What is the most sporty Camry?
The most sporty Camry is the Toyota Camry TRD, a performance-focused edition that pairs a robust V6 with a tuned chassis and exhaust for a true sport sedan experience.
The Camry lineup also includes sport-inspired trims like XSE and SE, which sharpen styling and handling without the extreme tuning of TRD. This article examines current options, what each trim offers in terms of speed and handling, and how to choose the right one for your driving style as of 2025.
Performance-focused option: Camry TRD
Here is what makes the Camry TRD stand out among Camrys when it comes to sportiness:
- Engine and power: 3.5-liter V6 producing around 301 hp and 267 lb-ft of torque, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
- Handling and suspension: TRD-tuned suspension with Bilstein shocks and specialized springs for improved cornering and stability.
- Exhaust and sound: TRD quad-exhaust system and a sportier exhaust note.
- Braking and chassis: larger brakes and a reinforced chassis to handle higher-speed driving and repeated braking.
- Exterior and interior cues: TRD-exclusive front fascia, rear spoiler, red brake calipers, and sport-oriented interior trim to reinforce performance credentials.
- Performance credentials: Factory-tuned for higher performance and more aggressive dynamics than other Camry trims; available in recent model years and maintained in the lineup through 2025.
In practice, the TRD is the most sporty Camry, offering a more aggressive ride and ready-for-the-track capabilities compared with other trims, at the cost of ride comfort and fuel economy relative to base models.
Other sporty trims: XSE and SE
For buyers seeking a sportier look and crisper handling without the full TRD package, XSE and SE provide a strong balance of performance and daily usability. Here’s how they stack up:
- XSE: Sport-oriented styling with a firmer suspension and sharper steering; engine options mirror the rest of the lineup (2.5L four-cylinder or optional 3.5L V6 depending on year), delivering more power than entry trims but not the TRD’s track-focused tuning.
- SE: A practical sport trim with a more aggressive appearance and sport-tuned suspension; typically paired with the 2.5L four and offers a noticeable dynamics upgrade over L/LE models.
While XSE and SE offer a meaningful sportier feel and improved handling compared with base models, they are generally less extreme in performance than the TRD. They appeal to buyers who want a livelier ride and styling without the premium cost or stiffness of the TRD package.
Choosing the right Camry for sportiness
When deciding which Camry fits a sportier lifestyle, consider how you define sportiness: is it a track-ready performance package, or a more aggressive street-driven feel? Also weigh daily usability, fuel economy, price, and maintenance costs. TRD commands a premium and may have a firmer ride and higher upkeep, while XSE/SE offer stronger handling with fewer trade-offs for everyday driving.
Bottom line
For maximum sportiness from a factory Camry, the TRD variant remains the go-to choice. If you want a stronger visual and driving edge without the extremes of TRD, the XSE is a compelling alternative.
Summary
The Toyota Camry’s sport hierarchy centers on the TRD as the most performance-focused option, with XSE and SE offering sport-oriented styling and handling for daily driving. As of 2025, the TRD continues to define the upper end of Camry sportiness, followed by XSE and SE as more practical, value-conscious ways to inject sport into the Camry package.
Which Camry is sporty?
XSE
Sporty XSE Design
Camry XSE's modern aerodynamic air ducts and front-side canards, 19-in. black and smoke-gray-finished alloy wheels, and color-matching mesh grille add sporty yet functional touches.
Is the Camry XSE or TRD better?
In comparing the Toyota Camry TRD's and the Toyota Camry XSE V6's specifications and ratings, the Toyota Camry TRD has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. The Toyota Camry XSE V6 has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency.
What is Toyota's sportiest car?
The sportiest Toyota is generally considered to be the GR Supra, but the GR Corolla and GR86 are also strong contenders for the title. All these models fall under the Toyota Gazoo Racing (GR) banner, which signifies they are engineered for performance.
- GR Supra: A pure sports car, it is often cited as the fastest and sportiest, with high performance and an iconic silhouette.
- GR Corolla: A high-performance hot hatch inspired by rally racing, it offers 300 horsepower and a versatile GR-FOUR all-wheel-drive system.
- GR86: A rear-wheel-drive sports coupe engineered for responsive handling, making every drive feel exciting.
What is the fastest stock Camry?
The fastest stock Toyota Camry is the Camry TRD from the previous generation, which uses a 301-horsepower 3.5L V6 engine and can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in 5.8 seconds. For the 2025 model year, the fastest version is a 2025 Camry SE AWD, which can achieve a 0-60 mph time of 6.9 seconds.
You can watch this video to see the 2025 Camry SE in action: 59sKirk KreifelsYouTube · Aug 21, 2024
Previous generation (2018-2024)
- Fastest Model: Camry TRD
- Engine: 3.5L V6
- Horsepower: 301 hp
- 0-60 mph: 5.8 seconds
- Note: The TRD model includes performance upgrades like a sport-tuned suspension and brakes to go with the V6 engine.
Current generation (2025 and beyond)
- Fastest Model: Camry SE with All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
- Engine: 2.5L 4-cylinder hybrid
- Horsepower: 232 hp (AWD)
- 0-60 mph: 6.9 seconds
- Note: All 2025 Camrys have the same 2.5L hybrid powertrain, but the AWD and SE (sport-tuned) versions offer slightly better acceleration than the base model.
