Is Camry a V6 or v4?
In today’s Camry lineup, four-cylinder engines power the vast majority of models, with a dedicated hybrid option available. The V6 option existed in earlier generations, but is no longer part of the current production lineup for new Camrys.
Current engine lineup
The latest Camry focuses on four-cylinder power, with an efficient hybrid variant as an alternative. Here are the engines you’ll find in today’s model year Camrys:
- 2.5-liter Dynamic Force inline-4 (gasoline) delivering about 203 horsepower and 184 lb-ft of torque.
- 2.5-liter inline-4 Hybrid system delivering a combined output of around 208 horsepower.
In short, there is no factory-new Camry with a V6 engine in the current lineup. The sedan now centers on four-cylinder performance and efficiency.
Historical context: Camry V6 era
For readers curious about the vehicle’s past powertrains, here is a brief look at the V6 option and how it has evolved:
- 3.5-liter V6 engine (approximately 301 horsepower) was available in older Camry generations and in the performance-oriented Camry TRD during certain years.
- As Toyota shifted toward efficiency and hybrids, the V6 option was gradually phased out for new Camry models in favor of the 2.5-liter four-cylinder lineup.
Today’s Camry does not list a V6 option for new purchases. If you specifically want a V6, you would be looking at older used models or variants historically offered with that engine.
Performance vs. efficiency
Compared with the late-V6 Camry, the current four-cylinder Camry offers better fuel economy and lower emissions, while the V6 provided higher peak power and quicker straight-line acceleration in its time. The hybrid option blends similar four-cylinder tech with electric assist for improved overall efficiency.
Summary
Today’s Camry is powered by a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine, with a 2.5-liter hybrid option available. The V6 option, once a staple of higher trims and performance variants, has been phased out for new Camrys in favor of improved efficiency and modern four-cylinder technology. If engine preference centers on V6 power, buyers would need to look at older model years or used examples that predate the current lineup.
