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Let me tell you why it’s no longer worth it and I’m coming from an engineering background and I have owned for Toyota Camry but I’ll probably end up getting the Lexus ES 350 F sport used instead If you want this in a DXLE you’re looking at about 35,000 at the dealership with the taxes and registration you’re looking at close to $40,000 For $40,000 you have a wide variety of options of getting a very good quality used car you can get Lexus ES 350 F sport or BMW SUV X3 and since this is SE you don’t have to but it’ll be optimal performance if you put 91 because it’s more of a sportier sedan , like the es350’f sport. The difference difference between an SB and a base E350 is only $4000 new so might as well just spend a little bit more
@@paullansville Well, AWD is another couple thousand dollars more and not everyone really needs AWD. My question is why pay $35,000 and with taxes and out the door close to $40,000 for a Camry XSE, when you can get a base Lexus ES 350 for 40,000 and it is nicer than any Camry. Used to be not worth it when there was a $10,000+ difference but now there is only a $4,000 + difference. I would take a base Lexus ES 350 FWD no frills over the most fully loaded XLE AWD any day of the week.
I love Toyota vehicles. I've owned two, so they are reliable and great bang for your $. This Camry will serve owners well, I'm sure. Having said that, I'm not too crazy about the front grill of the new Camry. Other than that, it's a winner and a no-brainer.
Hey guys, great video! Do the mpg old school. Fill tank and drive it, then refill and see how many gallons, and divide miles/gallons. Those readings in the car are not accurate at all.
It's already been done in one video. The lexus ES dude. He averaged more than the dash showed him. And he was babying the XSE . But it's always good to replicate the model and see if it's true for you
Both of my vehicles are accurate within +/- 0.5-1 mpg. Must be at least a full tank. These 25-100 mile glimpses at the computer are not accurate or true real world. Really need same pump and don't ever top off. It's bad for the fuel system.
The 9th Gen 2025 Camry Hybrid with AWD, it will always be in FWD unless the vehicle needs AWD then it will automatically switch from FWD to AWD. You cannot have AWD all the time as there is no setting to keep AWD on. It is FWD until there is a demand for AWD in which you have no control.
I love showing these new Camrys to customers, and I must say Toyota really nailed this new generation. The hybrid drive system is smooth as glass, and I won’t miss the V6 at all tbh.
You are going to feel the power switch back and forth. You're also going to feel it when they work in combination. A very good thing. So far I like the way it drives and delivers power. But as someone only knowing ICE B4. You can definitely feel it change. And on the few longer trips I've taken. The 2.5 Atkinson's cycle appears to be at its best when smooth cruising highway speeds. Basically what it was designed to do.
I currently have a XSE-V6 2024. The loss of the V6 was the ultimate deciding factor for me to go with the previous gen. Also, I must say I wasn’t loving the new exterior styling though I can say now, it is growing in me.
I know this is more of a heavy refresh but admittedly last gen looked pretty good, so Toyota did well with updating specific areas. Front end looks modern without going overboard and they lowered the cutoff point for the blackroof which helps a lot with making it look less frumpy. I like the interior too. I'll be curious about longterm MPGs, we got a '23 Prius LE and it has been a little difficult to get 57 MPG, we are averaging just a touch less around 55 MPG..no complaints though.
The fact that the model you are showing us is considered one of the top-tier models, yet doesn't have a top-tier sound system is exactly why I'm not buying this Camry. I feel those are rip off tactics, just like their SE models having a smaller infotainment screen than the XSE. This is why companies like Kia and Hyundai are giving companies like Honda and Toyota a run for their money.
@@Frijol_ColoradoDoesn’t make what OP is saying untrue though. Toyota is resting on the laurels of their past reputation and jacking up prices to match.
@@chickennoodle6620 I bought an infinity q50 red sport “best model” still paid for Bose sound upgrade, Lexus gx luxury trim “Best model” still paid for mark Levi sound upgrade, Mercedes gl63 “Best Model” Still paid for harman upgrade…. Seems like only the poor people like Hyundai and Kia have to include the sound upgrade because the car is literal 🐕 💩
@@Frijol_Coloradothe G90 is 89k, not a poor persons car secondly I think the point he is trying to make is that everyone is going to the charging you more and giving you less motto. The cell phone without the charge so to say. I saw a Toyota commercial the other day it was from the 70’s I guess and the buyer kept telling the salesman I bet it doesn’t come with this and the salesman says actually it does. Then the guy says well how much more and the the salesman said no it’s standard. They did this several times back and forth. I said to myself Toyota probably never wants anyone to see this commercial. They have got so far from that and that’s bad. I’ve own several Lexus suv and cars but in my opinion Toyota nickel and dimes you more than any car maker. Accord has way more stuff that come standard on it and it’s cheaper and slightly bigger. Just my two cents. @chickennoodle6620
I am old school. It would be interesting to see a car computer comparison to actually calculating the mileage yourself? Every time you fill the tank just reset the trip and divide it by the amount you put in.
Great review! Would it be possible to review the safety sense/lane keeping/adaptive cruise with stop and go, etc please? Very interested in how long you can drive on the highway with hands off wheel? Do we have a viable competitor here to Super Cruise? In my opinion this info is key for any car review. Thank you Bros! PS love the sound level readings, great job!
Thank you, friend! I can just go ahead and say that it is nowhere in the ballpark of SuperCruise and not designed for hands-free at all (with the exception of getting the Premium Plus package with hands-free UNDER 25 MPH). The lane-tracing assist still prompts you to turn the wheel on straight highways every 20 seconds or so.
Good on Toyota for keeping the spare. Wake up, Honda. Do you ever figure mpg based on actual gas quantity you add to the tank. Just watched another vid on same car, and that tester got significantly better mpg based on actual gallons added to refill the tank. Trip computers may be more of an educated approximation. I'll be curious how you end up liking/not liking the black roof. I know surface temps on black/dark are substantially higher vs light colors, so in sunny climates, this may be a drawback. They do this on the RAV4 XSE too. At least it's an option on the Camry, whereas I think maybe 1 color of the RAV4 is available in the XSE without the black roof. This car looks like a winner. Wondering if anyone has prelim info on the next gen RAV4 and whether it will be getting the Gen 5 hybrid pack.
When we do the official fuel economy testing, we always calculate it manually. Sometimes the cars readout is spot-on but other times it's off a little bit
Hybrids for the win! I like my 2019 fusion hybrid sel. All the features and only $18k with 28k miles when i bought it a year ago. I'd take the camry too! My only gripe is fwd in the fusion you get some funky torque steer 😂😂
So sorry that ford Taurus of a Honda accord they can have it. The Camry looks wayyyyyyyyy better. Lady pulled up next to me in a 2025 XSE Camry white with red seats and it was cleannnnnn. I bet you I have one by the end of the year ✌🏾
I went from a new 2018 Camry to a 2021 Santa Fe. I loved the Camry but it got too dificult for me to get in and out of due to my back problems. I needed something I could just step in and out of. Love my Santa Fe too. I could get 51 mpg on my Camry driving I-70 for 4 hours with the 4 cylinder LE at 65 mph, with a/c on. I was shocked. Doing the same trip in my Santa Fe SEL, a/c on I get 34 mpg.
i LOVE this color combo - my current car is pearl white exterior with red and black interior. I just wish the engine was larger - but this does get amazing fuel economy.
Hey Guys Congrats on the new car. It looks terrific. One thing - please stop playing the audio systems. Most people watch these videos on their phone and so these segments are not at all informative. Plus, I want to thank you for actually getting out the tape measure and sharing the numbers. That is a much better way to judge leg and cargo space than cubic ft. Enjoy the new wheels 🎉
Most people want to see what the sound system sounds like, especially with the JLB. Unfortunately, they didn’t choose that option but, let them do their job and test the audio for us audio lovers.
My 2007 Camry is the last Camry I'll own, no big oversized screen blocking my view, no unnecessary technology. It has a 5 Speed Manual Transmission and an SE interior with a Power Sunroof and Black Leather seats. My next car is a Scion FR-S.
My 07 5 speed died at 186,000K. I took that thing camping where it's not made to go, it never failed. Unfortunately, the ongoing 2FE engine burning oil caught up to it. I miss the simplicity of the car.
@@25decembar Mine has oil consumption but it's not bad I do my oil changes every 3,000kms to keep the pistons and rods healthy it doesn't hurt to do a weekly oil level check. I'll be doing a 2GR-FE swap real soon, following the MR2 guys builds mated to a Manual Transmission. I would love to upgrade the pistons, rods, and camshafts, for a turbo application.
Have to admit. I just bought a 2025 Camry Se. I wish I could say I was really impressed. Am underwhelmed really. My 2016 Mazda 6 Sedan...AWESOME car. Much better build, better ride, more spacious and the touches aesthetically far, far better. The wild increase in price (2016 out the door for the Mazda 6 Sedan was...25,000. My current 2025 Camry, 35,000) Not even close..A testament to the increase in labor, materials and manufacturing costs and reduced quality. Sad really. Only bought it for the prospect of longevity.
Normally not a fan of red. But I love the red interior! It really looks fantastic. Although I’m sad they discontinued the v6, I’m really liking these new Camrys. Would love to get one of these to compliment my GR Corolla
What I like about Camry is that you can beat the cрАp out of it and not feel guilty about it. It eats up miles no wonder these make great cabs. But I’m of the opinion is that the LE model is the one to get because you get 0 prestige with base or highest trim Camry anyway lol and it rides the same too
Great video. The new Camry has a lot to like, if not love. One thing that I do not like is the piano black trim around the cupholders. That stuff is impossible to keep clean, especially in that area. I wish that area was made of an easier-to-clean material.
great review and I wonder if your sound level reading might be higher than the LE trim due to the bigger wheel size and tire profile, firmer suspension or the large sun roof that was not covered by a closed headliner - I will be renting a 2025 LE AWD soon and was a little disappointed that your sound level did not beat the 2023 Camry hybrid or come close to the K5 and Sonata hybrid. It would also be interesting to get an accurate zero to 60 test as other reviews are as low as 6.9 seconds and 6.57 seconds for the AWD model - thanks for your tireless work and emphasis on cabin quietness!
I saw a new Camry on the road a couple days ago, but it was a lower trim-missing the black bar integrated with the XSE tail lights. The rear looked very awkward without that bar. Would be nice if Toyota just made it standard on all trims.
Low key I might just pick this as my first car. My parents spoil me too much and even agreed to get me a BMW 5 series but honestly going into college this might be more practical and I can blend in better.
Get a lightly used 3 series m340i. 40k and the b58 is super fast and reliable. if you have to buy new (which you should honestly never do) get the toyota. the bmw already 20+% depreciated is better IMO though cus you get the fun of bmw
finally, let me check vid. My cousin bought 2025 Camry too but his MPG is very low. My cousin MPG barely pass 40MPG which is like 10 less than advertised, so my cousin felt like getting scammed.
Tires size, AWD'FWD, road condition, weather condition and how your cousin's driving style does effect on the mpgs so take that into the consideration.
You don't drive Hybrid Toyota's like regular cars, if you want The best mpg. You can gain 10-15 mpg, but you have to work for it. I.e. coasting rather than breaking, not accelerating like crazy, and maximizing your EV usage at low speed by 'blipping' the throttle once you've reached your desired speed. That's why taxis love Toyota hybrids, you can really save on fuel if you make the effort. Some find driving like that to be a pain tbh. Hondas are a little bit easier to drive efficiently. They both have similar mpgs.
Looks pretty good! Couple “huh?” moments like the hard plastic rear door sills. Not sure about the engine noise, maybe the mic picks it up more than our ears do? Because to me it sounds very loud and droning, par for the course for Toyota 4 cylinders I suppose. Even though the red color is a bit loud, I still love that it’s an option. About time color makes a comeback.
In my XSE AWD I got 46.1 mpg over the first 950 miles. With each tank, I have gotten better MPG thus far. This MPG is calculated not from the computer. The computer gives a lower value than actual for me.
It’s a great car but we are missing the heated rear seats that the accord offers. Any ideas about the new CX-50 for 2025 or even there hybrid which is crazy!! ❤❤❤ Keep up the amazing work!
It's not what I would call fantastic but it's comfortable enough for us to be satisfied at this price point. ES definitely has elevated seats above this.
Did you guys get a good deal or is it a $600 plus payment a month without putting a ton of money down? It just sucks things are how they are now or I’d have this . Can’t justify paying a ton of money a month on a non luxury car or put a ton of money down for a normal payment but it looks like a great car
@@khakiswag no it’s not it’s a Camry , it’s very nice my aunt has one but she told me her payment and o had to make sure it wasn’t a bmw lol. You’re nuts if you pay the prices and payments that the dealers want these days . People put 6 plus K down for a car lol . To each their own but I’ll wait till things get back to normal soon …
I got an essay that sticker for 33.542 for 31.087. I put 12 down and have a $400 monthly for 60 months. I put that much down to get a low interest rate.
@@kromahj what features does a base model BMW 3 series have that this car doesn’t? I dare you to find a BMW 3 or even 5 series with the features this car has for that price. If you want to pay more and get less for an emblem go ahead. I’ll take this fully loaded Camry over a base model BMW and keep the saved money in my pocket.
Great review, guys! This is exactly the way I'm thinking of optioning one, except would like the red & black two tone exterior & front edge lighting. With the optional edge lighting on the front corners of the nose, do you know if that's something that can be added after the fact, or does it need to come from the factory that way? Also, do you know if you can special order one of these, or do you have to find it optioned out the way you like?
Thanks! I'm not sure about the edge lighting but I think it's installed at the factory. Toyota doesn't really do special orders but dealerships can match you to allocations and from there you may be able to change some of the options
I just got a 2025 Camry SE. It was estimated to get 47/48 mpg. The first 600 miles it is averaging 38mpg. Is it common for the fuel economy to be lower if the car is brand new?
Just not feeling the front design. I feel like Honda and Camry both took steps backwards with their new designs. Glad I have the GOAT 2017 Accord Sport. My favorite design.
How much range do you get out of a full tank and what does it cost to fill the 13 gallon tank on average, what sort of MPG did you get on your first tank of fuel compared to now?
Yesterday I went to test drive a Camry SE, I don't know if that is supposed to be or maybe just that car, during the drive I felt some kind of medal scratch the whole run, feel like emergency brake on and the brake have run out off rubber, just bear medal brake.
are the seats comfortable, the headrest looks tilted, i have 2024 sorento and seat not comfortable because off headrest, i would trade whole car in for that
For full size Dudes (6-3 and up) its a no go, mirror view gets cut off cause seats dont go low enough. Did they change that for 2024? I looked at a 2023 but I sat too high to get proper view at 6-3.
I've had stability issues with Carplay between my iPhone14proMax and the 2024 prius. I suspect it's the same software in the car more or less. The system just loses connectivity and is hard to reconnect. Used to take me days but turning the center display off (with the volume knob pushing till it turns off) and on seems to get it to reconnect.
Beautiful car. I have a hold on XSE supersonic red two tone with black interior, but they order one prior with request of red interior and premium plus package with the 360 camera and added sensors, but could take up to 6 months and no guarantee all options will be added, so I put a hold on the XSE red with the premium package. However, I have not been able to see a wind chill pearl two tone In person. I was interested in the accent lights but they seem to know nothing about it or how to order it, although I saw on their website for $399. I went to see a white peal one today that was sold, but couldn’t locate it at the dealership, until I left I saw the tail end from a distance as the buyer left. I saw a loaner they had that was super sonic red with red interior, but didn’t look inside but was beautiful color. Do you think the supersonic red with black interior is a good choice vs white pearl?
That was our second choice if we couldn't get white exterior with red interior. If you want the two-tone roof, your color choices are limited to only 4
That engine noise is toned down from previous generations? Holy crap how loud did it used to be? That engine noise sounds annoying as hell with that cvt
Not at all. It's very common for automakers to change only the things you can see in a full redesign. Toyota did it differently by leaving a few visual elements the same but doing more with powertrain and dynamics.
I know Toyota definitely knows their demographics better than anyone else, but since they've leaned completely into hybrids now, it's kinda ridiculous that they still offer the SE and XSE. Like who is buying a Toyota Camry Hybrid for performance? Anyone who buys the XSE is 90% of the time probably getting that trim for the red leather.
Not wrong but we also getting it for sportier look, sportier grill, 360 cam, HUD, and like you said red interior as well. The rest are just basic. XSE is where it’s at.
@@jonathanratliff4780 also this time around both xse and xle have same quiet cabin. Maybe XLE might be smoother as in like you may not feel that much bump and it has memory seats. But for Xtra Luxurious Trim, I think XSE carries in terms of luxury looks just by the red seats alone. XLE just doesn’t look luxurious enough for me although I’ve been told that seats XLE is comfortable for a longer trip.
