Drivers can’t get enough of the Toyota Camry

The popular family sedan, the Toyota Camry, continues to be a favorite among drivers, outselling all other cars in the country. This calendar year, the Camry sold nearly 190,000, and sales are up 2.8 percent through the first seven months of 2010 compared with the year-earlier period. Maybe it’s because the Camry remains a durable, reliable car that’s comfortable and easy to drive, and because Toyota drivers are loyal to the continued quality they receive with their vehicles. Whatever the case, for 2010, the “smart buy” label may be appropriate for some new reasons.

The Toyota Camry is getting a new four-cylinder engine that boosts horsepower from 158 in the 2009 Camry to at least 169 in the 2010 model. The four banger also provides improved fuel mileage — up 1 mile per gallon in government ratings in both city and highway travel for a combined rating of 26 mpg with automatic transmission. All Camry cars come with air conditioning, power windows and door locks, cruise control, 16-inch wheels, traction control, electronic stability control and steering wheel-mounted audio controls. The 2010 Camry comes with slightly revised styling – the grille and front air dam are bolder than that on the 2009 model, and the headlights are a bit larger. At the back, the 2010 Camry has restyled taillamps with light-emitting diodes providing bright brake lights.

The Camry LE boasts a new four-cylinder engine. It’s larger in displacement — 2.5 liters vs. 2.4 liters — than the 2009 engine, and with twin cams, Toyota’s variable valve timing and new six-speed automatic transmission attached, works admirably in city and highway traffic. Acceleration is smooth and perky. Inside, controls are easy to reach and understand. The back seat offers good headroom of 37.8 inches and enough space, width-wise, that three adults could ride without feeling too cramped. The trunk is good-sized at around 15 cubic feet. The 2010 Camry earned five out of five stars in government laboratory crash test results involving both frontal and side crashes.

Learn more about the Toyota Camry and other Toyota models, like the Sienna, at your Chicago Toyota van and car dealership. Or if you’re more into models like the 4Runner, FJ Cruiser, Highlander, Land Cruiser, RAV4 and Sequoia, come get your Chicago Toyota SUV quote today at a dealer near you.