Is the 2025 Toyota Camry XLE a BETTER luxury midsize sedan than a Lexus ES 300h? 

Can’t go wrong with the base. End of the day it’s still the same reliable car. But rather than upgrade the wheels and tires and all that shit after the fact an SE/XSE offer you a decent amount for not a lot out of pocket. So if you’re looking to customize it a bit afterwards and don’t want to spend the money on it, the upper trims do a lot to appearance and appeal that you won’t need to do out of pocket later if you don’t want to. I also personally really like the way the 12” screen is integrated over the smaller offering. It looks like the car was designed with the big screen in mind and had to look around the parts bin to make a cheaper offering.

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one

@@pt93musicthis is so true

@@pt93music TBH, I would lean towards the LE, if I could get the 12" screen. I agree, it just looks a bit odd with the 8".

@@dakkon74 I get why they offer the 8”. Cost savings, it just looks so out of place. The car was designed around that 12” display and it will definitely age the interior better down the line.

I like the way you think!

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@@rahimi4762you trippin

I don’t think so

yes, looks much better than Accord or K5

@@rahimi4762 you trippin

It really works

@@RaitisRides yes sir

Me too Wardell

And myself, a newly minted doctor. I’ll get the Porsche in 5 years.

I love the way you listed that out

@RaitisRides Thanks Joe 😊

Accord will beat Camry any time, any place

Thanks man for saying that! I appreciate you letting me share the laughs and the cars with you!

Same here Mike. I sat in the Prius last week and didn’t care for it.

If only they brought their Japanese version of the Crown sedan + Crown badging!

Wanted to upgrade from my roomy 10yr. old Prius to new one. They shrunk the new one. I’m 5’3, had trouble getting in front seat without knocking my head, had no leg room in back and cargo space was disappointing. Will now consider new Camry.

That means so much

Lexus is exactly as Toyota with the L badge and double pricing. Those years has gone mate

You looking to sell that 2014?! My wife needs a car 😂

Yep trying to figure that out for myself right now, too

I think the LE would suit you and me

That’s so awesome to hear!

No. It's a Toyota press car.

Looks like a great car!

Good choice, the ES is a very high quality car

Thanks, the used es300h 2021 was actually cheaper than a new Camry XLE...it was a no brainer for me.

@@shawn1869 Yeah looking at the used prices of ES’s, as nice as the new camrys are, I still prefer my 2022 ES 350 over it any day. The materials used, the quietness and isolation in the cabin, soft seats, soft suspension, just the feel of pressing all the buttons, moving vents, etc. everything is just so high quality. Even though it’s the “entry level” lexus, it sure doesn’t feel like it!

@@ViciousFirearms absolutely! I think it's a much smarter purchase over a new Camry. 🙌🙏

Love the engine

That is what most would say.

The Lexus will do better with sound insulation.

Lexus ES350 Ultra Luxury will have a quieter cabin.

Heck a Mazda 6 Signature is better than the ES. Most bland luxury car

@@rahimi4762one man’s bland is another man’s perfect.

@@rahimi4762 I think the appeal of it is that they go forever and are smooth and quiet. They aren't enthusiast cars.

@@JohnnyUtah9173 very true. I’m passionate about cars. Don’t want one anyone can get at a rental and all over the place. You eat McDonald’s I eat Ruth Chris.

@@rahimi4762 Define "better." I test drove a Mazda 6 Signature expecting to like it better than I did. It's a fine car for what it is, but that's a rather cramped Japanese sedan with a quite audible four and a ride/handling balance that doesn't quite nail either one. I then drove an ES 350 and bought it.

I am so glad that you are liking this one.

I believe that it is electronically controlled as part of the traction control system. It will dynamically adjust the power front-to-rear, with an emphasis on FWD.

Toyota nailed it on this one

**saw

saw, not seen. Go back to school and get your GED.

Are there any mass-consumer auto manufacturers that will let you custom-order (excluding any high-end luxury / exotic brands)

Heck yeah! Let’s do this!

$39,960 10:04

@@DaniTheNachoPirate thanks

It really pops in the sun

That is a great question!

No

I know how you feel about that!

That’s one of my favorite aspects, reminds me of Japanese cars of the 80’s & 90’s with the fabric on the doors.

@BrianEugeneLee193 I don’t like that either… at all. I always buy Mazda or lease one.

I have an XSE partly for that reason. They are perforated leather on the doors, solid leather on the dash.

​@@2004cyrusI have my Mazda for traditional ICE and fun driving, and a hybrid Toyota for efficiency. Best of both worlds 😊

Good call Toby! I would go Prius as well!

Lmao did you say “seen’t” for the first time ever?

@@2004cyrus Saw'd it too.

@@amill1563 omg you better stop making me laugh with all of your folderol

Depends, do you want a new one and do have enough cash saved for it? If both are true get it.

Toyota fan here, but they definitely stole from the sonatas old styling 😂 looks better on a Toyota

that's the question we haven't seen answered yet!... does the XLE's quieter side glass really work, or is it just to compensate for the 18" wheels?... it's possible the LE on 16's isn't that much louder, even without the extra glass.

@@brandononbrand the people want to know!!!!

Wow in Oklahoma City where I am we have lots of these already at dealers.

He said it was quiet and has insulated glass.

I drove one the other day and it was very quiet. I was impressed

Any material can get dirty. I eat in my Mazda CX-5 with genuine leather all of the time and I spill sauces on seats or plastic. But I carry a variety of towels and soap sprays and cleaners.

Wow, I didn't know the 2025 Camry XLE has leather seats!!

This Camry has real leather

@@2004cyrus Awesome!!

@@Irishmanbikes hahaha yea that’s why they say!

I love it!

WV

Diversity is an old wooden ship

You are awesome my friend!

@@RaitisRides Yup Joe love it.

Toyota hybrids and eCVTs are great. I'd take this over any Mazda.

@@AyaWetts awe don’t say that. Mazda is working with Toyota and has hybrids now. Great cars

@@2004cyrus I didn't mean to imply Mazda was bad.... The Miata is definitely a fun little car. Hopefully Mazda will make some great hybrids and keep to the Toyota tech without drifting too far away. If I am going to spend the money, I'd just go with Toyota, and stick with whats proven though.

@@AyaWetts oh it’s totally fair of course. Toyota has a long track record of reliability that took decades. As you know they are 20 years into successful hybrids starting with Prius. I’m shopping the new hybrid Camry Wednesday. I drove the Honda Accord Hybrid Monday. I have read that Toyotas is better still. I’m happy that Mazda is trying. I’ve owned 5 Mazdas and they have been great but they are new to the hybrid game but since they are relying on Toyota collaborating I have high hopes. Everyone has the freedom to choose what works best for them and I want to try Toyota. It will be my first from that brand. I’m excited

Plus Toyota typically has better resale value / less depreciation.

I will get that together for you Dan!

The XSE is tops price wise but it loses some stuff vis-a-vis the XLE.

@@cbotten106*loses. Loose is something that is not tight. Lose is when you cannot locate something.

@@2004cyrus I was a little loose with me "o" key.

@@cbotten106 lol you sure were. I get a little loose with myself too sometimes