Next Camry has big shoes to fill.
Toyota has released pricing and the on-sale date for the 2024 Camry, but the absence of any changes to the sedan for the new model year strongly implies that the automaker is readying an all-new or heavily facelifted version for 2025. Starting at just $100 more than last year, the 2024 Toyota Camry remains a high-value option in the mid-size segment and is set to arrive at dealerships in the country starting next month.
Typically, automakers make few or no changes to a model in its run-out phase, as was the case for the 2023 Ford Mustang before it was replaced. The current Camry was introduced six years ago, so the timing seems right for the 2024 model year to be its last.
While Camry sales are sadly expected to end in Japan after over 40 years, we don't expect the same to happen in the USA, where the sedan's sales figures are up over 10% for the first half of the year and increased by 23.8% in June.
As was the case last year, the 2024 Camry has an extensive range of trims and powertrains. In fact, we counted 18 individual models, starting with the base LE for $26,420. It’s followed by the SE ($27,960), SE Nightshade ($28,960), XLE ($31,170), and XSE ($31,720). In all cases, prices are up by $100. These are all four-cylinder models with front-wheel drive, and they’ll cost $1,400 extra when specified with all-wheel drive.
The next tier of Camry models is the hybrids, starting with the LE Hybrid at $28,855. Next is the SE Hybrid ($30,390), SE Hybrid Nightshade ($31,390), XLE Hybrid ($33,745), and XSE Hybrid ($34,295). These variants are only available with FWD, but efficiency is remarkable at up to 52 mpg combined based on the latest EPA figures. The price increase here is greater at $200, but this is still a modest jump over 2023 pricing.
Finally, there are the Camry V6 models with the proven 3.5-liter engine that delivers 301 horsepower and 267 lb-ft of torque. Pricing begins at $33,485 for the TRD, followed by the XLE V6 ($36,295) and XSE V6 ($36,845).
As with the cheapest non-hybrid four-cylinder models, Toyota has only added $100 to the MSRPs of the V6s for 2024. In all cases, the destination charge is $1,095, exactly the same as it was last year.
As with the Avalon that has since been replaced by the quirky Crown, we expect the V6 engine to fall away and a new range of hybrid-only powertrains to be introduced. This means the current V6 Camry could be the last of its kind. Heavily camouflaged spy shots of the new Camry reveal very little about its appearance, but it could adopt some of the styling cues from the Crown. We also expect a totally refreshed cabin design, but we do hope that Toyota retains the friendly and approachable ergonomics of the current Camry.
As for the 2024 model, it’s one of the few cars in America keeping the traditional sedan alive, and this may be your last opportunity to get your hands on one before the nameplate moves into an electrified future.
Keyword: 2024 Toyota Camry Remains Unchanged As Replacement Looms