2023 Toyota Camry SX
Sedan
Score Summary
Reliability
Expert Reviews
Safety (ANCAP)
Summary
The Toyota Camry is a mid-size four-door sedan available with a hybrid powertrain, sold in Australia. It targets busy families and mature buyers seeking a practical, roomy, and smooth-handling vehicle with good fuel economy and strong safety features. Potential buyers choose it for proven reliability and resale value, spacious rear and boot, refined ride, efficient hybrid option, modern safety and connectivity features, and Toyota's nationwide dealer network.
Highlights
- Hybrid powertrain: 2.5L Hybrid System delivering a combined power output around 160 kW, with strong efficiency in Hybrid variants.
- Safety and driver-assist: Toyota Safety Sense active safety features across grades, AEB, Lane Departure/Assist, Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Blind Spot Monitoring on higher trims, and other driver aids.
- SX-grade features: sportier styling cues and upgrades such as 19" wheels, sport seats, paddle shifters, and a more performance-oriented suspension feel versus lower grades.
- Connectivity and ownership perks: myToyota Connect services with Stolen Vehicle Tracking and Emergency Call, plus a related connectivity package noted in official materials.
Pricing (excluding on-road costs)
New (2023)
Used
Ownership Sentiment
✓Praises
- •Very comfortable, refined ride quality for a midsize sedan
- •Spacious interior with ample rear-seat space and large boot capacity
- •Excellent fuel economy/efficiency in hybrid variants
- •Quiet cabin with a smooth, mature driving characteristic
- •Strong feature set and perceived value at SX grade
!Complaints
- •Infotainment system reliability concerns (CarPlay, screen freezes, reboots)
- •Bluetooth/Cable integration and wireless connectivity quirks
- •Occasional software/update-related quirks after recalls
Ownership Costs
Ownership Cost
Medium
Cost Predictability
High
Moderate ownership costs with high predictability. Hybrid efficiency lowers fuel costs, and capped-price servicing ensures predictable maintenance. Insurance and registration costs depend on personal factors and location. Depreciation is substantial initially but stable for this model.
Model Reliability
Warranty
5 Years
Reliability Score
Assessment Summary
Reliability for the 2023 Camry SX is anchored by Toyota's mature hybrid powertrain and the well-established transmission options offered with this model. The hybrid A25A-FXS engine and its CVT are supported by a long track record of reliability within Toyota's hybrid family, and the Australian dealer network provides broad service support. Real-world experience with the hybrid setup shows smooth operation and good fuel economy, with no widespread Australian recalls noted for the 2023 Camry SX. Some reliability concerns appear in the electronics and infotainment system, including CarPlay stability and occasional software glitches, while petrol-engine variants may face carbon buildup in direct-injection cycles and occasional oil-consumption variations if maintenance lapses. Overall, with consistent maintenance and software updates, the Camry SX is expected to offer solid long-term durability, especially in the hybrid configuration.
See what the experts say
Brand Reliability
Toyota
Reliability Study (2025)
Problems per 100 vehicles: 162
Rank
#3 / 22
Practicality
Body Type
Sedan
Doors
4
Seats
5
ISOfix Points
2
Features
Safety
ANCAP Rating
Fuel Type / Efficiency
Powertrain / Fuel Type
Petrol
2.5L Inline-4 Petrol
Fuel Consumption
4.85 L/100km
Range (Approx)
1275 km
Tank Capacity
65 L
2.5L Inline-4 Petrol
Fuel Consumption
6.8 L/100km
Range (Approx)
1400 km
Tank Capacity
65 L
Performance
2.5L Inline-4 Petrol
Engine / Motor Type
Petrol
Displacement
2.5L
Cylinders
Inline 4
Power
160 kW
Torque
-
0-100 km/h
7.7s
Towing Capacity
-
2.5L Inline-4 Petrol
Engine / Motor Type
Petrol
Displacement
2.5L
Cylinders
Inline 4
Power
160 kW
Torque
-
0-100 km/h
7.7s
Towing Capacity
-
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