Few cars have the staying power of the Toyota Camry. For more than four decades it has been the default answer to the question "what midsize sedan should I buy?" — and the 2023 model year, while largely a carryover, reinforces exactly why.

Powertrain options

The Camry gives buyers three distinct choices: a 2.5-liter four-cylinder with 203 horsepower, a hybrid variant pairing the same engine with an electric motor for 208 total system horsepower, and a 3.5-liter V6 producing 301 horsepower in the sportier XSE and TRD trims. Fuel economy on the hybrid LE reaches 52 mpg combined — remarkable for a car this size and this price.

Chassis

Riding on Toyota's TNGA-K platform, the Camry benefits from a lower center of gravity and a more rigid structure than its predecessor. Ride comfort is excellent, and the chassis has enough composure in corners that the TRD trim's firmer suspension setup is actually usable rather than cosmetic.

Interior

The cabin has aged well — straightforward controls, physical climate buttons and genuinely comfortable front seats. The 9-inch center display (standard on most trims for 2023) runs an updated infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and over-the-air update capability. Rear-seat legroom is competitive for the class.

Technology and safety

Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ comes standard on all Camry trims and bundles pre-collision warning with pedestrian detection, dynamic radar cruise, lane departure alert with steering assist and automatic high-beams. Blind-spot monitor is standard on all but the base LE.

Reliability and value

This is where the Camry's reputation does most of its heavy lifting. Reliability scores are consistently near the top of the segment, cost-of-ownership metrics (insurance, maintenance, depreciation) are segment-leading, and the three-year-old used Camry remains one of the most sought-after cars on the market.

Verdict

The 2023 Toyota Camry is not the most exciting or the most luxurious midsize sedan — the Honda Accord may feel sharper in corners, the Mazda6 (while it lasted) had better interior materials, and the Hyundai Sonata offers more aggressive styling. But as a comprehensive answer to the question of "what car should I buy and keep for ten years?", the Camry remains hard to beat.