2013 Toyota Camry VIN Lookup

The 2013 Camry gives buyers a choice between two engines: a 2.5-liter four-cylinder or an available 3.5-liter V6. The base 178-hp four-cylinder suits most needs with its adequate scoot. Opting for the muscular 268-hp V6 amps up the driving excitement while still delivering smooth power. Both team with a six-speed automatic transmission routing output to the front wheels. While comfortable and quiet, the Camry fails to engage the driver. The suspension tuning favors cushioning bumps over attacking corners. Road feel barely comes through the isolated steering. The Camry competently gets you where you're going rather than providing an entertaining drive.

Camry pricing runs the gamut depending on features selected. Base LE models start around $23,000. XLE versions stretch closer to $35,000. That ranges from the affordable family sedan bracket up to the entry-level luxury segment. Retained value projections fare well. But total ownership price tags come out high, with elevated fuel, insurance, maintenance and repairs exceeding key competitors’ tabs over five years. Cost-conscious used shoppers should also price out the Hyundai Sonata and Subaru Legacy.

The Camry’s smoothed styling forgoes radical lines in favor of mass appeal. Focus lands more on seamless functionality over flair. Straightforward controls offer intuitive usability. Available amenities include a moonroof, upgraded audio, the user-friendly Entune interface and some driver assistance technologies like blind spot monitoring. But you’ll pay extra to access most advanced features. The design and technology get the job done without much sizzle.

Comfort ranks among the Camry’s top priorities - and strengths. The smooth, quiet ride pampers occupants over rough roads. Supportive, spacious front seats coddle on long trips. Backseat roominess rates among the top tier in class. Plus, excellent outward visibility provides added confidence. Large door openings ease cabin access through the family-friendly dimensions. The 15.4 cubic feet trunk meets par for the midsize segment. Folding rear seatbacks handle occasional bulkier cargo needs.

Crash safety scores earn honors but slot a notch below the highest rated family sedans. Still, available accident avoidance technologies like blind spot warning and rear cross traffic alert bolster confidence. Through every generation, Camrys rack up outstanding reliability ratings from Consumer Reports. Long-term durability, quality and low repair frequency should carry forward for the mostly unchanged 2013 edition. And Camrys typically retain value better than average, limiting depreciation pains.