2015 Toyota Camry Pros vs Cons

Every year, car buyers choose the Toyota Camry because it is a reliable name they know. This year's restyled model will surely experience similar acceptance. Drivers who want to choose a dependable car and not face doubts as they pull away from the dealership should go with the updated 2015 Toyota Camry.

Reasons You May Want to Consider a 2015 Toyota Camry - The Pros

1) Longevity

A consideration of dependability matters with cars. Nobody wants to spend tens of thousands on a car that cannot make it several years without a repair. The 2015 Toyota Camry is a car that lasts.

One driver online tells of owning a well-maintained Camry that has made it nearly 500,000 miles. That driver must hit the road every day! The post goes on to say that the well-traveled Camry still delivers a smooth ride. There is no reason to think a 2015 Toyota Camry could not log a similar number of comfortable miles.

Drivers need only to complete regular oil changes and other routine maintenance steps to go great distances in a Camry.

2) An Updated Look

This year's model features new exterior styling. From the side, the latest 2015 Toyota Camry displays a sportier look than that of previous model years. One trim option offers a snazzy, black, metal grill.

3) Safety

Toyota's flagship car, the Camry routinely rates high on safety. This year's model received the highest-possible grade in every category reviewed by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.

The current 2015 Toyota Camry features an array of airbags that protect the head and body of every passenger in the car. It also sports a modern anti-lock brake system, and traction control.

4) Ownership Costs Will Not Break the Bank

Due to its dependable parts, Camry offers the car buyer a reasonable cost of ownership for the first five years after purchase. Gas mileage and car maintenance factor into ownership costs. The 2015 Camry's highway miles-per-gallon rating is 35. Like all Toyota vehicles, owners should not expect these cars to be in the shop for maintenance very often. Repairs on a Camry during its first five years are very rare.

In addition to the car's price tag, the projected cost to own the latest 2015 Toyota Camry for five years is about $13,000. That averages out to significantly less than $3000 each year.

5) Practical

The Camry is a practical car. Even with its updated, "sportier" styling, the 2015 Toyota Camry still emits an air of practicality. Buyers interested in a reliable, not too flashy car will continue to gravitate toward this mainstay of the American auto market.

What makes Camry a practical choice?

• It is a dependable car

• Contemporary styling with conservative roots

• It offers touches of luxury without the "luxurious" price tag

• Due to its popularity, its parts will be available during the car's average lifespan

• Camry packs a punch and seats five

• Toyota continues to make great cars, of which Camry is the best

6) A Choice of Trims

In Camry, Toyota typically offers trim levels that fit every mid-sized car buyer's budget. Consider the 2015 model's trim levels:

• LE is the "basic" Toyota Camry, and it offers a six-speed, "shiftable" automatic transmission, cruise control, a rear-view camera and a trip computer among its features

• SE is this sedan's middle trim choice, and it gives buyers 17-inch wheels

• XSE is the "top of the line" Camry, and drivers who choose it will enjoy the XSE's heated seats, leather and suede upholstery, three free months of satellite radio and 18-inch wheels

 
7) Quality Stock Parts

With this long-loved nameplate, buyers get a lot of dependable equipment for the money. The Camry buyer is not a person who wants to "trick out" a car with a trunk load of aftermarket parts. This car simply gives buyers joyous drives over many worry-free miles.

8) Several Exterior Color Options

The 2015 Toyota Camry's color wheel is far from bland. Do not expect to find fluorescent hues on a Camry, but available colors do range from "Super White" to "Ruby Flare Pearl". The latter is a fancy name for dark red.

9) Multiple Engine Choices

While every trim level of the 2015 Toyota Camry is available with a four-cylinder engine that provides plenty of power for most drivers, buyers have a couple of options in this department. One is a six-cylinder engine, which has plenty of "giddy-up". The other is a hybrid power train, for those interested in owning a car with a smaller carbon footprint.

10) Great Standard Parts for Slick Roads

Every 2015 Camry comes with four-wheel anti-lock brakes for safe stops. The car's standard traction control provides wonderful "pull" on any road surface. For maximum traction in winter, owners need only add a set of ice-rated tires. Please note that ice-rated tires are not "snow tires". Ice-rated tires are better!

Three Reasons You May Not Want to Buy a 2015 Toyota Camry - The Cons

Take a pause and consider these points before heading to a Toyota dealership.

1) Cost Compared to Competitors

Other manufacturers produce similar cars with lower price tags.

2) Camry Has Undergone Changes

The first year into the update of a car model is the most-likely year for manufacturing flaws. If any car company can overcome such possible flaws, it is Toyota.

3) Other Models Are More Eye-catching

The Camry's styling remains on the conservative side of noticeable.

How the 2015 Toyota Camry Compares to Its Competition

This year's 2015 Toyota Camry beats the Honda Accord on average price. It also bests the Accord on ownership costs by $3,000. Compared to American competition, the Camry sports a lower cost of ownership than the Chevrolet Malibu. It is also arguably a more-stylish car than the Malibu and this year's Nissan Altima.

Buyers can take comfort in the fact that Camry has lead the midsize car category for two decades. Current evidence points to continued leadership by this flagship vehicle.