Toyota unveils the 2026 Camry Nightshade Edition, featuring bold blacked-out design elements and advanced tech, arriving at dealerships in summer 2025.
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| Discover the 2026 Toyota Camry Nightshade Edition with Midnight Black Metallic accents, sporty suspension, and top-tier tech, launching in summer 2025. Image: Toyota |
Plano, Texas, May 4, 2025
Toyota has unveiled the bold new 2026 Toyota Camry Nightshade Edition, further enhancing the sedan’s sleek, sporty design. The Nightshade Edition stands out with a unique Midnight Black Metallic exterior, blacked-out accents, and custom 19-inch wheels, bringing a striking new look to the iconic model.
Available in three exterior colors—Ice Cap, Supersonic Red, and Midnight Black Metallic—the Nightshade Edition features blacked-out components like the front grille, air curtains, door handles, side spoilers, mirror caps, and rear diffuser. These additions enhance the Camry’s already sporty silhouette, offering a more aggressive, modern look that’s sure to attract attention.
Joining the existing LE, SE, XLE, and XSE trims, the Nightshade Edition rounds out the 2026 Camry lineup, offering customers five unique options to choose from. Each trim is available with either front-wheel drive (FWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD) configurations. The hybrid variant continues to offer impressive fuel economy, with an estimated combined fuel efficiency rating of 51 MPG for the LE FWD model.
Along with the new Nightshade Edition, Toyota introduces a striking Dark Cosmos color option for the SE, XLE, and XSE trims, offering a bold, deep blue hue that complements the sportier styling of the Camry.
The 2026 Toyota Camry will be available at dealerships starting in the summer of 2025, with pricing details to be announced closer to the release date.
Toyota’s Advanced Hybrid System
The 2026 Toyota Camry maintains its commitment to fuel efficiency with the fifth-generation Toyota Hybrid System (THS 5), paired with a 2.5-liter, four-cylinder engine. The system delivers 225 horsepower for front-wheel drive models and 232 horsepower for all-wheel drive variants.
This powertrain ensures a smooth, responsive ride, with an electronically controlled continuously variable transmission (eCVT) for seamless acceleration and optimal fuel economy.
Electronic On-Demand AWD for Better Traction
New for the 2026 model, the Camry offers available Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive (AWD) across all trim levels. This system is designed to improve traction, stability, and handling, particularly in adverse weather conditions.
By distributing torque intelligently between the front and rear axles, the AWD system delivers improved performance and driver confidence in a variety of road conditions.
Sporty Design and Enhanced Driving Experience
The 2026 Camry’s aggressive styling includes a hammerhead front end, sculpted bodywork, and LED headlights. The Nightshade Edition amplifies these features with a blacked-out exterior, emphasizing its sporty and bold character.
The SE, XSE, and Nightshade trims also include sport-specific suspension tuning for improved ride quality, agility, and stability, enhancing the overall driving experience.
Premium Interior and Comfort Features
Inside, the 2026 Camry offers a refined cabin with high-quality materials and craftsmanship. Sport models like the SE and Nightshade Edition come with SofTex-trimmed seats and modern accents, while the XSE adds leather-trimmed seats with unique perforations. Higher trims feature a quieter ride, with acoustic laminated glass to reduce wind noise and vibrations.
Standard features include dual-zone automatic climate control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and available heated and ventilated front seats, ensuring a comfortable driving experience for all passengers.
Innovative Technology and Connectivity
The 2026 Camry offers cutting-edge technology, with a 7-inch digital instrument cluster as standard on the LE, SE, and Nightshade models. The XLE and XSE trims come with a 12.3-inch digital display, along with an available 10-inch Head-Up Display. The Toyota Audio multimedia system includes wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, as well as a standard 8-inch touchscreen or optional 12.3-inch display.
Drivers can also enjoy seamless connectivity with five USB ports, Bluetooth capabilities, and a standard wireless charging pad.
Safety Features and Driver Assistance
The 2026 Toyota Camry comes equipped with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, offering features such as Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection, Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist, and Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control.
Additional safety features include Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross Traffic Alert, and Safe Exit Alert.
Convenience and Peace of Mind
The 2026 Camry is packed with convenience features like a power tilt-and-slide panoramic roof, available driver memory seats, and a Digital Key on higher trims.
The Toyota Camry also offers several connected services, including Safety Connect, Service Connect, and Drive Connect, providing drivers with enhanced connectivity and peace of mind.
The 2026 Toyota Camry, with its bold new Nightshade Edition and advanced hybrid technology, reaffirms its position as a top choice for drivers seeking a stylish, efficient, and high-tech sedan. With a combination of sporty design, cutting-edge features, and top-tier safety, the 2026 Camry is set to impress when it arrives at dealerships in summer 2025.