Toyota Camry 2006-2011 used car review

The Toyota Camry is brilliant at comfortably carrying up to five people with their luggage and is super reliable.

Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

Exterior

Drive

Safety

Value

Interior

Overall score , 3.9 out of 5

The good

Rock solid reliability - little reported to go wrong
Spacious, comfortable interior for both driver and passengers
Huge boot for a sedan

The not-so-good

Dull, both to look at and to drive
Low tow rating for a large car

Inside and out

On the road

Safety

Reliability

Cost of ownership

Buyers' guide

Japanese models:

New Zealand models:

Timeline

Details

Review vehicle

2006 Toyota Camry G

Price

$7,000 to $20,000 for models which have travelled 70,000 to 120,000km

Engine

2-litre four-cylinder, 117kW/218Nm (claimed)

Transmission

Five-speed automatic, front-wheel drive

Safety rating

Four-star Used Car Safety Rating

Servicing

15,000km or 12 months

Spare wheel

Space saver

Fuel economy

9.6-litres per 100km (claimed)

Fuel type

Regular

Length

4815mm

Width

1820mm

Height

1480mm

Towing capacity

500kg (unbraked), 1200kg (braked)

Turning circle

11m

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Richard Edwards

Expert Reviewer | Auto Media Group

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