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2018 Toyota Camry hub

This batch covers the first U.S. model year of the eighth-generation Camry with its core L, LE, SE, XLE, and XSE trim paths, 2.5-liter four-cylinder, available 3.5-liter V6, and hybrid context.

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Powertrain

2.5-liter Dynamic Force inline-four, 3.5-liter V6, or 2.5-liter hybrid system

Transmission

8-speed Direct Shift automatic for gas models; electronically controlled CVT for hybrids

Drivetrain

Front-wheel drive

Body Style

Midsize sedan

What Matters First

2018 starts the XV70 Camry generation, so trim and powertrain questions are the fastest route into used-car research.

LE is the value-and-efficiency lane, while SE adds the sport appearance and 18-inch wheel path; XLE and XSE broaden the equipment or V6 search.

Common first questions are oil capacity, fuel economy, wheel sizing, and whether a car is the regular gas model or a hybrid.

Likely Next Tabs

Trim walkGas versus hybridCore specsUsed-car checks

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Camry ownership notes

CarAtlas keeps this launch-year Camry batch on the U.S. sedan lineup. Exact equipment can vary by package, engine, and hybrid status, so confirm the door-jamb tire label and owner documentation before ordering service parts.

Fast Overview

Coverage focus

2018 U.S.-market Camry L, LE, SE, XLE, and XSE

Gas output

2.5-liter four: 203 hp and 184 lb-ft. Available V6: 301 hp and 267 lb-ft.

Transmission

Gas models use an 8-speed automatic; hybrids use an electronically controlled CVT.

EPA mpg lane

Gas four-cylinder trims commonly sit around 28/39/32 mpg; V6 models land around 22/32/26 mpg. Hybrid grades are higher.

Bolt pattern

5x114.3 across the family

Ground clearance

About 5.7 inches / 145 mm

Trim Comparison

LE

The practical 2.5-liter daily-driver lane. It favors comfort, efficiency, and lower running-cost priorities over the SE's sport appearance package.

Start here when the goal is a straightforward commuter or used-family sedan.

SE

The 2.5-liter sport-styled branch with firmer presentation, available sport-oriented equipment, and the common 18-inch 235/45R18 tire setup.

Useful when wheel, tire, and appearance differences matter as much as the core drivetrain.

XLE

The comfort-and-equipment branch, available with the four-cylinder or the stronger V6 depending on configuration.

Best when cabin features and long-distance comfort outrank sport styling.

XSE

The highest sport-oriented branch, with four-cylinder and V6 search paths plus the largest factory wheel-and-tire options.

Confirm V6 versus four-cylinder before buying engine-specific service parts.

Specs Block

EPA mpg

2.5-liter: about 28 city / 39 highway / 32 combined. V6: about 22 city / 32 highway / 26 combined.

Oil capacity

2.5-liter: about 4.8 US qt / 4.5 L with filter. V6: about 5.7 US qt / 5.4 L with filter.

Wheel and tire notes

Factory fitment spans 16-, 17-, 18-, and 19-inch wheels. Common examples are 205/65R16, 215/55R17, 235/45R18, and 235/40R19.

Fuel economy

The regular 2.5-liter gas lane is commonly around 28/39/32 mpg. Hybrid LE is rated much higher, at up to 51/53/52 mpg.

Ground clearance

About 5.7 in / 145 mm, so lowered cars and low-profile tires need driveway and curb awareness.

Common Problems

Confirm the powertrain first

Gas and hybrid systems use different service paths, fluid references, and diagnostic logic.

Wheel and tire mismatch

Trim-specific wheel packages are common, so use the door label rather than assuming every Camry takes the same tire.

Used-car maintenance history

Oil changes, tires, brakes, and the 8-speed automatic's behavior are the first ownership checks on a used gas model.

Modding Notes

Tires and alignment

A quality all-season tire and correct alignment make a bigger daily difference than cosmetic wheel changes alone.

Keep service current

Start with fluid, brake, and tire condition before treating a daily-driver Camry as a power-mod project.

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