Textual content by Tom Appel
2025 Toyota Camry XLE AWD
Specs
Class: Midsize Sedan
Colour: Ocean Gem
Seating Capability: 5
Miles pushed: 143
Actual-world gasoline financial system: 33.2 mpg
| CG Report Card | |
|---|---|
| Room and Consolation | B+ |
| Energy and Efficiency | B |
| Match and End | A- |
| Gasoline Financial system | B+ |
| Worth | B |
| Report-card grades are derived from a consensus of test-driver evaluations. All grades are versus different autos in the identical class. Worth grade is for particular trim stage evaluated, and should not mirror Client Information’s impressions of your complete mannequin lineup. | |
| Huge & Tall Consolation | |
| Huge Man | A |
| Tall Man | A |
| Huge & Tall consolation rankings are for entrance seats solely. “Huge” score based mostly on male tester weighing roughly 350 kilos, “Tall” score based mostly on 6’6″-tall male tester. | |
| Drivetrain | |
| Engine Specs | 232-hp 2.5-liter |
| Engine Kind | Hybrid 4-cylinder |
| Transmission | CVT-automatic |
| Drive Wheels | AWD |
Driving combine: 60% metropolis, 40% freeway
EPA-estimated gasoline financial system: 46/46/46 (metropolis, freeway, mixed)
Gasoline sort: Premium fuel
Base worth: $34,925 (not together with $1095 vacation spot cost)
Choices on check car: Premium Plus Package deal ($4760), Related Providers trial subscription ($325), trunk LED bulb ($25), sprint cam ($375), mud guards ($150), door sill enhancement ($199), rear-bumper applique ($69), mat bundle $309
Value as examined: $42,232
Execs and Cons
The good: Refined driving expertise, reasonably priced AWD possibility
The great: Hybrid gasoline financial system, loads of passenger house
The not so good: Engine sounds crude when pushed
Assessment
Enterprise writers protecting the auto business have made an enormous deal of the current spike in demand for hybrid-powered autos within the U.S. And, certainly, sure hybrid fashions are considerably troublesome to come back by together with compact crossovers from Hyundai and Toyota.
Although elevated curiosity in hybrids will not be pushed by commensurate enhance is fuel costs, the shopping for public not appears to see hybrids as unusual and dangerous expertise. That concern has been shifted to pure electrical autos.
However, it isn’t simply public demand for hybrids driving the surge in adoption, it’s the huge enhance within the variety of autos out there with hybrid powertrains. Or, in Toyota’s case, the variety of fashions out there ONLY as hybrids. Toyota’s glorious Sienna minivan, for instance, can’t be had with no hybrid powertrain. Nor may the maker’s now-discontinued Venza small crossover.
And whereas these autos bought in some quantity, there’s about to be a seismic shift within the hybrid take fee for 2025, as Toyota—as a part of an replace to the mannequin—has added the Camry to its hybrid-only ranks. We’re speaking severe quantity right here.
Toyota bought greater than 290,000 Camrys in 2024, and—even with declining sedan demand and a worth enhance—ought to promote not less than 250,000 examples this yr. That’s a variety of hybrids. And, so far as we’re involved, that fairly excellent news. We’ll get again to the powertrain information in a second…
In regards to the 2025 refresh: Camry returns for the brand new mannequin yr sporting new exterior styling, up to date cabin appointments, and a single, more-powerful, hybrid drivetrain. Additionally new: For the primary time, Camry is offered with each hybrid energy and AWD.
Maybe anticipating barely decrease gross sales quantity, Toyota has pared the variety of 2025 trim ranges down from 9 4: entry-level LE ($29,495), mid-level SE ($31,795), luxurious oriented XLE ($34,495), and sporty XSE ($35,695). All-wheel drive is offered on all trim ranges for a discount $1525.
Accessible for the XLE ($4760) and XSE ($4075) is the Premium Plus Package deal, which features a panoramic glass sunroof, premium audio system, and a lot of fascinating driver-assistance options. Whereas we admire all of the gear within the bundle, the extra value does drive the value of a Camry near the entry level of decidedly luxurious Lexus ES ($43,190).
Be aware that the whereas the bottom worth of a Camry rises $1925 for 2025 (2024 LE versus 2025 LE), the 2025 Camry LE is definitely priced $500 under the 2024 LE Hybrid ($29,495 versus $29,950).
As mentioned earlier, the 2025 Camry is obtainable solely with a hybrid powertrain for 2025. Gone is the bottom 202-horsepower 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine, and the exquisitely refined 301-horse 3.5-liter V6. The fuel/electrical hybrid system mates a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine pairs two electrical motor (or three motors within the case of AWD fashions) for 225 or 232 horsepower respectively. That’s up from the 208 horsepower the hybrid setup was rated for final yr.
Client Information just lately spent every week behind the wheel of an AWD 2025 Toyota Camry XLE in Ocean Gem. Together with vacation spot cost, our check automotive got here to $42,232.
Whereas we usually don’t touch upon design, we do discover the Camry’s new look an enchancment over the out-going mannequin, and we’re all huge followers of this shade. And, so long as we’re on the subject of design, we had been slightly perplexed by the upholstered floor of the dashboard. It appeared good, nevertheless it additionally looks as if a wierd affectation. Crossing our fingers that this doesn’t turn out to be a pattern.
And talking of the Camry’s inside, Toyota’s midsize sedan is as roomy and comfy as ever. Massive door openings assist make getting into and exiting the automotive straightforward, and there’s all types of house in each seating rows for grownup drivers and passengers. And, in XLE trim, inside supplies high quality is excessive, as is obvious construct high quality. The whole lot within the Camry cabin appears to be like and feels nicely screwed collectively.
As for connectivity, Camry comes customary with wi-fi Carplay and Android Auto. Topline XLE and XLS fashions are fitted with a 12.3-inch touchscreen, whereas the LE and SE make do with an 8.0-inch interface. We discovered the system to work nicely, incorporating easy-to-identify icons, and responding instantly to the touch inputs. As for the JBL-brand audio system which comes as a part of the Premium Plus Package deal—it’s OK, however not a compelling purpose by itself to go for the bundle.
On the street the Camry Shines. The cabin is quiet, the trip snug, and outward visibility glorious. It’s for these causes that the Camry is America’s favourite sedan, and for 2025 Camry continues to impress.
Camry additionally handles nicely. Although not really sporty, Camry takes corners with a way of management and affordable precision, although this editor discovered the steering too mild and slightly over-boosted. And for the file, this similar grievance applies to many new crossovers as nicely. Midsize sedan customers on the lookout for a more-spirited trip might wish to contemplate Honda’s glorious Accord, which can be provided with hybrid powertrain.
The hybrid powertrain will get the job executed, and with just a few further horsepower on faucet helps Camry really feel sprightly sufficient transferring away from a cease, or when powering up an onramp. The fuel engine, when known as on for further energy—as when hitting the fuel popping out of a nook—sounds surprisingly coarse. Fortunately, the powerplant settles down properly when cruising and at freeway velocity, which is in step with the XLE mannequin’s luxurious pretense.
For no matter purpose, we noticed solely 33 mpg throughout our week with the brand new Camry. Whereas that’s glorious gasoline financial system for a roomy and refined sedan, our numbers fall nicely under the EPA-estimated 46 mpg the Camry must be approximating in routine driving. Be aware that in our expertise, Toyota hybrid mileage—regardless of mode mannequin—usually exceed their respective EPA estimates.
With sedan gross sales persevering with to fall within the U.S., it’s considerably stunning that Toyota has put this a lot effort and time into updating the Camry. That mentioned, the 2025 Camry is a greater car than the one it replaces, even permitting for the demise of V6 energy. We surprise if high Camry trim ranges play slightly too shut in worth to the wonderful Lexus ES, however that’s as much as customers to determine.
We advise that severe midsize sedan customers check drive each the Camry and Honda Accord, and determine if sportiness (Honda) or refinement (Toyota) fits their wants greatest. That mentioned, we are able to’t assume any good purpose to move on the Camry, particularly in the event you’d slightly not be part of the crossover membership.
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