2025 Toyota Camry Review - MAJOR Improvements!
Summary
TLDRIn this review, Jacob Yuri takes a test drive in the 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid, discussing its performance, quiet and smooth ride, and updated exterior and interior features. With a combined 225 horsepower and 163 lb-ft of torque, the front-wheel drive model impresses with its refined engine and eCVT. The Camry's interior has been upgraded with a focus on comfort and technology, including an improved infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and a panoramic moonroof. The review also touches on handling, safety features, and fuel efficiency, comparing it to its main competitor, the Honda Accord.
Takeaways
- π The 2025 Toyota Camry is reviewed as having a smooth and quiet ride, especially with the ECVT transmission.
- π The front-wheel drive version of the Camry has 225 horsepower, while the all-wheel drive version offers 232 horsepower.
- π The vehicle is powered by a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine combined with two electric motors, part of Toyota's new hybrid lineup.
- π The interior has been improved with added soundproofing, making it quieter than previous models.
- π οΈ The exterior features new headlights, tail lights, grille, and bumpers, with some shared panels believed to be the doors.
- π¨ The XSE trim comes with a color-matched grille and two-tone options with red interior, giving it a sporty look.
- π± The infotainment system now includes Apple CarPlay, both wired and wireless, with an improved interface and shortcuts.
- π οΈ The handling is described as decent, especially with the tuned suspension on the XSE, but the steering feel is criticized for being over-boosted.
- π The interior has a new design with red leather seats and improved comfort, though some ergonomic issues with the climate vent alignment are noted.
- π The Camry comes with the latest Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, featuring lane-centering and other advanced safety technologies.
- π° The starting price for the new Camry is $28,400, with the XSE front-wheel drive model being priced at $39,600.
Q & A
What is the horsepower and torque of the 2025 Toyota Camry's 2.5 L 4-cylinder engine combined with two electric motors?
-The 2025 Toyota Camry has a combined 225 horsepower and 163 lb-ft of torque from its 2.5 L 4-cylinder engine with two electric motors.
Does the all-wheel drive version of the 2025 Toyota Camry have more horsepower than the front-wheel drive version?
-Yes, the all-wheel drive version of the 2025 Toyota Camry has a total of 232 horsepower, which is more than the 225 horsepower of the front-wheel drive version.
How does the 2025 Toyota Camry's all-wheel drive system work?
-The all-wheel drive system in the 2025 Toyota Camry is a part-time system that only activates on demand, utilizing an electric motor at the back instead of a drive shaft.
What is the interior and exterior design update of the 2025 Toyota Camry compared to the previous generation?
-The 2025 Toyota Camry has updated headlights, tail lights, grill, and bumpers, although some body panels like the doors are shared with the previous generation. The interior has also been improved with added soundproofing, new seats, and an updated infotainment system.
How does the 2025 Toyota Camry handle in terms of quietness and smoothness?
-The 2025 Toyota Camry is notably quiet and smooth, with the ECVT not causing the usual harshness found in some Toyota models. There is also added soundproofing to make it quieter than previous models.
What are the differences in the exterior design between the XSE and other trims of the 2025 Toyota Camry?
-The XSE trim has a color-matched grill with diagonal lines, while the XLE has lines and the SE has a blacked-out grill. The XSE also features canards or vents at the front, and different wheel designs are available across the trims.
What new features does the 2025 Toyota Camry have in terms of infotainment and connectivity?
-The 2025 Toyota Camry has an improved infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, wireless charging, and a new feature that allows back navigation through the left arrow button on the screen.
What are the driving modes available in the 2025 Toyota Camry and how do they change the vehicle's performance?
-The 2025 Toyota Camry has different driving modes including Power, Eco, and Normal. These modes adjust the vehicle's performance characteristics, such as throttle response and transmission behavior.
What is the starting price of the 2025 Toyota Camry and how much does the XS trim cost?
-The starting price of the 2025 Toyota Camry is $28,400, and the XS trim, which is a front-wheel drive model, costs $39,600.
What are the fuel economy estimates for the 2025 Toyota Camry in terms of miles per gallon?
-The 2025 Toyota Camry can achieve up to 44 miles per gallon combined for the XSE all-wheel drive and up to 51 miles per gallon for the LE front-wheel drive.
What are some of the interior comfort and convenience features of the 2025 Toyota Camry?
-The 2025 Toyota Camry features comfortable red-trimmed seats with perforations, a panoramic moonroof, hard button climate controls, heated seats, and a wireless charger for mobile devices.
Outlines
π First Impressions of the 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid
Jacob Yuri introduces the 2025 Toyota Camry, highlighting its hybrid engine configuration with a 2.5L 4-cylinder and two electric motors, producing 225 horsepower in the front-wheel drive version and 232 horsepower in the all-wheel drive version. The car's quiet and smooth operation is emphasized, with special mention of the added soundproofing and the surprisingly pleasant experience with the CVT. Exterior updates are noted, with a comparison to the previous model, and the video promises a closer look at the exterior and a comparison with the Honda Accord, a main competitor.
π A Closer Look at the 2025 Camry's Exterior and Interior Features
The script delves into the exterior and interior features of the 2025 Camry, discussing the new headlights and taillights, the color-matched grille, and the sporty elements like the vents at the front. It also touches on the different trims and their respective styling cues, such as the SE's sporty features versus the luxury feel of the LE and XLE. The interior is praised for its comfort and improved design, with a focus on the red leather seats, the panoramic moonroof, and the addition of Apple CarPlay and wireless charging. The handling and power delivery of the hybrid engine are discussed, with a critique of the steering feel and the lack of a tactile gear change in the sport mode.
π In-Depth Review of Infotainment and Safety Features
The review continues with an in-depth look at the infotainment system, praising the addition of a physical button for menu navigation and the overall improvement in usability. The safety features, including the Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 and the 360-degree cameras, are highlighted. The script also mentions the vehicle's fuel economy, which is a strong point for the hybrid model, with estimates ranging from 44 MPG to 51 MPG depending on the trim. The discussion wraps up with a critique of the sun visor and a mention of the vehicle's build quality and American manufacturing.
π° Final Thoughts on the 2025 Camry Hybrid's Value and Comparison with the Accord
The final paragraph discusses the starting price of the 2025 Camry and the price of the specific XS trim being reviewed, emphasizing the value for a hybrid vehicle with good fuel economy. The script concludes with a comparison to the Honda Accord, noting the preference for the Camry's unique design and features like SiriusXM. The reviewers express excitement for a future comparison test at 'Cliche Corner,' and they encourage viewers to subscribe for more Toyota reviews. The script ends with a positive note on the Camry's improved infotainment system and overall enhancements over the previous model.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘Toyota Camry
π‘Horsepower
π‘Torque
π‘Hybrid
π‘E-CVT
π‘All-Wheel Drive
π‘Infotainment
π‘SiriusXM
π‘Fuel Economy
π‘Exterior Design
π‘Interior
Highlights
Jacob Yuri reviews the 2025 Toyota Camry hybrid, noting its quiet and smooth performance.
The new Camry features a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine with two electric motors, producing 225 horsepower and 163 lb-ft of torque.
An all-wheel drive version is available with 232 horsepower, utilizing an electric motor at the rear.
The front-wheel drive model reviewed had a slower launch but was praised for its quietness.
The car's ECVT is notably quiet, a significant improvement over previous Toyota models.
Soundproofing enhancements make this Camry quieter than its predecessors.
Exterior updates include new headlights, tail lights, grill, and bumpers, with some shared panels believed to be the doors.
The XSE trim features a color-matched grill and two-tone paint with a red interior for a sporty look.
The Camry's main competitor is the Honda Accord, with a future comparison test planned.
New aggressive-looking headlights are compared to the Prius, earning the nickname 'Hammerhead Prius face'.
The rear end of the Camry features dual tailpipes and a blacked-out 'Camry' logo in the center.
The interior has been improved with a focus on comfort and aesthetics, featuring red leather and perforations.
Apple CarPlay is now seamlessly integrated with a button to return to the menu, a significant upgrade to the infotainment system.
The new Camry includes a panoramic moonroof, enhancing the cabin's ambiance.
Wireless charging and a digital display with customizable drive modes are included in the top trim.
The Camry has a starting price of $28,400, with the XS trim reviewed priced at $39,600.
Fuel economy is impressive for a hybrid, with estimates ranging from 44 MPG to 51 MPG.
The review ends with a comparison to the Honda Accord, noting the Camry's improved infotainment and unique styling.
Transcripts
[Music]
I'm Jacob Yuri we're going for a
drive the all new 2025 Toyota caming
without launch
control not bad it's okay little slow
right off the launch though horsepower
and torque a combined 225 horsepower and
163 lbfe of torque from a 2.5 L
4-cylinder with two electric motors this
is the same engine for all of the new
Camry yes but you do get more horsepower
if you get the all-wheel drive version
only a total of 232 horsepower but this
one is the front- wheeel drive version
and the all-wheel drive version is just
electric motor at the back not drive
shaft with gas motor power to the back
yeah so it's just a part-time all-wheel
drive system only on demand is what they
call it so we haven't actually driven
that one so we're only going to talk
about this front-wheel drive model that
launch was with full traction off so I
did not get tire squeal but when I
turned the wheel and did a little bit of
a launch before I did get a little bit
of tire squeal I mean this car is a
little slow it's it's not bad though but
it's quiet and smooth floor for me and
shut your
mouth unbelievably quiet especially
combined with this ecvt because cvts
usually just scream at the top of their
lungs especially Toyota ones and yeah
Toyota Motors they do have like a
harshness to them and this one does not
that is the biggest thing that has
surprised me about this car so far great
great job uh smoothness and quietness
Engineers because there is some added
soundproofing to this this should be a
quieter model than the previous ones and
then different from the previous ones we
got different headlights and different
tail lights and a different Grill and
bumpers it's technically all new but
they are some shared panels which we
believe to be the doors yeah cuz the
body line looks pretty much exactly the
same as last gen do you like the front
end of this more than the last gen and
this is the xse so we have a color
matched Grill I made sure we got the
two-tone with the red interior cuz I
feel like that's the coolest spec well
let's take a look at the exterior on
tsp. truecar.com of the old one and
compare it to this lovely new one cuz if
you are shopping for one of these hit up
tsp. true card.com and see which one is
the best for you are you going to go
two-tone are you going to go white
silver red blue we got a bunch of cool
colors and a bunch of Trims and this is
one of Toyota's bestselling models as
well so these are going to be very
popular on the road as every other Camry
has been and obviously the main
competitor to this is the Accord and we
will at some later date probably do a
comparison between these two because
they're so similar now I mean they
always have been but the improvements to
this one in terms of like the the
quietness of this is massive but let's
talk about that exterior again sorry you
like these headlights more than the last
headlights and do you like that they are
pretty much just like the Prius
headlights yeah the the crown Hammerhead
the Prius face as I like to call it I do
like them I don't know if I like it more
than the previous gen but it doesn't
look bad at all it's like this kind of
aggressive is looking thing yeah it
looks pretty cool there's a NASCAR
updated version of it which looks pretty
cool too looks so fast man and then I
like the color match Grill on this and
since this xse it's got like the uh like
it's like diagonals but the XLE will be
just lines and then if you get an SE
then it's black out instead so the L's
to me are luxury and then the s's to me
are sporty and then this also has like
the canards or whatever at the front I
don't think they're Canard what they
called they're like just vents they got
they got they got no they got the little
things that come up around yeah but they
don't like stick out like like dive PL
no not dive PL there like little things
for the sport Canard is a dive PL I
don't really know man I know you don't
know that's one it's like a weird little
thing I forget what they said in the in
the paper anyways it does look good uh
rear end also looks really good on this
one we do have one Muffler with dual
tail pipes on it so let's take a listen
to the
outside it comes out the side I'm like
is this actually a real pipe cuz it's
like you see silver instead of black
through one side hey man whatever it is
what it is but the rear end does look
pretty good as well they uh took last
gen Honda cord tailights they're like
Honda cord change the tail lights we can
use Lobster Claw finally hey but here's
one in front of us like that that's
pretty good looking tail lights does
that comes off very and then this one
has a blacked out Camry thing in the
Middle where some of the other ones will
have more color matched this is like
color match bumpers oh and then these
wheels okay so these wheels that we're
driving on in this trim are very nice
like they're kind of a machine face
they're a bigger wheel I think they do
look really good yeah they look nice but
what would be the Continental
recommended tire for a new Toyota Camry
well if you got a different trim of this
the Continental Pro contact TX is the OE
Tire yes and uh it definitely looks
nicer on a not black wheel but I don't
think you can get that design in not
black yeah I just don't like black wheel
stuff I know I know but it's still like
an aggressive is looking design like I
do like all of the wheels that Toyota
has on these trims now and first time
ever on the Le you don't have hub caps
anymore like steelies so you actually
have like real alloy wheels but they
made those Alloys look as hubcap as
possible much sidewall as they could
possibly fit they're forcing you up into
the upper trims which is fine and then
do you like the two-tone I think
two-tone is like two-tone with either
white or silver and then red interior
like we have is like is textbook Camry
to to me two-tone Camry are a little
extra it's just it doesn't really ever
make sense I could see that on the trds
which don't exist yet will probably but
they don't want to talk about the
existence of that vehicle yet I did ask
um but the two- toness I I could do
without n my my neighbors got a white
one two-tone I'm like yeah looks good
actually I don't know if it's two-one
it's I just like the two tones so enough
of the looks let's talk about this
engine a little bit more I I find it so
SM smooth like for a hybrid I don't
notice any transitions between anything
happening it just feels like it's all
one piece together it's really really
nice yeah there is no tack in the gauge
cluster though only Power Eco and uh
charge yeah but the actual power deliver
is really really good it's not like
crazy amount and don't expect to be
launching this thing or anything like
that but when you are just driving
around and just floor it like you get
the correct amount of power okay how's
that handling through these Keenan roads
it's actually pretty decent on the SE
and on the xse you get the for tune
suspension which we have and I'm
surprised at how like not crashy it is
when you're going over bigger bumps and
stuff it is noticeably a little bit uh
stiffer than I would expect from a Camry
which you wouldn't get on the Le or The
XLE very very dable though oh yeah cry
yeah I'm just saying they did not screw
anything up well here's what they did
screw up is the steering the steering
feel of it is just if it's very over
boosted especially like out on these
Canyons like off center it's very dead
and then all of a sudden just you're
doing you're doing a lot of this instead
of like holding an angle yeah and I'm
like even with you driving I'm like come
on man you shouldn't be correcting this
much no it's just you get a lot of over
boosting and I'm I'm not used to that so
I don't particularly like that I feel
like I'm getting moved a lot left and
right but I think Camry drivers driving
this in parking lots and everyday
scenarios will probably enjoy the
lightness of it I'm not a Camry driver
though yeah so I'm just trying to put
myself into their feet or in their shoes
I guess that's the expression not in
their feet into their if you wear
people's uh feet you got some problems
so even though we do have this ecbt we
do have sport shifting which I can knock
this into and then floor it and it
doesn't really honestly make a
difference at all um and then we do have
paddles on this one which also are to me
are just downshift paddles CU if I floor
right now and upshift I don't have a
tack it doesn't even change fake gears
so whatever they're they're there for
appearance yeah I mean I think you can
use it for like slowing down yeah
exactly instead of hitting the brakes
yeah that's why they're just downshift
paddles with uh they could have just
giving me one paddle to be
honest but let's get you in here to talk
about the rest of this interior which
has been much improved spoiler alert
it's almost perfect it's really good
it's really good let me just get my seat
preset uh there are none on this one at
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least better without a brake
boost much better it's very normal car
it's under it's under dad fast for Speed
yeah that'll be the TRD that'll be diad
fast okay uh looking at this interior
love the red this leather or whatever it
is and like I think it's soft teex
what's the what's it called perforations
yes all of this stuff looks awesome like
it looks fast and it doesn't look like a
bad leather it doesn't feel like it just
feels nice and then the seats are all
red the backs of the seats are red if
you're sitting in the back seat it looks
cool from everywhere that's right and
then sitting up front these seats are
very very comfortable like no issues
Toyota's made it a point to make these
seats even more comfortable and they did
do that and then my biggest complaint
with the interior of the previous
generation at least in terms of Optics
was that I was very cocooned in the
passenger side because they had this big
swooping panel this one is still has a
bit of a swoop but it's less swoopy and
I don't feel like I'm fully cocooned in
here yeah one of the things with the
seats though is there's no up down
lumbar just forward back I feel like
that'd be nice to have it would be and I
don't have any of that on the uh
passenger side but it is electronically
adjustable which is nice okay do you
have room behind yourself at 6'1 and
half cuz at 5'8 I fit great I do at 6'1
and A2 however I still think I have more
room in the new Accord do you like this
uh big panoramic moon roof kind of thing
yeah it's pretty nice I don't know if
the last one had I don't think it did
but I don't think it was no it wasn't as
big either way this is a very nice
feature yeah and then okay the thing I
want to talk about the most that I'm the
most jazzed about go for it okay apple
carplay right yes wired Works has
Wireless if you want y biggest complaint
of old Toyotas was that the bar on the
left didn't exist so you couldn't go
back to your menu stuff you'd have to
swipe click the Toyota button and
carplay now if you click these arrows it
moves over and it shows it boom problem
solved problem Sol Pro possibly the
greatest infotainment on the market now
if you have a Toyota or Lexus and you
see this little arrow thing click on it
because I want everyone to know that you
can have all your shortcut stuff there
on the left now and I think it's genius
that they added it as an option so that
the people that like full screen carplay
can still have it I think they should
have done forced so that it's always
visible because cuz I'm sure there's
going to be somebody out there who
doesn't watch The Stray pipes doesn't
know what that button does and never use
it because of that driver in attention
detected Yuri yes cuz we have all the
safety Sense 3.0 with all that good
stuff that a lot of the other Toyotas
that we've driven have we've got Lane
centering that worked really well on the
highway too yep and then on this one we
don't have 360 cameras no we do oh we do
we do I make Sor we switched trims in
the last minute I make sure we got one
with 360 cameras cuz I wanted to know do
we have egg mode and do we we have egg
mode egg mode is still a feature in the
2025 Camry let's see can we see 360
cameras while driving I highly doubt
that Yuri okay there's no cars behind me
let's see if I can what are you going to
put it in reverse no you just push this
button slow down just dead stop oh yeah
oh dude under camera too that's very
nice they're very good high quality 360
cameras this is like I feel like I'm in
a Jaguar Land Rover let's go off-roading
Yuri and if you want to know about
off-roading watch our Toyota Land
Cruiser review as well yes we appreciate
you watching our review on embargo day
when there is a million other videos
going live sorry for your uh YouTube
feed there's a lot of uh great YouTubers
here so thank you for choosing our video
it was so fun seeing everyone all the
gang so that this is a really fun trip
thank you for uh flying us out toota
okay so one thing that I do have to
complain about with his interior Yuri
please keep looking looking for I was
looking maybe the sun's in your eyes the
footage one thing that I do
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have so it has this kind of uh panel
that looks like an XLE Grill to me but
when you move the vent it doesn't align
anymore exactly and to me like I'm not
OCD but an OCD person would probably
lose their mind over there yeah I I I
could see that being a thing okay um we
also have hard button climate stuff
below that which is so much better than
like the and like lexus's thank you
Toyota then we have he didn't cool seats
as well hard buttons that's stuff like I
think they nailed the infotainment they
did and then this also connect so you
can have like the app that does remote
start and lots of subscriptions so that
part's a little bit red flaggy to me
yeah but like that's the world we live
in if you don't like it go to tsp.
truecar.com and buy a 10-year-old Camry
exactly and then we do have a wireless
charger down here we have a place to put
your phone and then our cup holders uh
total pass with some Red Bulls in them
yeah and I think it would feel small
coffee absolutely fine yep and then we
do have some Drive modes and we do have
the top trim so we do have a full
digital display so when you change
between the drive modes you get like a
really cool animation yeah and then you
can change the meter modes change what's
in the little pods it it's a little
confusing to do while driving I would do
that while you're parked yep but it does
have a lot of good information but I
would like to see aack yes then on the
steering wheel we can control our uh
radio stations with the right volume on
the left and then check this
out play Sirius XM channel 9 oh we still
have reception should should work tuning
to Sirius XM channel 9 worked yo look
outside holy crap look at that is that
like a waterfall like a man-made one
yeah I guess so so we can do that what
which is what a BMW cannot so plus
against the German luxc cars and like
okay handling besides the steering may
not feeling like the best it handles
well it would have been probably even
better on the Continental tires that
were currently not on oh for sure what
was that review that we were flying
through uh the Kia the whatever it's
called oh and then nice armrest with a
ton of room yeah and then I'm sure
people care about fuel economy cuz this
is a hybrid and you cannot get a not
hybrid in the new Camry they're all 100%
hybrids so you can get as poor as 44 m
per gallon combined which is still
really really good that's in the xse
all-wheel drive and then you can get 51
m per gallon in the Le front-wheel drive
so that's really really good what would
you take all-wheel drive or front wheeel
drive I mean front wheeel drive I think
probably front wheeel drive I'm happy
with front-wheel drive yeah I don't need
all-wheel drive no in the in the winter
get yourself a pro proper set of Viking
contact sevens winter tires Continentals
and you'll be fine and this is built in
America where we currently are well it's
not built in San Diego but it's built in
America America it's pretty big yes okay
uh visor test oh okay so this is a
pre-production vehicle with a
pre-production visor test three two one
fail huge fail and the little panel
panel yeah which I think we complained
about in our very first Camry review
like seven years ago yeah so we're going
to have to wait for another six years we
will bother them the last one has been
out forever though oh so that means we
should Photoshop this to look like a
Beck Taxi which is is our orange and
green taxis in Toronto okay cuz they are
going to be littered with this thing all
the time in Toronto soon yeah probably
and then trunk room we didn't talk about
trunk room or Towing yeah so no there
isn't uh trunk space fits both of our
carry-ons no problem obviously you can
drop the seats down from the trunk trunk
and then the button to open the trunk is
on the far right we got that cool little
uh spoiler there that's nice yeah yeah I
didn't noticed that until last second
but it's nice on the xse so then is
there anything about this that you like
more than the Accord I think I like that
I like a lot about this more I I want to
know what it is I like that this has
sirusxm which the Accord did not but
that had Google Maps in your gauge
cluster which this does not the biggest
thing that I like about this over the
Accord is the general looks because the
Accord is very just generic this
actually looks nice yeah and it's cool
with like the corporate branding where
everything looks kind of like the crown
like I don't know if I'm too jazzed on
full corporate branding but it does look
good yeah I mean it's okay for like the
the Prius the hry the Corolla like fine
as long as the Supra yes exactly and the
Tacoma which are different and the Land
Cruiser so they are doing different
things and the 4Runner as well we
haven't seen it yet as of this filming
right now but the video is already out
so with all that out of the way I think
it's time we get to the price it starts
at
$28,400 American and this XS front-wheel
drive that we're driving is
$39,600
American which again very good price
yeah considering it's a hybrid good
mileage I'm very excited to get this up
against the Accord at cliche corner and
really like see the differences like up
front and center how much room there is
in the back seats and everything with
child seats so subscribe if you want to
see that coming because is for sure
going to happen on the straight pipes
and we do have more Toyota reviews
coming so definitely subscribe so that
you don't miss any of those good job
Toyota team you didn't screw it up no
actually you made it much better yeah I
love this infot now it's perfect
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