2025 Toyota Camry

Toyota's commitment to hybrid drivetrains is on full display with the 2025 Camry, which now comes standard with a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine paired to the automaker's latest hybrid system. The combination puts out 225 horsepower combined in front-wheel-drive models, representing a 17-hp improvement over the 2024 Camry Hybrid and a 22-hp bump over the last year's non-hybrid four-cylinder. It's also 21 more horsepower than the Honda Accord hybrid. Similar to the RAV4 Hybrid, the optional all-wheel drive adds another electric motor to the rear; in the Camry's case opting for AWD unleashes a total of 232 horses. The V6 engine is gone, so people intent on a hot-rod Camry will have to hit the used market. 

Also part of the refresh are suspension tweaks, which Toyota says enhance responsiveness and agile handling. The SE and XSE trim levels get their own specific sport-oriented tuning.

Our first impression of the new Camry was a fully loaded XSE trim with front-wheel drive. It rode over ruts, lumps, and bumps with a smoothness and crispness that didn't exist in the previous car. It now feels as though the suspension deals with road imperfections in one stroke as opposed to jittering away for a while as it regains composure. It's comfortable too — impacts aren't felt so much as just heard, and they disappear as quickly as they came.

We were able to bring our XSE test car to the Edmunds test track. Here, it accelerated from zero to 60 mph in 7.8 seconds. That's slower than the 7-second sprint to 60 we recorded from the hybrid version of the Accord but a bit quicker than the last Hyundai Sonata we tested (8.3 seconds).

We were also impressed by how the Camry feels far more accurate and willing when initially turning into a bend. What that means is more driver confidence along curvy roads or when performing a sudden emergency swerve. The brakes inspire the same confidence with good pedal feel and a linear nature — the stopping is smooth, with no hybrid regenerative braking weirdness going on.

The interior is where the old Camry was really showing its age. The new model looks more contemporary. Cabin material quality is pretty much the same, which is to say durable but unremarkable. Toyota does trim top-spec models in a soft vegan leather it calls SofTex. It's also on the doors and parts of the dash in the XSE trim. Other variants get a neat cloth design on the dashboard that helps break up the massive horizontal span of black plastic that links the screen and the rightmost air vent. The rest of the cabin is classic Camry, too. The controls are easy to reach and have a quality, almost Lexus-like feel to them.

In the name of comfort, Toyota redesigned the front seats with a new bottom cushion shape that's longer and uses a different foam density than before. The headrest has also been softened and moved a bit farther back. Top-spec XLE and XSE trims have noise-insulated glass for the windshield and the front door and the result is a big gain in auditory comfort. Wind noise is hushed at speed — it's now on a par with top-spec Honda Accords — tire noise is minimal and the four-cylinder engine is quieter.

We're now a quarter of the way through the 21st century, and the Camry has the expected level of electronic doodads. The standard Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone functions are fully wireless, a wireless charging pad is included, and the standard 8-inch touchscreen grows to 12.3 inches on XLE and XSE trims. There are also five USB ports and dual Bluetooth phone connectivity. Other tech features include available in-car Wi-Fi with 4G connectivity for up to five devices and a digital key for XLE and XSE trims that allows you to use your smartphone as a key to lock, unlock and even start the car. 

Every 2025 Camry comes with the Toyota Safety Sense group of driver assist systems, which includes automatic emergency braking and adaptive cruise control, among other driver assist features. Blind-spot detection and rear cross-traffic alert are also standard. The Premium Plus package on XLE and XSE trims adds even more safety gear, including front cross-traffic alert and a 360-degree parking camera.

For 2025, the Toyota Camry will be available in four trim levels: LE, SE, XSE and XLE. All come standard with a hybrid drivetrain with 225 horsepower, or 232 horsepower with all-wheel drive. Keep reading for a rundown of the features you get on each trim.

LE 

Starts you off with:

• 225-horsepower hybrid four-cylinder engine
• 16-inch alloy wheels
• LED headlights
• Push-button start
• Dual-zone automatic climate control with rear vents
• 8-inch infotainment touchscreen
• Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone integration
• Wireless charging pad

All Camrys also come standard with a suite of driver aids that include:

• Forward collision mitigation with pedestrian detection (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
• Lane keeping assistance (steers the Camry back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
• Adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow (maintains a driver-set distance between the Camry and the car in front all the way to a stop)
• Automatic high-beam headlights
• Road sign recognition
• Blind-spot warning
• Rear cross-traffic warning

SE

Adds sporty touches, including:

• Sporty exterior styling cues
• 18-inch black alloy wheels
• Sport-tuned suspension
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel with paddle shifters
• Synthetic leather upholstery
• Power-adjustable driver's seat
• Aluminum sport pedals

XLE

Adds more upscale features to the LE, such as:

• Front side acoustic glass
• Chrome exterior trim
• Keyless entry
• 12.3-inch digital instrument panel
• 12.3-inch touchscreen
• Leather upholstery
• Power-adjustable front passenger seat
• Heated front seats

XSE 

Similar to the XLE but adds a more sporty look and feel with:

• Black rear spoiler and exterior badges
• Dual exhaust tips
• Sport-tuned suspension
• 19-inch wheels