Toyota Camry 2021 review: SX snapshot

The 2.5-litre four-cylinder hybrid SX wears a before-on-roads cost (MSRP) of $39,190 (Ascent variant pictured)
EXPERT RATING
8.0

Likes

Sportier looks
Improved interior trim
Smooth hybrid

Dislikes

Fans will miss the V6
Might be a bit low for some
Not as good value as Ascent
Tom White

Deputy News Editor

1 min read

The SX is the upper-mid grade for the 2021 Camry range, and is now available exclusively as a hybrid, with the V6 ending its run in Australia.

The 2.5-litre four-cylinder hybrid SX wears a before-on-roads cost (MSRP) of $39,190 and comes with a host of sporty enhancements over the Ascent and Ascent Sport, including bodywork, 19-inch alloy wheels, and a bespoke suspension tune.

It also gains leather-appointed interior trim, and paddle-shifters for the transmission. This adds to the items on lower grades, which include fully automatic LED headlights, dual-zone climate control, a 9.0-inch multimedia touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, built-in sat nav, push-start ignition and keyless entry, as well as a wide-angle reversing camera.

The SX comes with the full active safety suite including auto emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane-keep assist with lane-departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, traffic-sign recognition, and adaptive cruise control. All Camry variants have a five-star ANCAP safety rating awarded in 2017.

The 2.5-litre four-cylinder hybrid engine provides 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: Sx Hybrid

Engine Type Inline 4, 2.5L
Fuel Type Premium Unleaded/Electric
Fuel Efficiency 4.7L/100km (combined)
Seating 5
Price From $32,450 - $38,610
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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