*TESTED* This "basic" 2025 Toyota Camry LE just BLEW me away...A Budget Lexus ES?!
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Published 2024-04-18
Toyota's new Camry hits ALL the marks. Affordable, efficient, fun to drive, techy and pretty. This base LE grade SHOULDN'T be this good...
#accord #sonata #altima
2025 Toyota Camry LE AWD
VIN: 4T1DBADK8SU000056
EXTERIOR: OCEAN GEM -- INTERIOR: BOULDER
Model Overview
• Exclusively Equipped with 5th Generation Toyota Hybrid System available in FWD and AWD
• 2025 Toyota Camry has a standard 225 net-combined horsepower on Front-Wheel Drive and 232 HP
on Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive equipped models
• The Toyota Camry, for the first time on a hybrid, offers available Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel
Drive across all four grades: LE, SE, XLE and XSE
• Re-Engineered Suspension and Braking System for Balanced Handling and Comfort
• Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert and Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 Standard
• Starting MSRP of $28,400 on LE FWD (excluding Dealer Processing and Handling fee of $1,095) – over
$400 less than the outgoing Camry Hybrid base grade
Mechanical & Performance
• Engine: 2.5 Liter 4-Cylinder Engine paired with Toyota Hybrid System (THS 5)
• Transmission: Electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT)
• Drivetrain: Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive (AWD)
• Front Suspension: Independent MacPherson strut front suspension with stabilizer bar
• Rear Suspension: Multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar
• Horsepower: 232 HP
• Drive Mode: SPORT, Normal, ECO, EV Mode
• 51/49/50 Manufacturer-Estimated Fuel Economy (city/highway/combined MPG)
Dimensions
• Overall Height: 56.9 inches
• Overall Width: 72.4 inches
• Overall Length: 193.5 inches
• Wheelbase: 111.2 inches
• Weight: 3,450 lbs.
Options and Packages
• (CP) Convenience Package, includes the following:
o Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal garage door opener
o Smart Key System on front doors and trunk with Push Button Start, remote keyless entry
system and remote illuminated entry
o 8-way power-adjustable front driver’s seat with power lumbar support
• (CY) Cold Weather Package, includes the following:
o Heated Front Seats
o Leather-trimmed heated tilt/telescopic steering wheel
• (SR) Moonroof Package, includes the following:
o Power tilt/slide moonroof
Pricing*
• $32,455
o LE AWD $29,925
o CP $1,050
o CY $610
o SR $870
o Total $32,455
* Excludes Dealer Processing and Handling fee of $1,095. All prices are subject to change.
00:00 - Camry LE Exterior
03:55 - Cargo
04:41 - Backseat
06:15 - Frontseat
11:29 - Driving Impressions
All Comments (21)
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The thing nobody ever mentions about 16" rims is you'll get better mpg, lower NVH, less tire wear, and better ride comfort. Large rims creates more problems than it solves. This is coming from someone who used to hop up Civics back in the day. Oh yeah, you also get worse acceleration. Take a guess why.
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Big thanks to Toyota for providing a spare tire!
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You don’t see a lot of base model reviews, appreciate this!
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Far better looking than the accord. I’m glad you test drove the LE model. The base model is actually worth purchasing.
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Nice to see Toyota is doing what they do best. Hybrids that are accessible to everyone at a reasonable price .
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Just imagine how great would be a Camry Hybrid Wagon!
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This new Camry could have many SUVs and companies left exposed. If a company can still make a sedan with a great all-around package at a reasonably affordable price, it could take away sales from SUVs.
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Kirk, Let's hope they can build the batteries fast enough. 16" wheels are perfect for the potholed roads most of us drive on.🤩
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Glad to see you test the base model! Most of the reviews are of decked out upper trims. Plush 16" wheels with thick side walls! I am tired of unnecessarily large wheels.
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I'm happy to see 16" wheels on the base. I'm tired of these low-profile tires on economy vehicles. I want to be able to hit a pothole without wondering if I broke a wheel or ruined a tire.
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Thanks for reviewing the base model!
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I love how enthusiastic you are about this base model. I. A tell you really appreciate the value.
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You earned a new subscriber for showing the base model.
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This LE is a possible purchase for me. I like the 16 inch rims, spare tire, and the quiet ride. This car looks great too. I may upgrade to this Camry LE from a 2016 Prius. Thanks for reviewing the base model as this is what I'm interested in.
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Good to see a base model being tested, Thankyou Kirk!
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The hammerhead light design is one of the best design cues Toyota could’ve ever adopted. It looks so good on the new Camry. And the Crown-like interior makes this feel more premium. Definitely a home run car for its segment.
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As someone with a current LE camry hybrid, this is a huge step up and I honestly was already very pleased with my current camry to begin with. I've had so many cars/trucks/suv and once I got a Camry I pretty much just said this is it. It's all I ever needed and the LE hybrid does everything right. The 16" wheels are smooth and quiet also. It's my daily driver and that is exactly what it does so well. Such a difficult car to complain about.
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An LE with a sunroof???? That’s the biggest shock EDIT: Heated seats and steering wheel? That’s crazy
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I’m so happy they’re bringing the LE with a sunroof Some people don’t need all the bells and whistles. They just need a basic model with a little touch of a sunroof. ❤
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I'm SO glad you showed us an LE! I feel like the LE has everything I want, including a moonroof, for a heck of a lot less! VERY IMPRESSED TOYOTA! Thanks Kirk!
