2006 Toyota Camry

The Toyota Camry is a front-wheel-drive midsize sedan and one of the longest-running nameplates in the US market. Since the late 1990s it has been a perennial sales leader among passenger cars, competing with the Honda Accord, Nissan Altima, and Hyundai Sonata. Across the 1997-2026 model years covered here, the Camry spans six generations, evolving from a conservatively styled family car with four-cylinder and V6 engines into a sportier-looking sedan that, as of the 2025 redesign, is sold exclusively as a hybrid.

The Camry's reputation rests on reliability, low running costs, and strong resale value rather than driving excitement, though later generations added firmer chassis tuning and more expressive styling. It appeals to a broad range of buyers: families and commuters wanting a dependable daily driver, used-car shoppers seeking longevity on a budget, and hybrid buyers prioritizing fuel economy. US-market Camrys have been assembled primarily at Toyota's Georgetown, Kentucky plant, and the deep supply of used examples makes it one of the easiest sedans to shop across model years.

The 2006 model: An all-new, noticeably larger and taller body on a longer wheelbase gave the XV30 more rear-seat and trunk room. A new 2.4-liter four-cylinder replaced the old 2.2, joined by a 3.0-liter V6 and, from 2004, a 3.3-liter V6 in the sportier SE. This generation leaned further into comfort and refinement as the Camry cemented its position atop US car sales.