“I have owned 4 other Toyota Camrys prior to purchasing this one and have been delightfully pleased with each of them.”
2017 Toyota Camry: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 13, 2026
The 2017 Toyota Camry is mostly a carryover, with no major model-wide update. The main change is upgraded standard infotainment and wireless phone charging for the XLE and XSE.
About the 2017 Toyota Camry
7th gen (2012-2017), final year after the 2015 refresh
Toyota positions the Camry as a roomy, comfortable midsize sedan with broad appeal: easy to drive, easy to understand, and available in flavors ranging from efficient hybrid to sporty SE/XSE to comfort-focused XLE. The brand’s messaging centers on space, comfort, quality, safety, and a wide trim spread rather than on flashy performance. Review sources echo that theme, pointing to comfort, ease of use, and long-term dependability as the reasons most buyers choose it.
The LE is the comfort-focused everyday model, while the SE adds sportier styling and a firmer suspension. The XLE brings heated leather seats and upgraded audio, while the XSE combines those richer cabin features with 18-inch wheels, paddle shifters, and the lineup’s strongest sport theme.
What changed, by category
Powertrain
The engines and hybrid system carry over. The lineup structure changes, with hybrid powertrains placed under the LE, SE, and XLE trims instead of being treated as separately named Hybrid LE, Hybrid SE, and Hybrid XLE trims.
Styling
The regular body design carries over, but the SE Special Edition is dropped. LED headlights on the XSE also move from standard equipment to optional equipment.
Tech
XLE and XSE gain a standard 7-inch touchscreen with navigation services and JBL audio. Qi wireless phone charging also becomes standard on these upper trims.
2017 Toyota Camry specs and features by trim
| Feature | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter / 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter / V6, 3.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, 2.5 Liter / V6, 3.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Auto, 6-Spd SeqShft / Automatic, CVT | Auto, 6-Spd SeqShft / Automatic, CVT | Automatic, CVT / Auto, 6-Spd SeqShft | Auto, 6-Spd SeqShft |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Fuel Type | Gas / Hybrid | Gas / Hybrid | Hybrid / Gas | Gas |
| MPG City | 24–42 mpg | 24–40 mpg | 21–40 mpg | 21–24 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 33–38 mpg | 33–37 mpg | 30–37 mpg | 30–33 mpg |
| Horsepower | 178–200 hp | 178–200 hp | 178–268 hp | 178–268 hp |
| Torque | 156–170 lb-ft | 156–170 lb-ft | 156–248 lb-ft | 170–248 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 13.1–15.4 cu-ft | 13.1–15.4 cu-ft | 13.1–15.4 cu-ft | 15.4 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 38.9 in | 38.9 in | 38.9 in | 38.9 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | ||||
| Automatic High Beams | ||||
| Blindspot Sensors | ||||
| Hill Start Assist | ||||
| Lane Departure Warning | ||||
| Rear View Camera | ||||
| Alloy Wheels | ||||
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ||||
| LED Headlights | ||||
| Power Moonroof | ||||
| Rear Spoiler | ||||
| Navigation System | ||||
| Premium Audio | ||||
| Smartphone Interface | ||||
| 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 | ||||
| Wood Interior Trim | ||||
Frequently asked questions
What changed on the 2017 Toyota Camry compared with the 2016 model?
The biggest change is upgraded standard cabin technology for the XLE and XSE, including a 7-inch touchscreen with navigation services, JBL audio, and Qi wireless phone charging. The SE Special Edition is dropped, and XSE LED headlights change from standard to optional; the main engines, body, safety hardware, and structure otherwise carry over.
Is the 2017 Toyota Camry a redesign?
No, the 2017 Camry is not a redesign. It is the final year of the seventh-generation Camry and retains the body, structure, and overall design introduced before the fully redesigned 2018 model.
Which 2017 Toyota Camry trims received the main technology update?
The XLE and XSE received the main technology update. Both have a standard 7-inch touchscreen with navigation services and JBL audio, along with Qi wireless phone charging.
Did the Toyota Camry hybrid system change for 2017?
No, the hybrid system itself did not receive a major change for 2017. Hybrid powertrains continue in LE, SE, and XLE versions, although the lineup is organized under those core trim names rather than as separate Hybrid-named trims.
Did advanced safety features become standard on every 2017 Toyota Camry?
No, advanced driver-assistance features did not become standard across the 2017 Camry lineup. They remain optional on select upper trims, while the model-wide safety hardware otherwise carries over.
2017 Toyota Camry Reviews
What owners are saying about the 2017 Toyota Camry.
4.1
2017 Toyota Camry
(812 reviews)
“Best on reliability and works very well. Meets all my needs and gas saver. Spacious and comfortable”
“My Toyota Camry is comfortable and I know it is a reliable car. The only thing I dislike is how the tire pressure sensor always goes defective on older Toyotas. I had the same issue on my Prius and I have it again on my Camry.”