dont have many miles but with Toyota reliability you cant go wrong I'm told.
is the V6 worth the extra 5K when compared to the 4cylinder XSE model? I don't need a superfast car but it is always nicer to have that power on hand. What is the real world city MPG, the 4 cylinder is around 27 mpg. I have the 4cylinder XSE right now.
Get the v6. End of story. Don't even talk about how it compares to the 4 cyl. They are in totally different leagues. V6 camry is a sleeper. Mpg is a very small difference. Not enough to cry about.
Didn’t actually know Toyota even made an AWD Camry until out of curiosity I looked yesterday. Still.... that new Kia K5 is a GORGEOUS car and they have the best warranty in the business. Kia is also coming up as a reliable automaker. If you ask most mechanics what car to look out for in a POSITIVE way, they’ll tell you Kia. Kia is really doing some BIG things with their lineup! It’s undeniable...
Does the added weight of the V6 adversely affect the handling compared to the Camry I4? Or is the the additional weight over the front wheels negligible and worth the extra power?
Im looking at this same model and trim at my local las vegas dealers, and noticed that the infotainment does not look the same as this one. The infotainment has the one where it looks like its floating and the vents are below it. No CD player either. I also noticed that this back seat has the usb outlet on the middle console, but the LV dealers pictures doesnt have that. Why is it different? Could it be because of different states? Shouldn’t they be the same?
You can't go wrong with a Toyota or Lexus and honestly I'd rather have this trim Camry over the Lexus ES because of the panoramic sun roof that the ES dosen't offer, go figure!
What was that hesitation on the full throttle action? My assumption is the traction control system kicking in to stop wheel spin. This begs the question, can that be disabled at the driver’s discretion? Lori, thanks for all you do!
I love how the Camry is all black, because I love cars black. It also makes me think of my Dream Super Hero Car from my comic strips that I draw a lot.
Yes it is. Although you'll hear the road more than Kia K5. Well, at least it's a naturally aspirated. Yeah about 2:21 mine does have fog lights I think because it's a Japanese spec.
That's awesome that you'd go with the Kia even over the TRD & you have become one of the best TH-cam auto review personalities, so that goes very far, when someone as experienced as you, says that.
Digging the 2020 more than the 2021 XSE V6. I hate this trend of gluing a tablet to the dash, which everyone and their mom's is implementing in their garbage. The wheels on this also look better than the 2021. I agree that steering feels pretty light with not much feedback but that smooth V6 makes up for it. Moral of the story, I'll eventually get a used 2020 XSE V6 in that two-tone white with red interior. As always great work on the video!
The tablet screen imo isn’t bad on the 2021. Rav4 and Corolla yes Now if you want to see a vehicle that’s even more expensive and has tablet screen placement that’s even worse, check out the ford explorer
That Camry XSE in black is gorgeous. Bravo to Toyota for keeping the V6 engine option! A beautiful engine by the way with the legendary Toyota quality. As nice as the new Kia is it’s not going to last like the Toyota. For me, I would still choose the Camry over the Kia. Its great that the competition is getting better all the time.
I am glad that I could bring this one to you Robert!
100%
That Toyota V6 will be still purring long long after the K5 explodes and don’t forget, resale value. I’d go with the Camry XSE all day. Actually, I did I bought a 21 XSE black on black V6 and I love it.
People buy Toyota's because they last forever. It's never been because they are really good looking cars. It's just a perk that the newer ones finally look decent. Everything you reviewed about this car is spot on. I've rented this car dozens of times. Mostly the 4cyl, once had a 6cyl. It's a great cruiser on the freeway, smooth ride & takes the bumps really well. My son's 2012 Camry has 155k and still going strong. That's why we buy Toyotas. Good job!
I can honestly say I never thought I would see the day of a 40k dollar Camry.
I know right!
I never thought I’d see a $5 loaf of bread. Back in my day a loaf of bread was 5¢.
@@whitemailprivilege2830 great name ....lol
It's just inflation.
One word...Inflation. In the year 2040 a V6 Camry will cost roughly $55k.
I love Joe's personality
I love you
Big dad energy
Thanks for bringing us these sizzling mid-size sedans, Joe. It’s a segment that Kia & Hyundai are breathing life back into! Great job on the Camera Lori!
I totally agree with you! You are so very welcome and thank you for giving Lori a shoutout.
39'000 will always be too much for a camry
Good point!
Serious question what car with a V6 is under $35k?
Get over it, all vehicles are going up in price.
@@Wudamonkey exactly
@@WudamonkeyDodge Charger base model 😄😄😄
Who doesn’t love a Camry with a silky smooth and powerful v6
That is a good point.
That resale value... And better than average reliability.
Mechanically sound, but tremendously boring otherwise... but Toyota fans know this going in.
@@jakesnake1793 I think they could do more to make these appliances more fun. But their demographic seems happy as they are.
My dad had a 1997 Camry V6 and that thing was so smooth and felt like a rocket compared to the other cars we had then and before.
fingers crossed i’ll be picking one of these up this year! first brand new car, so i’m real excited. great video!
Happy for you. Very good choice
Same, This car looks very nice and suits me very well.
You’ll love the V6. Intoxicating smoothness and power. Yeah, in a Camry...
Hope you enjoy it. Update this thread when you get it and let us know how you like it.
Don’t do it bro. Buy used lol. I lost 14k the first year on my 2019
Fun fact if u type "fun fact" people will read the whole thing ( I want my like)
You are freaking hilarious.
Don't think about a pink elephant!
Did you? LOL
@@RaitisRides I did!😂
Would be nice to have a V6 AWD XSE Camry one day :(
I’m working on it! Promise!
@@RaitisRides I am mean Toyota to make a AWD ((V6)) XSE Camry.. Not going to happen ?
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@@Bluesky1ification you can get a Camry with AWD it’s new 2021
@@mattmekhaeil Not with a V6, That what I don`t want .I a 4 cylinder. I want a V6 AWD Camry
Toyota Camry's XSE 4 and 6 cylinders have never been distinctive. When you see an XSE on the road, you assume 6 cylinder when in fact it's a 4 cylinder. Honda does the same with the 2020 1.5 sport and 2.0t sport you see a little badge that denotes 2.0T....no exclusivity overall.
That is a very good point!
No 6 cylinder in the Honda either
I noticed that too.....camry should have put the V6 badge at the least.
@@Blaazeemup1 stay stealthy and sneak past people without a badge.
LOL, that's exactly what the guy in the 2018-19 Camry SE thought I was driving... long story short, I'm driving home one night minding my own business, listening to Beethoven and I see this car riding up my ass for no reason and I could tell it was a Camry SE from the headlights. We come to a traffic light where we both will turn LEFT...... I switch from Beethoven to Tupac (starin through my rear view)..... we're side by side one sec and the next I'm gone hitting 81 in a blink and he was nowhere to be seen.........I guess he thought it was a 4 cylinder LOL and Oh yeah, I didn't even switch to "sport mode"
Congratulations 990,000k subscribers keep going 💯
toyotas are the best ! reliable and design is so beautiful
I am so glad that you are liking this one.
I love that in-car POV camera view, video and sound is crisp and clear 👍
Does anyone ever mention the cost of rebuilding a turbo and at what mileage they can expect that inevitably?
Naturally aspirated is so underrated long term. Everyone praises the turbo brand new. How do you feel when you're staring down a turbo rebuild or looking at the reality of a big hit on trade in value because the turbo is due for a service.
That’s when the fun of turbos really starts to end. I have yet to see one owner who says with a straight face that they will gladly pay that amount
It helps if you actually drive like an adult and not beat the piss outta the car like a child.... plus regular maintenance
Toyota needs to update their steering wheels! I know this is just an aesthetic preference, but to me, it just doesn't say, "sporty".
I do agree, their interiors are very boring, especially the steering wheels.
the red interior that they have is so sexy to me
Stay away from cvt transmission due to the engineering of a steel belt driven... shops do not want to rebuild you have to buy a used one or pay from 6 to 11k for a transmission from the dealer ...please due your research and go into forums to see the complication of transmission shop and call your local transmission shop so you can see what they are talking about this camry is a buy
1 for kia k5 GT
2 for Camry XSE / TRD
3 for Honda Touring
What's your pick?
I am going Kia K5 GT!
@@RaitisRides you looked more impressed in the performance aspect of the k5 GT!
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K5 GT
Love it Joe but nothing beats the Accord 2.0T
It is a great car for sure!
I agree bro! 👍 mt favorite with the k5 behind it. Lol it's just something about that accord
Except the rear end looks - someone need to get fired
Indeed! Have a 2020 2.0T Sport. REALLY love the new TLX though. It’s own platform now and I love the cabin of the new Acura.
@@brolyv5802 At some point I just learned to accept the rear styling of the accord.
I love the fact that this car still looks like a sedan the whole “coup like roof design” nonsense does not look good on every car
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one Bruce!
I love that you zonk but don't dwell on the zonks. Your reviews seem very unbiased and I appreciate that!
Thank you David! That really means a lot!
I would NEVER pay that much for a car which loses value faster then a high speed train...
I can totally understand where you are coming from!
It's just one guys opinion....sad to say but true. Even BMW loses value as soon as the tires hit the street.
@@arrogen2831 That's what they tell you at the time of sale, but at trade-in time they'll try to steal it from you.
Any new car depreciates Camry less than orhers overall.
Honestly, cars don't appreciate, they depreciate. Therefore, they are liabilities not assets!
It looks like Toyota had designers go to separate rooms, they each design an individual part of the vehicle's front end, then they all come back and, without question, slap it all together and say, "It's perfect."
I really think that is how they do it! LOL
@ps3 nintendo That's a fact
@@NeoHCgbz Mazda did a good job with coordinating their vehicle designs. Toyota doesn't seem as coordinated style-wise, albeit still more reliable mechanically overall.
The issue is car companies trying to be too flashy, without much of a goal in mind.
@ps3 nintendo Mainly the massive corporate brands like Ford, Chevy, GM and Toyota. Only good thing I can say about Toyota is they have Lexus. Other than that I'm more of a Mazda fanboy.
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Thank you Laurie and Joe. I watch all of your reviews!
You are so very welcome Richard! We really appreciate your awesome support!
Camry TRD is just a base SE model with some performance tuning. That rear spoiler on the TRD is horrendous looking. I opted for a fully loaded V6 XSE model with panoramic sunroof instead. No regrets.
Hey there if you don't mind, how much did you pay for your fully loaded case V6, looking to get my 2021 model in a few weeks
The refrigerators are still are on the road while the rest of the competition ends up as scrap
You're saying every other Camry competitor has already ended up as scrap metal? Interestingly, I still see a plethora of older Honda Accord's, Nissan Altima's, Mazda6's, and even Hyundai Sonata's and Kia Optima's regularly on the road being driven. They don't appear to be anywhere near ready for a junkyard just yet.
"Toyota is the automaker to have recalled the most vehicles in 2020, according to a report published by Finbold. Between January 1 and July 13, 2020, a total of 13,362,759 vehicle units were recalled to garages around the world for technical checks that mainly related to safety flaws"
Oh what a feeling muh Toyota.
@@Lex-Rex
🤫 You'll upset their fanboys with facts.
The Camry has come a long way from the 1988 model that I owned when I got mine from my parents in 1994.
I totally agree with you!
The K5 would be fun for a couple of years but I would go Camry TRD for the V6 and proven reliability. I think most people would be happy with either 8 or 9 inches LOL. Thanks for sharing it. Nice review Joe! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
I think you hit the nail on the head! I am going with you Larry!
I purchased the Kia K5 Gt-line because of your review. I absolutely love it and kicking myself for not waiting for the GT. People ask me about the car all the time. I think the GT is nicer than the Camry and for a far better price.
Yeah
Savagegeese also gave a very positive review of the K5 GT Line just yesterday. I don't think his review of the GT would have been as good even with the increase in luxury features...
You can brag on it all you want to, Kia 🤡 is a low end brand.. and the world knows it 👍
He reviewed the 2021 GT and hated it
We almost bought an XSE Camry, but went with a K5 GT-Line.
I need some Raiti’s gear! On Throttle!
Congrats man! I love the K5! Thanks for wanting to represent!
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Have the same car , love it , Kia k5 gt line for sure
Had a Tiburon years ago, came back around later to a Veloster Turbo, came back again for a Forte GT & from there, went straight to a Stinger GT, y'all won't be disappointed, as many people do double takes on my car, I actually do the samething to a K5, can't stop looking at them.
Correct choice
Same, we were looking at the Camry, went with K5 GT Line, love it!
This will is my dream car!!! Great job Joe.
Would be nice to see the Camry offered with a manual transmission like they do in the corollas!
I'm curious how the Nissan altima and Chevy Malibu stack up against the camry.
They don’t
@@TeddyMitchell-e8i
And they haven’t in a lot time
Not very well.
Malibu will dust both in performance but in reliability Camry will outlast any of the those others even Kia and Hyundai
Zonk
Your reviews are definitely the best from all the others out there. One suggestion, and this is probably just me but I often fast forward just to get to the actual driving scenes. Perhaps start with a introduction as you do and a short walk around and then hop in and do the actual driving segment, and then pull over somewhere and go into all the details from exterior to interior etc. Would also be cool if you did a driving scene going over Clearwater pass bridge to Sand Key :)
Thanks for your support and great feedback!
This is built in my home state of Kentucky in the worlds largest Toyota plant, excellent company to work for and I own a 2020 xse 4 cylinder! Love it!!
That is really cool Darren! Thanks for sharing that info.
People complain Teslas are expensive, this 39k Camry is the same price as the model 3 SR+..
I would rather have a a V6 powered $40,000 car. Battery driven car like the Tesla isn't worth it for 60k.
@@Aaron-jl3hg the Tesla Model 3 SR+ costs 39k, go to Tesla.com and see for your yourself...
@@officialyasir options and packages bumps $
@@dfhhtyu3434 very few options. White paint and black vegan leather, and autopilot are all standard and free.
@@officialyasir is it rwd?
V6 Camry or Kia GT. Plus the new Hyundai sedan. Oh yes the Accord. My personal choice would be the Kia. Stunning vehicle and isn't it great to see sedans looking absolutely desirable again. Time to sell that SUV of mine. Thanks for the video Joe.
This same car with the V6 just 10 years ago would've cost about $30-32k with all the bells and whistles.... inflation is a mf'er 🤯
You get more features than ever before. Also Toyota has something typically found in luxury brands: customization
You are so very right!
Black beauty! 😍 Pictures/videos don't do it justice, looks even better in person. Those rear LED tail lights look awesome at night, one of its best features. Remove that pinstripe ASAP though! Lol. The V6 is BUTTER and it's super refined. Love my 2019 black XSE V6 with red interior and haven't had a single problem yet. Another great review, Raiti!
2020 XSE v6 😍😍. Love mine and as quick as the turbos May be you just can’t beat the feel or refinement of a naturally aspirated v6
Looks, red interior, love the tech. I also don’t mind the keyfob because it’s just a key... it goes in your pocket. Also I think this has one of the largest and best heads up displays out there. Infotainment works well. If you hate the color, just change the theme... mines a red theme to match the interior.
Overall, It handles great, rides great, seats are comfy, it’s quiet. Zero complaints. Plus on the highway I can get as high as 40mpg in a v6. In spite of the fuel pump recall, I still believe the Camry will be more reliable than any of its competitors long term
The negatives like lack of memory seats heated rear seats heated wheel or rain sense wipers don’t really apply to me because of all the passengers I’ve taken or let driven my car, not one has said “where’s the memory seats? No heated wheel? No heated rear seats?”
Don’t listen to the people who say the Camry is a bad car. It’s a great car. If it’s the best selling sedan in America (fleet sales or not), it must be doing something right
Thanks for sharing that great ownership input!
👏🏽 Well said Naveen!
I would love to see the XSE V6 in white with the black roof and some black stripes on the hood and the trunk (one/two)!!!!!!
Just give it a more aggressive 2-tone look!!!!!!
Hi Joe big fan here from Saudi Arabia 🇸🇦 💙 I love the camry very much, this is 2nd most Saudi car, can you please review the Toyota land cruser j70 2 door please, I would love to watch it
I will track one down for you. Thank you for your support. Lori and I have been watching the Dakar Rally which is hosted in your country.
@@RaitisRides thanks, I am so happy that you watch Dakar rally
8:20 sounds like a normal v6 how it sounds
AGREED!
I thought it was supposed to sound sporty
Add Either K& N Cai or Takeda Stg 2 Intake & Exhaust Sound Really Changes ,As Well as Gaining 22-28 h.p.Takeda is Best.
@@edcain3676 yeah
It’s does sound like a v6 but for some reason it kind of has a good note to it. Kind of like it actually 😂
Almost bought a white one with red leather but ended up going with a new Maxima because I felt it to be a bit more luxurious and refined.
The Maxima SR ? I have decide tomorrow which one I am gonna buy. I found the maxima felt sexy. Big. And not so fast. Heavy. Tough dec
@@Brascobadboy yeah the SR is what I bought, they both weigh about the same but the maxima feels more solid in my opinion
@@loganstone6545 maxima looks great in silver with black rims
16:40 Did you buy a new mic for your in-car drive review? cuz It sounds great!
No, the GO PRO is literally right in my face.
GREAT REVIEW AS ALWAYS!! Happy MLK
Thank you my friend! I appreciate you saying that!
the black is nice but my brother has the white on black xse v6 and i think that makes it stand out way more than the boring black
Thanks for sharing that input and info Jaden.
You're amazing Laura, keep up the fantastic work!
I love all of the content you post & even though I’m in Australia the cars you review still make a lot of sense. Most are sold here.
But I don’t think you liked that car at all.
Keep doing what you’re doing. I’ve watched every review you’ve done since the Bronco.
If you ever want to review a Australian muscle car, review the Ford Falcon XY GTHO. Fastest 4 door production car from 1970- 1998. Was around $7000 new now priced over a million dollars.
Thanks Jason for being so supportive! I am so glad that you are part of the Raiti's Rides family. You are so right I did not love this one.
When the Gordon Murray Automotive T.50 is released, try to review it. It's the succesor to the Mclaren F1. It will start being made in January of 2022
I will try to track one down!
@@RaitisRides I'm sure there will be some in Florida, lot of wealthy people there
The matter of fact that all these reviewers keep comparing all other sedans in same class with Camry, it means Camry is the best. I don't understand why they always keep praising other sedans based on little sporty tweaks. When you are buying a mid-size family sedan that means your needs are according to that and you need a car which is balanced in all attributes. If you need a sports car then go buy a corvette or some other! Stop trying to find sportiness in cheap little 4 cylinder family cars 😏
Hey Joe, thanks for the Camry V6 XSE review. It seems that in the price group and car class, there are trade offs. In choosing a car I guess it comes down to limiting the trade offs: want a V6 and reliability go with Camry. Want balance and drive ability go with Accord. Want power, style inside/out and top tech go with Sonata N or Kia K5GT. And price is a HUGE consideration. At 39K even with a V6, the Camry is priced out of the class. At that price, I’m moving up to the next class of car: Stinger, Audi A4, etc.
39K is MSRP. I got my 2020 XSE v6 fully loaded in 2019 for 35K OTD
@@naveenthemachine Thats a good deal on a Toyota. The MSRP is still to high IMO. I’d expect that kind of deal at a Kia dealer. I’d take 4K off a Kia K5GT fully loaded OTD at 31K any day.
@@ivandoneshefsky4762 yeah. But on kias like the telluride you’d be lucky to pay MSRP
You are so very welcome Ivan! Very good points man!
Hey Joe, I went with the 2021 XSE-V6 because it has a lot more features including the panoramic roof, heated-cooled seats to name just a few. I also went with the 9 inch screen. The one you’re talking about is 7 inches not 8.
2019 Camry XSE V6 owner here, I haven't looked at the Kia's specs or how it looks on the inside but the Camry is the better looking car by a mile. Wind chill pearl white, panoramic roof and 5% tinted windows......sexy sexy and I didn't pay anywhere close to $39,000 or should I say once I pay it off in the summer in less than 2 years since buying it. .......thank you Toyota for principal only payments ;-).
Principal only? What's this you speak of?
@@irondino247 not sure eh. Now the question is see if its finance or lease in his case lol. Personally toyota is one brand I will never lease lol.
@@irondino247 Its when a loan issuer, Toyota in this case and they allow their customers to make extra payments that goes toward the Principal (the actual amount one owns on a loan without interest), thus making it possible to pay off the loan much sooner and with a whole lot LESS interest.
@@alvinsimba734 I'm not the leasing type.
This thing I love about it is the four exhaust pipe...
I agree with you!
Your half way to 1 million subscribers😀
Almost my friend! Thanks for being part of the Raiti's Rides Family!
I've always loved the Camry XSE but the K5 GT (just like the Sonata Nline) is more apt to turn heads in my opinion
Joe, you’re one of the best if not the best car reviewer on here. Amazing.
Just want to say one thing......
Please keep doing this wonderful & honest job for all of us. Thank you 🎹🎹🎹💯💪✌🏻✌🏻✌🏻
That Camry looks really good in black, and the gauge cluster with the 7" display is much better than the K5 GT. I love it when you show the Mazda 6 some love. It still is my personal favorite, despite not being the outright quickest and only having 6 forward gears in it's transmission. I can't wait for the rwd 4th gen Mazda 6 and CX-50.
You hit the nail on the head!
I really find this car very attractive in a subtle kind of way. It’s weird to say about a Camry but it’s true!
I like the XLE, but this XSE V6 is really starting to grab my attention.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts David!
You killing it joe !
Thanks Aly for being so supportive!
Nice Video Joe! TRD next?
Yes sir Issac! I am working on it!
Hey Joe, you should start showing what the apple car play/android auto looks like on the vehicle displays. just a little feature i could see helpful.
That is a very good point! I will try to get that in there!
I like it joe. I wish Ford still made the Fusion Sport!
So do I Alex!
Ford fusion was deemed a bad car.. They stopped making it entirely and they have no resale good riddance.. and their EcoBoost engines were terrible. I'm known four people that had them and all their engines blew between 45 and 67k
@@randyjackson347 oh okay sorry
I bought my first new car a few months ago. A base model 2020 Camry awd. Exactly what I wanted just enough features to justify the price. Keeping long term so I was dead set on a 20 not a 21. So it was the only one around me for the price I wanted. But for a good daily driver or road trip car I love it. I dont have many miles but with Toyota reliability you cant go wrong I'm told.
I’d get the k5 Gt over this solely for the looks
AGREED!
@@RaitisRides you’re prolly the best car reviewer out there. Deserve millions of more subs!
is the V6 worth the extra 5K when compared to the 4cylinder XSE model? I don't need a superfast car but it is always nicer to have that power on hand. What is the real world city MPG, the 4 cylinder is around 27 mpg. I have the 4cylinder XSE right now.
Get the v6. End of story. Don't even talk about how it compares to the 4 cyl. They are in totally different leagues. V6 camry is a sleeper. Mpg is a very small difference. Not enough to cry about.
Didn’t actually know Toyota even made an AWD Camry until out of curiosity I looked yesterday. Still.... that new Kia K5 is a GORGEOUS car and they have the best warranty in the business. Kia is also coming up as a reliable automaker. If you ask most mechanics what car to look out for in a POSITIVE way, they’ll tell you Kia. Kia is really doing some BIG things with their lineup! It’s undeniable...
Very good points Shawn!
Does the added weight of the V6 adversely affect the handling compared to the Camry I4? Or is the the additional weight over the front wheels negligible and worth the extra power?
6:41 Skilled fingers :○ :D
He knows what hes doin
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I’m so fucking WEAK 😭😭🤣🤣🤣
Lol
My coworker has a 2019 I believe SE and the outer exhaust is fake on like the Avalon when you floor it the second flap opens up on the outer tips
Thanks for the info.
@@RaitisRides maybe it's like those older Corvettes do you have to hit 4000 RPMs and 50% throttle for the butterfly to open up for the other pipe
Crazy to think it’s hard to find a naturally aspirated engine these days. V6s use to be the standard engine size and v8s would be the upgraded
I totally agree with you!
They are getting to be a rare breed! Gonna grab one before they are completely canceled!!
Joe is the best car reviewer period
$39k?! I bought my 2020 Stinger GT1 for $1k more! No thx
I would go with you!
You paid 40k for a 4 cylinder. Lol good for you. I would go with the gt and then you can say something
@@MaryJooWannaa nope WRONG, GT1 twin turbo V6 from Kia in Florence KY, and actually, the month after I bought it, they had leftovers at sub 40k.
@@lukevega77 good deal on a great car.. stinger is fun and you don't see them everyday which is good.
@@lukevega77 I live in Florence. Those dealers always throw some decent deals out
Why couldn't you get one with a cockpit red interior? Those are much cooler!
That pandemic has really messed up production Kevin.
I would go for this one over the Kia K5 GT 👍🏼
Thanks for letting me share it with you!
Better SPORT SEDAN...maybe. Better sedan...yes. It has the history and it is progressing by way of the TRD...NICE VIDEO JOE.
That front end looks like Darth Vaders helmet! Manufacturers should at least offer manual transmissions for those that want it.
You are so very right!
They would sell about 50 sticks a year, that’s a dying prospect unfortunately.
Im looking at this same model and trim at my local las vegas dealers, and noticed that the infotainment does not look the same as this one. The infotainment has the one where it looks like its floating and the vents are below it. No CD player either. I also noticed that this back seat has the usb outlet on the middle console, but the LV dealers pictures doesnt have that. Why is it different? Could it be because of different states? Shouldn’t they be the same?
OFF-COURSE, TOYOTA CAMRY THE BEST.
Yes sir!
You can't go wrong with a Toyota or Lexus and honestly I'd rather have this trim Camry over the Lexus ES because of the panoramic sun roof that the ES dosen't offer, go figure!
This is so very true!
Toyota has the AWD option KIA doesn’t.
@@bradleyscarreviews I’ll offset a few horses for better traction any day.
This is true but only in the 4 banger,
@@bradleyscarreviews You are so very right!
@@bradleyscarreviews raiti just did a video where he said it didn’t 😂
@@RaitisRides incredible they wouldn’t put AWD on the slower one. Those are sold in more places then Florida.
What was that hesitation on the full throttle action? My assumption is the traction control system kicking in to stop wheel spin. This begs the question, can that be disabled at the driver’s discretion? Lori, thanks for all you do!
You are very right Robert.
You can turn off traction control and put in sport mode for full throttle
Nice car
I am so glad that you are digging this one.
I love how the Camry is all black, because I love cars black. It also makes me think of my Dream Super Hero Car from my comic strips that I draw a lot.
How old are you dude
8:20
Nice
I am so glad that you like this one.
Yes it is. Although you'll hear the road more than Kia K5. Well, at least it's a naturally aspirated. Yeah about 2:21 mine does have fog lights I think because it's a Japanese spec.
Your are soooooo GENERATION X ........your music choices.....in all your reviews 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽 GEN X Rules !
The 2007 to 2011 SE trim had a different steering wheel from the other trims. They should have done that with this generation.
That is so very true!
That's awesome that you'd go with the Kia even over the TRD & you have become one of the best TH-cam auto review personalities, so that goes very far, when someone as experienced as you, says that.
Joe it seems you like the K5 more than the Sonata N line, is that because of the styling or the content of the K5?
Raiti's Rides, I have a 2020 Avalon XLE in Black and kudos to Toyota for putting a middle console I like that touch screen.
Thanks for all your hard work Joe!
That is so very awesome of you to say Gary!
@@RaitisRides you're welcome I'm just being honest and Lori shout out
Digging the 2020 more than the 2021 XSE V6. I hate this trend of gluing a tablet to the dash, which everyone and their mom's is implementing in their garbage. The wheels on this also look better than the 2021. I agree that steering feels pretty light with not much feedback but that smooth V6 makes up for it. Moral of the story, I'll eventually get a used 2020 XSE V6 in that two-tone white with red interior. As always great work on the video!
The tablet screen imo isn’t bad on the 2021. Rav4 and Corolla yes
Now if you want to see a vehicle that’s even more expensive and has tablet screen placement that’s even worse, check out the ford explorer
Sup Joe. I remember a few days ago U reviewed the XSE with the Inline 4.
Yes sir! Many people wanted a V6. People ask and I try to deliver.
@@RaitisRides High demand 4 the V6!!
@@jaypatel7424 Yes sir!
love the v6 and steering should have been hard , wish they would have put AWD V6 .. awesome video J&L
What up Mann cought another bid just on time !!
Nothing much James! How are you doing? Thanks for stopping by!