Economy & Power
The 2014 Camry offers three powertrain choices all of which have been enhanced to provide better fuel economy and more responsive performance. All Camry models with the revised 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine now offer 178 horsepower, an increase of nine hp, and 170 lb.-ft. of peak torque. EPA-estimated fuel economy figures are 25 mpg city/35 highway, and the 28 mpg combined is two more than the previous generation Camry.
The 3.5-liter V6, available in the SE and XLE grades, delivers 268 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 248 lb.-ft. of peak torque at 4,700 rpm. Enhancements to this engine boost its fuel economy to projected EPA-estimated ratings of 21 mpg city/31 mpg highway, the best for any current V6 midsize sedan.
The 2014 Camry Hybrid LE, with EPA-estimated 43 mpg city/39 mpg highway/41 mpg combined, yields a more-than-30 percent boost in fuel economy in the EPA city and combined driving cycles, compared to the previous generation. The Hybrid system produces a combined 200 horsepower.
Functionality, Connectivity & Comfort
For the first time ever in a Toyota automobile, Entune leverages the mobile smartphone to provide a richer in-vehicle experience with fully integrated access to navigation, entertainment and information services. Toyota Entune supports mobile apps, such as Bing, OpenTable and movietickets.com, along with accessing useful travel related services such as live weather, traffic, fuel information (location and price), stocks and sports. Toyota Entune brings the largest selection of music options available to a vehicle including iHeartRadio's 750+ stations, and Pandora's personalized music service.
The
Camry audio system combined with Entune features a best-in-class,
advanced conversational voice recognition system that helps the driver
to stay focused on the road by eliminating the need to memorize
thousands of voice commands. The system will also allow for audio
read-back and replay capabilities for text messages, with the ability to
respond by pre-set "Quick Reply Messages" such as: "I'm driving and
will reply later."
The Camry provides the added functionality
demanded by consumers today, yet keeps its controls straightforward and
intuitive to use.
Control knobs impart a high-precision feel when used. Special attention
was paid to function and comfort with the center console design.
Soft
kneepads on both sides add comfort for the driver and passenger; the
front section offers a 12V accessory connector and an easy-to-access
USB/input jack port for connecting iPods and other media devices. A
sliding rear console door, rather than the more traditional flip-up
design, enables easier access from either front seat. A Bluetooth
wireless connection for compatible hands-free phone calls is standard,
now improved by an available automatic phone book transfer function.
Also standard is a USB port that allows playing of music and video from
portable audio devices, using the vehicle sound system and available
in-dash display screen, including full iPod integration.