2025 Toyota Camry

This vehicle is where two major areas of expertise merge. After eight previous generations, Toyota really knows how to make a Camry, one of the best-selling cars ever. The company has also mastered the hybrid arts. Now the game moves forward by putting an up-to-the-minute hybrid setup into an improved Camry.

We’ve logged hundreds of hours driving and evaluating this generation of midsize cars, including the Toyota Camry.

This model year marks the start of a new generation of Camry. Designed and built in the United States, the new Camry is powered exclusively by hybrid drivetrains. This time around, the combination of hybrid and all-wheel drive becomes available. That’s just one change of many. The exteriors and interiors are new, and the ride quality has been improved compared with its still-comfortable predecessor.

For some context, the most affordable Honda Accord hybrid is around $32.5K, although with more equipment than a base Camry. The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is more like $29K. There aren’t any hybrid versions of the Kia K5 or Nissan Altima, but they’re still decent midsize sedans, and they both begin in the mid-$20K range.

Before buying a new Camry sedan, check the Kelley Blue Book Fair Purchase Price to know what you should be paying. Resale values should continue to be among the best in the class. Recouping more money when you sell a vehicle can mean a bigger down payment and lower monthly payments on your next one.

With front-wheel drive, the new Toyota Camry has 225 horsepower created by a hybrid drivetrain. That’s a jump in output from the previous 208 horsepower, slightly better than the Honda Accord Hybrid’s 204 horses, and noticeably more than the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid’s 192 horsepower. Add all-wheel drive and output climbs to 232 horsepower.

This latest hybrid system has been tuned to be more responsive than before. While driving the new Camry, we found that the electric motor provides a perfect thrust when accelerating from lower speeds. We don’t even miss the optional 301-horsepower V6 of the outgoing generation.

The new Camry’s suspension is also an improvement, bringing a little poise and agility to an otherwise comfort-focused setup. We reckon Camry owners past and present will be pleasantly surprised by this extra nimbleness, especially if they choose all-wheel drive for optimum grip. The SE and XSE models have a sportier suspension tune, yet we’d say they’re still comfortable enough for most tastes.

In general, body roll is kept to a minimum and we enjoyed taking the Camry a little quicker than usual through the turns. As always, the Camry feels easy to drive. The beltline is low, contributing to excellent outward vision, which adds to the confident feeling in the car.

Fuel Economy

In the popular SE, we’re looking at 47 mpg in combined city/highway driving — that’s with front-wheel drive. Knock off one mile per gallon with all-wheel drive. The front-drive LE is the most frugal with fuel, however, achieving 51 mpg combined.

For reference, the Accord hybrid (front-drive only) manages 48 mpg combined, while the lower-powered Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is rated at 52 mpg combined. All three rivals are acceptable; no one is going to find much to complain about in terms of fuel efficiency.

Space has always been one of the Camry’s great attributes, with plenty of room for adults in the back. This latest iteration continues the tradition, while Toyota has upped the already high comfort levels. The front seats in our test model felt wider and more accommodating. One gripe we had with the outgoing model is addressed in the new Camry’s two higher trims, with the addition of noise-reducing acoustic glass for the front side windows.

The interior’s design has also been modernized, packing a 7-inch digital instrument cluster and an 8-inch infotainment touchscreen as standard, offering 12.3-inch versions of both in the XLE and XSE.

Rear legroom measures 38 inches, the same as the eighth generation. Although the Honda Accord leads the class with 40.8 inches, this is still beyond adequate for a midsize sedan. It’s a similar story with the 15.1-cubic feet cargo area. We also like the practicality of the Camry’s wide trunk aperture.

This new Camry was designed in the United States and has a family resemblance to the new Prius, which we consider a positive. That small hybrid car has usually been a law unto itself, styling-wise, but it now appears to represent a new visual vocabulary for Toyota cars in general, and that’s fine by us.

We think the new Camry looks smooth, upscale, and contemporary, making it more of a competitor against highly stylish contenders like the Hyundai Sonata and Kia K5. The XSE also offers the option of a two-tone paint scheme that includes a roof finished in metallic black.

Infotainment system
Whether it’s the smaller screens in the lower trims or the 12.3-inch examples in the pricier variants, each one comes with attractive graphics and quick processing speeds. Wireless phone integration and wireless charging are standard throughout. We’d prefer fewer layers when adjusting some features, but no doubt these operations will become faster with greater familiarity.

All-wheel drive
Previous Camry Hybrid models weren’t available with all-wheel drive — Toyota now offers a setup with an extra electric motor driving the rear axle, kicking in whenever conditions demand. At $1,525, we think it’s priced quite reasonably as well.

Conventional shift lever
We’re sure plenty of current Camry owners will be pleased to see that the new one retains this tried, true, and familiar method of selecting gears.

Digital Key
Owners can authorize other people to access and drive their 2025 Camry using a phone app. It’s part of the Premium Plus package.

JBL audio
Another reason to select the optional Premium Plus package offered with the two higher trims. JBL is a highly respected name in sound reproduction.

Head-up display
Available as an option in the XSE and XLE, this feature shows vital information on the windshield within the driver’s line of sight. Once more common in luxury cars, we welcome technology like this trickling down to the mainstream.

Every 2025 Camry has a hybrid drivetrain. The combustion engine is a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder unit. This is augmented by an electric motor for a total of 225 horsepower with the default front-wheel-drive arrangement, or 232 horsepower when all-wheel drive is in the picture — which adds another electric motor for the rear axle.

3-Year/36,000-Mile Warranty

Toyota’s new-vehicle warranty lasts three years or 36,000 miles, whichever happens first. Powertrains are covered for five years or 60,000 miles. This is typical for the class. Hybrid components have a warranty of eight years or 100,000 miles, and the hybrid battery is protected for 10 years or 150,000 miles. Toyota also includes two years or 25,000 miles of free scheduled maintenance, plus two years of roadside assistance with unlimited mileage.

Safety Ratings

The previous Camry generation was named a Top Safety Pick by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), and there’s every reason to assume that this new model will reach the same heights or go one better and be a Top Safety Pick+. Likewise, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) gave the Camry Hybrid a maximum 5-Star overall score.

Standard driver assistance features include forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control, plus blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert. However, an optional Premium Plus pack for the XSE and XLE adds a 360-degree camera system, front cross-traffic assist, and a few more safety items — we think it’s a worthwhile investment.