2026 Camry Nightshade

What "Nightshade" actually means on a Camry

Toyota has run the Nightshade name across several nameplates for a few years now, and the formula is consistent: take a mid-lineup trim, replace the bright and chrome exterior details with black, and leave the mechanical underpinnings untouched. On the Camry it starts from the SE, so the sport-tuned styling cues, mesh grille shape, sport seats, are already there, and Nightshade adds 19-inch satin-black wheels in place of the SE's 18-inch black-finished ones, a gloss-black version of the sport grille, a black rear spoiler, and gloss black badging front and rear. Aluminum sport pedals show up inside, a small detail that matters if you've sat in one and noticed how much nicer it feels underfoot than painted metal.

What it is not: a performance trim. Horsepower, torque, and the 2.5-liter hybrid architecture are identical to the SE it's built from, 225 net combined hp on front-wheel drive or 232 with the $1,525 AWD option. If you came looking for a Camry that's faster, this isn't it. If you came looking for one that looks meaner sitting in the Route 59 lot, it's exactly that.

The one spec buyers assume wrong

Because Nightshade sits above SE on the price list, it's natural to assume it also gets the bigger 12.3-inch touchscreen that XLE and XSE carry. It doesn't. Nightshade keeps the same 8-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia display as LE and SE, wireless CarPlay and Android Auto included, just not the larger screen. That's not a knock, the 8-inch unit is genuinely capable, but it's worth knowing before you sit in one expecting XLE-level tech and find the smaller display instead.

Ordering a specific build

Because Nightshade only just joined the lineup, exact color and configuration availability on any given lot will vary week to week more than it does on established trims. Interstate Toyota's sales team can check the Route 59 lot against Toyota's regional allocation and, if the exact build isn't sitting on-site, walk through what an incoming or locate order looks like. Buyers who came in wanting a specific Camry SE AWD build describe exactly that kind of patience from the sales side rather than pressure to just take whatever's already on the lot, which is worth knowing before you commit to chasing a brand-new trim like this one.

Nightshade versus its neighbors

Against the SE it's built from, Nightshade is roughly $1,000 more for the deeper blackout treatment and the bigger 19-inch wheels, a straightforward style call. Against the XLE one step up at $34,800, the comparison flips: XLE trades the SE-based sport look for leather-and-microfiber heated seats, the 12.3-inch screen, and a more comfort-oriented suspension tune. Nightshade buyers are, almost by definition, choosing attitude over amenities. The SE guide and XLE guide lay out both sides if the choice isn't obvious yet.

An easy, fast Camry purchase at this store

Interstate Toyota's reviews are full of buyers who moved from first visit to keys in the same day. One five-star review reads: "I highly recommend this dealership! The easiest process ever. Jose was my salesman, for a 2025 camry. He made was amazing and very nice. Was in and out quick with the best deals." That's Jose Concepcion, a sales manager on the current team page, and the kind of fast, low-friction process worth knowing about before you commit an afternoon to shopping a limited-availability trim like Nightshade.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Nightshade a performance trim?

No. It shares the SE's exact 225-hp FWD / 232-hp AWD hybrid powertrain; the changes are entirely visual, blacked-out wheels, grille, spoiler, and badging.

How much does the Nightshade cost?

$33,100 MSRP with front-wheel drive or $34,625 with AWD, plus the $1,195 delivery fee and New York's Rockland County sales tax. The pricing guide has the full breakdown.

Does the Nightshade have the 12.3-inch screen?

No, it keeps the SE's 8-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen. XLE and XSE are the trims that step up to the larger 12.3-inch display.

Is the Nightshade the same as a blacked-out package on another trim?

No, it's its own distinct trim on the price list, not an option box you check on an SE or LE. If you want the look, you order or buy a Nightshade specifically.

How much should I pay for a 2026 Camry?

Anchor on MSRP for the trim you want, then work in the current month's Toyota and dealer programs plus any rebates you qualify for. The pricing guide walks through exactly how that math works in Rockland County.

Where can I see a Nightshade in Airmont?

Interstate Toyota's inventory search shows what's currently on the Route 59 lot; given how new the trim is, calling ahead to confirm a specific color is worth the extra step.

The bottom line

Nightshade is the SE for a buyer who wanted the blackout treatment finished properly, deeper wheels, a gloss grille, a spoiler, no half measures, without stepping up to XLE money or giving up any of the SE's sporty character. It's new, it's not everywhere yet, and at Interstate Toyota it's one of the more interesting reasons to actually visit the lot in person this year rather than just browsing photos.