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- [Narrator] The 2022 Toyota Camry
versus the 2022 Honda Accord.
Let's learn a bit more about these midsize sedans.
Camry comes with Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+,
a benchmark in standard driver assistance systems.
New for 2022, Camry Hybrid Nightshade
is the perfect blend of style and fuel efficiency.
An available 301-horsepower V6 sets Camry apart
from the competition.
Like many modern Toyotas, Camry's 18-vehicle lineup
is divided among two paths,
the L grades and the sporty S grades.
Along either path, customers can choose
to equip their Camry with Toyota's available
Dynamic Torque Control All-Wheel Drive,
or they can go for advanced efficiency
with the hybrid model.
Among the S grades is the SE Hybrid Nightshade.
New for 2022, this special edition Camry helps drivers
show up in style, with blacked-out badging,
window trim, and aggressive 18-inch wheels.
Accord's 2022 lineup comes in five grades
and one special edition,
none of which can be equipped with all-wheel drive.
Also, contrary to how previous generations
have been configured,
Accord can't be equipped with a V6 engine.
When it comes to Camry performance,
there's a lot to discuss,
and the one thing that comes to mind
is the available all-wheel-drive system.
This system can send up to 50% of Camry's power
to the rear wheels when slippage is detected,
as well as when it determines added traction
might be useful, proof that all-wheel-drive
can be both reactive, and proactive.
When it comes to power,
the 2022 Camry's four-cylinder puts out
up to 206 horsepower depending on grade,
while the hybrid powertrain goes even further,
with 208 net horsepower.
Plus, Camry hybrid offers this added boost
of electric power
while still getting incredible fuel economy estimates
from the EPA.
The other side of Camry's performance story,
of course, is its available V6 engine,
which delivers 301 horsepower to the wheels
through an eight-speed transmission.
This performance is taken even further with the TRD grade,
which gets paired with the V6,
in addition to a range
of track-tuned performance enhancements.
In terms of efficiency, the LE Hybrid grade
has an EPA-estimated 52 combined miles per gallon,
not only that, but every Camry hybrid grade
has an EPA-estimated rating of at least 46 mpg combined.
With no V6 or all-wheel drive configurations available,
Accord's performance story instead involves
a standard 192-horsepower turbocharged four-cylinder engine,
as well as a larger,
252-horsepower four-cylinder engine available on Sport
and standard on Touring.
Like Camry, a hybrid powertrain is available,
and it makes 212 net combined horsepower
but only has an EPA-estimated combined rating
of up to 47 mpg.
In terms of technology,
Camry's Audio Multimedia system
includes standard compatibility for Apple CarPlay,
which connects drivers to Apple Music, Maps,
Messages, and other favorite apps from your iPhone.
In addition, Android Auto compatibility makes it easy
to stay connected to Android devices,
while Amazon Alexa connectivity
keeps Amazon's voice service just a question away.
Plus, there's a standard three-month
SiriusXM Platinum Plan trial subscription
that includes over 165 channels available in-cabin,
and even more on the SXM mobile app,
making it easier than ever to enjoy not just ad-free music,
but also sports, comedy, and more.
Best of all, a nine-speaker JBL Premium Audio system
is available to help make the most out of these features.
Camry also comes with trials to Toyota's line
of Connected Services,
including a Wi-Fi Connect hotspot for up to five devices.
Finally, all Camrys feature either a seven-inch
or a nine-inch touchscreen.
Accord isn't too far behind Camry
when it comes to tech, as its available 10-speaker,
450-watt audio system makes clear.
Accord also comes with Apple CarPlay compatibility
and Android Auto compatibility, but no Amazon Alexa,
Plus, on Accord Sport, EX-L,
and Touring, Apple CarPlay
and Android Auto are both wireless.
A SiriusXM three-month Platinum Plan trial subscription
is available, as is a wireless phone charger
and Hondalink connectivity.
As far as touchscreens,
all grades have an eight-inch offering.
Camry's many technological advancements extend far
beyond the cabin, with standard Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+,
including Pre-Collision System.
The Pre-Collision System's functions
include intersection support
and driver-initiated emergency steering assist enhancements.
A rear-seat reminder and 10 airbags are also standard.
And Toyota's Blind Spot Monitor
with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert system
is either available or standard on every Camry grade.
Accord offers eight airbags, a rear-seat reminder,
and comes with Honda Sensing,
a similar active safety suite to Toyota Safety Sense,
including Collision Mitigation Braking System.
Its Blind Spot Information System
with Cross Traffic Monitor,
however, is only available on three grades.
Even in its exterior design, Camry emphasizes safety,
with available full-LED headlights and taillights.
It's easy to stand out from the crowd in Camry,
with an available two-tone paint scheme
and an SE Nightshade that adds black exterior accents.
Plus, the TRD grade brings out Camry's sporty side
with features like a pedestal-style rear wing.
Other TRD features include standard 19-inch wheels
and a body kit to complete its aggressive aesthetic.
Accord offers standard LED low-beam headlights
but not high-beam, as well as LED taillights.
LED fog lights are also available.
And while it does offer a special edition variant
of its Sport grade, it has no direct answer
to Camry's Nightshade or TRD offerings.
Moving on to the interior,
Camry's cabin comes with many comforts and conveniences,
including standard 60/40 split fold-down rear seating.
Camry's passengers ride in comfort too,
thanks in part to an available
eight-way power-adjustable front passenger seat.
Finally, ambient interior lighting on XLE and XSE grades,
and available wood inlay or patterned metal interior trim
give Camry's cabin a high-end feel.
Accord offers many of the same interior appointments found
inside Camry, there's ambient lighting
on its Touring grade, for instance.
Its 60/40 split fold-down rear seating
isn't standard on all grades,
and its available adjustable front passenger seat
only has four settings,
there's also no wood inlay available on any grade.
Camry drivers can rest a little easier thanks
to the model's reputation,
which includes being named a 2022 Top Safety Pick Plus
by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.
Camry also comes standard with ToyotaCare,
which provides two years or 25,000 miles
of scheduled maintenance, as well as two years
and unlimited-mileage, 24-hour roadside assistance.
And the hybrid's battery is covered for 10 years
or 150,000 miles, which makes buying a Camry
a seriously smart long-term decision.
Honda Accord has a reputation that comes backed
by some notable warranties and awards,
but it simply can't match the overall brand value
of either Camry or Toyota.
There are many reasons why Camry gets the crown,
key among these are its safety, fuel efficiency,
and warranties, which add up
to make Camry the smart driver's choice.
Discover the joy of driving one today at toyota.com.