Disclosure: I received a 2019 Toyota Camry XLE for a week to facilitate this review. All opinions are 100 my own.
My daughter and I took a road trip to Jacksonville, in the 2019 Toyota Camry XLE, and it made for a great ride! The 2-hour drive from my home was a breeze. Having my daughter home from college is heaven to us, so when we can head out on a weekend trip, we do! We could reconnect and catch up on everything that’s been going on in each other’s lives. Of course, we talk on the phone whenever we can, but nothing beats some quality together time to really strengthen that mother/daughter bond that carries us through all the distance and hubbub of life. We thoroughly enjoyed our trip, in large part due to the comfortable interior and smooth ride offered by the 2019 Toyota Camry XLE.
2019 Toyota Camry XLE Makes a Great Road Trip Car
This car is so nice. It’s perfect for everyday travel, but it’s also great for road tripping, as well. It’s styling, comfort, and ease of use make it a car that really has the best of all worlds. It’s sporty but not excessive, comfortable but not vanilla. In short, it’s beautiful. And with its added features, which we’ll talk about later, it makes for an impressive vehicle. It was a car that literally had us in the lap of luxury as we made our way to Jacksonville and explored its streets and local murals.
Another big plus for this car is its gas mileage. At 28 mpg city and 39 mpg highway, this sporty car doesn’t get sporty gas mileage. That’s important to me because I’m in no hurry to burn up my money on the road.
Styling
My daughter and I were immediately struck by the car’s styling – both interior and exterior. This sedan’s look is best described as soft aggressiveness. Sweeping lines combine with headlights and a bumper area that looks a little like a robot to create a look that says, “I’m one tough car, but hey, have a sit-down and get cozy in my interior.”
And What an interior it was! Just like its exterior, the interior of the XLE is the perfect combination of sporty and comfortable. The leather-trimmed seats have an almost racecar aesthetic while giving an incredibly comfortable blend of cushion and support. Both the driver and passenger seats come with available power-adjustability, as well, so you always have the perfect ride. With its paddle shifters and Apple CarPlay console, the interior felt like a cockpit designed just for our driving experience. What’s more, actually getting into that interior is easy, as well with its smart key system featuring push-button start.
Space!
If you’ve read my blog for any length of time, you know I like my space. I don’t want to feel crowded in a car, and I want plenty of trunk space for when I go searching for deals. The 2019 Camry XLE delivers on both fronts. We were so pleased with all the space this car offered! We both had plenty of room to enjoy a very comfortable ride, and the absolutely huge trunk held all our luggage with no problem at all. Now I understand why the Toyota Camry is the best-selling car in America for over a decade!
Panoramic Roof with Front Power Tilt/Slide Moonroof
We also loved the Panoramic roof with front power tilt/slide moonroof. As we cruised around town, we were able to get an even better view of all the buildings and architecture with this amazing moonroof. For daytime driving, the moonroof has power-retractable sunshade to help keep the bright sun from overheating you or blinding you.
Safety
One of my favorite things about this car is its safety factor. It comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense, which both my daughter and I loved. If you’ve ever been to Florida or heard stories about Florida drivers, you probably already know why I love this feature, but for those of you who don’t. Florida drivers are… iffy… to say the least, so the XLE’s blind spot sensor and rear traffic alert gave me great peace of mind. I also loved its pre-collision system with pedestrian detection and lane departure alert with steering assist features. This car also sports 10 airbags and a star safety system, so drivers are always protected. Thankfully, we never needed any of these, but I felt so good knowing they were there.
Features To Keep You Connected on the Road
Staying connected to my community and my relatives is of utmost importance. While on the road we always look forward to having flexible connectivity options. The 2019 Camry now also offers Apple CarPlay support as a standard feature. This is great as it allows you to maintain focus on your drive while still getting directions, making calls, receiving messages, and listening to your music. I usually work while my husband drives, but this time around I was the sole driver! Lucky me!
Road Tripping in Style with the Toyota Camry XLE
From its sporty exterior and cockpit-like interior to its safety features and tons of space. The 2019 Toyota Camry XLE delivered everything we could have wanted and needed in a car. It’s truly an affordable mid-size family car with great options. Our road trip was so much fun. We were able to reconnect, explore, and bond, and we were able to do it all in style and with so much safety. I loved this car, and I think everyone else will, too.
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This is the car my sister has and I just love it. It’s so comfortable and functions beautifully. She’s had fantastic luck with it too – always great performance. I like that it’s not a giant car but yet it’s so roomy inside!
Yes, it’s not giant but just right for the family.
2019 TOYOTA CAMRY XLE looks so fantastic! I hope I can test drive it. It looks so amazing!
I hope you can too. It is so classy.
Sounds like a nice way to getaway! Some mother and daughter time together making memories is super special! Enjoy your beautiful ride!
Yes totally! We had a blast.
I love the color of this car. It looks roomy enough for my kids and I. Great that you and your daughter could spend time together.
Very roomy indeed. My daughter goes back to college soon, I will miss her.
Looks like a very sweet ride to take a road trip in. I love the colour and it looks like a comfy ride!
Red is my favorite so I was happy.
I was following along on this trip and it looked like you had so much fun! I need a new car and I’m thinking a sedan – tired of the gas-guzzling SUV! I might just have to give the Camry a look!
Yes, the Camry is excellent on gas!
The one thing about my car that I wish it had was a moon or sun roof! That roof in this car is AWESOME! So cool!
I LOVE sunroofs!
I love Toyota! The interior looks nice and spacious for a road trip. Looks like an amazing trip that you got to take in a nice car
It is beautful and so classy.
Oh now this sounds like so much fun! I really want to visit Florida.
Florida to me is the most beautiful state.
I currently drive a corolla. Based on your high recommendation. I would definitely consider upgrading to the Camry.
Yes I do recommend, I’ve had 3 Camrys.
I love how cool this car is! I think this is perfect for my sister’s family, they are looking to buy a car this year.
Oh yes, please share.
I love mother-daughter vacations. They are the best! So glad that you had great time and Toyota Camry XLE is just amazing!
Yes, they are so special!
Sounds like a great car..! Enjoy your road trips with that ride, thanks for sharing such a great post.
You are welcome!
Looks like you had a great time!
We did!
That is a nice idea for a weekend. I bet the Camry gave great gas mileage too.
Yes the gas mileage was incredible!
Chica,
This new Toyota is such a grace! I love every single detail about it: from interior to all the safety features. Wow! What a blessing.
Glad you liked it, Laura. It is a fascinating car.
Wow, it looks like you had an amazing time! I’ve never been to Jacksonville, but it looks wonderful. I’d love to visit myself and see it all in-person one day. Driving around in the Camry must have made it all the better!
It is a very nice and fun city close to the beach!
That is one nice looking car. Having space is a must for me as well and I am loving the blind spot sensor feature.
True! That blind sensor feature is a livesaver.
I bet you two had such a fun time! Traveling in style is the way to go to; love Toyotas!
It was a fun getaway!
This is such a fun idea. My daughter and I get away whenever we can. nice wheels too!
Hahaha same here!
That car is beautiful and has lots of awesome features. It’s great to have a weekend trip once in a while. Glad you had tons of fun.
Thanks!
What a cool experience is to travel with our daughter. But un your case I think the bone between both of you is super strong. And also what a car!!! We all can see what an Amazing time you had!
Yes, we are very close and miss each other so much!
the Toyota Camry is a great car! What a cool experience you had with your daughter. MIne is 11 but we already have planned that we are going to make a road trip when she is older. Only her and me. Mom and daughter only, or probably with my mom, too. The things is is goinig to be a girls only road trip! 😀 Loved the pics!
That’s a great age to start having a mom-daughter getaways!