2026 Toyota Camry Unveiled: Toyota has just pulled the covers off the all-new 2026 Camry, and it looks better than ever. The best-selling family sedan in America is now only available as a hybrid, comes with sharper styling, more tech, and still keeps the price very friendly. If you want a car that is comfortable, saves gas, and doesn’t cost a fortune, the 2026 Camry might be exactly what you need.
Fresh Design That Turns Heads
The 2026 Camry gets a complete makeover on the outside. The front has a wider “hammerhead” grille, slim LED headlights, and a sportier bumper. From the side, new wheel designs (up to 19 inches) and a lower roofline make it look fast even when it’s parked. At the back, you’ll find sleek LED taillights that stretch across the trunk. Toyota says every trim – LE, SE, XLE, and XSE – now looks different from the others so you can pick the style you love most.
Same Great Hybrid Power, Even Better Mileage
Good news: every 2026 Camry is a hybrid. There is no regular gas engine anymore. It uses a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine paired with electric motors. Front-wheel-drive models make 225 horsepower, while the optional all-wheel-drive version bumps it up to 232 horsepower. Toyota promises smoother power delivery and quicker response than before.
The big win is fuel economy. The LE trim with front-wheel drive now gets an amazing 51 mpg combined (city + highway). Even the sportier XSE with all-wheel drive still manages 44 mpg combined. That means most owners can easily go 600–700 miles on one tank of gas.
| Trim | Drivetrain | Horsepower | EPA Combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| LE | FWD | 225 hp | 51 mpg |
| SE / XLE | FWD | 225 hp | 48 mpg |
| XSE | FWD | 225 hp | 47 mpg |
| All trims | AWD | 232 hp | 44–46 mpg |
More Tech and Safety Inside
Step inside and you’ll feel the upgrade. Higher trims get a huge 12.3-inch touchscreen (the base LE keeps a practical 8-inch screen). Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard, and there is a new wireless charging pad that is bigger than before. You can also add a 9-speaker JBL sound system and a digital rear-view mirror if you want luxury touches.
Safety is stronger than ever. Every 2026 Camry comes with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0:
- Automatic emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection
- Full-speed adaptive cruise control
- Lane-keeping assist with lane centering
- Blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert
- New proactive driving assist that gently steers and brakes in everyday situations
Comfortable Cabin for the Whole Family
The seats are softer and more supportive, and the rear seat still has plenty of legroom and headroom for adults. Noise insulation is better, so highway trips feel quiet and relaxed. If you pick the XLE or XSE, you can get heated and ventilated front seats, plus heated rear seats – perfect for cold mornings.
Pricing That Keeps It Real
Toyota knows people love the Camry because it gives a lot for the money. The 2026 model starts at just $29,495 for the LE (including destination fee). That’s only a small jump from last year even though you now get a hybrid powertrain and more standard features. The top XSE with all options will still stay under $40,000, which is incredible when many rivals cost thousands more.
The 2026 Toyota Camry will reach dealerships in spring 2025. With its sharp new look, class-leading fuel economy, long list of safety tech, and a price most families can afford, Toyota has made sure America’s favorite sedan stays on top for another year. If you are shopping for a midsize car that does everything well without any drama, put the new Camry at the top of your test-drive list. You won’t be disappointed!