2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid

Power for the entire 2021 Camry Hybrid line comes from a 2.5-liter inline-4 gas engine that's been augmented with an electric motor for combined outputs of 208 hp and 163 lb-ft of torque. Outputs are ceded through a continuously variable automatic transmission to the Camry's standard front-wheel-drive system. Performance is surprisingly well balanced as the engine delivers plenty of pep for city and highway driving while also remaining competitively frugal.

As with the regular eighth-gen Camry, the 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid offers a little bit of something for everyone. Its powertrain provides plenty of get-up-and-go while remaining impressively efficient, and while the Camry isn't the most enjoyable or engaging sedan to hoon about, it is suitably comfortable for everyday commuting. The Honda Accord Hybrid is the 4-door saloon to go for if you're looking for something a little more playful and just as nicely well-rounded as the Camry. The Toyota hybrid does stand out for its eye-catching design, but some may feel its sporty demeanor is a deceptive facade. It's rather disappointing that it's not offered with an all-wheel-drive setup, but then again, there aren't many hybrid sedans at this price point that are - the 2021 Toyota Camry Hybrid sedan starting price coming in at an attractive $27,270. It comes impressively well-outfitted with creature comforts, conveniences, and safety features at that price, though. Along with its top-notch safety rating obtained from the NHTSAs and IIHSs review of the 2021 Toyota Camry sedan, this make it a super high-value buy.

For the casual driver just looking for an everyday vehicle that will be pleasant and economical to drive and rich in value, then the entry-spec Hybrid LE will do just fine. The entire lineup shares the same powertrain so you don't miss out there at all, plus the LE still gets full smartphone integration, dual-zone auto climate control, and a power-adjustable driver's seat, not to mention Toyota's comprehensive Safety Sense 2.5+ suite. For LED exterior lights, the larger nine-inch infotainment touchscreen, and leather upholstered seats, one will have to opt for the pricier XLE trim, which somewhat undermines the Toyota's affordability appeal. The SE and XSE trims are essentially just sportier-looking versions of the trims that precede them, meaning they're only worth considering if you're concerned with aesthetics.