The Camry has a reputation for being considered a good family car, but it is still always welcome to have been declared the best. Valley Hi Toyota is proud to inform you that U.S. News & World Report awarded the 2024 Camry as the “Best Midsize Car for Families” and the 2024 Camry Hybrid as the “Best Hybrid Car for Families. “
The awards underscore the Camry’s ability to score well in a wide range of areas. Specifically, U.S. News & World Report rated the Camry and its competitors in the following categories:
- Performance
- Fuel Economy
- Interior
- Value
- Safety
- Quality & Reliability
- Critic’s Rating
The Camry scored admirably in all areas and earned 9.6 (out of 10) in safety and 10.0 in fuel economy. The Camry Hybrid, compared against other hybrid models, also scored a 9.6 in Safety and a 9.1 in fuel economy, and nowhere did it score below 7.2.
Another important point about the Camry is how it offers a model for every budget and taste. You have 4-cylinder, 6-cylinder, and hybrid drivetrains, a choice of front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive, and two model hierarchies, with one offering increasing luxury and another that is sport-focused.
For the economically minded, the 2.5-liter inline-4 powertrain gets an EPA estimated city/highway/combined rating of up to 28 / 29 / 32. Of course, for the fuel efficiency-minded, the Hybrid model can deliver up an astounding 51 / 53 / 52 mpg. For the performance inclined, the 3.5-liter V6, which is now a distinct rarity in the segment, offers up to 301 horsepower and 267 lb-ft of torque while still providing a fuel economy of 22 / 31 / 25.
US News & World Report describes the Camry cabin as “attractive and well-constructed,” and the front seats are “well-padded and provide good support. There’s plenty of head- and legroom on offer, and outward visibility is good in all directions.”
On the safety front, 2024 Camrys have not been thoroughly tested by the NHTSA, but all 2023 models that have been, scored an overall 5-star rating. In addition, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) named the 2024 Camry as a TOP SAFETY PICK. All models are equipped with the Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ suite of safety and driver assist technologies, which include:
- Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD)
- Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA)
- Automatic High Beams (AHB)
- Lane Tracing Assist (LTA)
- Road Sign Assist (RSA)
- Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC)
“The Best Midsize and Hybrid Car for Families awards are a testament to the blend of sport-inspired style, highly efficient performance, and driver-inspired interior offered by the Toyota Camry,” said Mike Tripp, Group Vice President Toyota Marketing. “These awards are a tribute to the passion of our North American design, engineering, and manufacturing teams who build America’s number one selling sedan. We are grateful to earn this honor from U.S. News & World Report.”
Toyota repeatedly shows how they know what families want in their cars. Another post in this blog describes how the Highlander Hybrid earned US News & World Report’s “Best Hybrid SUV” award.
The Camry’s winning attributes are no secret and have contributed to the model being the top sedan in the US for over two decades. Come and see the latest Camry, Camry Hybrid, or even the Highlander Hybrid models at Valley Hi Toyota, and see for yourself why they are award-winning.
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