Is the 2021 Toyota Camry XLE a BETTER luxury sedan than a Mazda 6 & Accord?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ก.ย. 2021
- The Camry has been a top selling midsize sedan for years and Toyota doesn't want to stop. There is tons of competition from Honda, Mazda, Hyundai & Kia. Under the hood is the a 3.5L V6 that produces 301HP & is mated to an 8-speed automatic. On the outside the XLE has a unique front fascia, grill, and wheels. On the inside there is an all new 9in infotainment screen, leather seating, and tons of space. Is the 2021 Toyota Camry XLE a BETTER luxury sedan than a Mazda 6 & Accord?
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A person can simply not go wrong with that beautiful car and its 3.5 V6. It's a Toyota Camry; nothing more needs to be said. Thanks for the superb review, Joe!
The v6 is just amazing. The 4 cylinder ehh it’s noisy and unrefined imo.
@@naveenthemachine It truly is. However, the 4-cylinder is certainly adequate. I just became used to the power with all of my other vehicles. As a senior citizen, I did opt for the Sonata N Line (2.5 turbo), this year. I did a lot of shopping and nothing else came close to what I wanted for the price.
Definitely think Toyota/Lexus continue to focus on car reliability rather than excitement. That’s not a bad thing, I think everyone knows what they’re getting when they buy a Camry. If you want something more exciting go buy German and expect to put out $$$ for repairs and upkeep.
Klarheit hast du geschrieben 👌👍 ich weiß wie schlecht die deutsche Autos sind. Lebe in Deutschland und habe 2019er Toyota Camry Hybrid und liebe ihn einfach ❤ und bin mega zufrieden. Für mich gibt's nur Toyota/Lexus 👌👍💪liebe aber japanische Autos
Schöne Grüße aus Deutschland 🤝
Toyota needs to step it up when it comes to interior. The quality of material in the Accord and Mazda 6 is way better than the Camry.
Thanks for sharing that input and perspective.
I think the red interior is nice for what it is.
How many soft points do you need lol?
Camry is better .. I got rid of a 2019 Accord EXL Accord 2.0 . Mazda sux ..... No fan base .. known for engine failure after 80K . POOR RESALE !!!! A struggling car brand ..with good reason ...
Can't agree more!!
I never heard of Mazda’s having engine failing around 80k there’s a reason that Mazda is the most reliable car brand of 2021 there are plenty of skyactiv engines with well over 100k even some with 200k with no issues ever since they left Ford they have been much better and still continuing to be improving over the years. You must of been referring to the old ones that had Ford parts in there engines that wasn’t good. I don’t watch Scotty Kilmer that much but he even agreed that Mazda’s are much better than what they used to be .
Yes, this is exactly what I’ve been waiting for, finally a video of the Camry XLE V6 , my favorite trim level.
Why would one choose this trim over the xse. Actually curios?
I am so glad that I can bring this Camry to you Davis!
@@marcoscastellanos1 thanks for clarifying.🙏🏾
I bought the XLE as well . I got rid of a 2019 Accord 2.0 auto EXL . The XSE rides harder and the front end absorbs rock chips BAD! The XLE deflects them ... Check out some preowned XSE and see the difference .The lower part of the front end and the side vent areas really get chipped up .
@@TopGAli xle and xse have identical interior trim. No difference. You should educate yourself before making such a comment.
Love this channel cause Joe does the review of ALL types of cars.
Just got my 07 Camry SE about 2 months ago, after I graduate college I plan to get my XSE with black exterior and red interior🔥
We just got the same car but in hybrid. Really loving the tech and all the power compared to our old one. The car is very quick for a 4cy/hybrid so can imagine how fast that V6 moved! Thanks for showing us this!
I have this exact model (even the same color) with only one extra option - two USB ports in back. The mileage at full western freeway speed (75) on flat ground is 31 and performance is excellent as expected. The first generation of the 3.5L V6 made its Toyota sedan debut in the 2005 Avalon which was my prior car. The engine has gained horses, sophistication, and continues to be a bright spot. We'll see how the 2021 Camry ages. My prior experience over the 197K miles and 16 years was splendid, and the Avalon is still in service with a friend. With regular maintenance, I have high hopes for this iteration.
Aside from a few years in the past, the Camry has always been a great car, but Toyota really needs to fire the 13 different people who worked on the front end design without talking to one another.
Yes, and also compare the interior from the Camry to the M6. Mazda is way ahead, and looks and feel so much more luxurious.
Mazda is so much more consistent in what they do, while Toyota spreads in all directions regards to interior design (and exterior).
@@rwtindall i sold my 2018 for the same reason
@@mortenstra really? Lol. Took a 2021 for a ride and wasn’t impressed a bit.
@@vulcanman64 Really? Mazda is known for having the driver in focus, and have very good driving experience. Specially compared to daily commute Toyota's.
Lol 😂😂😂
Camry’s are Worth EVERY penny! You can NEVER go wrong. I’ll say that again…You can NEVER go wrong. Resale value is out of this world!
I absolutely love my 2021 Supersonic Red Camry SE! First new car I’ve bought since 2007. I love the body style of the new LE and the SE.
It might just happen.
I'm really glad you're reviewing the XLE. They're really hard to find in my region of the country.
I am so glad that you wanted to see this one. I love to bring you all of the trims!
When you just want a car that’ll go a few 100,000 miles without blinking
I asked for it and Joe and Lori brought it!! Excellent review and this is definitely what I’m getting over the competition. Laid back look that’s not in everyone’s face screaming “I’m a sports sedan “ Thanks guys.
My favorite version is the XSE v6 w red interior
If the Camry were turbo I would have said that it’s outclassed to the others. But the v6 more than makes up for the smoothness and good power
Great show Joe n awesome camerawork Laurie!! Love from Australia
Did anyone notice how the turn signals on the side view mirrors lined up perfectly to the chrome trim around the windows? I’m a Mazda guy but gotta appreciate good design when I see it lol
Was it good enough to make you not look at the front bumbler?
My 2000 Camry LE 3.0L 5speed manual with 208xxx miles still going strong!
I love your videos keep up the good work
Nice review keep up the good work
I love it my boy Joe keep up the work and I love the video lot real true 💯 👍
This will be my dream car!!! Nice job Joe.
Great video Raiti!!
Been waiting for this one!
I love the reviews man. Very spot on. The only thing I would like different is when you go full throttle please do not talk. Keep up the great work!
My 2013 Toyota Camry XLE V6 has a hydraulic strut hood and this 2021 does not have one!!!
BTW your doing such a great job.
I have a 2007 Camry XLE, it’s a great car if you look past the exhaust leak and oxidized paint
nice review, as always.
I just traded my '21 4runner limited in for the '23 XLE Hybrid and I love it. With the gas prices going up it was a decision that was difficult but necessary for me as a daily driver. Gas tank still showing full after a week of city driving compared to my old thirsty 4runner.
I love your channel Raiti.
I was starting to comment on the MPG’s when you corrected them LOL . The Camry is a great car but I’m so over these huge grills that stretch from one corner to the other. This one is almost as huge as the Avalon’s which is hideous IMO. I’d probably choose the Accord because of this.
Great review as always Joe, and nice work Lori! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
I am glad that I beat you to the punch Larry! I know you and big grills are like oil & water.
@@RaitisRides 👍🏻🤣
my 2020 corolla has a huge grille and i love it 😻 🥺
Great Review 👍🏻👍🏻
It’s ok that you got the MPGs mixed up Joe but it was a little funny
Exactly! 😆
Glad to see the rear end looking good Joe 👍 👌 😎
Hi, i have a question, Can I change the xle bumper to xse?
Also, does this car creaks in the interior?
Nice to see that you're making full use of that rear view mirror 😂😂😂
Your best parking lot location? LOL. like your sense of humor Joe.....
Looks pretty good. I would go for an XSE with the upgraded V6 as my choice with a Cockpit Red interior!!
That sounds as clean as soap
That red interior looks so cool but i like the xle for the luxury aspect. Gray interior keeps clean though
Xse exterior with this interior would be perfect
There’s no way anyone’s buying a Mazda on purpose
@@Gen10civic the mazda 6 is nice too
EPIC engine that will last 300k minimum. You want a car to last this is the one!
*My 02 Camry is still going strong...*
*But when it gets replaced, i'll probably be going with an (SE/XSE)*
*Gotta love Toyota.*
I am so glad that you are having such a great experience with them.
Lol you don’t have to replace that 2002 Camry until 3002.
@@alankingchiu
Is that a factual statement? A 1,000 year old car?
@@ivanlowjones considering someone drive their toyota a million miles and still going strong, i dont think a thousand years is too uncanny
@@m1a1abrams3
Where would you find vehicle replacement parts in 3002 for a 2002 vehicle? Try finding off the shelf auto store parts for a 1970's era car today. If the car is passed down through generations while being regularly driven, it will still need to be serviced and have mechanical parts replaced. Where would you even find a mechanic in 3002 who would know how to work on a 2002 vehicle. Imagine driving a 1920 Ford Model T into Pep Boys and asking for service in 2021. No car, even a Toyota has parts engineered to last 1,000 years. 20,000 miles per year (average yearly mileage) x 1,000 years = 20,000,000 miles.
Considering Toyota is apparently stopping production of the Avalon I expected more features inside the XLE Camry, memory seats and rear passenger connectivity seem like no brainers. I hope Toyota spends the last year of Avalon production adding these missing items to the high end Camry so we have a true replacement without having to pay the extra price for the L badge on the front of a Lexus.
can you do comparison with K5, Passat, Malibu, Altima, which one to buy?
I like the new wheels. They are 5mm greater offset than the previous wheels. Which means they stick out more.
I am surprised with the # of "zonks," considering it's been the #1 selling midsize car for nearly 20 years. The Camry always does great in Consumer Reports, too. As always, thanks for the informative and entertaining review.
Love the wheels on the vehicle😃
I recently test drove an '18 Accord Sport, '18 Accord EX-L, and '21 Camry XLE. (Couldn't find many new Accords on lots nearby.) My impression was that they seemed pretty close in terms of cabin noise, but even the Accord Sport seemed to have the more comfortable ride. Do you have any impression of how ride comfort compares between them? (And perhaps how they compare to other mid-sized sedans?)
Can you do a review on the 2022 CX5? Looks like there are a few changes from 2021
Love my SUV,but still love
Mid size sedans @ compact sedans. Especially Toyota
Hi Joe, I would love a review of camry xse v6 2022
I have a 2019 Toyota Camry Hybrid in metallic black and just love my Camry. now i have a question and it is, what would you prefer? Toyota Camry? Honda Accord or Mazda 6? Greetings from Germany ✌
It would be interesting if the black grilles were reserved for the sport trims and body color the other trim levels.
Looks really good.
Awesome review Joe great camera work Lori 💪are the front and rear turn signals LED or incandescent?
LED
@@arhamkhakwani5851 that's good thanks
Thanks Kobby for saying that! They are incandescent bulbs.
Everything is LED`s and the XLE has blue ambient lighting which streaks across the front of the dash and the XSE has red ambient lighting inside . It makes the car look upgraded at night as well as the very nice leather interior .
should i buy this car or save up for a lexus?
You’re located in the same city as I am - that being said. What is the best dealership to get a new XLE at? The Toyota dealership in the town south of you does not have the best reviews.
I knew that was you in that Camry making a turn. I was like. It can't be Joe. But here's the video.
You saw me? Where were you at?
@@RaitisRides countryside mall cheesecake factory. At the light from 19. Looked over and was like. That's a nice looking Camry. The guy driving it looks really familiar.
Y do they never put all the bolts on the rear license plate
I like the hood prop rode.. those shocks wear out over time
Thanks for your input on this one.
anyone know what brand pair of shorts Raiti is wearing? great stuff
Bought my xle awd back in November 2020. 6k on it now. There is a coolant smell coming from the radiator area, but the dealership refuses to acknowledge it.
That is really bizarre. Can you see it leaking?
Mine don`t have no smell .. It stays in the garage .. I would notice it if it did .. I would get it checked . Could be a faulty gasket ... Which is rare ...but can happen ..
I loved the line "L doesn't stand for loser. It stands for luxury"- Joe Raiti
😅
@15:35 No Turbo Boost??? You mean I cant jump over things with my Camry??? LOL
Weird that this 2021 XLE has a prop rod but my brothers 2014 se has hood struts
i honestly think this looks way better than the XSE version. those wheels are 🔥
To small. M6 and Accord has 19". Mazda's wheels are the definite best looking!
@@mortenstra they are a bit small but i don’t mind. the design is fire 🔥
@@dino91001 This is of course a matter of taste. But I think the wheels on the Mazda 6 looks much better!
12:41 according to Car and Driver, and Edmunds, the Honda Accord has the most leg room out of the three with 42.1 inches of rear leg room, then it’s the Mazda 6 with 38.7 inches and the Camry with 38 inches.
something still tells me Joe isn’t a big fan of Mazdas.
Looks good Joe.
Great vehicle for the $.
Good mpg for a v6.
Probably last forever
The v6 mpg Is insane. On the highway I got as much as 40mpg in my XSE v6
Toyota definitely holding back on features for the RE-DESIGN - shame it lacks connectivity in rear seats on a LUXURY trim. Definitely need the XCE trim 🤣
Toyota continues to drop the ball with heated steering wheel at only 10 and 2...
@@normt430 I really hope they kick it up a NOTCH otherwise I feel other brands will outpace it - specially if EVs become a thing - no more reliability advantage 👋
@@ENTJ47 they are behind in EV's and probably last amongst ICE to EV movement.
they have you just have to get it as option
Joe and Lori, could you review the 2021/2022 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid AWD XSE??
We will get that together for you Dan! Hopefully soon!
They still missin led fog lights
Thank you for this review. I think I’m going with the Toyota just on reliability and innovation. The Accord is nice but it doesn’t have AWD nor a Panoramic Sunroof!
Check out the Sonata, best full size sedan on the market right now
in these times: instead of MSRP lets talk about the out the door dealer scam price with the waiting period. lol
There are to many variables for that.
Yea, my local stealer had a 2019 Corolla SE listed for $31,000
@@JoeSmith-ez3zg Daaamn ...LOL
Hello to my favorite TH-camr
I got a 2021 se nightshade earlier this year, all black with LED lights and a good interior. Imo better than an Honda or Masada but to each his own
It is better in reliability as well . Honda has slipped with the Turbos and CVT`s . Mazda is just out there in space .
@@randyjackson347 most definitely, I’d go with Toyota over any of the other top brands any day.
@@TexasNativee That is for sure TN. That nightshade looks nice .. It stands out .. I left Honda for Toyota ... I would rate them 2ed place . Toyota gives you a confident feeling ... I like that .
@@randyjackson347 yeah it’s nice to know that if you take care of a Toyota it’ll last you for many years and just keep on going
1:15 “toyota CAMERA” 🤣
that metallic blue! 💙💙💙💙💙
Is it better than Accord joe?
I don't like the refreshed front grille design in the Camry. Toyota went for a sportier look, however the the front grille design does not look cohesive at all. That said, the reliability of Camry is second to none. I drove a Camry 2005 for almost 4 years till early 2021 without any reliability issue and pushed the odometer reading up to 230k. However, at a price range between 30k to 40k, the new boys (Sonata N-line, k5 GT) worth getting a serious look for their outstanding bang for the buck in terms of performance, technology, design, etc.
Hyundai and Kia are junk cars; their reliability not even comparable to well known Toyota’s durability. After owning a Toyota Sienna for about 15 years and racking up over 200k with just routine oil changes and other fluid replacement, I decided to buy Hyundai Sonata in 2017. I didn’t like the fact that I had to change my oil every 3000 miles, this car was 2017 car. I was changing my 2002 Toyota van’s oil every 5000 miles, regular conventional oil, and still going strong to this day. In 2019, I started having acceleration issue with my 2017 Hyundai Sonata that took whole year to figure out what the issue was. They’d fix the issue after a week or few months during some instances, and problem still kept coming back and recurring. The issue didn’t get fixed completely until early 2020, and they had denied all my requests to take back the car and refund me what it’s worth. Horrible company and not even comparable to Toyota in terms of quality of the cars.
I hope this car would be sold in Italy as well!! But unfortunately it won't happen.....
Great sedan a nice seller to me
They are all really nice vehicles!
I am glad that you like it Michael!
Weird
My 2020 Camry se hybrid has hydrologic hood prop
The rear passenger connectivity is an optional package 👍🏻
It’s a dealer accessory. About $400. Includes USB ports in the rear and usb cables for it. Mine came with that package
The Camry is not luxury. It’s nice but it’s just whatever. We had one for our rental in FL. We have the Mazda 6 and I’ll keep the Mazda.
Mazda 6 isn't luxury either. Not sure what you're saying there.
@@porfiriato84 yes it is it’s nicer than a Q5
@@brynnleahnayvieghlaykynnn6175 again. Mazda 6 is not in the luxury category. Just bc it has a nice interior doesn't make it a "luxury" vehicle.
@@porfiriato84 that category doesn’t mean shut but badges tell me how is it not a luxury vehicle if it has a nicer interior than a lot of luxury cars and has the same features and similar performance
@@porfiriato84 Cadillac and Infiniti are technically luxury but Mazda’s are way nicer than those even some lexus
i wish they had the v6 in the rav4
Good review . I like the XLE and bought one .I had a 2019 Accord EXL 2.0 auto . It did handle and drive well as you NOTED . The turbo engines are a little harsh and unrefined for me . The Camry is about Lexus smooth . I was going to get the Lexus ES-350 . This suited my needs very well . I like the Sonar Blind spot monitoring rear cross traffic alert ,Front and rear braking assist ...The same as the Lexus has . The Accord did not have that feature .
Lmao XCE Joe is so funny 😂
This Camry still closely resembles my 2016 Camry for sure 👍
How this got electrical seats on the passenger side and not the trd. Makes no sense
Let's face it. Nobody really wants to own a Toyota Camry but every one wishes they're automobile was as reliable and trouble free as one
You think so?
I hate they don't do sunroofs in Europe on the Camry ...
Edit: No connectivity in the center arm rest either.
I like this one too its pretty cool. Better than the Mazda6??? Really joe more room in the back than mazda?
Mazda is lackluster ....No fan base ..poor resale .
Seats 💺 look awesome 👌 😎
Love 💘 the rims
My 2018 Camry LE has hood struts
they took the hood struts for the refresh
Review the New AUDI A3 PLEASE just the base model, no s line. Thank you
I don’t understand why Toyota drop the fog light on camry
I've had a Mazda 6 and multiple Camrys, two of which are XLE's. I'm hard pressed to switch away from Camry for all it's perks for the price.
I really appreciate that great ownership input!
I feel the same way ... I would not trust a Mazda as it ages . Poor resale ... Hard to sell as used vehicles .
Hey joe do a review on the 2022 Silverado zr2 and the high country thanks
The V6 is the huge difference, no turbo is a big positive. Unfortunately it is only with FWD, but I’m told good snow tires are all I need in New England. Like your energy and thoroughness.
If I was to get a Camry I would go with the TRD trim
That is really an SE with a v6. It is a base model compared to an XLE or XSE ... Does not even have the upgraded LED running lights .