2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid Preview

Toyota is going all-in on hybrids. Starting with the 2025 model, the Toyota Camry, the best-selling sedan for more than two decades, will be available as a hybrid only.

The new model gets around 20 MPG better mileage and costs less money than the outgoing gas version, with more technology and better looks.

Best-selling Toyota Camry hybrid sedan to be available as hybrid only starting with 2025 model_evelynkanter — Photo: Toyota

What’s not to love.

The Toyota Camry has been a best seller in the USA for 22 years for its comfort and safety, quality including dependability, its good looks, great gas mileage and value for price.

The 2025 hybrid version that and more including a new exterior Toyota describes as “athletic”, a new interior and new technology.

Also important to budget-minded car buyers – the 2025 Toyota Camry is priced starting at $28,400, and an estimated fuel efficiency of 51 MPG on the front wheel drive version..

That’s more than $400 less than the outgoing Camry Hybrid, and includes more standard features.

It’s arriving at dealerships late spring 2024.

2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid New Technology

Industry-leading hybrid technology has become synonymous with the Toyota brand, and the ninth-generation Camry does not fail.

The 2025 Toyota Camry pairs the fifth-generation Toyota Hybrid System (THS 5) with a 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder engine and has a standard 225 net-combined horsepower on Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) and 232 HP on Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive (AWD) equipped models.

The Toyota Camry also has great fuel efficiency with a manufacturer-estimated combined 51 MPG rating on the LE FWD grade.

For the first time on a hybrid, the 2025 Toyota Camry offers available Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive (AWD) across all four grades: LE, SE, XLE and XSE.

With a dedicated rear electric motor, the AWD system supplies power to the rear wheels for additional traction when needed, either in adverse weather conditions, accelerating from a stop or during dynamic driving around curves.

2025 Toyota Hybrid Engines

The 2025 Toyota Camry pairs the fifth-generation Toyota Hybrid System (THS 5) with a 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder engine and has a standard 225 net-combined horsepower on Front-Wheel Drive (FWD). The system uses lighter and more compact electric motor generators to produce more power and enhanced performance compared to the previous system.

Engineers tuned the new THS 5 system to provide a more natural acceleration feel synchronized with the increase in engine speed. This was achieved by increasing the amount of power from the Lithium-Ion traction battery through the electric motor generator to suppress high increases in engine revolutions during acceleration.

Camry also has an electronically controlled Continuous Variable Transmission (eCVT) that intelligently finds the right gear ratio for the amount of throttle input – promoting optimal fuel efficiency.

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Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive

For added peace of mind, Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive (AWD) is available across all grades. It has been adapted to work seamlessly with THS 5 and utilizes an electric motor generator on the rear axle resulting in 232 net-combined horsepower – 30 more horsepower than the outgoing model with a mechanical All-Wheel Drive.

The system provides precise on-demand front-rear torque distribution in accordance with driving conditions to support start-off acceleration, handling and stability in everyday driving situations.

If the system senses the roads as slippery, or it senses loss of tire grip, more torque is directed to the rear wheels for traction and performance to help keep the Camry on the desired path.

Precision Handling and Comfort

All models feature an optimally tuned MacPherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.

The upper SE and XSE grades have a specific sport-tuned suspension with new shock absorbers in the front and rear including a larger diameter front stabilizer bar for increased comfort, while still providing even greater stability, handling, and confidence behind the wheel.

The Electronically Controlled Braking system (ECB) features on-demand pressurization provided through a new pump motor in the brake actuator enabling greater controllability and brake feel.

Drivers can also customize their Camry’s drive feel to suit their specific tastes with standard selectable NORMAL, ECO and SPORT driving modes.

2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid Design Features

Outside, the distinctive hammerhead front face has become a Toyota signature. All grades feature LED headlights and daytime running lights.

Inside, seats are more comfortable thanks to a new shape and density of the cushion length. The headrest was also softened and moved rearward to enhance seat ergonomics and ride comfort.

Standard front-side acoustic laminated glass helps reduce wind noise and harshness. Push-button start is also standard.

Fabrics are a combination of leather and microfiber trim, and include such options as ventilated seats and heated steering wheel.

Upper-grade models have paddle shifters and a leather-wrapped shift knob.

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Safety & Convenience Features

A 7-inch digital gauge cluster is standard on LE and SE models, while higher grades come with a standard 12.3-in fully digital gauge cluster.

A 10-inch Head-Up Display is available, to allow drivers to check their speed, see warning indicators and turn-by-turn navigation.

The Toyota Audio Multimedia System includes a standard 8-inch touchscreen display or an upgrade to a 12.3-inch screen. The system includes standard wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility, and pairs well with the standard Qi wireless charging pad.

There’s a combination of five USB-C and USB-A media ports in the front and back, across all grades, along with dual Bluetooth phone connectivity.

A Digital Key is available on XLE and XSE grades. Use it via the Toyota app for passive entry unlock on front doors and trunk or push button start in-cabin using your smartphone as the key.

Standard safety features include Blind Spot Monitor, which is designed to warn you when a vehicle in the next lane enters Camry’s blind spot on either side of the vehicle.

When you’re in reverse, the standard Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) helps detect vehicles approaching from either side, warning you with side mirror indicators and a warning tone.

Also standard is Safe Exit Alert, which uses rear side radar sensors installed on the inner side of the rear bumper to help occupants judge if an approaching vehicle or bicycle may collide with a door when opening it.

Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) 3.0 can also be found on the 2025 Toyota Camry. The safety suite includes:

Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection: Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD) is designed to help detect a vehicle, pedestrian, bicyclist, or motorcyclist and provide an audible/visual forward-collision warning under certain circumstances. If you don’t react, the system is designed to provide automatic emergency braking.
Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control: Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC) is an adaptive cruise control system that is designed to be set at speeds above 20 mph. DRCC uses vehicle-to-vehicle distance control to help maintain a preset distance from the vehicle ahead of you.
Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist: Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA) detects lane markings or the road’s edge at speeds above 30 mph. LDA w/SA is designed to provide an audible/visual warning if an inadvertent lane departure is detected. If no corrective action is taken, Steering Assist is designed to provide gentle corrective steering for lane-keeping assistance.
Lane Tracing Assist: Lane Tracing Assist (LTA) is designed to help keep the vehicle in the center of a lane. LTA assists the driver with steering control while DRCC is in use.
Road Sign Assist: Road Sign Assist (RSA) uses the forward-facing camera to recognize specific road signs, such as speed limit, stop, and yield signs. RSA provides sign information to the driver via the Multi-Information Display
Automatic High Beams:Automatic High Beams (AHB) is designed to detect headlights of oncoming vehicles and taillights of preceding vehicles. AHB automatically toggles between high and low beams as appropriate.
Proactive Driving Assist: Proactive Driving Assist (PDA) uses the vehicle’s camera and radar, when system operating conditions are met, to provide gentle braking and/or steering to support driving tasks such as distance control between your vehicle and a preceding vehicle, pedestrian, or bicyclist. PDA can also provide gentle braking into curves.

Find complete details on TSS 3.0 at Toyota.com/safety-sense.

Toyota Limited Warranty
Toyota’s 36-month/36,000 mile basic new-vehicle warranty applies to all components other than normal wear and maintenance items. Additional 60-month warranties cover the powertrain for 60,000 miles and against perforation from corrosion for 60 months with no mileage limitation. Hybrid-related components that require repairs needed to correct defects in materials or workmanship are covered for 8 years/100,000 miles, whichever comes first from original date of first use when sold as new.

The hybrid battery is covered for 10 years/150,000 miles, whichever comes first, and is transferable across ownership.

The 2025 Toyota Camry also includes ToyotaCare, a complimentary plan covering normal factory-scheduled maintenance, for two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first. 24-hour Roadside Assistance is also included for two years, unlimited mileage.

Bottom line – we love it.

ecoXplorer Evelyn Kanter is a journalist with 25+ years of experience as a newspaper and magazine writer, radio & TV news producer & reporter, and author of guidebooks and smartphone apps – all focusing on travel, automotive, the environment and your rights as a consumer.