2025 Toyota Camry Early Review | Consumer Reports
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The Camry is redesigned for 2025 and returns with a hybrid-only powertrain and all-wheel drive available on every trim. Toyota didn’t revolutionize the 2025 model; instead, it opted for a bunch of little improvements like new standard active safety equipment, an attractive interior, and sharper handling. - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Yes, it is a CVT, but it is a 'Planetary-Gear + Electric-Motor' CVT, not a Belt-and-Pulley CVT, so it is way more durable in the long run. With a belt-and-pulley CVT, the metal belt tends to cut 'grooves' into the metal pulleys and after 60,000 to 100,000 miles that results in problems with the CVT acting eratically, but with planetary gears there is none of these problems so the system works fine after 100,000 miles.
It's incredible they would do these reviews without knowing these things.
How do you know that the “ planetary/electric cvt “ will be good if it just came out ?
Far beyond 100'000 miles!
Based on statistics, ecvt is very reliable.
Surprise surprise, reviewers don't actually know what the hell they're talking about
@@miking3261 Toyota has had CVTs since the first prius never had any problems
You tell us your head brushes the moonroof but don't tell us how tall you are.
Like, if you're 6'4" then that's not a problem most people will have, ya know?
It’s really a planetary gear set, not a CVT, but that is a bit of a minor quibble.
Could you please explain to the non car aficionado?
Can you feel it shift into different gears?
It's still a CVT, just not with a belt.
It's more than a minor quibble. CVTs have a negative connotation and are associated with poor reliability, unpleasant rubber bandy driving feel, and a constant droning noise while driving. Planetary gear sets like that found in Toyota hybrid vehicles are extremely reliable, give instant acceleration, and have no droning noise
He did say EEEEEEcvt not cvt. Big difference from an ecvt to a cvt.
Love it! I'm surprised that people still wonder about the reliability of Toyota's hybrid drive train. Toyota has been selling them for almost 30 years.
I worry about them collecting my driving data and selling it to my insurance company so they can raise my rates.
TOYOTA wants you to buy their FOOLCELLS that use Un-Obtanium Hydrogen!
We never know when an all new model from a car manufacturer comes out to know if it's a go or a no. I wouldn't buy this in its first year. I'd wait after the first year release for the 2026 model to see the engineers work out the kinks.
but why force people to buy a hybrid, which Toyota is doing by not offering a non hybrid 2025 Camry. so much for consumer choice. not everyone wants a hybrid. I hope their sales decline...massively
Toyota needs to put out a Camry Prime that can get at least 40 miles of EV range
Lies again? Changing Airport Free Toys
Closest thing that they have for those specs is the RAV4 Prime.
Hard buttons! Thank God. I recently had a rental with touch screen controls, and the interface just added an extra step plus eyes off the road.
Didn’t know that Steven Spielberg reviewed cars now.
the best mileage comes from the LE model with 16 inch wheels and taller tires
I'll keep my 2003 Camry
How about next time you let us know how tall you are so we can get a better feel of what you’re taking about at 5:31
I recently was in a rental 2025 Camry LE. Picked it up with 178 miles on the ODO.
I love ecodriving, and the results I have seen were remarkable.
63.2 mpg after 110 miles of highway driving in Long Island and 72.3mpg after 30-ish city miles, in NYC at night.
During the day, with typical NYC driving conditions, I was still able to see 61mpg.
Overall, the powertrain is excellent.
The driving info display (mpg/distance/average speed) is somewhat difficult to see compared to a Honda, for example, but that's all Toyotas, not a Camry-only issue. Only when you turn the engine off will you briefly see more drive info summary.
On the other hand, I like that they now come with rear seat air vents even in the cheapest model.
There are 2 items that I would be very interested in, with the full review:
1) the XLE model comes with acoustic glass. We would be interested to see if this makes a significant difference in noise reduction or not.
2) some Toyota hybrids have weird brake feel. At the last few feet of braking, the brakes may be smooth or they may be a neck-jerking sudden stop, due to the regen / regular brake blend. We would be interested to see if this Camry has improved on that or not.
I was surprised when I first test drove it. The brakes were kind of slow and felt weird but I've gotten used to it after driving for a few weeks.
Thanks Toyota for this car. As I write this, Subaru has cancelled the Legacy and Chevy has cancelled the Malibu.
You can adjust the seat up and down to avoid your head touching the top
Bring back Manual Gearboxes
Toyota's eCVT is arguably the most reliable transmission ever made, including manuals and there is no way that Toyota is going to sell something in the US that fewer than 5% of buyers want in their sedans. You could always buy a BMW... and then spend years regretting your mistake.
Precise commentary, no beating aloud the bush
We personalize the large display instrument clusters for all of our customers to the information they choose to see, great feedback with not too much added effort.
Was there less wind noise in the XLe? As it is supposed to have acoustic glass on the two front doors maybe the windshield also, I’m not sure thank you
I am very interested to know if the wind noise problem with the 2024 and earlier Camry has been fixed. You talk about wind noise at about the 6:25 mark. But it is UNCLEAR if you are referring to the XLE you are driving, or the SE you drove over the weekend.
last year i bought the toyota camry awd 2023, so any gas requirements for smooth running and keep good engine? Thank you
Mike Quincy the man, I enjoy his (and CR's) straightforward, no-nonsense reviews. I don't have a Toyota, but I appreciate them for what they are - reliable, comfortable, and practical cars. After having been to the shop so many times with my Ford/Mazda and VWs, it is a wonderful thing to have a reliable car. I personally took a chance and got an Alfa Romeo Stelvio, I keep up with the service and it has had no problems.
CR rolling average reliability top for the last 5 years: Lexus #1, Toyota #2, Mazda #3, Honda #4, Subaru #5, Acura #6, Porsche #8, Ford #22, VW #27 etc.
Why would anyone buy a Ford or a VW or an Alfa? Because their TCO (Total Cost of Ownership) is also far out of the low ones top - featuring Toyota, Mitsubishi, Lexus (despite being a luxury brand, it has the TCO 2 to 3 times lower than the German, Indian, Korean luxury clunkers!), Honda, Mazda (since parting ways with Ford, Mazda is thriving, being at the top of some segments, like with Miata).
If im recalling correctly, my husband's 16 murano has the same set up for the OK & arrows to scroll thru & see the mileage etc.
Couldn't help but notice when shown the center console area looked like there was already what looked like a scratch on it, that sort of the dark small pebble plastic finish is that it always get worn into far to quick, ie scratches etc
REAR HEADREST--does anyone know if the rear head-rest are removable?
What is your height ? Why not mention if it touches the top?
Same height as Steven Spielberg?
He didn't beat around the bush.
As usual, the segment's champion Toyota Camry continues to improve. Less complicated (not what this "reviewer" claims, adding the height bs), with physical buttons etc. Better mpg (and amazing overall TCO = Total Cost of Ownership), excellent accelerations (due to hybrid battery), nice and practical design.
And didn't go the BEV scam way 😉
Like Toyota announced two years ago no EVs will be built. The first thing I notices on the 2025 was the hydraulic lifters for the hood? Just a cheep metal rod like Honda's. I have the 2017 Toyota Camry Hybrid.. 7-yrs and not one problem,
The reviews are very good
I have a question my son has a 2023 Camry SE and I have a 2022 Legacy Premium, when I sit in his car in the passenger side and the rear seat the seats are so low the I have difficulty getting in and out of it without grabbing the handles above the window and on my Legacy I don't have that issue at all, is that the same situation for the 2025 Camry if so I won't consider a Camry and just keep my Legacy for now.
Most cars have adjustable seat height. Would lowering the seat give more headroom?
Is Toyota requiring any subscription services to make basic functions work?
Ive rented camry’s the last two years, and they’re annoyingly numb to drive?
Is this new car not numb??
I rented a chevy malibu and it was refreshingly more normal to drive.
More responsive steering and suspension feel in the chevy.
The "eCVT" design found in hybrids is the only good "CVT". The belt/chain design CVT's used in ICE vehicles are a time-bomb (though some variations are better than others). Totally different design/systems with a similar name (eCVT vs CVT).
I want the SE suspension but NOT the all-black SE interior-------how much 'better' is the SE suspension anyway? If it's barely even noticeable, I would prefer the LE or XLE.
Any details from the manufacturer why they didn't offer a non- hybrid model?
0:41 Minor detail to Toyota: why doesn't the XLE come with front hood gas struts instead of a support rod? My 2002 Camry LE came equipped with hood gas struts, and they lasted 20 years.
Put together in Georgetown, Kentucky. A point for it, when also test driving the other similar vehicles. Savagegeese says this Camry drives better than the last one, they designed it to better compete with the hybrid Accord.
My only experience with the Camry is sitting in the last generation and found it to low to the ground, I felt the seat bottom gave me the feeling I was way to low. A Sedan is not for me, give me an SUV/CUV anytime but not a sedan. Even entry and exiting the Sedan is not for me. Yes it is a beautiful vehicle and I give Toyota High praise for putting more hybrids on the road, now if the other companies could follow suit !!
I have the 2025 Camry LE and found this not to be the case. The seat height is about like that of my 2007 Honda Accord if that is any reference. Totally pleased with the car.
At 220+ HP and a little over 3,000 pounds this car should be quicker than it tests. Past Camry tests on higher HP trim levels have made tester suspect that Toyota is electronically holding the car back. It should be a mild sports sedan with everything it's got technically. With Honda discontinuing the slightly performance oriented 2.0T Accord a lot of people are looking at the Camry if Honda doesn't reintroduce a higher performance version of the Accord. They are both very durable cars. Our family's 1998 V6 Accord with about 150,000 miles still runs very well and see 100 mph fairly regularly. It's seen 138 mph.
I’ve owned for a few weeks now and it’s insanely impressive
What's the best car for PRIVACY in 2024? That's what I want to know.
Is it even possible to buy a new hybrid or electric car that isn't geared out with mics, GPS, behavioral tracking, eye tracking, over-the-top computer automation etc.? And maybe one without a stupid tablet? I just want a safe, reliable car...
Well there is a somewhat decent selection of 1974 used iron waiting for you. Enjoy!😂
Classic ICE car - the least controllable.
Buy a car that still uses a carburetor, maybe go to a classic car show.or Smithsonian?🤔LOL would be nice to go back to Rotary landline📞 phones☎️😂
Look up Telematic Control Unit (TCU). Privacy is a thing if the oast and people are conditoned to believe it has to be this way.
Plain looking to me. I have a 2002 ….love it.
Ordering an SE or an XSE in July..already test drove an SE
Regarding the moonroof clearance, how tall are you (would be helpful for reference/comparison)? Thank you.
Somewhat misleading to report moonroof clearance issues if talking head doesn't say how tall he is. Duh
I'm 6'2" and always have the same issue with losing headroom with a sunroof and I avoid the for the extra headroom as its annoying to hit a bump and hit your head on the car roof.
I hear you there, 6'5 and I have the same problem. Higher trim levels with power seats often do the trick, you lower them and then raise the front edge just a tiny bit. Finding the sweet spot takes time
I would like to se Consumer Reports test the Toyota Camry LE- Does that car ride better and get better fuel economy than the higher end Camrys?
Yes smaller wheels softer ride better economy I have 23 Camry LE hybrid and on the highway always over 50 miles per gallon
Absolute stunner! Again, well done Toyota!
Can you edit the dash to have a tachometer instead of that eco/power meter?
I don’t know if you can in the Camry, but I can wit my .grand Highlander hybrid
Hybrid, AWD option, love it!
This vehicle is getting quite a bit of good journalistic coverage. I look forward to your in-depth testing. I understood from my local Lexus dealer that a new ES sedan will be produced on the basis of this car.
That mid dash looks like it’s wrapped in Bounty towels. I hope it looks better in person.
That blue car is beautiful!
I wonder about availability. Many Toyota hybrids are still in short supply. Big markups at the dealer.
Those arrows on the steering wheel allow it to serve multiple functions. There's nothing complicated about it. You'll get used to it in a few minutes at most a few days. It's really simple. Nothing to it. And I've never given a second thought to my shifter. It's a shifter. Solid effort from Toyota my main issue with this is the cost. The one i want is pushing 40k which to me is preposterous. I guess I can consider the Le. We'll see.
I like that you can buy a somewhat-higher trim level (like the SE) without an included moonroof.
The SE is a base trim.
I checked the Toyota site, and it appears a moonroof is optional on ALL trims, including the XLE tested here, as part of the Premium or Premium Plus packages. Mike may have misspoken.
@@direfranchementthe LE is the base trim 😂😂
@@direfranchementthe SE is a sport trim
I wish they would drop the moonroof. Never used and for tall people it is a minus. I don’t think rear cross traffic alert is standard and AFAIK it’s not an option even in the LE. I have a 2004 Camry. Best car ever, a real gem. I’m looking forward to trying out the 2025.
How tall is this CR reporter? I've read where a driver 6' 3' could sit in front seat of 2025 Camry with panoramic sunroof and still have good head clearance. No where have I read a tall driver might have interior head clearance issues. Understand interior roof is higher without glass roof, but still I've read no head clearance issues for tall drivers with sunroof.
Dude has the seat all the way up. He’s actually 4’11”
Where is Jennifer Stockburger? Haven't seen her on Talking Cars in a long while? 🤔🤫
My neighbor has one. UGLY styling and interior to me. 51 mpg is great. I got 70 real mpg in last generation Prius rental.
Still using a hood rod? Kia uses hydraulic hood rods, guessing the object is to maximize the bottom line.
At least give performance numbers for the SE since Toyota killed the V6 option
And you seem really tall(I assuem) so the headroom clearance doesnt seem to be an issue with most people.
You never did a review of the 11th gen Honda Civic
No, its not a sports sedan, but it is close! If you try pushing the new Camry in high speeds around a track, you would be surprised in its handling. Close to BMW.
Agreed. Feels great when driving.
Interesting to me how the Toyota nose/design language has trickled up from the Corolla that's been out for a few years. Last summer, I test drove a 2023 hybrid Camry, and sat in a bunch of new Toyotas at this year's NY auto show, and frankly came away feeling disappointed that the seats weren't more comfortable. My family's 1995 Camry XLE was extremely comfy in all regards.
Starting to look like a Kia. I’m already getting that mileage from my gas Camry on the highway where I spend 99% of miles. I like the horizontal dash layout.
Looking forward to see how the new Camry evolves over the next year and a half. My husband is leasing a 2023 Camry XLE AWD ICE version. He waited 2 months for one; the hybrid version would have been an 8-month wait. He needed a car to replace his Honda Accord that was coming off-lease. I wish the Corolla Cross had the same interior as the new Camry; it's so boring. I rejected that SUV. Instead, I just took delivery of our first EV -- a Kia Niro EV Wave.
Another person falling for the BEV scam 😂
it's awd for x miles till the battery depletes, they lost me on that.
Outside looks like a refresh and the dash is just a let down imo, but that Toyota reliability is a selling point.
Toyota's power split device / eCVT is great! It's easy to maintain and it's reliable.
What’s wrong with boring? Exciting driving includes the big truck coming straight at you. Boring driving means you come home every night…😬
👏👏👏👏
Man, that light colored cloth dash is going to be a pain to keep clean.
yes, it's assinine
You get Prius like fuel economy with more hp than the old generation Prius. Win win imo
Lacks power gutless
@@leonardtran631 no it doesn't
@@leonardtran631trolling much, comrade?
New Prius is faster than a gt86 and has over 200 hp
Its complicated for people with low class cars, Mercedes just has a little square TouchPad (much smaller than this) on the wheel with 3 sections on the cluster you can change and is really intuitive
Are you talking about the same Mercedes auto brand that is at the bottom of the Reliability top done by CR (#29) and of the low TCO (Total Cost of Ownership), its TCO being more than double vs. Lexus (the best luxury cars)?
Good early review, but man, this could have been a minute or two shorter. Recommend 1.25x speed for the video if the reviewer insists on speaking this deliberately.
I'm waiting for the next TRD to arrive.
Back camera when rainy is not really helpful, and sometimes it feels like the motor is forced a lot.
Oh and Apple Car Play has delay
Can't wait to see IIHS crash testing of this generation of the Toyota Camry, since the IIHS testing just got tougher. It also will be more expensive than the last generation model.
All good cars got more expensive. And houses and food etc.
Thanks to your governments (the puppets of the globalist/Marxist "elites") printing money like crazy and creating a huge inflation in order to make the vast majority poor (better slaves through the bank loans, more controllable).
How much is a new battery?
8grand
approx $3k
@@leonardtran631cheaper than hyundai but still crazy expensive
@@leonardtran631, that is a lie!
Are you a hybrids/Toyota hater?
@@codincoman9019 yah they aint 8k..... I worked for toyota in 2015 and a battery replacement was around $2500 cdn with taxes in..... hybrid batteries are much smaller than electric cars and they don't tend to fail. I had 300k on a 2008 Prius and the engine was the problem burning oil. The battery was still fine
Rented? They actually charged for vehicles to review?
CR rents their cars from manufacturers so they can maintain a level of objectivity that they feel cannot be attained when, for example, other journalists get invited out to fancy press-day launches with hotel rooms, meals and track time provided. I mean, honestly, given their reputation, even if a manufacturer gave them cars to review free of charge, I don't think anyone would think they wouldn't provide an unbiased review. That said, I think they do this "rental" system to "keep up appearances."
Why is the new Camry in the Asian Market built with better quality parts than right here in the USA and perhaps Canada, too? The Camry in Asia has hood struts and plastic coverings in the trunk struts (similar to the previous generation). I've seen videos on CZcams that shows better interior components as well. What say you?!
Most car parts are made in Asia and wages are way lower with no stupid unions.
My wife has had nothing but Camrys since 1998. She now has a 2022 awd and it looks like it will be the last one. I have no interest in CVT transmissions or hybrids. The only reason we chose to buy Camrys was the reliability and ease of repair. Without that, there is no reason to buy a Toyota.
I hope it's better than my 2020 Camry. That car changed me from a Toyota lover to a hater. It was the worst new car I've ever had. I dumped it before its second oil change because Toyota said all the problems were normal for the 2018 and up cars.
Houston - we have a problem
Someone 6-foot-3 can sit quite easily behind another up front, so most drivers and passengers should find themselves luxuriating with room.
This CR reporter is way, way off base with or without panoramic glass roof with sunroof.
What is your height? So we know with regards your head touching the roof.
Really a great sedan. Thank God Toyota continues to build sedans that are not Uber expensive.
CR when reviewing deeply flawed Toyota products: "It's the best! There's nothing wrong with it! We're glossing over all the annoyances."
CR when reviewing more practical, less flawed other vehicles: "It's bad. There are too many compromises. We're nitpicking everything. Stay away."
They are doing everything they can to keep people interested in sedans. It is going to be interesting to see if this sells better than the last generation or keeps declining as people want the SUVs. Proud owner of a 2013 Subaru Legacy H6 with 5 speed automatic with 145,000. Great straight forward review by Mike Quincy, thank you.
why do they always say “no, its not a sport sedan/car, but..” well no sh*t!
Your daily driver must be a Prius if you believe the Camry A pillars are narrow.
Horsepower low less than 300, a regular V6 2GR Bette
Give me my v6 SE Back...... No hybrid for me.
get an es
I received one of these as a rental during a car repair.....and I got to be honest....it felt CHEAP! Did not like this car one bit! Couldn't wait to get my kia back!
I've felt like that in pretty much every Toyota I've been in except maybe the Avalon. It ain't a Lexus for sure.
lol this video should be 30seconds long. “ it’s a Camry. Buy it.”
8th Gen is the superior Camry. The XSE is a laughing stock with a measly 232 HP. The 9th gen styling is awful. Whatever that cloth in the interior is...nope. I'll keep my '23 V6 till the wheels fall off.
I know that mostly old people buy these cars, but I feel like this guy’s complaints are most old man complaints. Someone younger should be doing the reviews as well .
I've no doubt there are other channels out there that will cater to younger people. For older people, I think this is just fine.
Honestly most cars should be hybrids at this point. There isn't a big manufacturing cost difference and no performance issue for average cars.
Even the Toyota crown being the upscale sedan is 41mpg rated now. Absolutely right 👍
Actually, the news are even better: the same Consumer Reports rated the hybrids as the MOST RELIABLE segment (mainly due to Toyota/Lexus dominating it).
Seats are very uncomfortable in LE 2025 Camry, not good for short and awful for long drives.
Was wondering about this. I used to drive my family's 1995 Camry XLE and found the seats to be extremely comfortable. The new Camry was on a pedestal at the NY Auto Show, but I did sit in some Sienna minivans and shocked at how...not comfortable the seats were. They weren't UNcomfortable, but they were just, barely, "okay."
toyotas for lofe
"the top of my head is kinda touching the frame of the moon roof, and I'm not crazy about that" xD oh lord, seating can be such a challenge ...you murrrrricans
gone are the days of Tom Mutchler and relevant comments #sad
Topgun grannymobile. #1. 🥇
Old folks love this old school sedan.
Even the youngsters like it a lot.
Is the segment's champion, just a little bit better than the excellent Honda Accord.
@@codincoman9019just say no to CVT's
Really annoying and irritating background soundtrack in the beginning.