That’s based on 513 reviews, a number that has increased sharply over the last few months. It turns out his stepfather wasn’t the only one who was frustrated.Īpp store ratings for Entune 3.0 averaged 1.5 out of 5 stars, according to Thinknum.
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But owners are not happy with the new system.Īfter his stepfather - a serial Camry owner - became so frustrated with Entune 3.0 that he traded in a shiny new 2018 model for an Avalon, Joshua Fruhlinger of analytics firm Thinknum took a closer look at owner reactions to the new system. Toyota used the new version of its best-selling sedan to launch its Entune 3.0 App Suite, a comprehensive infotainment interface that connects smartphones to cars. The 2018 Toyota Camry was redesigned from the ground up, and that included the infotainment system.
Lyra found the navigation with traffic updates came in handy during her rush-hour commutes, but it directed her to a land mass off Tierra Verde as the location of the Times office in St. Of course, those apps use your cellphone's data. All Camrys now have the user-friendly Etune touchscreen, which includes a standard backup camera as well as iHeartradio, Pandora, and Open Table. The charging pad is a great idea, but the slot isn't big enough for large phones. One Avalon tech feature that has trickled down: optional Qi wireless charging pad in a cubby at the bottom of the center stack, which also has power, auxiliary and USB outlets. Our XSE featured leather-trimmed sport seats with red accent stitching and comfortable faux-suede inserts.
Even the rear-seat passengers have plenty of head- and legroom. Peter especially liked the cabin headroom, which should suit taller drivers. Interior: It's spacious and comfortable, with quality materials, soft-touch surfaces and easy-to-use controls. We found the ride comfortable over all but the worst bumps, and the Camry now seems better suited to take on curves. Toyota tweaked the Camry's suspension for 2015, and the XSE's has been sport-tuned for better handling. Lyra called the transmission "persnickety," and that's a good description, as it sometimes seemed indecisive in its gear selection. (The Camry's standard 2.5-liter 4 cylinder gets 25/35.) Our only performance complaint was with the car's 6-speed automatic, which includes paddle shifters. Even the estimated mpg is a decent 21 city and 31 highway. We've long been a fan of this V-6, and its performance in the Camry doesn't disappoint. Performance: Our tester came with the optional 3.5-liter V-6, which puts out a stout 268 horsepower. This XSE also had 18-inch machine-faced alloy wheels with black painted accents, which are very sharp against our tester's Ruby Flare Pearl paint. Our tester also came with an integrated spoiler and dual chrome-tipped exhaust. The Camry gets slight character lines on the hood and the body - nothing too dramatic. The XSE trim adds a black bezel around the upswept LED headlights, giving it a menacing look. The XSE, in particular, mimics the Lexus F Sport line with its dominant black mesh grille and hint of Lexus hourglass styling. Now there are family features pulled from upscale sibling Lexus, especially up front. That's true - our tester was the top-level XSE, a new package - but in any trim, this is not your daddy's Camry.Īppearance: The Camry gets a long-overdue injection of attitude with its refresh, much like the Corolla and Avalon. But when Peter pulled the redesigned-for-2015 Camry into a Publix parking space, the car was greeted by an admiring onlooker calling it the "mac daddy" of Camrys. It's not every day the term "mac daddy" is used to describe the Toyota Camry, which despite being the bestselling car in America, has always been more bland that hip.