2021 Toyota Camry LE/SE
The 2021 Toyota Camry LE/SE is a sedan. It has a 2.5-litre four-cylinder engine producing 203 hp (151 kW), with an 8-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. 0–60 mph takes 7.0 seconds and top speed is 130 mph (209 km/h).
ABOUT THE 2021 TOYOTA CAMRY LE/SE
The 2021 Toyota Camry LE and SE are the core versions of the eighth-generation Camry, one of the best-selling mid-size saloons in North America. This entry covers the 2.5-litre four-cylinder model, producing 203 hp and driving the front wheels through an eight-speed automatic. US-market Camrys are built in Georgetown, Kentucky.
What changed for 2021
The eighth-generation Camry arrived for 2018 on Toyota’s TNGA-K platform, with a lower, wider stance and a much more modern cabin than its predecessor. The 2021 update brought a revised front-end design, a larger touchscreen and an upgraded Toyota Safety Sense 2.5+ driver-assistance package. The LE is the comfort-oriented version, while the SE adds sportier styling and a firmer suspension tune.
What it is like
The four-cylinder Camry is smooth, quiet and economical, with official highway figures close to 40 MPG (around 6 L/100km). It is roomy for five, with a large boot, and its reputation for reliability and low running costs is the main reason buyers choose it. All-wheel drive was also available on four-cylinder models from 2020.
Buying one
The Camry is generally very dependable. Check the service history, confirm that recalls have been completed, and make sure the infotainment and driver-assistance features work as they should.
Rivals
Competitors include the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata, Kia K5, Nissan Altima and Mazda6.
Written by CarDetails.org. Last reviewed October 30, 2026.
SPECS
| Make | Toyota | Model | Camry LE/SE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2021 | Version / Trim | Toyota 2021 Camry LE/SE |
| Body Style | Sedan | Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | Ext. Colour | Super White, Wind Chill Pearl, Celestial Silver Metallic, Predawn Gray Mica, Midnight Black Metallic, Supersonic Red, Ruby Flare Pearl, Cavalry Blue, Reservoir Blue |
| Steering | LHD / RHD | Manufactured In | United States |
| Drive | Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) | Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| Engine | 2.5L 4-cyl | Engine Size | 2,500 cc |
| Power | 203 hp / 151 kW | Torque | 252 Nm / 186 lb-ft |
| 0–60 mph (0–97 km/h) | 7.0 sec | Top Speed | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
| Fuel Economy | 28 mpg city / 39 mpg hwy | ||
| Wheelbase | 2,825 mm | Kerb Weight | 1,530 kg (3,373 lb) |
HOW IT COMPARES WITH OTHER 2021 SEDANS
Compared with other 2021 sedans in our database, its 203 hp is 34% less than the average 2021 sedan (309 hp), and it reaches 60 mph 1.0 seconds slower than average, and it is 8% lighter than the typical sedan.
| 2021 Toyota Camry LE/SE | Average 2021 sedans | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 203 hp | 309 hp (96 cars) | -34% |
| Torque | 252 Nm | 415 Nm (96 cars) | -39% |
| 0–60 mph | 7.0 s | 6.0 s (95 cars) | +17% |
| Top speed | 130 mph | 139 mph (95 cars) | -7% |
| Kerb weight | 1,530 kg | 1,670 kg (104 cars) | -8% |
| Engine size | 2,500 cc | 2,615 cc (86 cars) | -4% |
Averages are calculated from all cars of the same model year and body type in the CarDetails.org database that have the figure listed. For 0–60 mph, a negative difference means quicker.
CLOSEST RIVALS
Other 2021 sedans with similar power to the 2021 Toyota Camry LE/SE.
| Car | Power | 0–60 mph | Kerb weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Toyota Camry LE/SE | 203 hp | 7.0 s | 1,530 kg |
| 2021 Aion S Plus | 204 hp | 7.9 s | 1,730 kg |
| 2021 Xpeng P5 460E | 196 hp | 8.3 s | 1,730 kg |
| 2021 Honda Accord | 192 hp | 7.0 s | 1,500 kg |
| 2021 BYD Qin Plus DM-i | 218 hp | 7.3 s | 1,530 kg |