Should You Buy a 2025 Toyota Camry? Is it REALLY All New? Thorough Mechanic's Review
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- čas přidán 12. 08. 2024
- A Toyota Specialist Reviews the 2025 Toyota Camry Should You Buy One?
In this video we take a look at the newest generation Toyota Camry. We start with a proper technical review under the hood.
Then we look at the exterior and interior. Then we talk about some things we don't like about it.
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0:00 Intro
0:27 Under The Hood
12:09 Under The Car
16:57 Exterior Review
21:26 Interior Review
27:01 Things I Don't Like About It
28:43 Should You Buy One? - Auta a dopravní prostředky
I bought 0w 8 at Walmart for $27 5 quarts
this needs to be up higher. I came here to say the same thing.
Good to hear
You are correct! Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy Full Synthetic Motor Oil 0W-8, 5 Quart at Walmart
Eventually these cars can run on water lmao
Bought mine at Walmart and toyota filter at the dealer(actually cheaper than Walmart).
I'm so glad you don't sugar coat stuff like other reviewers.
Car Care Nut is one of the only people on CZcams I trust to give an honest and extremely in-depth review.
Yeah even things lie the type of oil it takes. Oil changes are gonna be real expensive, and it’s every 3-5k miles so it does add up. I really like the new design but I might go previous gen and save some money since I’m getting a Camry within a few months.
Kudos to Toyota for still making cars. Not everyone wants a crossover. Or not everyone wants to own only crossovers.
Sedans you mean
I'll thank them when they bring back wagons. That signia is more Lexus like in price and it's lifted. Bring a real one and the real ones will buy em
And not everyone wants a hybrid only option car….RIP 2018-2024 Camry.
@@michaelvang3034 with emissions getting as strict as they are in the states, toyota couldn't really make a profitable car like the camry ICE only, im all for hybrid, better reliability, more torque and better economy. blame emissions, not toyota
@@JamaicanMeCrazy they are available in europe. corolla and auris have wagon versions. camry is sedan-only
Nice video 98 Camry owner here with 367,221 miles still going strong
This Camry is hybrid only though. So I don’t think you can go 24 years with this one without changing the hybrid battery. Wonder how much that would cost.
@@BigD481 $3000-3500
,, Hyundai battery is $9800.00@@BigD481
@@BigD481
With advances in technology every few years, it should be a value proposition every 8-10 years.
@@BB-nw3mj not cheap
I can't like your content enough! It's so refreshing to see TRUE mechanical knowledge being shared on CZcams. Keep up the great work CCN!
Can't wait to buy this in 15 years with 200,000 miles and love it to death
it may not be the case for any new car to think this as you used to be able to on the older ones. there's parts engineered beyond reliability like the plastic valve cover. in 15 years the valve cover will be prone to cracking if you push on it too hard. I'm sure heat from oil and pressure in the head will work that out itself too.
Using 0w8 i don't think it will go that far.
Don't forget to budget extra 4 grand for hybrid battery replacements + labor
My same thoughts, wait 15 years then buy a 9th Gen Camry. It will probably have a Dead Battery and faulty Electric Motors. But almost everything else will work providing you can find a replacement battery.
@@richscott2483 many people are buying 15+ year old Prius with dead traction battery replace it and sell for a small profit. It is only a 4 hour job to replace and can be done without any specialty tools
I have a 2000 Lexus GS400 and I was parked next to a new Camry the other day and that thing was bigger than my GS400 😳. Amazing.
The GS and IS have always been smaller than the 8th Gen Camry. The IS is closer in size to the Corolla. And the GS is almost the size of the Camry. The LS is, of course, the size of the Avalon or so, being the Lexus flagship sedan.
Yea i just got one and its crazy how much space there is and the cargo space is INSANE in the trunk.
CAFE: make bigger, no fuel improvement needed
@@daemonsilver3304LS is larger than avalon, avalon is similar to ES in size
in 30 years all sedans will be the size of a stretch limo
As owner of 2024 Camry XLE ICE 4 cylinder engine, I am glad Ahmed got to review this new generation, and as usual AMD will deliver it in most honest way possible that no other CZcamsr does.
How do you find the power in the 4 cylinder?
I bought a 25 Camry SE 2 months ago. Love it so far. Averaging 48 mpg. Also got a great deal on it bought it for $28,500!
That deal is a screamer
Nice
Yea right, I was Quoted 36-37K.
@@jerzeedivrthat’s how much mine was and I got it last week 😮
A 2025 Camry LE Hybrid wouldn't last 5 years. The Bottom of the Barrel or lowest Trim level always breaks down after the Basic Warranty Expires.
A fully loaded 2025 Camry XSE Hybrid FWD has an MSRP of nearly $42,000 and AWD would be $43,500.
I despise Hybrids and EVs and don't care about MPG. For myself, "ICE", is the only way to go!
I own a 2023 Camry XSE V6 fully loaded MSRP of $41,305 and paid OTD $39,800 incl. Sales Tax, Registration, Plates, and all fees.
Wow, this is the first review video I’ve seen it takes 0W-8. Thank you for your unique review that brings up these important things others don’t.
Not important because 2025 Camry hybrid owners manuals outside of the USA tell owners they can use any viscosity from 0W-8 to 10W-30.
@@4af those might use different piston rings and other parts which can effect which oil to use.
We had been wanting to buy one of these but I couldn’t find any review from you Ahmed. I held my breath and bought one this week. What a relief to see this today!! Perfect timing!! Thanks
I’m glad I bought a 2024 with the ICE 4cyl and old school transmission
I agree with your thought but the Hybrid transmission is all heavy duty planetary gears and electric motors (E-CVT) is more robust than an old school transmission. Have you ever heard of a Prius transmission failing? Look it up you will be impressed. It is not the rubber band CVTs in gas CVT cars.
Oh I’m sure it’s great. But in my market, the hybrid Camry was like $5-7k more. My only other consideration was a Mazda cx5 with no turbo and traditional transmission.
Also full disclosure, my last 3 cars were gm products. I now see the light
CCN knows that we’ve been waiting for this.
I love your show. You appear to be a good decent man and honesty goes a long way with your viewers and subscribers. Keep up the good work and hopefully many more videos to come.
After much research, and watching a lot of your videos, I bought a well looked after 2015 non-hybrid Camry Sx earlier this year and I do not regret it one bit. I'm a normal guy with a normal job and this was the first car I've owned that cost more than $3,000. I bought it at 96,000km and hope to get it to 250,000km like the 2002 Camry I had before it. Yours is the best auto channel imo
I love mine. It’s so great. Went from a 15 Tacoma getting 19mpg to this I’ve been able to achieve 58.9 mpg over 168 miles.
Wow
My 95 nissan truck is getting about 22 mpg, my 2011 mazda 3 gets 35-40mpg. It does annoy me keeping the truck's tank full.
how do you like the drive?
Really? Huh.... 😏🤨
Nice. I've only gotten to 57
Been eagerly waiting for this review. Planning on upgrading from my 01 XLE next year to probably a 25 XSE so I’m glad you uploaded this to help justify my decision!
The ONLY Camry review I value! Immensely thorough, and not just a simple gloss over 😂
Let alone the gas saving, the hybrid Camry drives better than the regular Camry. Believe me. 333K miles on the clock as of today on my Camry Hybrid LE with no issues at all.
That is so cool….yes!
It's a nice car but the better gas mileage doesn't make a huge difference to trade in any 8th generation for the latest one. Just to go in debt. Nice try. I see why people stay in debt. If you are not buying car to get in debt not talking about you all
Still enjoying my 2005 Camry. With over 300,000 miles. 20 years and still going.
Hybrids are the most horrible driving experience I've ever had. I can't believe like you who claim they are good to drive.
How do you know what the other one drives when you have 333k miles on your car
I love how before the last part of the video the major dislike reasons are mentioned and then the intro starts with the text "things I do not like". Love your channel.
$27.98 0W8 at Walmart for 5 quarts of Mobile 1. I just did a quick check and it looks legit. However, this was not a kind move by Toyota as customers should not have to sweat an oil change. Great review, as always. Thank you.
I really love my 2003 Camry. It only has 113000 miles. I have had no major issues except for routine maintenance. I can definitely get way more miles on the car. I plan to keep it for a while. Great car.
Love my 03 too but have a 21 V6 too 😁
Any advice? Just bought a 03 Camry 95k miles and want to make it last
@@spicypineapples3823Camrys are not built for speed... they're built for reliability. Hope you got a V6, they at least have a bit of oomph to them
I hope you have the V-6. The 2002-2004 2AZ-FE 4 bangers had lots of oil consumption issues.
Which one will you get? LE w roof keyless and leather steering or XLE basic or XLE w 4760pkg?
I was waiting for this video for a while. Thank you! I bought an XLE specifically for the Dinamica because I LOVE the way it looks, but to each his own, and I highly respect your opinion :)
I hope one day, sedans make a big comeback. They are underrated and compared to other classes of vehicle, much more affordable to have. I am happy Toyota and Honda have continued to make them. I am a Civic driver myself, but at the time, the Camry SE woulda still been one of my top choices.
We have a RAV4 now but I really miss our 2018 Camry. Just something about a 4 door sedan and with the Camry you got a lot for your money. Great car for road trips and just really nice cabin to be in for long drives.
@@mikeboatright5349 I've got both now and I agree with you. Although with kids I do find it easier to put them in the RAV4 simply because of the height. I am 6'2 with a bad back.
I saw a CZcams where a newer Civic (not SI or anything) outran a cop car going 100 or something on an off ramp. Of course the driver was very good, but holy crap.
Toyota Avalon remains my absolute favorite Toyota vehicle ever made. Such an amazing car, especially when well-maintained. I have a friend with an 09 with over 450k miles and still runs like a dream
I hope one day, regular cars will make a comeback. Every new car review I watch makes me hate them more and more. I want a N/A, non-hybrid engine with a manual transmission. Why can't they at least give people like me that option? There are far more people like me than they realize.
I just got my 25 Camry and I LOVE IT great gas mileage good quality
What is your gas mileage?
How much did you pay. I just bout an LE and paid 28468
Gas mileage is mediocre for a hybrid.
@@imnotusingmyrealname4566folks are getting low to high 50s. That’s stellar
What was your drive out price?@@dorianness2280
I got a 2024 V6, didn't know they we're cancelling it. Glad I did 😄
Not ready to buy quite yet, my 2010 Camry V6 just got new paint, that 2GR is running like new. But when I do go on the "hunt" 2024 will be the cutoff year.
Right, who tf wants a 4 cylinder CTV hybrid 🤢
@@whitegoodman7465idk if you realized how expensive gas has become since 2022, and because of certain circumstances people can’t go full electric. 4cyl hybrids become popular because it’s for commuters who want good fuel economy. If you meant CVT by “CTV”, an eCVT is completely different from a traditional CVT. People just assume they’re the same because of the shitty naming scheme
@@whitegoodman7465. I am on a 2018 Camry Hibrid 110 k miles engine and transmission cero issues.best car I ever owned.
@@whitegoodman7465It’s not mechanically similar to the Nissan grenades. It’s actually a planetary gear set. ECVT =/= Jatco CVT
Own a 2009 Camry Hybrid with 210K miles. I look forward to buying a used 2025 in 2045 with over $220K. An absolute home run for Toyota. Thanks for your honest review.....others try but I trust your deep dive on this one. May God bless you and the workers at your shop. You are doing a mighty work helping all of us keep our machines running down the road!
You will probably be living in the Matrix in 2045. Do you have any idea just how much the world is going to change in the next 20 years?? The Law of Accelerating Returns. Check it out.
I bought one 4 months ago, love it. Can't beat the mileage, gets up and goes pretty good.
I’m still driving my 2010 gas Camry which I bought brand new. This car has never missed an oil change, and it gets its rust proofing yearly. This car has never given me any trouble and it will quite possibly be the last car I own…yes I’ve installed a rear camera and remote car starter…I drive with my eyes open so who needs the lane sensors?
The only thing to give out on this car was the gas struts for the hood..it opens fine, but won’t stay up.. so I use a stick to keep it propped open and the auxiliary channel is no longer working on the stereo
I LOVE my car… and the BEST thing about it is…IT’S PAID FOR!!!😊💕💕
Hood struts are cheap and easy change.
those struts are 40 dollars on amazon and can be changed with a flathead screwdriver, just dont slip and scratch the paint near the clips, i did that and spent more time with the touch up paint than the strut replacement itself .
You are right, we really don’t need lane sensors, however, those emergency braking systems are a god send. No matter how good a driver you are, there are poor drivers out there who will change lanes into yours and then suddenly brake. 🤷🏻♂️
I appreciate your calm reviews with education
I have been waiting for this review for a long time , your reviews are in another level comparing to all other reviews
I just put a deposit on ours. Excited about it and hope to have it for the next 10 years if not longer. Thank you for all your videos. They're very helpful and easily the best and honest auto reviews, you are helping so many people out. God Bless!
I really like your technical reviews, greetings from Germany
2019 Camry XSE 2.5. I bought brand new, and it was totaled by an 18 wheeler rear ending it, and side swiping it 05/31/2023. That car took me everywhere. It was my daily driver, and it hurt my heart when it was totaled. I put 252,000 miles on that car simply by oil changes, OEM plugs, keeping the coolant changed my fuel pump didn’t have an issue but it was recalled and replaced by Toyota at 116,000 miles. I MISS THAT CAR.
@@richardpearsoniii2497 I'm just glad that you're alright bro.
@@richardpearsoniii2497 what did you replace it with?
252,000 miles without a transmission fluid change?
Thanks AMD for your honest and thorough reviews. You provide a valuable resource and service for all things Toyota. I forgot to mention this, in my earlier post which was unfortunately, primarily a rant.
I have a 1997 Camry that has never had a single part put in it other than normal maintenance (brakes, plugs etc.). It runs like new. I have no intention of ever buying electric or a hybrid car. Also, I use Full Synthetic Valvoline 5W-30 oil year round even in my 2012 4Runner. NO PROBLEMS!
Yes keep it until it blows up. Which may be never.
The Toyota Sienna cab that recently took us to the airport had 435K miles on it.
My 1997 Camry just hit 300,000 miles
@@jonahharrison3154 Just getting broken-in!
You have one of the best generations of Camrys
Keep it
Mobil 1 0W-8 is readily available through Walmart and it's about $27.47 for five quarts. I just changed the oil and filter last month on my 2024 Corolla (at 2937 miles) and the oil came within two days of me ordering it on the Walmart website. I'm fine with a hood prop rod. It doesn't break and require new struts every few years. Sometimes simple is better.
I do agree, I see Toyota's cheapening of some of the small details that made them strides above the rest. I agree, that interior microfiber looks tacky.
This Camry looks nice. My 2010 Camry with the 2.5L four cylinder with a 6 speed manual transmission has almost 270,000 miles on it and runs Great!! I can't afford these new car prices!!
Nice! I also had a 2010 6 speed manual! Only thing was a powersteering fluid line leak (common) but cheap to fix. Also brake calipers needed to be cleaned and lubed often.The exhaust heat shields did not last. I didn't like the cup holders, nor did I like the Mack truck-like shifter. Overall, I can't complain, though. How about yours?
Wife's car is a 2010 Camry Hybrid. Gets 38-40mpg and has nearly 200k miles. We primarily want the AWD feature without going to a crossover. Just put a deposit on a 2025 XLE. I could do without the pano roof tho...
@@stevescott9474I just bought an XLE with the pano roof. It’s nice but not necessary for me
@@joshua9073 Be VERY careful with those panoramic roofs. See Car Care Nut video
“HELLO AND WELCOME”
you bring so much joy with those words😊!
Hey, you do a great job. Love your info and your presentation. Well done. I see that you are now over a million subscribers. I was one of your first. Remember when you started. I use to comment early on “ hey, this guy deserves more subscribers”. Glad it’s going well. I would happily own this car, but prefer smaller. My choice, 5th gen Prius. My 2011 Prius was flawless. When I sold it with 200,000 miles is was still perfect. And never used oil. I changed oil every 5,000 miles. Thanks in part to you. And this is where I learned about the battery duct filter.
I've had my 2025 Camry XSE AWD in black for about a month. It's been an amazing car. Drives smooth. Sport mode gives it a jolt - plenty of power. Adaptive cruise is awesome. Interior looks impressive and materials feel high quality. EV mode in parking lots and quiet residential areas is great - using it way more than I thought. Looks low-key money in black with black badges IMO. I thought the gas mileage would be a bit better. If you drive like an angel it's great. But drive somewhat aggressive, it gets less impressive. Overall I'm so happy I bought one. I enjoy driving and looking at it. On top of that, my dealer got me the "dealer demo" so I was one of the first in Canada to take delivery of a 2025 Camry XSE AWD. Couldn't ask for more.
After a whole month? I hope so.
Change that break in oil out
definitely not a problem with the engine being the norm in my honest opinion, it gives it time to mature, which means longevity
I was just about to buy one, but now you have me rethinking this choice. Whew!! Thanks for your thorough review.
I bought one and it’s a great car
Bought a pair of gas struts for my Rav4 hood. They cost a whopping $32 CA (about $20 US) for the pair on ebay. Been on there a few years now and they work great. Also changed out all the Halogen/incandescent bulbs for High Quality LED bulbs (don't use the cheapest one you can find). No complaints.
I haver a 2025 LE and I now have 2500 miles on it. I just changed the oil at 2270. I got the Mobil one 0W8 at Walmart with a Toyota filter, my total oil cost with filter was under $35. I did a trip from NY to NC on I95. My average MPG was 57MPG. The dash said 54MPG. My local driving is giving me between 54 and 69 on the dash calculator. The hood is so heavy that I don't think that my wife can lift it. I don't have that ugly microfiber on my base LE, the interior is all black. Now I just have to find a way to get power to my dashcam and radar detector. My LE was $32000 out the door.
i could be wrong but i heard that the wiring for the optional dash cam is already wired in and ready to tap into if you remove the sunglasses holder
@@mick2495 I'm trying to figure out how to remove the sunglass holder. That is where I was going to get power but I'm afraid of breaking the map light console. The 2023 pulls down from the front but 2025 look different. I need a shop manual for this car.
I just got a 2025 LE for 30,750 out the door price 3 days ago. Why you change oil by yourself. You got 3 year maintenance (free oil change for 3 years) with 100,000 or 7 years on power/tran.
@@travist20 The dealer will make you wait till 10000 miles before they do a change. The first change should be around 1000 miles.
As I said on a different forum, this is exactly why I rushed to buy my Camry last year
Nothing wrong with the engine , plenty of these engines out there already and lasted 200k mileage
Because of the Kia and Hyundai madness, I had to get rid of my old Elantra. I watched a lot of your videos before deciding to get this car 3 weeks ago. Finally, now you released a video on this model. And I'm glad even with all the unnecessary updates, you still think it's a very reliable car. Thank you so much for all of your videos! 😊
Thank you, AMD for your honest review. Very valuable information for us!
I just bought a 2025 Camry SE in the reservoir blue with accessories etc, id say for the price its an absolute steal and the little details are amazing like at night if you walk near the car the interior lights automatically come on or the trunk jam lights up at night etc. I got a camry instead of the new mustang GT, i absolutely love this car and its made SOOOOO WELL.
A steal 😂 😂
Sadly I think the camry may now be better looking than the mustang...
A steal and for the price but shares no numbers? Thanks for giving us a heads up to relative analysis.
@@aonforme3349 google it if you’re worried….
Thank you for the awesome review! Hoping you make some updated maintenance, how to videos for the hybrids.
Yeah I wish he would make something specific for this car 😢
I have a 1998 Camry. Made in Australia and imported here new to New Zealand fully built up. It has the gas struts to hold the hood up. Maybe a hood prop like in my 1993 Corona was put back in the 2021/2025 because I'm guessing that a hood prop is lighter than the 2 gas struts. The gas struts will eventually pack up too. Mine did and i just put new ones in. A hood prop i doubt will ever pack up either. Oh Mr CCN, i change my engine oil and filter every 5000 kilometers (3000 mls)religiously and shes just clicked over 255000 kilometers. 👍
I bought the last naturally aspirated 24' Toyota Camry SE, and I couldn't be happier. I get my Toyota OEM oil from the dealership for $6.50 per quart. If you use the Toyota app, you get nearly 30% of a 6 quart case.
0W-8 is available at Walmart. Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy. It’s $28 for 5qt where I live.
I'm so excited to see every new review from you especially on the new Camry which I am considering getting in a year or 2. I like the new Camry very much but it's gone too long (194") and I wish they trim a couple inches on both ends. Can you also do a review on the new Civic Hybrid? That one is also on my list.
I have a 2011 ES, it's still runs like brand new, I might pick up this Camry in 5 years, it's nice.
Pretty excited to watch this review! Still at work though 😂 home is a few hours away.
It's funny, when The Straight Pipes reviewed this car they said the redesign of that passenger seat dash panel made the passenger feel less cramped than the previous generation.
Thank you for the honest review. Sounds like the Camry is still a great car technically, with several annoying quirks that older generations did not have, and several downgrades over the previous versions. I guess we passed the peak of best cars ever made, not just with the Camry. Glad they're still focusing on reliability, that's most important to Toyota buyers like me. That said, the Camry XLE now costs almost twice as much as what I paid for my 2014.5 Camry XLE, and just about the same as what I paid for my 2022 Avalon XLE, so you are absolutely correct that prices are getting out of control. Well, that's one more incentive to pamper the cars I have to make them last as long as possible.
Well said. Bought a 2024 XLE in May, bc the 2025 was priced 8k more.
@@FarmGalSal987 I did essentially the same thing in 2014 - I bought the 2014.5 Camry when the dealer had already started receiving the 2015 model, so I got a much better price than I otherwise would have.
peak car reliability happened in the early 00s before VVT and throttle by wire became standard, and many cars still had a iron block engine
I bet you wont read this but I have viewed your content for years and LOVE them. I do not know much about car repair but like learning from you
I really do like your way to tell important things to car users honestly. Great way to educate us, users. Thank you very much. I'm not interested about new cars, just bought one old Lexus RX400h, 2006. (261000km) It has served me well, everything still works. It will have to keep up for a few years, I think it will. Very good maintenance record so far, I'll keep it going on. Still keep looking up for your informations. 😉
Saturday afternoons watching the Car Care Nuts latest video are a highlight of my weekend.
You might want to get out more
Just got my 2025 LE. LOVE it!!
is the LE worth it compared to the SE trim
@@rainmaker3948 I think the LE is better. Smoother ride and better MPG
@@RS-qz6by thanks for the info
Just the video I was waiting for. Thank you AMD
I was waiting for this review. Let’s go!!!
Ive seen a few of these spaceships on the road and i approve of the looks 🤟
I parked next to a SE and just the front grill was bigger than my Corolla. Not into the Basking Shark look
Literally trying to decide whether to buy a 2025 Camry hybrid or Lexus V6 this week and was starting to do research. Our old friend CCN drops this gem today. Chefs kiss.
Go with the Lexus V6. Which model Lexus?
25 avg mpg vs 50 avg mpg. Your money, your choice.
V6 no regrets
I would say go and drive each one and decide. 0 to 60 time is not significantly different between the two. But fuel economy is almost double on the hybrid. So you'd have to decide what you value more. Slight bump in 0 to 60 for double the cost of operations?
I would say if you don't drive that much or just the average amount most Americans do it probably isn't such a big deal. But if you do a whole lot of city driving particularly the hybrid is going to definitely pay dividends. If you do a whole lot of long distance highway travel it will make less difference. Friend of mine has the previous generation V6 Camry and he averages low mid-30s at highway speeds.
Lexus, better resale
the reviews are amazing, they say it drives better in everyway
Great review. Thank you very much for the professional honest review!
I bought a 2024 XSE based on Car Care Nuts Hybrid video. He said, "Who shouldn't buy a hybrid...ppl with a heavy foot." 😂 I'm so glad I did too. I love every inch of my car. The interior is sporty to match the exterior...full gasoline 4 banger with a real transmission. Even has a nice exhaust note. We also still have our 97 Camry with 160k miles on it that my daughter drives now. Another great vid! 👏
Another interesting review
I’m glad you noticed and pointed out how similar this model is compared to the previous gen. It would’ve been much more accurate to call this Camry a refresh rather than “all new”
Saw one today and was quite impressed. They were chomping at the bit trying to get me to test drive and trade, but I don't need a new car OR payments. Love my Corolla SE with 6 speed manual!
At walmart, I've been seeing more 0w8 oil than 0w16 that I need.
That asymmetrical white on the dash is hideous!
Edit: LOL, I typed this and 30 seconds later you said it “looks horrendous”. So we are in agreement!
Agree, terrible design choice. Once you see it, you can’t unsee it.
You're being kind by calling it hideous. The interior designer should be fired ASAP.
Yes it’s crazy. Lucky the XSE model does not have it.
I been waiting for this video! 🎉
A year ago, I picked up an 05 Camry LE, and I love the simplicity, and smooth ride. New cars, and I'm assuming that includes new Camrys, are over-complicated so you never understand half the features, and tend to ride harshly. I had a Corolla rental recently and thought the ride was brutal, compared to the old ones.
It's getting to where it's better to keep fixing old ones rather than buy the new ones.
Which Corolla trim you had the one you rented and what year?
@@alvinsimba734 It didn't have a trim designation - probably the base model. Rented last year, probably a '21, +/- 1 year.
"Horrendous" is the perfect description of the crappy microfiber covering!
My microfiber couch is 20 years old, still looks good and easy to clean, red wine and coffee have both cleaned up well, is there another fabric you think would last longer and wear better? I trust that Toyota has got this figured out.
In;Ike it in mine-but it’s the dark gray
@@WengertD I like my leather interior on my 2020 Camry
0W-8 has been in use in Japan for a few years now. It was only recently (within six months) approved for use in the US. Many of your recent engines sold in North America requiring 0W-16 are actually designed to run on 0W-8, but were vetted for compatibility with 0W-16 in the North American market. Because of the recent approval, it's taking some time for the oil manufacturers to put together a 0W-8 oil for North American markets, get them certified, and put them on the market. Over the next six months, I suspect we'll see them become more common on the shelves at auto parts stores. :)
"designed to run on 0W-8" does not mean engine life will be optimized running oil that thin. Outside of the USA, Toyota owners manuals tell owners they can use 10W-30 even if their owners manual says 0W-8 is the factory fill oil.
Once again, another amazing and informative video, thanks AMD.
Your reviews are the best - keep up the great work !
I'll stick with my 07 Toyota Corolla it gets excellent Gas mileage handles great and comfortable.
This car will do all of those things and do them better. The only advantage your car has is no payment
You werent in the market for a new car anyways.
I disagree with everything other than the gas mileage. I own one, extremely uncomfortable on long drives, handles poorly. I've had actually nice cars before and this is by far the worst car I have had. It is extremely reliable though
Ahmed ! My Walmart here in Surprise Az has Mobil 1 0w8 oil on the shelf now ! 🌵
They do here too in my area and you can get it delivered home in two days as well.
Toyota refreshes are usually ultra reliable too they fix all the flaws of the pre-refresh
I prefer the hood prop, it never fails.
Great video as always.
Camry lost us with this model. Just wanted a gas one to replace a damaged 2018 model. So, we got the RAV4 gas only. If Toyota keeps losing the gas only models I will have to move to a different brand. I know everything is going hybrid but I really don't want one and will hold off as long as I can.
why? you understand that the hybrid powertrain is more reliable? there's no starter for example, it uses the electric motor to spin the engine up to speed.
the ecvt has no moving parts beyond rotating gears and a parking pawl.
the lack of shifting means you don't have acceleration gaps. no valve body in the transaxle to wear out, no shifting bands losing friction material over time.
there's no drive chain in the ecvt like other cvts, it's two electric motors and the combustion engine each spinning at different speeds to create an output ratio, so if you floor the gas the power is very quick to come in because you're not moving pullies to change the drive ratio of a steel pushbelt. I just cannot fathom how people find a modern hybrid powertrain to be less reliable than one without.
@@johndoe-fy6jz I need to give hybrids a try. I've never had transmission or starter issues since 1996 on vehicles. so for me regular gas engines and trans have been fine for me. I guess I need to change with the times but going to something I know little about or have used is difficult. Thanks for the info!
Toyota's new battery plant in north Carolina is opening early next year, you can expect more gas models to be dropped for 2026 model year and beyond.
Agree to most of what you said. But you forgot one thing. The hybrid battery. Even if you maintain your by the book, the hybrid battery will still fail. Guaranteed. And those are not cheap.
@@BigD481 yeah....I did a spreadsheet on car cost of the 2024 Camry with gas mileage, maintenance for both gas and hybrid and if you have to replace the battery at 150K miles you spend more for the hybrid long term. If you don't replace the battery you about break even. But, what is the resale of a hybrid with original battery at say 10-15 years/150K_ miles vs a gas model? I think the answer is you just get a new car every 8-10 years. No keeping stuff for 10-20 years with a hybrid.
Great videos as a whole. I like your detailed overviews and reliability commentaries.
Been waiting on this review by you. Thank you.
A doughnut is still better then a can of fix a flat and a prayer. As long as Toyota is still giving you a spare I will continue to applaud them for it.
Toyota really didn’t need to change much because the previous generation was just that good and this is an almost perfect car according to other reviewers
They got rid of the v6 which is considered sacrilege
@@Mr-pn2ehyeah it is a natural thing no one can get away with given regulation. Just deal with it
The new one handles better than the last generation
@@Mr-pn2ehWhy would you want a v6 with an open differential? You’ll just burn through tires faster. Even the TRD had a open diff
Therefore every point AMD made, including showing the issue, is false, amirite? If you don't follow the crowd like a lemming you're wrong!
In a lot of ways it's obviously improved, especially in areas like handling, but that doesn't mean the problems don't exist or should be glossed over.
I have a 2031 le hybrid. 50k miles. All black with black badging. I switched out the 16 steel wheels for 17 inch black alloys and slightly wider tires. Also put in aftermarket lexus style yaillights with sequence signals. Next switching headlights. I seriously think mine looks better than the new style. Also been getting 50 mpg total life and with full battery does 0 to 60 in 7.5. . Passing on the highway is a dream except for the drone. Ill keep this until the next gen in 5 years.
I have a 2020 CamrySE Night Shade, 5k oil changes religiously, 0-16 for winter months, 0-20 in summer. Always use Amsoil, 70k miles so far, never an issue.
I’m planning for at least 270k miles.
Change you oil folks
Only thing I ever needed in this car is Brake pads. 👍
I average 41 miles per gallon at 70MPH, with cruise control. ⛽️
This guy says it's ok to use 0W-20 if 0W-16 isn't available, but the next oil change you need to use 0W-16
Is it the hybrid or regular motor?
@@ericd1632
Disagree, warmer weather the heavier grade is more protective.
The thinner oil rating are for fuel EPA ratings that manufacturers have to abide by.
0-20 will flow just as well through oil passages as 0-16.
And now, with 90+ degree temps, I’m glad for the 0-20, and yet I get over 40 MPG
For winter start ups, of course go back to 0-16, And “100%” Synthetic Amsoil, not the “full” synthetic crap you get at Walmart, there is a difference.
@@MrMustangrick
Regular, I’m not and never will be a Hybrid owner.
Just more shit to go wrong, even if it is a Toyota.
@@elithegreat6463Toyotas hybrid powertrains are the most reliable than any other company in the world. Look it up
Having my doubts about this new generation. Too many cheap bits at a higher price.
I recently bought a 2025 Camry se. and I love it. This hybrid is one of the best driving hybrid vehicles on the market in my opinion. After 1,000 miles my only gripe with the car has to do with the interior. The b pillar driver side keeps rattling and it drives me nuts. Did some research and it seems pretty common on Toyota vehicles. My only advise is make sure you guys look out for that while you’re on the test drive. Also if anyone knows how to fix it Plz let me know
Much anticipated!!!
I don’t like this new style, the 2024 style looked much better. Toyota is making its vehicles front ends look the same.
The 2024 xse is the best looking Camry. Just my 2 cents
Damn. I feel like they aged that front end. I like the front end of the previous gen better
And the rear. The new one looks like there should be more light there. The same goes for the front.
I'm so glad that Toyota is keeping sedans. Most domestic car manufacturers left sedans far behind. I own my very first Toyota which is a 2017 Camry LE and I simply love it. It is very DIY friendly and super reliable.
Same here, with my ‘17 Camry SE. Last of the great Toyota 6-speed automatics, which is tried and true and more reliable than the 8-speed.
the quality of this channel is amazing
Built in Georgetown, Kentucky. Quite a few parts are made in Japan. Not many parts from Canada and Mexico like the big 3 Murican brands.
I think the Microfiber is a really luxurious touch. I love it!!
The look is good, but he's right, it would be very difficult to clean and get stains off of it...
@@flavellinator It doesn't work that way! The Microfiber is only on the front dashboard and small part on the sides of the seats. I am wondering how you can get that dirty! It's not something you touch or hold, but if happened you can clean it once a while and BTW it will be easy to clean.
It’s not going to hold up, and will be hard to clean properly. The XSE does not have that thankfully.