Almost since its debut in the early '80s, the Toyota Camry has dominated the midsize sedan segment, and set a standard for value and reliability—and an overall bland driving experience. Due to the car's success, Toyota has followed a familiar pattern of making only incremental changes to the Camry when each new generation is introduced every five years or so, followed by mild refreshes in the interim.

That the 2015 Toyota Camry received a major overhaul only three years after its last complete redesign in 2012 marks a significant departure from this decades-old pattern for the automaker's most popular model. Maybe Toyota is feeling pressure from sportier and sexier competitors like the new Mazda 6 or the Ford Fusion. Whatever the reason, this speedier revamping of the Camry represents a win for midsize family sedan shoppers, since the 2015 model gets improved exterior styling, better handling, and an upgraded interior. The new 2015 Camry also adds new active safety features, and we think the car has some of the best tech in its class.

Pricing and Design
The 2015 Toyota Camry is offered in five trim levels (and three hybrid models not covered in this review), beginning with the base LE that starts at $22,970 and comes with 2.5-liter 178-horsepower four-cylinder engine and a six-speed automatic transmission (the only one offered on the front-wheel-drive 2015 Camry). Standard features include 16-inch steel wheels, automatic headlights, heated mirrors, keyless entry, a tilt-and-telescoping steering wheel, a rearview camera, cruise control, eight-way power driver seat, Bluetooth for phone and audio streaming, a 6.1-inch Entune touch-screen interface, and a 6-speaker sound system with a CD player, aux-in jack, and USB port.

Next up the trim line is the SE that starts at $23,840 and adds 17-inch alloy wheels, unique exterior styling and interior trim, a sport-tuned suspension, fabric and simulated leather upholstery, a leather-trimmed steering wheel, and upgraded gauges. Satellite radio and HD radio and a color instrument panel display can be added to the LE and SE as part of the Entune Plus package and a sunroof is also optional.

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Stepping up to the XSE that starts at $26,150 for the four-cylinder version gets the buyer 18-inch alloy wheels, LED running lights, leather and simulated suede upholstery, heated front seats with added side bolstering, a four-way power passenger seat, dual-zone automatic climate control, and satellite and HD radio. A Convenience package option for the 4-cylinder SE and XSE trims includes keyless entry and ignition and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. The XSE can also be outfitted with a 3.5-liter 268-horsepower V6 starting at $31,370.