The Toyota Camry XLE appeals to those who want more luxury items in their sedan but are not looking to pay luxury car prices. Over several generations, the XLE provides consumers with the latest in safety and technology while maintaining the Camry’s excellent reputation for reliability and strong resale. XLE buyers often have a choice between a fuel-efficient 4-cylinder engine or a powerful V6, as well as many available upgrades, giving consumers a wider choice in outfitting their car.
Toyota Camry XLE Generations
Toyota Camry XLE (8th Generation: 2018 - 2024)
Key Improvements: The eighth-generation Camry XLE is a well-appointed sedan filled with features that would have made it a contender in the luxury car field just a few years back. The standard engine is a 203-horsepower 2.5-liter 4-cylinder, offered with front- or all-wheel drive (AWD) most years. A 301-hp 3.5-liter V6 is also available, but only with front-wheel drive (FWD). The combined EPA fuel economy estimate for the 2.5-liter is 32 mpg (FWD), 28 mpg (AWD), and 26 mpg for the V6. The XLE adds full LED headlights, heated exterior mirrors, and 18-inch wheels, building off the LE trim. Additional features include a blind-spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert, full-speed dynamic cruise control, dual-zone automatic climate control, a wireless charge pad, an 8-inch infotainment touch screen hosting Apple CarPlay, and a 7-inch multi-information display. The Smart Key proximity keyless entry system is also standard, as are heated leather-trimmed front seats and an 8-way power adjustable passenger seat. Opt for the V6 engine and get a panoramic glass moonroof, a JBL audio upgrade, and a 10-inch color head-up display. Options for the XLE include navigation, a 360-degree bird's-eye view monitor, reverse automatic braking, and, on all-wheel-drive models, a heated steering wheel.
Model Updates: For 2020, the XLE offers optional all-wheel drive (AWD) and ventilated front seats. Android Auto becomes standard alongside Apple CarPlay. For 2021, the Camry XLE gets new styling, an upgraded infotainment system, and more standard driver assists, like detecting vehicles or pedestrians when making a left turn.
Toyota Camry XLE (7th Generation: 2012 - 2017)
Key Improvements: The seventh-generation XLE improves upon the previous years, being the first generation to offer advanced driver-assist systems like a blind-spot monitor, adaptive cruise control, and automatic high-beam headlights. Engine options include a 178-hp 2.5-liter 4-cylinder or 268-hp 3.5-liter V6. 4-cylinder models get around 28 mpg combined, while the V6 pulls 24 mpg. The seventh-gen XLE introduces Toyota’s Entune multimedia audio system featuring touchscreen technology, although no models in this generation offer Apple CarPlay or Android Auto integration. As for features, the XLE closely mimics the previous generation, offering standard equipment like dual-zone climate control, a power moonroof, and heated side mirrors. The V6 adds leather upholstery, a power passenger seat, navigation, and proximity keyless entry. Notable options include JBL audio and a blind-spot monitor.
Model Updates: For 2013, rear cross-traffic alert is added to the blind-spot monitor option. For 2015, the XLE switches some equipment, making leather upholstery and a power passenger seat standard, but moving the power moonroof to the option sheet. Optional driver aids like forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and adaptive cruise control are available. The XLE V6 adds a wireless charging pad. For 2017, the JBL audio upgrade and wireless charging are made standard.
Toyota Camry XLE (6th Generation: 2007 - 2011)
Key Improvements: The sixth-generation Toyota Camry XLE offers the option of a 158-hp 2.4-liter 4-cylinder or 268-hp 3.5-liter V6, both paired with an automatic transmission. Fuel economy for the 4-cylinder is a combined 24 mpg, while the V6 earns 23 mpg. Front side-impact and side curtain airbags, previously optional, are now standard. Bluetooth is available, as is a voice-activated DVD navigation and proximity keyless entry system with push-button start. Traction and stability control remain optional. All the other XLE features are still available, like heated front seats, leather upholstery, JBL audio, and dual-zone automatic climate control (V6 only).
Model Updates: For 2010, the XLE gets a new 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine making 169 hp hooked to a new 6-speed automatic. Vehicle stability control is now standard, as are new 16-inch wheels.
Toyota Camry XLE (5th Generation: 2002 - 2006)
Key Improvements: The fifth-generation Toyota Camry XLE offers a choice of a 154-hp 2.4-liter 4-cylinder with 4-speed automatic or a 190-hp 3.0-liter V6 teamed with the same automatic transmission. These figures are adjusted from the original numbers due to new SAE standards. Fuel economy for the 4-cylinder is 24 mpg combined; the V6 earns 21 mpg. Standard equipment includes power front seats, JBL audio, automatic climate control, heated outside mirrors, and fog lights. Options include leather upholstery, a power moonroof, vehicle stability and traction control, navigation, and side and side-curtain airbags.
Model Updates: For 2005, the XLE gets a new 5-speed automatic transmission.
Toyota Camry XLE (4th Generation: 1997 - 2001)
The fourth-generation Camry XLE offers two engines: a 136-horsepower 2.2-liter 4-cylinder and a 190-hp 3.0-liter V6. Both engines pair with a 4-speed automatic. The 4-cylinder models average around 23 mpg combined, while the V6 gets around 21 mpg. Standard features include JBL audio, cruise control, power front seats, heated side mirrors, anti-lock brakes, and automatic climate control.