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2016 Toyota Camry: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 13, 2026
The main change for the 2016 Toyota Camry is the new SE Special Edition, which adds distinctive styling and extra convenience features to the sport-themed SE. Otherwise, this is a light-update year with carryover gas and hybrid powertrains.
About the 2016 Toyota Camry
7th generation Camry (XV50, 2012-2017), second year after the major 2015 refresh.
Toyota positioned the 2016 Camry as a midsize sedan built around comfort, cabin space, easy daily use and a broader range of personalities than older Camrys. The lineup stretched from straightforward LE models to sport-themed SE/XSE versions, plus hybrids for shoppers focused on fuel savings. Toyota’s message centered on quiet comfort, safety, usability and a more expressive design, making Camry the practical choice for drivers who wanted a roomy sedan without giving up modern styling or a choice of sporty, premium or efficient versions.
The 2016 Camry ranges from the comfort-focused LE to the sport-themed SE and XSE, with XLE trims emphasizing a more upscale cabin. The new SE Special Edition stands out with a moonroof, 18-inch wheels, blue interior accents and wireless phone charging, while the Hybrid LE focuses on fuel economy and the Hybrid XLE adds heated leather-trimmed seats and a 7-inch touchscreen.
What changed, by category
Styling
The new SE Special Edition adds 18-inch machined-finish wheels, blue-accent interior trim and a distinct exterior treatment to the SE’s sport-themed design.
Tech
The SE Special Edition adds a 7-inch touchscreen, wireless phone charging and push-button start. Four-cylinder XLE and XSE models gain a standard 7-inch upgraded multimedia system, while smartphone integration becomes standard on the SE, XLE, XSE, Hybrid SE and Hybrid XLE.
2016 Toyota Camry specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter / V6, 3.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter / V6, 3.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 6-Spd SeqShft | Auto, 6-Spd SeqShft | Auto, 6-Spd SeqShft | Auto, 6-Spd SeqShft | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT | Auto, 6-Spd SeqShft |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Hybrid | Hybrid | Hybrid | Gas |
| MPG City | 25 mpg | 25 mpg | 21–25 mpg | 21–25 mpg | 43 mpg | 40 mpg | 40 mpg | 25 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 35 mpg | 35 mpg | 31–35 mpg | 31–35 mpg | 39 mpg | 38 mpg | 38 mpg | 35 mpg |
| Horsepower | 178 hp | 178 hp | 178–268 hp | 178–268 hp | 200 hp | 200 hp | 200 hp | 178 hp |
| Torque | 170 lb-ft | 170 lb-ft | 170–248 lb-ft | 170–248 lb-ft | 156 lb-ft | 156 lb-ft | 156 lb-ft | 170 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 15.4 cu-ft | 15.4 cu-ft | 15.4 cu-ft | 15.4 cu-ft | 13.1 cu-ft | 13.1 cu-ft | 13.1 cu-ft | 15.4 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 38.9 in | 38.9 in | 38.9 in | 38.9 in | 38.9 in | 38.9 in | 38.9 in | 38.9 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
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| LED Daytime Running Lights | ||||||||
| LED Headlights | ||||||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||||||
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| Premium Audio | ||||||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||||||
| Subwoofer | ||||||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | ||||||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | ||||||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | ||||||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | ||||||||
| Rear Air Conditioning | ||||||||
| Heated Front Seats | ||||||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | ||||||||
| Leather Seats | ||||||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | ||||||||
| Power Driver Seat | ||||||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | ||||||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | ||||||||
| Remote Start | ||||||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2016 Toyota Camry?
The biggest change is the addition of the SE Special Edition. Most of the remaining gas and hybrid lineup carries over with only selective infotainment upgrades.
What does the 2016 Camry SE Special Edition add?
The 2016 Camry SE Special Edition adds a moonroof, 18-inch machined-finish wheels, blue interior accents, wireless phone charging, push-button start and a 7-inch touchscreen to the SE-based package.
Did the 2016 Toyota Camry get new engines?
No, the 2016 Camry’s engines carry over. The lineup retains its gas four-cylinder, V6 and hybrid choices without a lineup-wide powertrain change.
Which 2016 Camry trims received infotainment updates?
The four-cylinder XLE and XSE gained a standard 7-inch upgraded multimedia system. Smartphone integration also became standard on the SE, XLE, XSE, Hybrid SE and Hybrid XLE.
Is the 2016 Toyota Camry a major update over the 2015 model?
No, the 2016 Camry is a modest update rather than a redesign. Its main additions are the SE Special Edition and targeted infotainment improvements; the basic body, chassis and powertrain lineup carry over.
2016 Toyota Camry Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2016 Toyota Camry.
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