2009 Toyota Camry LE V6

Drivers seeking an affordable Camry with the additional power provided by a six-cylinder engine can opt for the 2009 Toyota Camry LE V6, which comes equipped with a 3.5-liter double-overhead-cam V6 engine that produces 268 horsepower. The engine links to a six-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission.

Standard features for the 2009 Toyota Camry LE V6 include remote keyless entry and metallic-style interior trim, as well as power windows and door locks, cruise control, and a six-speaker AM/FM audio system with a CD player and MP3 capability. Antilock brakes with brake assist, an advanced airbag system, integrated front fog lamps, a tire pressure monitoring system, and high solar energy-absorbing glass also come standard.

Drivers and reviewers give the Camry good marks for its interior comfort, safety features, handling, economy, and ease of handling, as well as its exterior styling and build quality.

In fact, U.S. News and World Report rated the 2008 Camry near the top of a crowded field of affordable mid-size cars (No. 5 out of 27), and those numbers are expected to carry over to the 2009 version, since Toyota made only minor upgrades to the '09 Camry. Some have reported an increase in quality issues in the past few years, but given the fact that the Camry holds its value well, the 2009 version should be as popular with drivers as its predecessors.