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The 2021 Toyota Camry range of configurations is currently priced from $19,990.
Our most recent review of the 2021 Toyota Camry resulted in a score of 7.8 out of 10 for that particular example.
You can read the full review here.
This is what Tom White liked most about this particular version of the Toyota Camry: Makes the most sense, Super fuel efficiency, Smooth from behind the wheel
The 2021 Toyota Camry carries a braked towing capacity of up to 1200 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
The extra purchase price of a diesel engine over a petrol one is only the start of the cost comparison. Generally speaking, diesels will cost a bit more to service (it depends on the make and model) and that’s if you don’t have problems with the diesel particulate filter (DPF) or soot build-up in the engine’s intake system that needs to be manually cleaned out.
You also need to consider your driving habits to decide whether a diesel is right for you. As a rule of thumb, if you don’t go for a decent drive at highway speeds for about an hour or so at least once or twice a month, then a diesel is not for you. Using a diesel engine exclusively for short trips at suburban speed can often see the DPF requiring more attention than it should, and that equals cost.
Also, modern petrol engines have really closed the fuel-economy gap that the diesel once enjoyed. The fuel consumption difference between the diesel Tucson and the petrol version is likely to be about a litre per 100km (based on the official combined figure for each). That means that even at $2 per litre (and based on the $6000 difference in price you’ve quoted) you’d need to drive 300,000km before the diesel began to pay for itself in terms of fuel saved. I’m not sure there’s a full $6000 separating the two versions of the Tucson, but even so, you get the idea.
The Toyota Camry 2021 prices range from $20,350 for the basic trim level Sedan Ascent to $43,670 for the top of the range Sedan SL Hybrid.