SAN DIEGO — The reengineered
Toyota Camry is offered only with a hybrid powertrain, but now boasts available all-wheel drive across its lineup and a lower starting price compared with the hybrid version of the outgoing model.
The
2025 Camry is powered by a 2.5-liter I-4 engine paired with Toyota's fifth-generation hybrid system, giving standard front-wheel-drive models up to 225 hp. Equipped with optional awd — accomplished by an electric motor powering the rear wheels — the Camry provides up to 232 hp, an increase of 30 hp over the outgoing model's mechanical AWD system.
The combination gives the midsize sedan near-Prius levels of fuel economy, Toyota says. EPA-estimated ratings aren't yet available, but manufacturer-estimated ratings are 53 mpg city, 50 mpg highway and 51 mpg combined.
Available at launch in four trim levels, the starting price for the base model LE equipped with FWD has declined by $455 from the outgoing version to $29,495 including shipping; AWD is a $1,525 option. The update includes a redesigned front fascia, new exterior lighting and cabin improvements.
The Camry comes standard with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, which includes adaptive cruise control with lane-keeping, automated high-beam lighting, road sign assist and proactive driving assist, which provides "gentle braking and/or steering to support driving tasks," Toyota says.
Camry XLE and XSE models come with additional safety and driver-assist features available, including front cross-traffic alert, and front and rear parking assist with automatic braking.
The Camry remains the top-selling sedan in the U.S., with 2023 sales down 1.5 percent to 290,649 vehicles. First-quarter U.S. sales of the car rose 19 percent to 78,337, reflecting greater supply compared with a year earlier.
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