New Car Review of the 2005 Toyota Camry Mid-Size Sedan

Description: Mid-Size Sedan
Base MSRP Range: $18,195 - $25,555
Invoice Price Range: $16,645 - $22,734
Where built: USA

Toyota's popular mid-size sedan, built at a Kentucky assembly plant, accounts for a fifth of all Toyotas sold in North America. For 2005, Camry earns a stylish face-lift with revamped headlamps and grille plus new wheels.

There are multiple models available with 4-cylinder or V6 powertrains. Camry's 2.4-liter four-in-line base engine reaches 157-hp when tied to a new five speed electronically-controlled automatic. A 3.3-liter V6 for XLE and SE trims generates 225-hp through the 5-speed automatic.

Leather seats are the standard now on XLE V6 and Limited models, and satellite radio service is offered with any Camry rigged with a JBL six-disc CD audio and navigation system. Anti-lock brakes (ABS) are now standard on every Camry, while a vehicle stability control (VSC) system is available on 4-cylinder models but the stock item for V6 versions.