Which trim level of Toyota Camry you should buy

Toyota Camry 2018

Choosing a car is an exciting work especially if you’re going to select an option from your dream car “Toyota Camry”. No doubt, Camry is an outstanding sedan in American, European and other markets. This sedan was previously a compact car for small families. By the time Toyota redesigned Camry to a mid-sized and then large size sedan.

In Asia especially in Pakistan, Camry is famous in business class. Toyota Camry made its own identity among different cars brand. New Camry is coming in 5 different levels but all trims levels are available in limited countries.

Before going to discuss different levels of Camry, let’s see what are trims levels actually.

What’s an automobile trim level?

It is a term used to define which level of features or what kind of equipment used in a specific vehicle. Those features and specs that are present in a specific option called trim level. Some features/specs are generic and available in all trim levels.

Why a vehicle comes in different trim levels?

Different people have different priorities. Some people as and give priority to a car feature. They can’t compromise on these desired features.

Maybe these desired features of a specific car aren’t important to other people because they have different priorities. That’s the reason why auto manufacturers make different trim levels in one model of a car.

Taking the example of Toyota Camry which has 5 different levels L, LE, XLE, SE, XSE. XSE isn’t available yet in Toyota Camry 2018 in Pakistan.

Camry 2018

Trim levels of Camry 2018 – which one is better?

There are 5 different levels available in Toyota Camry 2018. Let’s see what’s different available in different trim levels.

A brief comparison

Some important features in different trim levels are mentioned below.

Specs	L	LE	XLE	SE	XSE, V6
Engine specification	2.5 L, 4-Cyl, Dual VVT-i, D-4S, DOHC 16-Valves	Same as L trim level	Same as L, but optional V6 available with different price	Same as L	3.5L, V6 Engine, VVT-i with D-4S, DOHC-24 Valves
Transmission	8-speed, ECT-i Automatic	Same	Same	Same	ECT-i (Electronically controlled transmission) with intelligence
Horsepower	203 Hp at 6600 RPM	Same as L	Same as L	Same as L	301 Hp at 6600 RPM
MPG Combined (highway + City)	34	32	32	32	26
Colors available	· Blue · Black · Silver · Aqua · White · Gray · Maroon	Same as L	Same as L	10 Different Colors, same as L. Brown & One shade in white and grey available	Same as LE
Price starting for USA	$23,645	$24,150	$28600 for XLE, with V6 its price is $34550	$25,350	$35,100
Price for other countries	Different after custom rates	-	-	-	-
Toyota 5-star safety features	Available	Available	Available	Available	Available
Anti-theft system	Not-Available	Available	Available	Available	Available
Emergency assistance, Stolen location and auto collision alarm	Not- Available	Available	Available	Available	Available
Engine Immobilizer	Available	Not- Available	Not- Available	Not- Available	Not- Available
Wheel pressure Monitor system	Available	Available	Available	Available	Available with direct pressure reading
Smart key system and other features	Not- Available	Not- Available	Available	Available	Available
Audio pack	Not-available	Available	Available	Available	Available with different options

Conclusion:

If you’re in the country where security is the main issue, you should go for LE or XSE options otherwise L is also a good option.

If you want to enjoy the mechanical performance of V6 engine & other available features offered by Toyota Camry and you’ve enough money so go for XSE. But bad news for Pakistanis because Toyota Camry 2018 in Pakistan don’t have XSE trim level.

It all depends what’s your requirement and what’s your budget. So, do deep research on trim levels before buying a car. All the best ?