Other than the new SE Nightshade grade, the 2022 Toyota Camry Hybrid returns basically unchanged.
The uniqueness of the Nightshade trim level primarily consists of blacking out the exterior accents and wheels. In other words, it will essentially be a blacked-out SE grade.
The LE, SE, SE Nightshade, XLE, and XSE comprise the trim levels.
Every trim comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense 2.5, including forward-collision warning with automatic emergency braking, lane-departure alert with steering assist, and lane-tracing assist. Road-sign assist, full-speed adaptive cruise control, and high-beam assist are also part of the package.
Numbered among Camry’s rivals are the hybrid versions of the Honda Accord and Hyundai Sonata.
The Camry Hybrid has a reputation for reliability, durability, comfort, and safety.
With the current-generation Camry, you also get compelling exterior styling for the first time in its history.
What we like about the hybrid version is its fuel economy, well-stocked interior, and user-friendly infotainment system.
A 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine teams with an electric motor to generate a total of 208 horsepower and 163-lb-ft of torque. An automatic transmission sends output to the front wheels.
The government-estimated fuel economy for the base LE model is 51 miles per gallon in the city, 53 mpg on the highway, and 52 mpg in combined driving. The other grades turn in an estimated mileage count of 44/47/46.
2022 Toyota Camry Hybrid LE (starting at $27,380)
Impressively equipped, the LE comes with 16-inch steel wheels, auto on-off Bi-LED headlights, LED daytime running lights, LED taillights, and dual-zone automatic climate control.
Other standard features are an 8-way power driver’s seat, a 6-way power passenger seat, a tilt-telescopic steering wheel, remote entry, keyless entry, and push-button start.
The infotainment system includes a 7-inch touchscreen, a 6-speaker audio system, two USB ports, Bluetooth with a hands-free phone interface, and satellite-radio capability. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are also standard.
The already mentioned Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 package is included, as well.
You can add blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert for $680.
Adding the Cold Weather Package with heated seats and heated mirrors will set you back an additional $1,290.
Adding the $1,025 destination fee to the LE base price brings the total to $28,405. With no money down for 60 months at 3% interest, financing works out to $510 per month. See 2022 Toyota Camry Hybrid LE models for sale
2022 Toyota Camry Hybrid LE Includes:
Dual-zone automatic climate control – A set-it-and-forget-it system, it divides the vehicle into left and right regions. It provides separate temperature settings for each region. Once set, it automatically maintains the preset temperatures.
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – Allows these smartphone features to interface with your vehicle.
Toyota Safety Sense 2.5 – This is a suite of driver’s aids. It includes forward-collision warning with auto emergency braking, lane-departure alert with steering assist, full-speed adaptive cruise control, and more.
2022 Toyota Camry Hybrid SE (starting at $28,915)
Bringing a touch of sportiness to Camry, the SE adds to the LE content with a sport-tuned suspension, 18-inch alloy wheels, color-keyed rocker panels and rear spoiler, and upgraded seating materials.
Also included is a leather-trimmed steering wheel with paddle shifters.
Adding the optional blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert boosts the bottom line by $600.
To include the available Cold Weather Package, which for the SE also includes a heated steering wheel, adds $1,100 to the total.
Adding the $1,025 destination fee to the SE base price totals $29,942. With no money down, financing for 60 months at 3% interest works out to $538 per month. See 2022 Toyota Camry Hybrid SE models for sale
2022 Toyota Camry Hybrid SE Includes:
Sport-tuned suspension – This adds sport-tuned shocks and springs.
Leather-trimmed steering wheel – This wheel, accented with leather, includes redundant controls for the audio system, as well as controls for the adaptive cruise control and lane-departure alert.
18-inch alloy wheels – These replace the 16-inch steel ones.
2011 Toyota Camry Hybrid SE Nightshade (starting at $29,615)
This is a blacked-out version of the SE. It includes back 18-inch wheels, a black-front mesh grille, black accents (outboard mirrors, door handles, and window trim), and a black interior.
It offers the same option packages as the SE.
Adding the $1,025 destination fee to the SE Nightshade base price brings the total to $30,640. Financing that amount with no money down for 60 months at 3% interest works out to a monthly payment of $551. See 2022 Toyota Camry Hybrid SE Nightshade models for sale
2022 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE (starting at $32,270)
The XLE loses all the blacked-out accents and the sport suspension but adds integrated turn signals to the power outboard mirrors and upgraded climate control with rear-seat vents.
Among the other content are a backup camera with dynamic gridlines, a 7-inch driver information display, leather-trimmed heated front seats, and an 8-way power passenger seat.
An auto-dimming rearview mirror, wood interior accents, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert, and an upgraded infotainment system with a 9-inch touchscreen are also standard.
Available for $1,760 is a Navigation Package with a navigation system and an upgraded JBL audio system.
Also optional is the $1,430 Driver Assistance Package with a 10-inch head-up display (HUD), surround-view camera, rear cross-traffic braking, and ventilated front seats.
Adding the $1,025 destination fee to the base XLE price brings the total to $33,295. With no money down, financing for 60 months at 3% interest works out to $598 per month. See 2022 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE models for sale
2022 Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE Includes:
Leather-trimmed front seats – Trimmed in leather, these are 8-way power-adjustable heated seats.
Auto-dimming rearview mirror – Using photosensors, it recognizes bright headlights closing from behind. It then automatically dims the reflection of those lights.
Blind-spot monitoring – This radar-based system warns of traffic approaching your flanks. It also includes rear cross-traffic alert to warn of vehicles crossing behind you when in reverse.
2022 Toyota Camry Hybrid XSE (starting at $32,820)
With only $550 separating the XLE and the XSE, you know there isn’t much in the way of additional content.
The XSE regains the sport-tuned suspension, paddle shifters, and appearance goodies from the SE.
Also standard are 19-inch gloss-black alloy wheels, metal interior accents, and a gloss-black grille insert.
Adding the $1,025 destination fee to the XSE base price totals $33,845. Financing that amount with no money down for 60 months at 3% interest works out to a monthly payment of $608. See 2022 Toyota Camry Hybrid XSE models for sale
2022 Toyota Camry Hybrid XSE Includes:
Sport-tuned suspension – This adds sport-tuned shocks and springs.
19-in alloy wheels – These wheels are gloss-black.
Steering wheel-mounted paddle shifters – These shifters provide the sensation of shifting the automatic transmission yourself.
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