The 2011 Toyota Camry was the fifth new car seller on this list, with 31,464 units sold at many dealerships, including the models  that came from the inventory of new autos at O’Brien Toyota of Urbana.  There are plenty of reasons why this car continues to be a regular high volume seller.  In fact, the top ten March list shows the emergence of the midsize sedan class.  The Camry SE model, with a sporty touch to it, can be purchased with many standard features, as well as options to make it your own.  It also comes with a good mpg readings of 22 city and 32 highway, making it an auto you won’t feel guilty using in longer commutes.

The 2011 Camry, Urbana residents may be driving now, offers an overall pleasant experience behind the wheel.  It has a very efficient four-cylinder engine that provides a very nice ride with quite a bit of pick-up.  In fact, we’ve heard of instances where drivers of the Camry are sure it’s fitted with a V6 engine, based on the drive quality.  This is proof that inline-four options are quickly becoming just as high performers.  Plus, they offer better fuel economy.  Who can argue with that?!?!

The other model from Toyota sliding into the seventh spot for March sales is the Toyota Corolla, Gibson City drivers can also test drive today at our dealership.  During that month, 30,234 Corollas joined the roadways, including models that you might find right now on Champaign County roadways.  It is sold in many different trims and exciting colors, sure to attract the right buyer.  For example, the four-door LE model is available now for around $18K and comes with a long list of convenience and safety features.  Like the Camry, it gets excellent fuel economy of 26/34.  Check it out now!

Interior Features

One big thumbs up the Camry gets is the roomy feel and space that it offers.  Whether you are driving solo, or traveling daily with a few children, the 2011 Camry offers plenty of legroom and overall space, leaving drivers and passengers with plenty of comfort.  Also, the dashboard, upholstery, gauges, and more are made with high quality materials, keeping up with Toyota’s goal of offering the best possible ride. 

Depending what trim you opt for, you have the option of adding on some features that make driving today much more convenient. One such amenity is the Bluetooth option.  This does come standard in the Camry XLE, but if you choose the base, SE, or LE adding this on will help you take needed calls, while keeping focus on the roadways, which is where your priority should be to keep yourself, other passengers, and fellow commuters as safe as possible.

Other options include the following:

• Navigation System (for all four trims)
• Satellite Radio (standard in XLE, but additional for base, LE, and SE)
• iPod input (same as Satellite Radio)

For a complete list of options and other features that come standard on the trim you want to drive, talk to the staff here at your Gibson City Toyota dealer.  We’ll make sure you drive off the lot with the Camry that fits your needs the best!

Other Noteworthy Facts

If you decide on the Camry, there are many other accolades this model boasts.  The 2011 models have received very high crash test scores, which is very important should you have an unfortunate situation arise on the roadways.  It also comes with a long list of standard safety features such as Traction Control, Stability Control, Front and Side Curtain airbags and much more.

You’ll also have the choice of a four-cylinder engine or a more powerful V6, which is found in the LE and SE versions of the Camry, Urbana area residents can test drive today at our dealership!

With companies worldwide taking notice of social media tools, it’s to no surprise that Toyota, whose cars are sold at used Camry Champaign dealerships, is continuing their partnership with MySpace.

A program that started in 2009 was designed to help spread Toyota brand awareness in the MySpace music fans and bands community. Toyota collaborated with MySpace in an American Idol-eqe contest to find out who made the best music demo in 2009. This year they are continuing this approach with the development of the “Toyota Music Rock the Space 2,” promotion that is focused around Toyota and the MySpace Records, where potentially the next big band might be found. Toyota wants to assuage all negative thoughts associate with their brand, aside from this social outreach their local Camry Urbana dealerships have been open extended hours to fix the recall debacle.

They are pushing for fans to visit Toyota’s MySpace Music site at MySpace.com/ToyotaMusic, and submit an MP3 demo where it will ride the wave around the web. Virtual demo tapes that look like cassette-tapes have been sent from artist to listener for the past couple months

Bands and artists had until June 7, where then a music industry panel selected 10 semifinalists who were given top billing on the Toyota Music profile providing both the auto company and MySpace Records with an advantageous outreach program.

The effort, which ran through June 7, aimed to get artists and fans to visit Toyota’s MySpace Music site at MySpace.com/ToyotaMusic. Bands had an opportunity to submit an MP3 demo and spread their music around the social web. Fans were provided with the opportunity to vote on which brand deserves a shot at 15 minutes of fame. The competition is down to 10 so now the MySpace community has to vote on their five favorite finalists.

MySpace will vote for a “fan favorite” for the sixth finalist. Fans vote the winner and the winner gets a recording contract and $10,000 worth of musical instruments from Fender. The 2009 win was Call the Cops which has their debut album coming out this summer as they will be promoting it on the Vans Warped Tour.

Let’s start with the basics of both vehicles – each is a four-door sedan with seating and storage for five but the Camry has 15-cubic feet of space, a shade more than the Accord. With the way my wife and kids travel, I know I need all the space I can get so I always choose the vehicle with more cargo room.

Moving on to performance, the sedans are closely matched. The Camry runs on a 179 horsepower 2.5-liter inline four or a 268 horsepower 3.5-liter V6 with the choice of a six-speed manual or automatic transmission. These powertrains help the Camry sneak ahead of the Accord for fuel economy, earning 19-22 mpg in the city and 28-33 mpg on the highway. So whether you’re driving the city streets in between business meetings or traveling the country on your family’s next vacation, the Camry will save you money at the pump.

What’s equally as important as the equipment under the hood is the equipment inside the cabin and the Camry and Accord both have exciting technology to fill this role. For an entry level model, speed-proportionate power steering and a CD player come standard in both while higher-end models come equipped with a 6-CD changer, audio upgrades, dual-zone climate control, a sunroof, and navigation. One feature the Camry can boast about is the 440-watt 8-speaker JBL audio system, which provides better sound quality than the Accord’s model. This is something I know will come in handy when we’re on a road trip and I need to drown out my kid’s never-ending cries of “Are we there yet?”

When it comes to buying a car for my family, safety is a top-priority – as I’m sure it is for everyone reading this. Both vehicles are safe thanks to airbags, four-wheel anti-lock disc brakes with brake assist, and stability control. However, Five-Star ratings in all of the NHSTA tests put the Camry above the Accord and make it the safer choice.

As if all of that wasn’t enough, the Camry’s price tag and cost of ownership drive the point home. My family is on a tight budget and every dollar counts so with the Camry’s five-year cost of ownership at $33,194, a figure lower than the Accord’s, it would be hard not to choose the Camry.

So if you’re in the market for a family sedan, I strongly recommend the Toyota Camry! Urbana dealers have a great selection of Camry’s to choose from – visit them today and see for yourself. Whether you’d be interested in a new or used Camry, Champaign car dealer, O’Brien Urbana Toyota, has just the car for you!