2015 Toyota Camry V6 - Review & Test Drive
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 14 มี.ค. 2015
- The 2015 Toyota Camry XSE V6 features a 3.5L V6 engine with DOHC, 24 valves, variable valve timing, and produces 268 hp and 248 lb-ft of torque. The vehicle puts the power down with a 6 speed automatic transmission with steering wheel mounted paddle shifters. This review will cover the exterior, engine and performance data, suspension, interior, infotainment system, and a test drive.
Features Include:
- Sport-tuned suspension
- Paddle shifters
- Eco and sport modes
- 18" alloy wheels
- LED Low/Hi beams
- LED daytime running lights
- Rear spoiler
- Dual chrome tipped exhaust
- Heated power outside mirrors
- Entune premium audio
- 7" touch screen display
- 8 way power driver seat
- Heated front seats
- TPMS
- Wireless charging
- Dual-zone auto climate control
- Auto dimming rear view mirror
Options Include:
- Blind spot monitor
- 10 JBL speakers w/ subwoofer and amplifier
- Technology package: Pre-collision system, lane departure alert, dynamic radar cruise control, automatic high beams ($750.00)
- Special color
- Illuminated door sill enhancements
- Trunk mat
MSRP as Tested: $35,169
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This video will take a look at the exterior, engine and drivetrain, wheels, tires, suspension, interior, features, as well as a quick test drive and summary of the fuel economy.
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I love the technical side to your review. I also like how you appeal towards an average audience instead of speaking to a racing enthusiast audience. Much appreciated. Good video.
The Camry is a great car. The 2.5L is quite decent and the 3.5L is a beast! The new body style is quite the looker too. ;)
+PX PX We have a 2.5L LE and love it! Jumping up on the highway is a breeze and the ride is wonderful. I like it so much I'm considering an SE or and XSE. Thanks for the thumbs up my friend.
I think the current Camry's look really cool. They aren't a Mustang or anything but I wouldn't be embarrassed if I drove one.
One of the most lively engines ever made, underrated!
Which is why people put them in MR2s :))
90 pounds? Weight reduction, bro.
You weigh 90 pounds!?! What are you, a bird wearing a human costume?!
Great review btw.
Philip Paunov Glad everyone took out the important information from this review. Sarcasm, as always, is feasible. :)
Engineering Explained Start wearing skinny jeans and one would've to look twice to see you once ;)
Great review as always, it just makes me wanna cry Toyota doesn't offer these great V6's over here in Germany...we have a similar model here called the Avensis...but the highest hp you get is like 150...where's the fun in that when you have an Autobahn with no speed limit...I'll never understand why we only get the crap engines over here...Subaru did the same...Levorg only 170hp 1.6...the 2.0 DIT with 300hp is not gonna show up here...gonna talk to an import guy xD
Engineering Explained who needs brawn when you got brains at any rate . . .
@ 6'1" as well. Shiiiiii. If only I didn't enjoy weights so much I'd get around the track a bit quicker.
Since he's about 6'1", I'd say more like 140-145 lbs.
I bought this car... and it's perfect! XSE
I love the attention to detail in your reviews. Showing and describing the brake/rotor sizes, sway bars and shocks was very informative.
I seen many Toyota Camry Reviews & This Is The Best Review Ever
Thank You Very Much For Such A Great Performance On This Great Vehicle.
I am very impressed with your review very very very in depth you are a good reviewer!!!
I am still loving my 2015 XSE. I really appreciate the engine and chassis tour! These were both very useful to me. The test drive was interesting and fun. I am definitely going to Subscribe. Thank you.
just bought one of those, certified used.... loved your indepth review...great car so far only 27k on it...
I bought a Black on Black XSE V6 last month & I love it!!! It's my first V6 & by far my most powerful car ever! Mine has most of the options except for the Blindspot Monitoring, Lane Departure & the Collision warning systems. I'll enjoy this car for many years! Toyota FTW!!!
Very lively smooth an powerful engine, sometimes i feel it's overpowered, It never gets old i had the same engine and transmission in my 2007, used that car for close to 7 years, and still didn't get bored of it, but we had to sell it.
Hows it doing now?
Good job, mate! I think you did a great job of communicating your experience with the car. Keep it up!
Thanks for showing us everything about the car you did a really good job.
Camry looks good. Best camry ever
Yes indeed
Now it's better
I hope that there is a comparsion episode among mid-size sedan . I really like your explaintion about the engine parts , breaks and suspesion .
Thank you . I can`t wait for the new videos
Best style of car review ever!!!!
Thank you for these reviews!
I have a 2007 Camry that basically has the same engine and transmission. When you move the gear lever to "S" the number designates the highest gear you're allowing the car to shift to, not the gear it's in. Odd system, but if you know how it works you can use it like any other flappy paddle setup. The key to remember is that "+" isn't an order to upshift immediately, but telling the car that it may upshift when necessary, like at the top of the rev range or earlier if at part throttle.
The important thing is that it'll hold a lower gear when you want it to or downshift when you tell it to. I mostly find this useful for merging and I want to bring the revs up to get instant thrust instead of having to wait for it to kick down.
Beast of an engine , very lively, i had a 2007 too for years but sold it, some guy managed to turbo it, just youtubr turbo Aurion ( Aurion is like the v6 camry of Australia and middle east and east asia )
Great Review. I appreciate your fuel economy and 0-60 times.
Great review
I know that I am a couple years behind on this. But I just watched this video for the first time and wanted to say: Great Video. It is 2017 and in the beginning of this year I bought a 2006 Camry LE. It has a I4 with 2.4L displacement. I bought the car because I wanted a reliable car, that also is fun to drive. The body roll I can relate to. I fixed that issue with a Megan Racing upper Brace Bar and GodSpeed Coilovers. Car is lowered now and set to stiff. It drives awesome now. I can take curves were I before could only go 35 mph, with 50mph. No more (or at least very very little) body roll. My camry is not fast on straight roads. But It can kick a Mustangs ass in cornering.....
Well, you've practically convinced me to get strut bars for my 2016 Camry now. Coilovers are a tad expensive for now but I really do like my 4-banger and wanna have more fun with it.
Great vid!!!
Great review.
I just would like to reiterate sport shifting on this Camry is for your high gear range limits. Great videos engineering explained guy.
I love this car reviews!
hey what camera did you use for recording! I love the HD quality! Great review!
Thanks for your great review. Can you also do one on the Entune System?
You should share with us viewers as how you manage to keep yourself so slim!
I've actually been interested in this, it's the boring cars you never get to see, and I think Toyota worked hard on this one
sounds like a great car for the new driver and the lead footer. Goodness knows my foot game is heavy as heck.
surprisingly nice looking and sounds pretty beefy. good stuff toyota
at 8:25....you are spot on and it makes the whole 'shift yourself' idea really gimmicky unlike Volkswagen who does a great job with its quick DSG and makes it fun to shift with an auto
I'd love to see a Mazda 6 review in the future!
Honestly, I been looking at not too old used cars, and the fact that you can swap out the infotainment system for something new, is really making thinking about having this car. Toyota reliability, and ability to swap out the radio for a double din dash unit? Intriguing.
I've been averaging about 27-28MPG in mine. ~70% highway, but there's lots of hills between me and work...and that V6 is all too willing to rev...which I might take advantage of too much.
If you go to buy one make sure it has the Michelin tires on it. If you see the Bridgestone tires demand that the dealer swap them for the Michelin's. The Bridgestone tires might seem fine on a test drive, but by 7-8k miles you'll get a dramatic reduction in traction, especially in the wet. They also wear out much faster than the Michelins. I replaced mine with a set of Pirellis at 14k and over half the tread was already gone.
I have this car...the system is not meant to tell which gear you are on....it is the max gear you can get depending on S what you select...lets say you are going 40 mph and then you want to speed or gun the car..you just move the stick to the left and the computer will go automatically to S4 that is like the middle gear you then have 3 down and 2 up from that you will know if you want to shift up or down depends on your situation and you have to feel it like there is an rpm revs and there is a speed meter....so i go with the numbers i shift and the rpm with the speed...it is pretty cool....or if you are like racing in range between 30 and 60 MPH so you choose S4 and the transmission will never go to S5...so the engine will always rev high and prepared for race maneuvers...+ - shift with the stick shift is quite fast.....but with pedal shifters may be slower
Wow I didn't know you were from Oregon. Drove that road a few months ago
have a 2014 SE V6 the car is great it's really fast I have actually raced Mustang Cobras with it and have gotten them off to jump once you hit about 120 that's when the most and most are pulling away but up 120 indefinitely either keep up or be in front of a cobra years 2002 and down.
Wow.....its that fast ??
i have a 2012 camry v6. when in S mode it does tell you the gear your in when ever you downshift or upshift. you have to do it manually. it would only shift automatically when in first but not always.
Love it
I'm holding off buying one of these. I saw a 2014 v6 model with only 25,000 miles listed at $15,000 the other day. SO TEMPTED.
Haven't come across your videos in a while. Its like you went gray overnight.
DaBrute Or just bought a better camera.
The Camry is really the only car I can think of in the midsize category which uses struts on all 4 corners. Probably makes for a cushy ride, but wheel articulation would leave a lot to be desired.
The 3.5 V6 is actually quite a powerhouse; these Camrys can be real sleepers to any unsuspecting German sport sedan in a stoplight drag race.
Overall the Camry is a nice car, but not very interesting to look at or drive. It does make a great rental car & if I were to buy one for some reason, I would pick the 2.5 Hybrid SE.
And that's normal for the brakes now. The last Camry was as sensitive as sleeping baby and I feel like I heard someone say that they made them less sensitive at some point.. Mine is exactly the same way and I have just the base SE.
good review, without the b.s. thx
wish you would have done a demo of the automatic downshift rev matching
good view and better understand to engineering students
Can't wait to see you reviewing real high end sports cars.
***** Haha I'm ready for that as well. :)
Bro, I love your IS; 250 or 350?
Thanks! It's a 350
***** Nice man! I got one too, I wouldn't trade it for any car in the world.
I would! For an ISF! 😁
Have you done a test on the 4 cyl. model and how it compares? I have searched for the v6 and cannot find a dealer within miles to test. Thanks
thnx man cannu plz do an explanation on ELECTRIC A/C IN HYBRIDS LIKE PRIUS?
It's an excellent commuter/family car. Let's just leave it at that. Not every car has to be a racecar, TH-cam commenters.
I do agree that there are better cars of the same status as the Camry, though. The Mazda 6 doesn't get enough recognition.
Agreed. I have a 2014 Mazda6. I HATED the camry on test drive. But i NEED my cars to be fun, do just the way it is, and I have a 96 miata. Lol
Unbearable Pain agree. Lol people always says, "its just a camry" but in reality they overlook the overall reliability of this car. You literally have to burn for it to stop working. But you know, people nowadays are all about speed.
Unbearable Pain I have 2015 se and I like more over the Chrysler 200
Yeah but not all family cars have that power. Xse is also a "sport" trim
hey buddy could u please make a video talking about engine flush :) ,some people say its good others say its bad , so a short video about it would help a lot of people with dirty engines who are afraid to do it :)
Could you please explain what you might think would be involved in replacing the spark plugs on the rear cylinder bank? From what I could see in this video, it looks nearly impossible.
cant decide if i want this or the hybrid
s6 means that the car is allowed to go up to that gear. so if you put it on s4 it wont shift to 5 at all
would u explain by a video,why the vehicles overturn while taking a curve by explaining the all concepts behind it.
i.e center of gravity,couple,centrifugal force.
Maybe it was because it was an I4, but I rented one last year, and the brakes were seriously disappointing/discouraging. There were no resistance so you couldn't tell if you were tapping or stamping on the brakes. Better on the V6?
Best looking Camry in a while though.
subscribed for the explaination videos, but these reviews are sweet!
Dear EE,
which one do you think is more efficient but more aggresive for the same power output,
this 3.5L V6 or a turbocharged 2.0 4 Cylinder (if any)
Can you do a video on how and why newer cars with a manual transmission have rev hang. I know it has something to do with emissions, but I don't know exactly what manufacturers are trying to accomplish with it. Thank you.
I think Toyota/Lexus have been doing the transmission thing for years. My 2001 Lexus IS has the same thing happen in "manual" shift mode. It displays the highest gear I allow it to be in at the time, not necessarily the gear the car is using at the moment. I'd rather have the gear being used be the one indicated as well.
Engineering Explained About your comment around 8:30, the transmission might really be in 6th gear but the torque converter hasn't locked up yet. I've experience the same thing with a Honda Jazz (not CVT, but 5AT with paddle shifters)
***** It's in a different gear, apparently (as others have pointed out), using the manual selector simply limits what the highest gear is.
When you upshift in this type of car you are not telling it what gear to go to, you're telling it what the highest gear you want to limit it to. It won't go 20 mph in 6th, but if you put it in 4th (from a lower gear) for example and hit the gas it'll go to 4th and redline (some hit the redline and stay there, others override you and upshift after redline but not before)
Great explanation of the gear limit sport function.
I know this is a very old comment but I must say that 4th gear in a camry would bring you to its top speed of like 115. Lets say you're going 60 and you put it in 4th. It will donwnshift to 4th and stay there, but if you mash the gas it will downshift again into 3rd gear. Below 60 it will downshift to 2nd gear.
You should test drive the Polaris slingshot
Belo carro!
90lbs? Go have a brownie man! Or some cake! Nice review:-)
He said it was sarcasm, but this comment is 4 years ago so do you really care anymore lol
V6 Camry or v6 legacy? Which did you prefer?
Review the IS350!
Is the rear window tinted at all?
can you do a review on G35 Infiniti 2006?
Will u ever be able to review an e46 m3 I'd love to see reviewing om of these pls pls pls
george 669 I would love to, though I haven't yet heard from BMW regarding approval. :)
How does this car compare to the Honda Accord Touring?
The one thing I don't like is the suede inserts in the seats.
Great review. That's excellent mileage for a V6. Does this car have a timing chain or a timing belt? Thanks.
2GR-FE engine has a timing chain
I have a 2013 2.5 SE
I love my car. Even though it's not a race car, 178 horsepower is a non-stop climb to the governor at 115 mph. I have also gotten into races with Chevy Silverado trucks and have beat everyone. (Not a surprise lol)
A Ford or Dodge truck would be virtually impossible because they actually have power.
Trinitarian Pentecostal Im considering a 2.5 2012-13 is the 4 cylinder really quick enough , can it mesh with old v6 cars ? Does it get going ? What about when shift it to S it automatically goes to 4th gear
I have the 2016 Camry as well, 2.5 SE. It's just a facelifted version of your version, only changes made from yours are cosmetics. It's actually a pretty fun car, I love hugging the corners with it and once in a while, just flooring it as I merge unto the highways. Mine has 121k miles (I drive a lot for rideshare) and it's still reliable as hell. I only plan in adding strut bars because I want more "sport" lol.
Would there be a video regarding tire knowledge? E.g. how age affects the tire and the maximum of age should we avoid buying the tire? Thank you!
Tires can legally go 10 years, but they don"t recommended longer than 6. Age will contribute to a weakening of the sidewalls and tread through oxidation and dry rot. Michelin is great for quality, but can be pricy. I use Continental LS's for my 2014 Camry SE.
Do a mazda 3 or 6 please!!
I wish they made a Camry hatchback with the V6 and a 6spd manual trans............TOYOTA Pleeeeeease.
Brett Wayder they did, Toyota Venza that discontinued
feodufg3r4weozjmkdwopsqkf3 that’s a crossover
The paddle shifters are not really a steptronic mode, it's a gear limiter. So say you're in 4th, it'll shift up to 4th gear for you and stay in 4th. So since you were in 6th, it'll shift up to 6th gear for you. It's not a conventional steptronic/tiptronic gear box. Idk why Toyota does it this way.
Nice coverage of the First year ever 2015 Toyota Camry XSE V6 trim (7th Generation 2012 to 2017), a new trim level up from the XLE.
The 8th Generation 2018 Camry XSE V6 has increased its HP from 268 to 301HP and the 3.5L V6 is paired to an 8-speed automatic transmission rather than a 6-speed.
Unfortunately, the 8th Generation Camry of 2018, 2019, and 2020, encountered some issues with its new total makeover, much was corrected in the refreshed 2021 Camry year.
The 2017 Camry supposedly is one of the most reliable years and with very few problems. The best years are 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. Toyota will finally release its 9th Generation Camry in Spring 2024 as production of the 2025 Camry will then start. Unfortunately, all 2025 Camry models and trims are Hybrid. The end of the Toyota Camry is here after 22 consecutive years as the #1 best-selling sedan in the United States. Yes! Toyota has destroyed its reputation under new leadership and the company is foregoing its demise.
Hopefully, you will gain some weight as 90 pounds is very underweight. Please gradually increase your weight if possible to 120 to 130 lbs since no one knows your health issues.
Stay well and be safe.
I paid $39K for my 2023 Camry XSE V6 fully loaded in January 2023 an MSRP of $41,305. Sadly, it gets very poor fuel economy averaging 19.8MPG not 26MPG. Drive 65% city/ 35% HW. After 1 year odometer read just over 6K miles. I've constantly complained about poor MPG, The Toyota Dealership insists everything works as it should at each 6-month services. Going to another Toyota Dealer for my 18-month service. also, I have a 10-year/100K Toyota Care VSA warranty as I only intend to drive 6K annually, and will take more than 10 years before the Camry exceeds 100K miles.
Did they ever make a manual v6 option?
are you still going to be making integra videos?
try centrum it may help you gain a bit of weight
I hav a 15' SE 4-cyl & feel I should have gone for the 6-cyl due to the lag when I hit the throttle. Would you personally go for the V4 or V6 15' Camry if you were in the market & why? Also, I completely concur on the paddle shifters inaccuracy & slow response time. I rarely use it. Great review by the way!
Frank Miller I don't think there's anything wrong with going with the four. Lighter car, more economical, saves money.
Engineering Explained I can't seem to do better than 21mpg combined...I admit I have quite a lead foot..But its the city mpg that kills me. What is the optimal highway cruising speed if I may ask? Thnx
i4 its not an old lancia. i think v4s are badass but they dont make anymore as far as i know
In terms of performance and comfort, is the GS350AWD worth the price difference compared to the v6 Camry XSE?
Yes, plus Lexus service is generally a better experience for owners.
Engineering Explained If you find a way to get a 2015 Nismno 370z 7-spd Auto for review, that would be great! lol
Is that a side mounted v6
How does this Camry XSE V6 compare with the 2015 Subaru Legacy 3.6? Which one is more quiet and fun to drive, and which one do you recommend overall?Thanks
Good question. First off the obvious of whether or not AWD is necessary, Subaru does a good job of making a system that works and isn't incredibly inefficient. Both had similar gas mileage on my test course. The Subaru had more comfortable seats for me personally (softer), but they were a bit wide. I also think the Subaru's touch screen was more receptive. Both had solid audio systems and were similar in how quiet they were. The Camry was definitely quicker (and lighter, thanks to FWD). I don't think I'd characterize either as all that fun to drive, but the Camry would probably have the edge (as long as weather was nice). My decision personally would probably come down to whether I needed AWD or not, as honestly I thought they were both great. That said, I'm yet to drive some of the competitors which also have been well received, such as the Accord, Passat, and Mazda 6. I certainly think it's worth testing several and choosing what fits you best personally.
review an 08 mercury milan please
Dude you should work for AutoBild
would you recommend this Camry or the Accord v6? give us your personal preferences as well but please, as to be expected, give us an in-depth engineering reason first.
V6 camry is in another league if you like performance and a smooth steering and ride... V6 Camry is better in that regard , but accord is better for comfort and luxury as i have heard.
Could you review the Hyundai Genesis? Love your reviews by the way!
Genesis is Awsome , im still debating which vehicle i will finance Next Month, Genesis Or Chrysler 300c
2015
If there is one thing I’d have to critique about this car since I do have the V6 is the brakes for sure. They don’t seem as effective as they should be. After driving my sister’s newer gen le that’s at least what I’ve noticed
Between this and the 2015 Subaru Legacy 3.6R which one would you pick?
Great question, gave a detailed answer to Ted below. Hope that helps! And I would certainly encourage test driving both.
how's the ride quality over rough pavement? great review
I test drove it, and it's sooooo smooth to drive over anything. I drove it over a street with some bumps and potholes, and it handled it extremely well. On a regular road, it feels like butter.
Tom Sweeney really? thats really imoortant to me because I can't handle the accord sport's ride on long trips. It's stiffer than I thought it'd be. Thanks a lot!
140 is how fast it could go that's week for the engine it as, my 05 acura tl max out at around 150 and it's only 3.2L v6
how much does it cost?
Could be perfect for me if only it would be available in station wagon form ( no venza ) . Or three doors hacht . I love my present TC but more sound insulation and power will be good .
I think Toyota TRD makes a supercharger you can buy at the dealership for the TC.
Good review. But the POV is dizzying to watch.
Toyota Camry 2015 vs Subaru legacy 2015.
If do it I'll be thankful.