2027 Toyota Camry: What Changed, What Stayed, and What to Know

The 2027 Toyota Camry carries over as an all-hybrid midsize sedan, with 225 horsepower in front-wheel-drive form, 232 with all-wheel drive, up to 51 mpg combined on the LE, and five grades, and Toyota says its grades, features, and options all carry over from 2026.

Toyota announced the 2027 Camry on October 13, 2026 and expects it at dealerships this fall. This guide covers what changed, what stayed the same, and which grade fits your commute. Our Kunes Toyota stores in Galesburg and Springfield can walk you through the lineup.

Toyota's announcement lists nothing new for 2027. The company says the grades, features, and options carry over. The main difference is the price: Toyota set a 2027 starting MSRP of $29,700, and trade sites report a modest increase over 2026.

The bigger changes came earlier. Toyota redesigned the Camry for 2025 (the ninth generation, on the TNGA-K platform), dropped the gas-only engine to make every Camry a hybrid, and added the Nightshade grade for 2026. If you see those listed as new, they are older updates that continue.

The Camry keeps its fifth-generation Toyota Hybrid System with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, front-wheel drive as standard, and Electronic On-Demand all-wheel drive available across the lineup. The five grades (LE, SE, Nightshade, XLE, and XSE) carry over, as do the advanced safety features that come standard.

The ninth-generation Camry, which launched for 2025 on Toyota's TNGA-K platform, dropped the gas-only engine and became hybrid-only. That decision is why every 2027 Camry gets 225 horsepower with front-wheel drive and 232 with all-wheel drive, along with fuel economy that Toyota estimates at up to 51 mpg combined. The hybrid system also gives the Camry smooth, quiet low-speed driving.

The LE is the entry point, with an 8-inch touchscreen and six speakers, 16-inch alloy wheels, and dual-zone automatic climate control with rear-seat vents. The SE adds a sporty look, with 18-inch black alloy wheels, a black sport mesh grille, and sport SofTex and fabric seats with an eight-way power driver's seat.

The Nightshade adds blacked-out exterior details to the sporty formula, and the XLE moves to 18-inch wheels with chrome accents. The XLE and XSE sit at the top, with Digital Key capability (with an active Remote Connect trial or subscription and the Toyota app) and an available Premium Plus Package that adds Traffic Jam Assist and a panoramic view monitor.

Toyota lists the 2027 Camry at a starting MSRP of $29,700, excluding dealer processing and handling. The starting price refers to the base LE, and all-wheel drive, higher grades, and options cost more. Ask us for the current price on the grade you want.

Every Camry pairs a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with Toyota's fifth-generation hybrid system. Front-wheel-drive models make 225 net-combined horsepower, and all-wheel-drive models make 232. Toyota's manufacturer estimate for the LE with front-wheel drive is 51 mpg combined (52 mpg city and 49 highway), and Toyota lists 47 city and 45 highway for the SE and Nightshade.

Toyota says the system is tuned for a natural acceleration feel that follows engine speed, with power from a lithium-ion battery assisting through the electric motor. Because the Camry is a hybrid, fuel economy is strong in city driving, where braking helps recover energy.

Front-wheel drive is standard, and Electronic On-Demand all-wheel drive is available on every grade. All-wheel drive raises output to 232 horsepower and adds traction on snowy or wet roads, while the front-wheel-drive LE posts the best fuel economy. If you drive through Illinois winters, it is worth testing both.

Inside, the Camry offers dual-zone automatic climate control, wireless smartphone connectivity, and driver-assistance features that come standard. The XLE and XSE are available with the Premium Plus Package, which adds a panoramic view monitor and Traffic Jam Assist. Ask us to walk you through the screens and equipment on the grade you want.

Toyota backs the Camry with a 3-year, 36,000-mile basic warranty, and hybrid owners get a hybrid battery warranty of 10 years or 150,000 miles. Ask us about No Fear.

The Camry competes with the Honda Accord Hybrid and Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. Its pitch is a hybrid-only lineup with up to 51 mpg, available all-wheel drive, and a starting price under $30,000. Test-drive them back to back and compare the ride and the cabin yourself.

The Camry and the RAV4 are both hybrid-only, so the choice comes down to body style. The Camry is a sedan with up to 51 mpg combined and a starting price under $30,000, while the RAV4 is a compact SUV with more cargo room and a plug-in hybrid option. Test-drive both, since each is easy to live with day to day.

Choose the LE for the best fuel economy at the lowest starting price, the SE or Nightshade for a sporty look, and the XLE or XSE for premium features. Add all-wheel drive if you drive in snow, and keep in mind that fuel economy is highest on the front-wheel-drive LE.

Toyota expects the 2027 Camry to arrive at dealerships this fall. Our Kunes Toyota stores in Galesburg and Springfield can tell you about current Camry availability, including new Camrys on the lot.

Toyota lists the 2027 Camry at a starting MSRP of $29,700, excluding dealer processing and handling. The starting price refers to the base LE, and options cost more.

No. Toyota's announcement says the grades, features, and options carry over from 2026. The last redesign was for 2025.

Yes. Every Camry is a hybrid, and the gas-only engine is gone.

Toyota's estimate for the LE with front-wheel drive is 51 mpg combined. The SE and Nightshade are rated at 47 city and 45 highway.

It makes 225 net-combined horsepower with front-wheel drive and 232 with all-wheel drive.

Yes. Electronic On-Demand all-wheel drive is available across the lineup, and front-wheel drive is standard.

The LE, SE, Nightshade, XLE, and XSE.

It is a sport-styled grade with dark exterior accents, added for 2026.

Digital Key is available on the XLE and XSE, with an active Remote Connect trial or subscription and the Toyota app.

It is an available package for the XLE and XSE that adds driver-assistance features such as Traffic Jam Assist and a panoramic view monitor.

Toyota expects it at dealerships this fall. Ask our team about current availability.

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No. Every 2027 Camry is a hybrid that does not plug in, so there is nothing to charge.

The Camry is a midsize sedan that seats five.

Trade sites report a modest increase over 2026. Toyota lists the 2027 starting MSRP at $29,700, and the price on a specific Camry depends on its grade, drivetrain, and options, so ask us for the current figure.

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