|
Contrarian view coming.
Comparably equipped, a 2021 Camry TRD for >$15K less will return 90% of the thrills and oil changes from the Toyota dealership around the corner won't cost $250 compared to the Lexus dealership 50 miles away.
The '21 Camry TRD finally comes standard with BSM/RCTA, mirror heaters, available upgraded JBL multimedia system, bespoke suspension, wheels, exhaust, brakes, and summer tires, the same v. 2.5+ safety suite, is lighter and gets 2 mpg combined better on regular gas (premium on the IS) using mostly the same engine and transmission in F/F packaging. The Canadian version gets heated seats and dual zone auto a/c vs. single zone in US spec.
Plus the front angle is similar with all the vents.
Matt bitched about the forced up shifts but I've read that gear hold is available in Sport+ mode if the button is held down for 3 seconds.
Anyway, I'm not as impressed with the makeover as much as hoped, though the F/R balance with available Torsen is nice. $15K nicer than a limited edition 2021 Camry TRD? Hmm...
|