EXPERT RATING
7.5

Likes

Luxurious
Smooth hybrid drive
Spacious interior

Dislikes

Expensive
Fans will miss V6
Missing high-end tech items
Tom White

Deputy News Editor

2 min read

The SL is the top-spec Camry, which is now only available with the brand's renowned hybrid powertrain.

Now that the V6 has been axed and the Camry range has been tweaked for the 2021 model year, the SL now wears an MSRP of $46,990.

The SL is a more luxurious alternative to the sporty SX, and has the entry car's softer suspension tune, and downgrades the alloy wheels to 18-inch rather than the 19-inch ones that appear on the SX.

Other upgrades for the SL include some slight visual tweaks, a leather-appointed interior with heated and cooled front seats, a panoramic sunroof, 360-degree parking camera suite, and a holographic head-up display. There are still some tech items missing from the Camry range, like a fully digitised dash and wireless phone connectivity.

The SL's equipment adds to the existing equipment on lower grades such as fully automatic LED headlights, a 9.0-inch multimedia touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, built-in sat-nav, dual-zone climate control, keyless entry with push-start ignition, and a reversing camera.

The SL comes with the full array of safety equipment, including auto emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane-keep assist with lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring with rear cross traffic alert, traffic-sign recognition, and adaptive cruise control. All Camry variants carry a maximum five-star ANCAP safety rating to the 2017 standards.

The only available 2.5-litre four-cylinder hybrid drivetrain offers a combined output of 160kW/221Nm and drives the front wheels only via a continuously variable automatic transmission.

Read the full 2021 Toyota Camry review

Toyota Camry 2021: Sl Hybrid

Engine Type Inline 4, 2.5L
Fuel Type Premium Unleaded/Electric
Fuel Efficiency 4.2L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $38,280 - $44,990
Safety Rating

Pricing Guides

$31,176
Based on 333 cars listed for sale in the last 6 months.
LOWEST PRICE
$19,990
HIGHEST PRICE
$44,990
Tom White

Deputy News Editor

Tom’s way into motoring journalism was anything but straightforward despite annoying his parents to no end as a child by identifying makes and models with ease, and acquiring a large collection of Matchbox models. Other interests took over in the intervening years, including tinkering with electronics and computers, and an interest in the past, which eventually culminated in a Bachelor of Arts and Science from the University Of Sydney with a major in Ancient History. During this time, Tom was exposed to all sorts of cars by working as a valet and eventually the Bell Captain at The Star casino in Sydney. He then went on another side-quest, studying law at Macquarie University before applying for a job at CarsGuide. After being hired Tom worked his way up the ranks in a variety of roles and refined his craft, now serving as CarsGuide's Deputy News Editor, with special interests in new technologies and electric vehicles, as well as emerging trends from China. Tom has been recognised by his peers as the EV Journalist of the Year at the 2026 Newspress Australia Awards. He’s personally owned a selection of wheels from a 1981 Holden Gemini to a 2009 Ford Falcon, through to his current 2011 Subaru Forester and many others in between. You can find Tom on LinkedIn and Instagram. Education Bachelor of Arts and Sciences | The University of Sydney | 2010 - 2014 Graduate Certificate of Laws | Macquarie University | 2015 - 2016 Awards 2026 Newspress Australia EV Journalist of the Year Featured Publications CarsGuide | 2016 - present
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Pricing Guide
$19,990
Lowest price, based on CarsGuide listings over the last 6 months.
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