2005 Toyota Camry SE (Auto)

Last Word: 2005 Toyota Camry

What's Hot

Superb engines

Lots of luxury features

Excellent reliability

What's Not

Options can get pricey

Not very exciting to drive

Value story varies. Check the numbers by trim

What's New

The current Camry was introduced as a 2002 model and received a freshening for the 2005 model year that included styling changes, interior revisions, ABS was made standard on all models, and the availability of a five-speed automatic for four-cylinder sedans. The current car has only a year left before an expected redesigned 2007 model hits the market, so '06 changes are minor details.

Key Options

There are myriad options throughout the Camry and Solara range, but perhaps the most significant are the V-6 engines, which turn the midsize sedan into a near-luxury vehicle. Side-curtain airbags and stability control are the key available safety options. For Sybarites, the navigation package is an upscale feature available on higher trim levels of Camrys and Camry Solaras.

Final Word

Always a smart choice, the Toyota Camry provides the refinement, packaging, and value to satisfy the motoring needs of mainstream consumers. What it may lack in passion, it makes up for in quality, convenience, and polish.