2026 Toyota Camry: What's New, Specs & Features
Last updated August 4, 2026
The biggest change for the 2026 Toyota Camry is the new Nightshade trim, which gives the SE’s sporty setup a blacked-out appearance. Otherwise, this is a light update that carries forward the current generation’s hybrid-only lineup and front- or all-wheel drive.
About the 2026 Toyota Camry
9th generation (2025-present), second model year; light update with new Nightshade trim.
Toyota positions the Camry as a midsize sedan that makes daily driving easy, efficient, and a little more stylish than the class stereotype. Its pitch centers on hybrid fuel economy, a roomy and comfortable cabin, standard safety tech, and a lineup that lets shoppers choose either a comfort-focused or sportier personality without leaving the model. Against rivals, the big differentiator is simple: every 2026 Camry is a hybrid, and even the base trim is well equipped.
The 2026 Camry ranges from the practical LE to the comfort-focused XLE and sporty XSE, with every trim using a 2.5-liter hybrid powertrain. The new Nightshade builds on the SE with a sport-tuned suspension, black exterior details, and 19-inch satin-black wheels, while XLE and XSE feature 12.3-inch touchscreens, heated front seats, and heated steering wheels.
What changed, by category
2026 Toyota Camry specs and features by trim
| Feature | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter | 4-Cyl, Hybrid, 2.5 Liter |
| Transmission | Automatic, ECVT | Automatic, ECVT | Automatic, ECVT | Automatic, ECVT | Automatic, ECVT |
| Drivetrain | FWD / AWD | FWD / AWD | FWD / AWD | FWD / AWD | FWD / AWD |
| Fuel Type | Hybrid | Hybrid | Hybrid | Hybrid | Hybrid |
| MPG City | 52 mpg | 47 mpg | 47 mpg | 47 mpg | 47 mpg |
| MPG Highway | 49 mpg | 47 mpg | 47 mpg | 47 mpg | 47 mpg |
| Horsepower | 225–232 hp | 225–232 hp | 225–232 hp | 225–232 hp | 225–232 hp |
| Torque | 163 lb-ft | 163 lb-ft | 163 lb-ft | 163 lb-ft | 163 lb-ft |
| Trunk/Cargo | 15.1 cu-ft | 15.1 cu-ft | 15.1 cu-ft | 15.1 cu-ft | 15.1 cu-ft |
| Rear Legroom | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Alarm System | |||||
| Automatic High Beams | |||||
| Blindspot Sensors | |||||
| Driver Attention Assist Monitor | |||||
| Lane Departure Warning | |||||
| Park Assist | |||||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | |||||
| Rear View Camera | |||||
| Alloy Wheels | |||||
| LED Headlights | |||||
| Memory Exterior Mirrors | |||||
| Power Moonroof | |||||
| Panorama Moon Roof | |||||
| Rear Spoiler | |||||
| Head-Up Display | |||||
| Premium Audio | |||||
| Satellite Radio | |||||
| Smartphone Interface | |||||
| Touch Screen Monitor | |||||
| Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror | |||||
| Dual Power Front Seats | |||||
| Dual-Zone Climate Control | |||||
| Heated Front Seats | |||||
| Heated Steering Wheel | |||||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | |||||
| Interior Ambient Lighting | |||||
| Leather Seats | |||||
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | |||||
| Memory Driver's Seat | |||||
| Power Driver Seat | |||||
| Proximity Keyless Entry | |||||
| Push-Button Engine Start | |||||
| Ventilated Front Seats | |||||
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest change to the 2026 Toyota Camry?
The biggest change is the new Nightshade trim. It builds on the SE with black exterior details and 19-inch satin-black wheels, giving the Camry a darker factory-custom look.
Is every 2026 Toyota Camry a hybrid?
Yes. Every 2026 Camry uses a 2.5-liter hybrid powertrain, continuing the hybrid-only approach introduced with the 2025 redesign.
Does the 2026 Camry Nightshade have more power than the SE?
No. The Nightshade is a styling-focused version of the SE, not a higher-power performance model. It shares the Camry’s 2.5-liter hybrid setup and adds black trim, larger black wheels, and a sport-tuned suspension.
Is the 2026 Toyota Camry a full redesign?
No. The 2026 Camry is the second model year of the generation introduced for 2025. Its main update is the new Nightshade trim, along with Dark Cosmos paint on select trims and standard touchscreens on XLE and XSE.
Does the 2026 Toyota Camry have all-wheel drive?
Yes. The 2026 Camry continues with front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive versions while keeping a hybrid powertrain across the lineup.