- Toyota filed a trademark for the Camry Apex.
- This could point towards a Camry-based Apex model like the Corolla Apex Edition.
- Expect visual and suspension upgrades without any power improvements.
A new trademark filing revealed carb Let us tell you that Toyota is working on a sportier version of its Camry sedan. The trademark for “Camry Apex” was filed by Toyota on June 30, 2026, and is currently pending. USPTO For goods and services, specifically “automobiles and structural parts thereof.”
It may not be Toyota’s most famous performance badge, but you might remember the Corolla Apex Edition that was launched for the 2021 model year. The Apex continued for the 2022 model year, but was quickly discontinued when the hottest GR Corolla arrived for 2023.
Toyota said the Apex Edition was limited to 6,000 units for the inaugural model year, though it’s unclear if the 2022 version was equally rare. Of those initial 6,000 units, only 120 were equipped with a six-speed manual transmission, while the rest had a continuously variable transmission.
Toyota Camry GT-S Concept SEMA
Photo by: Toyota
What is a top?
Considering that the Camry Apex sticks to the same formula as the Corolla, we wouldn’t expect any performance enhancements under the hood. In other words, the existing hybrid powertrain with 225 horsepower (232 horsepower with all-wheel-drive) should remain unchanged.
The Corolla Apex kept the same 169-hp four-cylinder as the standard Corolla, but added unique coil springs, retuned shocks, new Junge dampers, and bespoke electronic power steering with a lower ride height.
It may be strange for a hybrid, but the Corolla also has a cat-back exhaust with a stainless steel tip. As the new Camry starts and stops its engine repeatedly, it could make for an interesting soundtrack.
Toyota teased a hot Camry variant at the SEMA show in Las Vegas last year, so perhaps this trademark is our first hint that a production version is coming.
Motor1’s Opinion: The trademark does not guarantee that a new vehicle will reach production, but has hinted at Toyota creating a sportier Camry. If we had to choose, we’d love to see a Camry with TRD or Gazoo Racing enhancements, including the plug-in hybrid powertrain from the RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid for better acceleration. It would be a more meaningful replacement for the discontinued V6 Camry.
