2023 Toyota Camry Hybrid / Under the Radar

[@jxmar_]

Someone’s finally reviewing the hybrid🙌 the hybrid doesn’t seem to get as much attention as something like a RAV4 hybrid and it’s just as good.

[@Realistick]

Which I'm surprised to see, the Hybrid Camry makes so much sense, maybe a little more than the RAV4 hybrid even.

[@goranyordanoff3638]

@@Realistick The Rav4 hybrid seating position is rather high and there is no adjustment to lower it. The Camry is simply a more comfortable ride.

[@JasonL_Hawaii]

@@goranyordanoff3638 The high seating position is for those people with bad knees.

[@laurencehebert4880]

THANK YOU! I really appreciate you taking a moment or two to compare it to base model Toyota Camry hybrid. Not everyone wants the top end models and I'd much rather the additional MPGs versus the toys. I just discovered your channel and it's a great addition to my watch list. Keep up the great work!

[@joethecollector]

Just bought 23' hybrid le and I'm getting 60.3 mpg because I changed my driving habits to fit the hybrid also the wheel and tire combo bumped it up as well. Mostly do city driving.

[@junior17medval]

How much did you pay out the door?

[@joethecollector]

@@junior17medval 29k

[@joethecollector]

​@@junior17medval 29k

[@hiyahandsome]

Great video, excellent overview of the gas & hybrid systems. My family has been driving Camrys for about 30 years and IMO Toyota has found the golden mean for producing a competent, reliable, handsome and safe car that can even be fun and somewhat luxurious. You have sold me on them again, Tyler, making me question why I would buy an SUV. Cheers~

[@Realistick]

Thank you! I’m actually about to do a comparison (if the camry is still available ) on the rav4 and camry so I will try to figure out the more specific pros and cons

[@danielz8186]

I legit was considering this car only last night, perfect timing and great review

[@bobbygargari1252]

23' SE Nightshade Hybrid owner here - love the smooth quiet ride. Averaging around 30 mpg here which is horrible for a hybrid, but I drive like Ricky Bobby - shake n' bake baby! At about a $30k price point for a new car, hard to beat the overall value.

[@brikwil]

I have never been a video gamer, but I peed my pants when you compared the graphics to the early 2000s! That's funny stuff right there!!

[@_Wake_Up_If_U_Can]

Our 2023 Camry XLE Hybrid started at 44mpg, dropped to 38mp by 4k miles, and is now back up to 41mpg at 9k miles. We are in southern WA state and it has been cold for months. We use both seat heaters and occasionally the steering wheel heater. By 5k miles it had a cold start shake that goes away after like 30 seconds. At 8k it started to feel like it might be occasionally misfiring. Gonna have the dealer look at it when time permits. Dealer is over an hour drive each way and we are a one car family.

[@bho6486]

Great review. I find one sits too low in sedans today. Actually since the current Prius model came out several years ago, I found that the seating has been lowered in cars. I like the Camry/Accord/Corolla Hybrids and the Civic but when I sat in them, I felt like I was sitting on the floor (compared to the 2006 Acura TSX we had). As a result, we went with the Venza Hybrid to sit higher. We're getting 40 mpg which is great but it's not 52 mpg like the base Camry Hybrid.

[@jayjanyh2932]

Excellent review, because you touch on the disadvantages of the Hybrid System, at 13:28 The real question is: Are you going to keep the hybrid for 12 - 15 years, then accept a dismal trade in value? At 13:28, you talk about the downside of the additional ($2,500) price of a Hybrid vs a standard car.

[@Realistick]

I think for most people, they wont keep the car nearly long enough to run into those issues, many wont even keep it long enough for the car to even save them money over the standard camry, however I think the power and experience is what makes it worth it!

[@jayjanyh2932]

@@Realistick Power & Experience = Accord 2.0T with 10 speed, on Premium Gas.

[@sarahfullerton6894]

In 2016, the difference I saw was $4,000.00 between regular and hybrid.

[@Izatrixi]

I'm planning on getting the XLE with tue XSE body. Might cost more, but love the tech from the XLE, but the styling of the XSE is the best.

[@killowz]

I'm 6 going on 7 months in on the wait list for a Camry Hybrid. Nightshade edition since it was a shorter list. Finally down to the #1 spot, but went from getting a 2022 model to a 2023. Will see how much longer to get a blue one in. I'm just glad my old car didn't get totaled or else I'd have had real problems when I started shopping.

[@Realistick]

It’s definitely a waiting game now but id much rather wait than overpay! Congrats on the camry

[@djourknows_3496]

thats dope, i bought the 2023 SE last week and now im having second thoughts thinking i should’ve gotten the hybrid but i didn’t want to wait 6 months 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@killowz]

@@djourknows_3496 what's pissing me off is the dealers with a 20% markup is getting the models in but not the msrp one.

[@Realistick]

@@killowz That's because the dealers without markup typically have a waiting list!

[@killowz]

@@Realistick I know I'm in the number 1 slot on that wait list at one.

[@jgionti3]

Excellent review sir. Very well done. Keep up the great work

[@ezraalbin3252]

I have a 2019 Camry SE Hybrid (loaded). Love it and get 58 mpg.

[@sonicmoj1]

I have a 2022 Camry LE Hybrid and get the same mpg.

[@myytchannel6632]

58mpg on the whole tank? That is over how many miles? And is that on the highway doing 70mph plus? Give more details or your number does not mean much. I drive a 2020 Honda Accord Hybid and I have gotten 66mpg on a whole tank of gas in city driving only. And getting on the freeway every now and then. I have driven my Accord on a one hour drive on the highway doing 55mph to 65mp and I got 70mpg at the end of the 1 hour drive.

[@ibrahimbashir6634]

This grill treatment of xl models made it look 10 times better

[@Realistick]

My favorite part is the little accent lighting on the xle xse models

[@ibrahimbashir6634]

@@Realistick yes💜

[@charlesjackson1700]

@@Realistick They have LED lighting and ambient lighting on the inside much better than the standard trims.. not to mention the upgraded LED running lights.

[@prarambha-1437]

Thank You. Young person gave honest report , displayed Clear picture and comparison.

[@metralhamor46]

I have a Toyota camry hybrid 2019 luxury and I can say that it is an Exelent car and with a consumption of 4.5lts🥳🇵🇹🇵🇹🇵🇹

[@Bbbuddy]

The major drawback of Toyota hybrids is the dealerships. I recently went to one to ask about the cars and was essentially told, “Ha! Get in line.”

[@Not_Sure_]

@9:10 your height doesn't matter. What really matters is your seated height(torso/head/neck)

[@Realistick]

I'm proportionate so my height is pretty descriptive.

[@ryancruz1074]

"...speeding up so that this WRX doesn't ride my a$$" LOL I love the unedited off-the-cuff remarks

[@Realistick]

He really was forcing me to test that suspension at least😂

[@Journeyofamomdoc]

I was thinking Volvo EV but waited 8 plus months and still had to wait until next year - so I decided on the hybrid - I am finding it hard to adapt as I drive SUVs and minivans that are seated up high - but I will get used to it

[@4gegtyreeyuyeddffvyt]

Should I go 2023 Camry hybrid or 2023 Prius?

[@samuelramirez2638]

I almost went for this vehicle a few weeks ago but opted for the rav 4, since I want to go off roading some day soon lol

[@granitfog]

Just how distracting is the bright LCD jus to the right of one's line of sight while looking at the high way? My car is 18 years old and for the last 6 years I've been waiting for a hybrid sedan with an LCD placed low (like they used to be when smaller). But after waiting 6 years, I see the trend for distracting colorful bright high placed LCD with touch surface replacing analog controls are here to stay... until NHTSA sees the uptick in accidence from the display. At least it's nice the hear this does have analog controls for the common features.

[@hurtadoaviles]

Great video. Thanks!

[@drHafidhuNalendraCps]

Amazingly wwwoooowwww...... Incredible... Semakin di depan

[@goranyordanoff3638]

I own a '23 SE Hybrid. There are highs and lows: Highs: Ride quality is excellent and the drivetrain is mature. You can tell all the bugs have been worked out and the vehicle is comfortable and confidence inspiring to drive. Good looks on the exterior with the SE. Lows: 1. Your MPG depends on so many variables: temperature/climate, driving style, speed you drive on the highway. Def don't drive over 70 mph if you want decent mpg..but that applies to pretty much all ICE cars. The electric motors will be used more when you regenerate energy in stop/go driving and NOT when you're cruising on the highway.. 2. The seats on the SE are freaking embarrassing. Absolutely the ugliest seats ever created in an automobile. I bought seat covers because I couldn't stand to look at the candy-striped nonsense. Sigh. 3. The speedo/dash cluster is dollar-store. I can't believe Toyota actually designed and produced it. The center dash touch-screen would have felt ancient with the graphics quality, etc. back in 2005. THANK GOD you can just hook up your phone and look at your Apple CarPlay and not the embarrassing Fisher-Price quality Toyota gave you with your $33+k car. 4. Did I mention the seats make you want to vomit every time you get in the vehicle? Oh, and they're also cheaply cushioned and uncomfortable as Hell. 5. The "carpet" on these cars now is nothing more than cheap, flimsy grey felt. Like grade school art class felt that kids make crafts with. I can't believe auto manufacturers are ramming it up our backsides with such horrifying cost-cutting and making us feel fortunate to be able to get our hands on a car and praise Jesus for only paying MSRP. The Hybrid is clearly holding value significantly better than its gas counterpart. I could probably sell the car for more than I paid for it right now, with 7k miles on it. You could not say that for a regular gas camry. SO, all in all, you deal with the negatives and keep telling yourself "i'm saving on gas and at least I'm not getting murdered on depreciation like I used to for the past 25 years of car ownership". I am definitely selling this vehicle in the next 6 months as the next-gen Camry will be out later in '23 and probably make this generation look old and dated. However, I'm not sure I'll buy a Toyota again if they continue with this level of cheap interior materials and outrageous cost-cutting.

[@marki61422]

some people are never happy.

[@Imran-Shah]

If the seats are uncomfortable...why did you buy?

[@gnarl12]

Next hen Camry is due in fall 2024

[@Mrtellitlikeitis]

No way your getting more than what u paid for it. Pipe dreams

[@goranyordanoff3638]

My post was 11 months ago. I have a retail dealer license and have watched Manheim auctions for the past decade. Right now, everything has dropped 20% or more from 11 months ago. When I posted 11 months ago, Rav4 hybrids were selling at auction for $4,000 over MSRP and Camrys were $3,000. Now, they are aren’t. The market changed. I appreciate your comment but you are responding to market conditions from nearly 1 year ago.

[@curtmichaels9944]

My 2022 Camry Hybrid is approaching 25,000 miles and averaging 45.5mpg.

[@heritagefamilydental]

Tyler- Your content is great- I would like to support this channel . do you have a Patreon ? what’s the best way?

[@Realistick]

Thank you, I do have a patreon, the link is in the description!

[@heritagefamilydental]

@@Realistick Done. Keep up the great work. You have my support Tyler!

[@mitchellbryars9338]

I just bought a 2023 LE. It comes with 17" wheels. Not 16" hubcaps

[@charlesjackson1700]

The LE hybrid models come with plastic wheel covers.. They need the alloy wheels as well..

[@mitchellbryars9338]

@@charlesjackson1700 are you sure? Because I've seen different

[@mitchellbryars9338]

@@charlesjackson1700 I'm not saying you're wrong, I just can't imagine they would give cheaper wheels on a more expensive trim.

[@charlesjackson1700]

@@mitchellbryars9338 I agree with you 100%, they should put alloy wheels on any car that cost $30,000 Plus... Or any midsize car.. I hate the plastic wheel covers ! It don't make sense when you look at a hybrid Camry on the inside and see push start blind spot monitoring and Lane assist as well as all of the driving modes plus other things.. homelink/review mirror dimmer/moon roof and see plastic wheel covers.smh

[@charlesjackson1700]

@@mitchellbryars9338 I am in the US and all Camry LE hybrids come with plastic wheel covers.. if you seen other the dealer must have installed different wheels on it which I'm sure made it look better.

[@stephenbrown8898]

Does the Toyota Hybrid Camey SE really come with rear AC vents without an upgrade. I am Hoping the 2024 Camry SE. I'm getting has it

[@MedMed-fd9mh]

How far the ride quality different between this Camry and RAV4 ?

[@Realistick]

Close, I talked a little about it in this one, but I am currently trying to make a back to back comparison so I'll give you more detailed thoughts then. RAV4 is a little more forgiving through the worst stuff, both are supple and well handling.

[@bobbygargari1252]

The RAV4 is more "tin-ier". More road noise

[@HumbleBearcat]

How is the acceleration compares to the Accord Hybrid?

[@Realistick]

By numbers, very similar. It also has direct drive so it should have better response too but I can’t confirm this because I have not driven one.

[@markpuckett7793]

My friend has one and his trunk is so small, he can barely put a set of golf clubs inside it. Not good if taking a trip with luggage.

[@tails300]

You should redo your 0-60 run, because I got 6.9 sec in mine which is the same as the RAV4 hybrid you did not too long ago.

[@marclachance8523]

I agree, I have a 2023 xle hybrid and 6.9 sec is the actual performance.

[@bonecollector8086]

great video

[@wardkoppel6704]

We have a 2020 Camry LE Hybrid purchased new in July 2020. That was before the chip shortage, when the lots were packed with cars, but the showrooms were empty of customers. Car has just under 14,000 miles on it now. Only options are floor mats and the rear bumper protective applique. We leave it in ECO mode, but have found it is very sensitive to temperature. Warm day.......say 80 degrees or warmer....I have gotten as high as 56 mpg on the freeway. Cooler day, say 60 degrees and colder, it drops to about 48 mpg. This is my first Toyota, although I had Toyotas as company cars in the 1970's.....back when they had cardboard door panels, the quality of materials has certainly improved. Things I don't like, the car is way too low. You can't park up against a cement parking stop in a shopping center parking lot because the front of the car scrapes on it. Not a fan of the front seats on long trip. No support for your legs, and so far, haven't found an adjustment with the power seat to fix that. I'm talking about trips of 400 miles. We have taken to putting a throw pillow on the seat. I'm 6' 2". The front doors open wider than any other car I have ever owned, and even with my long arms, it is a LONG reach to close the door if it is open all the way. Trunk capacity is 3 cubic feet smaller than the Taurus it replaced, and I do notice that. Also, the remote controls on the steering wheel are on the opposite side from any other car I have owned. Radio volume is on the left, cruise control on the right instead of the radio on the right and cruise control on the left. That being said I would buy it again, just a few observations. I'm glad we have a 2020, not sure I like how the touch screen is now sticking up instead of being intergrated into the dash.

[@Imran-Shah]

I have a 2020 Camry hybrid (not my first hybrid) and what you say is correct. In fact, when temperatures go above 100, expect a drop in fuel economy as well (Toyota management system wants to protect the hybrid battery). So on average if you score a tad above 50 mpgs on average, that's great. Talking about opposite: Did you notice that your exhaust and gas cap are on the SAME side??

[@wardkoppel6704]

@@Imran-Shah Yes, why is that of note?

[@Imran-Shah]

@@wardkoppel6704 Because there are some co-called" tech" people who claim that the tailpipe is always on the other side of the gas cap. Which is true....in MOST cases. Not in ours.

[@wardkoppel6704]

@@Imran-Shah Hmm. My other modern car has dual exhaust so one exhaust pipe is on the same side at the fuel filler. My classic car, has dual exhaust with the fuel filler right in between the exhaust pipes in the panel under the trunk lid.

[@Imran-Shah]

@@wardkoppel6704 Ah, of course, the dual exhausts have two tailpipes...should have known...:)

[@dpnose]

Is it worth to get it or should I wait for Crown 2023?

[@Realistick]

Cant comment on the crown too much yet, but if you want to save some money, I can’t see you being disappointed with the Camry.

[@bobbygargari1252]

Camry > Crown especially considering the price points.

[@assassinforce5637]

Cool man

[@markoconnell804]

Did not see anything on the self driving features

[@markpuckett7793]

Or the other safety equipment such as pedestrian avoidance

[@bobbygargari1252]

It doesn't self drive. Just adaptive cruise and lane keep assist.

[@joey86bu1]

Tires are gonna wear faster when the car is heavier also. Which bites into $ that you save with the hybrid.

[@AustinDashes]

Meh, not really. Just buy your tires at discount, free rotation there whenever you need it. I had a hybrid I used for Uber. Could get a year out of the tires easy

[@SourSteve9]

What would be estimate of combined torque equivalent?

[@Realistick]

That’s a really difficult question for me to answer as torque in this output doesn’t mean very much. The engine peaks at 176 (or maybe it’s 163 lb-ft, It’s been a little since I’ve looked at the specs for the camry hybrid). Torque is a measure of twisting force but power is the total work able to be done (it factors in rpm and torque into the equation). You typically want more torque because that means more power at lower rpms, however this has electric assistance to make up down low for the engine’s lack of power in low rpms. In short, it doesn’t feel like a normal car but the thrust feels like it would be around the 200-220 mark at low (2500) rpms.

[@SourSteve9]

@@Realistick thank you. I am coming from a 2.0t 250 hp 250 tq sonata and realize the camry wouldn't be as powerful but hoping i wouldnt notice huge difference.

[@vlj1133]

LE Hybrid with the superior fuel mileage, lower cost, and greater simplicity, or an XLE or XSE Hybrid with better looks and more amenities, but a louder, stiffer ride, especially with the XSE's 19" wheels? I have to admit, I wish Toyota gave the LE Hybrid alloy 16's. Steelies with hubcaps just look too poverty-spec (savagegeese*). There is no reason that 16" alloys of the same width as the steelies would hurt fuel mileage. Case in point: the Accord Hybrid EX-L's 17" alloy, vs their louder, less efficient 19's on the Hybrid Sport and Hybrid Touring.

[@myytchannel6632]

Toyota is being way too cheap with the LE. I also hate that they have hubcaps on the LE. I drive a 2020 Honda Accord Hybrid with the 17 inch. It looks better than the Camry.

[@MandusahRamirez]

The thick thighed homies😂

[@Realistick]

An esteemed title

[@Milkywilky]

Does it come with breakfast?

[@N3v3r2Lat3]

Anyone wants to talk about the map blinking? What’s with that?

[@Realistick]

Shutter speed on the camera, it changes automatically with the brightness of the situation and can sometimes cause that flickering!

[@N3v3r2Lat3]

@@Realistick ahh thank you

[@maxsd32]

I own a xse hybrid you can still average 50 mpg which is better than what the paper suggested

[@Realistick]

It's the EPA, they do the same test for all of them (and the mileage is usually conservative), not my numbers.

[@bobbygargari1252]

you must drive super slow??

[@michaelmccafferty7341]

The Camry hybrid has a lithium battery? Is it still air cooled? My dog sheds a lot and concerned I will be cleaning the air filer monthly.

[@markpuckett7793]

Yes, it is air cooled. The air intake vent is behind the leg of the passenger on the passenger side rear seat. It has a filter on it, and you should clean it or replace it when it gets somewhat dirty. It is an easy to get at location.

[@TL-wu4id]

Mpg is 52? Did you check? It shows 46 on Toyota site.

[@Realistick]

It’s both, as I said in this video, 52 is for the LE which has smaller wheels.

[@romansOneSixteen]

Great review! I'm getting my LE Hybrid in a few days and looking forward to it! You'll pardon me if I take your critique of the bells and whistles with a grain of salt. I've never had any of these things. The youngest car I've had was an '05 and the car I'm hopping from is an '01. Not exactly the latest and greatest, in terms of the infotainment. I intend to keep this until the wheels fall off and I've heard nothing but good things about this car(This will be my first Toyota purchase), so I'm hoping to get 10-20 years out of the Camry!

[@myytchannel6632]

Did you buy a brand new 2023 Camry LE Hybrid? How much did you pay including taxes? I am very interested and looking for one.

[@romansOneSixteen]

@@myytchannel6632 Yes, mine's brand new. My OTD price (MSRP + trans fee + ceramic coating + underbelly rustproof + Tax, Title, License tags & Doc fee) was 32k. No markups.

[@myytchannel6632]

@@romansOneSixteen Wow. That is a VERY GOOD price. What dealership did you buy from? Let me call them and see if they can sell to someone out of state. Are you in Wyoming? I am in Texas. If I find one for that same out the door price, I will buy it today. Let me know what dealership you bought from.

[@romansOneSixteen]

@@myytchannel6632 I got mine from McGrath Toyota. They're in Iowa City, IA. It was a heckuva drive, but it was worth it.

[@romansOneSixteen]

@@myytchannel6632 @MyYTChannel I exaggerated the drive a bit. I'm from IA, I just had to drive from the other end of the state to get it. I don't believe sales are restricted to residents. I've seen ppl at dealerships that are from out of state. You shouldn't have an issue. And yes, it was a good deal. I'm counting my blessings, given the current market. I was considering the Accord, but the Camry was available first.

[@MrPAULONEAL]

You can have your car built and delivered.

[@whatwhome6914]

That driving position looks so awkward. Who sits like that? Did you have to visit a chiropractor after the test drive?

[@PFinkoloTL87]

14:51 wrong.

[@LoLsaladz]

Too bad, this thing cost like 40k in the current market.

[@myytchannel6632]

No kidding. It costs even more when you go to sign papers and they trick you with warranties you do not need.

[@trainsandlocomotives]

My 2020 XLE seemed like it never lost value

[@charlesjackson1700]

@@trainsandlocomotives I love mine as well.. I bought my 2020 Camry XLE and the Wind Chill Pearl right before things started getting crazy.

[@edwardlocnguyen]

Did you just play a sound clip from Carti? LOL

[@Realistick]

I can’t remember but that sounds right 😂

[@asp4488]

A bit ridiculous that this Sedan is being compared with SUV. I hate SUVs because they lean too much when taking a curve. The reason why I like Sedans and seating low.

[@davidparkin9017]

Just give me the LE. Throwing a hybrid battery in a landfill won't help the environment.

[@lynnzheng7687]

The flashing screen is really annoying

[@tonyl1483]

Except cvt transmissions don’t last! 4:24

[@Realistick]

Do some research on Toyota e-cvts. Or just research on Toyota’s cvt, or Honda’s. Not everything is a Nissan.

[@tonyl1483]

@@Realistick my cousin is a mechanic at Toyota, I doubt he doesn’t know what he’s talking about!

[@Realistick]

@@tonyl1483 That's cool, ask him about e-cvts then. They are proven well beyond a single person's opinion.

[@joelthorne7434]

Hybrid batteries are high-maintenance and can be prone to failure. I wouldn’t touch a hybrid car.

[@Realistick]

There’s not really any maintenance outside probably needing to replace it in 12 to 15 years. Go in expecting that and you’ll be fine.

[@joelthorne7434]

@@Realistick Batteries must be kept cool. One more unnecessary thing to worry about.

[@bobbygargari1252]

That's old school mentality, especially with Toyota's. Pretty maintenance free and designed to last a looooooongggg time (pretty much your lifetime)

[@joelthorne7434]

@@bobbygargari1252 Hybrid batteries don’t like heat, which is why they have fans, with filters, which must be cleaned often. Owners are advised to use AC during the summer to cool the batteries. And, leaving the car parked anywhere on a hot day, without the benefit of the fan and AC, will deplete the battery over time.

[@MrManic52001]

​@joelthorne7434 would love to see the data in your clearly scientific, non biased, experimentally proven opinion.

[@Brararaf101]

New camry lacking interior quality it's also too low and rough over bumps oh yea it defrost very slow i mean super slow i miss my old camry.

[@stephenwinter8892]

Greetings from southern Ontario Canada I really enjoyed the video however I'm looking forward to seeing the crown as the camry is getting dated and boring

[@Realistick]

Thank you, I cant wait to drive one either, it's super funky and I want to find out if it is a good funky!

[@newchannel1231]

The infotainment looks so backwards and unpleasant

[@charlesjackson1700]

Shoo fly

[@ag4eng]

Really looks dated.

[@myytchannel6632]

It is still very well sought after for its reliability.

[@charlesjackson1700]

So does your Chevy Cobalt

[@bobbygargari1252]

All new one is coming soon

[@njnikusha]

Does 2023 camry hybrid offer wireless apple CarPlay? Cant seem to find info anywhere

[@Realistick]

I think I mentioned this in the video but no. All of the old UI cars don’t have it wireless.

[@charlesjackson1700]

The 2024 Camry will offer wireless.