Pricing for the 2020 Camry TRD has been confirmed by
Toyota and, much to the surprise of many, the performance-focused sedan doesn’t
break the bank. At US$ 31,995, it is the cheapest V6-powered model in the Camry family,
undercutting the XSE by US$ 4,000. The TRD’s starting price is also well down on
the US$ 43,255 commanded by the Avalon TRD that’s powered by the exact same
engine.
The main reason why the Camry TRD is so affordable
is that it is based on the SE trim, meaning it doesn’t include a leather
interior, satellite navigation or the various driver-assist systems offered on
more upmarket grades. As the name of the car implies, it really is about
performance over everything else.
The chassis features stiffer springs and a lowered
ride height, enlarged anti-roll bars, extra bracing, bespoke wheels with sticky
rubber, as well as front brake discs enlarged by 0.9-inch and new dual-piston
calipers. There is also a TRD-specific exhaust system, a sportier exterior an
some red interior accents.
Power comes from a 3.5-liter naturally-aspirated V6
with 301 HP. All in all, the sporty Camry seems like quite the bargain,
particularly compared to the Avalon TRD.
