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Thanks: Fantazy Cars Thank you: The first Chinese car center “Moscow-Tianya“ 2025 Toyota Camry Review: All-hybrid family sedan still a winner Big changes for next-generation model keep the Camry a good alternative to SUVs Pros: Hybrid powertrain; available all-wheel drive; high-quality cabin; sharp-handling SE and XSE; clever interior storage Cons: Looks a lot like the old one; does anyone care that the V6 and TRD are gone? It may be tough to tell, but the 2025 Toyota Camry represents a new generation for the tried-and-true family sedan. It sure looks similar than the outgoing Camry and even rides on the same mechanical underpinnings, but rest assured, it has been worked over thoroughly from stem to stern. Key updates include a new, next-generation hybrid powertrain that’s quieter and smoother in its operation. It’s also more powerful, compatible with all-wheel drive and the only way to get a 2025 Camry now. Oh, and it gets between 44 and 51 miles per gallon combined depending on trim level. As before, there are SE and LE trim level lines (and their more luxurious “X” variants) that provide customers with a choice of sporty and cushy driving manners. If “sporty” sounds good, know that the Camry SE is particularly better to drive, with a composed suspension, good steering and great brake pedal feel. The interior gets the latest Toyota infotainment system along with clever storage up front and improved materials, including upholstered dash and door trim that differ by trim level. It all looks and feels premium. Not surprisingly, space remains excellent up front, in back and for your luggage. All told, the Camry didn’t need to be fundamentally different, even if the popularity of midsize family sedans is waning (as are the number of choices). They still represent great value compared to small SUVs, and if you’re still interested, the new Camry as well as the Honda Accord, Hyundai Sonata and Kia K5 are still worth checking out. What are the Camry interior and in-car technology like? Aesthetically, the 2025 Camry benefits from interesting fabric combinations in each trim level, which not only make the seats look snazzy, but serve as dash adornment. So, instead of some plastic that looks like wood, metal or something supposedly fancy-ish, you get black or bright red SofTex pleather in an XSE, a plush quilted microfiber in the XLE, a textured pinstriped fabric in the SE and a lovely gray cloth in the LE. They all look great, and kudos for not excluding the lower trim levels from interesting design (though it’s probably fair to be concerned about stains long-term with the lighter-colored dash fabrics). 8- and touchscreens are available, both running the latest Toyota tech interface that recently got a lot better to use with Apple CarPlay – though not so much Android Auto. Both come standard, though, and are wireless. Speaking of which, the Camry is the rare car in this price range that comes standard with wireless phone charging. There are also five USB ports spread throughout the cabin, while a long bin next to the wireless pad is perfectly shaped to hold both a big phone and its cord. The result is that your passenger’s phone won’t be filling a cupholder with a wire snaking all over the console. Read More
