The word “Sport” has become one of the most abused terms in the auto industry by far, and this new edition of the 2013 Toyota Camry is a prime example.
What the Japanese carmaker describes as “Sport Limited Edition” is a mid-trim level Camry fitted with the base 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine producing 178-horses.
You might be thinking that if not the mechanical hardware, then perhaps the equipment package will justify the “Sport” term. Wrong. What this package adds is 18-inch alloy wheels in a smoked finish, 8-way power seat, power sunroof, and Display Audio (6.1-inch touchscreen) with Navigation and Entune.
Granted, the larger wheels could be classified in the “sports” category, but there’s nothing remotely “athletic” about a power sun roof and driver’s seat…
According to Toyota, the Camry SE Sport is available in these exterior colors: Barcelona Red, Attitude Black, and for the first time on this latest generation of the Camry, Blizzard Pearl that is combined with a black or black/ash interior.
The MSRP for the 2012 Camry Sport Limited Edition excluding a destination and handling fee is $25,995.
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