2025 Toyota Camry is rated at 44MPG... Here are my results after my first fill up

[@alexnutcasio936]

Results are 18:20 Your answer 50.3 MPG

[@watchmanonthewall14]

Thanks!

[@gmodesike]

Modern day hero. 😉

[@royalad]

😂

[@paulbarr1705]

Thanks. This guy’s fear of other drivers’ feelings is really annoying.

[@patrickramos4253]

Saint. Hero #1.

[@MR3DDev]

Actual title of the video: how to drive a modern hybrid

[@yournightmare9999]

@@MR3DDev thats why people dislike and unsubscribe for wrong title

[@shawnzfpv]

Well, a hybrid doesn't magically get maximum MPGs. There are methods to the madness, and no you don't have to pulse and glide / go crazy hypermiling.

[@Ryan-cf6lc]

That’s a proud dad moment right there when the numbers popped up on your Calculator!😮

[@harmdegraaf5579]

I have a 2019 front wheel drive Camry hybrid. Last December I did a round trip to Spain from the Netherlands, all and all about 5,000km's, about 3,107miles. Of which 2,500 miles on the Freeway @about 62 miles per hour. I came home with 4,3L per 100km on the trip computer, which is 54,7mpg. On my Camry, build in Japan, the trip computer matches the fillup calculation. This is on 18 inch wheels with a whole lot of Freeway cruising. The Camry is more efficient on the Freeway than the 2016 PriusIV that I had before. I am very happy with the the Camry's fuel efficiency.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Splendid!

[@Big.W.]

That’s interesting a have the same car but it’s built in America

[@Decisions4u]

We have a 2018 Camry LE (non-hybrid) which gets about 33 combined mpg and a 2014 Toyota Prius which still gets about 46 mpg. Both cars have been trouble-free gems. Thinking about getting either a 2025 Camry LE or SE or the new Prius, I am leaning towards the Camry.

[@chaous2000]

is that European gallons, or US gallons, cause they aren't the same.

[@ivok9846]

@@chaous2000 4.3l per 100km is ridiculously low, esp. for gasoline. 54,7 us gallon. 65,7 uk gallon. continent has no gallon.

[@RS-qz6by]

This makes me feel so good about my 2025 LE FWD purchase w/ convenience package for 29k OTD! more MPG and faster acceleration is such a win. And in my honest opinion, I love how the 16inch alloy wheels look on it. Especially in underground:)

[@rightlanehog3151]

🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@jameswillett7186]

Those 16 inch wheels should give your LE a smoother ride than the SE or XSE with their larger wheels.

[@vlj1133]

Those 16" wheels with the taller sidewalls also make for the quietest, plushest ride offered by any Camry. So, with the LE in FWD, you get the lowest price (by far), the best fuel mileage (by far), the plushest ride, the quietest ride, the lowest maintenance costs with the most affordable tires (by far), and the most reliable car, since it's the simplest model, with the least electronic gadgetry. As Kirk said in the video, who cares about flashier wheels? It's a Camry. No one buys a Camry for head-turning style or amazing sporty performance. It's an appliance. It's your consistent, reliable butler, not your sexy PIA trophy wife. It's supposed to remain in the background, always ready, willing, and able to serve you without complaint, and to do so seemingly forever. The Camry LE in FWD with no moonroof...the best daily driver and all-around value in the current automotive world. You chose well.

[@RS-qz6by]

@@vlj1133 thank you!!

[@Nightshade1881]

👀😅43kOTD for my XSE Still not regretting my purchase I wanted something with all the bells and whistles after driving my old 08 Camry for so long.

[@Kjhgr01]

We are averaging 42.4 mpg with our 2022 Rav4 Hybrid over 35K miles at the pump around Tampa. Toyota really has an amazing hybrid system!

[@rightlanehog3151]

🙌🙌

[@James-il3tq]

My buddy and I both have averaged 35 mpg on our 2019 Rav4 hybrids from day 1. He's in Los Angeles. I'm in Alberta, Canada.

[@spacemaster5206]

Nope Toyota actually has a huge fuel consumption

[@jeffreyarrowood9911]

I'm at 42.3 with my 2021 toyota avalon hybrid

[@JonathanMcGuire-xq2bi]

I'm at 41mpg in my 21 crv hybrid

[@winstonarmstead184]

EXCELLENT video!!! I wish more people are taught simple driver etiquette. There would be a lot less road rage. Keep up the good work Kirk!!!

[@scott8919]

There would be a lot less road rage if people learned anger management too.

[@deancm9302]

@@winstonarmstead184 wishful thinking, unfortunately you can’t teach stupid.

[@James-il3tq]

Pulse and glide is poor driver etiquette when someone behind you. You're speed is constantly going up and down which is annoying to followers. Also increases drive time.

[@jamesdarcy3902]

Most of the aggressive drivers in 5-15 year old cars probably can't afford to replace them after they are "stacked". It will be just a matter of time until if they have private transportation, it will be a 2 wheeler of some type.

[@escheidl]

By far the best Camry review on the internet. You just set the bar VERY high. 👍👌

[@timcoursey7592]

Kirk, your reviews are the BEST! Thank you! I have driven Toyota hybrids (Prius/Camry/Highlander/NX300h) since 2005. I have tried all three drive modes on all of these models. ECO mode slows down throttle response and HVAC, so my response is to hit the throttle harder and turn up the HVAC, negating the intended effect. Normal mode is normal. Sport mode gives you very fast and sensitive throttle response, so I am lighter on the throttle. Because of the way I drive, my mpg remains the same no matter what mode I use. For me, the easiest way to increase mpg's is to use HVAC in full auto mode, NOT use cruise control, and best of all, coast rather than brake, without annoying other drivers. When coasting or coming to a stop, I have learned how to keep the braking in regen as much as possible without using friction brakes. In my 2020 NX300h I am currently averaging 36 mpg in this car rated at 33/30.

[@roadboat9216]

That’s great. Better than my 2011 Prius getting 45-50.

[@alanclarkeau]

But not as good as the 4th Generation Prius I had. There was quite an improvement between the 3rd & 4th.

[@byhsu6140]

​@alanclarkeau yes, the 4th gen gets you at least 55~57mpg. The EPA combined estimate is 52mpg.

[@roadboat9216]

@@alanclarkeau Yes, that’s great. And now the 5th gen is even a good bit better and with more power and handling. They just keep getting better. My daughter has. 4th gen and I drove it. Yes big improvement over 3rd. If and when I buy another car it will be a Prius.

[@CKPHH]

New battery and battery filter clean will get you 60mpg, watch Chrisfix

[@hitechrr]

I have the 2025 Camry LE. The dash said that I got 53MPG. The calculator said 57MPG. That was a lot of HI way driving at 70 - 80 MPH. Most of the time was on adaptive cruise control. I drove from Riverhead Long Island to Fredericksburg Vergina on I95. It took 6.5 gallons. I put 2270 miles on the car in the 2 weeks that I have had it. I just did my first oil change and sent a sample to Blackstone.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Please share the used oil analysis results.

[@ontheaaron]

Can you please post a video of your Camry?

[@emaadpervez353]

wow nice

[@douglaskaye1395]

First oil change is best at 500 miles. The oil oil change intervals should be 5,000miles make it last.

[@hitechrr]

@@douglaskaye1395 My plan was 1000 mile change but I went on a 2000 trip. I find that a hybrid engine runs only about half the time. I plan on 5000 mile changes but the dealer will only do it at 10000 mile intervals for the 4 changes that came with the car. I will be doing one before each dealer tire rotation at 5000. Mobil one 0w8 is the oil that they use with a Toyota label.

[@bjornlovoll8972]

I have an XSE with AWD, 19" wheels. I have no sunroof. I drive with the AC on full most of the time. My MPG for my first tank was 45.9mpg. My 2nd tank was around 46.5. I am not doing anything to try to hyper-mile. Most of my driving is on the highway with the cruise control set to 65mph.

[@youtubergrouper3428]

65 is hyper mile hehe

[@johneder2416]

The base LE front wheel drive would be interesting to see, I believe the highest MPG and biggest seller is this spec.

[@0HOON0]

When new, my 2021 Hybrid LE was getting 55-58mpg in the summer and 45-50mpg in the winter. Now that the battery is a few years old, the car has lost about 3mpg.

[@Its.fernnnn]

I can drive at/over 500 miles on a tank of gas on the 2025 Camry LE average was 50 MPG last fill up.

[@RS-qz6by]

​@@Its.fernnnn I feel like you should be getting more tbh

[@LucasFR11]

Put them in a garage, less temperature exposure

[@MeltingRubberZ28]

​@LivingInAnInverseReality that's about 6% so you can use that to extrapolate roughly what the reduction would be in yours

[@mats77]

LE model is exciting with that potential monster MPG!

[@thieunguyen2867]

I got 55 mpg total in one day when i drive camry se awd and it was crazy!

[@hdhd7402]

My old ball & chain will not let anyone near her hybrid

[@tomowcaest.5999]

what about the LE like hw said in his video?

[@hunter235100]

Crown owner here. Stay in the lower half of the eco portion of the radial and you’ll be electric only as long as you have 3 or more bars of electric power. You can find the perfect anchor spot for your foot and basically be pure electric till it’s empty if the road permits. The slow braking is absolutely it, that little part of the radial is great for keeping track. This is my first owned car and it’s been interesting learning the little nuances. I started with about 29.6 mpg in the xle trim…. So yea. I was heavy foot harry for a bit. I’ve climbed from this to now 38.2 mpg. If I reset the reader, I’m sure I could be at a consistent 43 or higher, but I enjoy ticking up slowly but surely. From 27 miles to 10.5k I can wholeheartedly say this hybrid system not only has some kick, but its efficiency is top notch. Next variants I just want more electric capability. Stronger motors for what would essentially be more wiggle room in the electric only driving speeds, larger capacity battery for obvious hopes, and the torque that comes with the additional strength is just gravy. Even just a plug in variant of the crown.

[@July.4.1776]

A crown getting around 45MPG with 10,000 miles on it.

[@4af]

Absolutely true that 16" wheels and tires + FWD instead of AWD makes all the difference in the World. Then if you also use low rolling resistance tires like Michelin Energy Saver A/S, highway fuel economy is boosted even more.

[@rightlanehog3151]

In regard to the tires, do you save enough gas to justify the more frequent tire replacements compared to a Michelin Defender?

[@0HOON0]

​@@rightlanehog3151For most people, no. The Defenders will also provide better handling and stopping distances. Vastly so in the winter. I'm a nutter though, so I like to risk the eco tires.

[@4af]

@@rightlanehog3151 good question Defender 2, 80,000 mile tread warranty vs 65,000 for the energy saver a/s. 1-2 extra highway MPG for the energy saver a/s.

[@James-il3tq]

Eco tires are fine in warm, dry climates. You do sacrifice some breaking distance and wet/snow/ice grip. For myself better grip for poor weather and emergency braking, etc worth slightly lower mpg.

[@codincoman9019]

I prefer Bridgestone instead of Michelin for the better all-round performance, especially on wet and when braking. Bridgestone Potenza Sport (I had a bad experience with Michelin PS4) for the summer and Blizzak LM005 for the winter. Best quality/price ratio.

[@rncondie]

Kirk, we can confirm after our son has driven his 2025 Camry LE the computer said 53.5 mpg average but after the real number after gassing up was 51.59 mpg with mostly 425 miles of interstate driving. You can take that to the bank. The Camry LE is the bomb. 💣

[@rightlanehog3151]

LEss is more. The Camry LE rules!!!!!

[@KirkKreifels]

I'd guess 80 mph will be closer to 40 mpg. 65mph should be close to 50 mpg.

[@pbmcgme176]

@@KirkKreifels I have 38k miles on my 2020 Camry LE now and drive consistently at 80mph here on Dallas tollways. I almost always get between 45-47 mpg and I dont baby it. It's the only hybrid that can do this. My fathers accord hybrid will be at 36-38mpg.... Toyota knows how to make hybrids. Also just FYI nml mode is the only mode to be in. The eco and sport both waste gas for no reason. If you travel between 60-70mph your gas mileage will be amazing. 75mph will net you 48-49 easy. I didn't buy it to hypermile it and you absolutely don't have to in order to achieve great fuel economy.

[@JT-fq2bl]

Best Fuel Economy Highway = Sonata City = Accord Mix = Camry

[@asianstud7]

why is he getting less than what the computer says , while Kirk is getting more?

[@pacmanfl]

I’ve been averaging 56.5mpg over 1400mi in the LE. In my 22 Corolla hybrid I’ve been getting 63mpg over 59k miles. Florida driving, flat roads, calculated at the pump. I averaged 44mpg in my 07 Camry hybrid before it died with 427k miles.

[@KirkKreifels]

Epic

[@onlysublime]

great video. I think there's one more tip. On the gear shifter is a B mode. From what I read this is a heavy regen braking mode. It's not like the B gear in a traditional automatic transmission which was used for downhill slowing. So there's no danger of switching to B at any speed. You can essentially use B as a way to brake, lessening the need for the disc brakes. In fact, if you need to brake in a hurry like an emergency, switch to B while applying the disc brakes hard. It will stop fast. There is so little wear and tear on my brakes on my Prius C because of this.

[@kILLuMBuS]

picking up my SE this week, black on black. 50 mpg sounds like a dream for someone who travels 45 minutes to work one way...letttsss gooooo

[@randymelissabutton2159]

Another great review Kirk, you were not "HYPER mileing" the car, but just some great tips on how to squeeze the mileage, without being a jerk...Love it!! You essentially drove the worst trim level possible and still got 50 mpg, and to some people having the "best" looking/most features is important. If it is the car you drive every day and if you are like many of us, you will drive it for as many years as possible, you want that up scale feel. I agree with you on All Wheel Drive, unless it is absolutely needed I would save the $1500....

[@markw4012]

I’ve never driven a hybrid, but I’m thinking about getting one. This review was very interesting and enlightening. Thanks for another great review!

[@steak5599]

Kirk, you just sold me this Camry. But I am going to wait until my Local Toyota Dealership to stop Scalping them and inventory to go up a little more first.

[@sunflower_1522]

I rented a 2025 Camry LE in Alaska last week. Mostly drove highway. I drove the speed limit where possible and drove 918 miles. First tank was 52.93 MPG (I don’t know how full the tank was when I picked it up) and the second tank was 56.99 MPG. I use an app called “road trip” to keep track of my MPG on multiple cars. I loved driving that Camry! Great road manners, fairly quiet, the adaptive cruise is better than that on my 2 cars that have that feature, and it’s comfortable. When I sell my 2019 Prius I have that on top of my shopping list.

[@jaexster750]

I just bought a blue 25 Camry LE and loving it. I just wanted to share that I took a 800 mile one way trip early May in my 22 Camry. Not a hybrid and was surprised to do 500 miles until putting in the first tank of gas.

[@FlexRod]

I can confirm this as well, I have a 2019 SE trim and I have gotten over 500 miles in a single tank.

[@threadoflife]

Thank you for this I was super curious about range on a full tank with it only being a 13 Gallon tank now! 500 miles is great news! Although you said that’s a 2022 so I’m curious what the range will be on a 2025 I saw about 473 with a full tank in the dash when test driving a FWD the other day! Not terrible I hope it will break that 500 range space after break in.

[@FlexRod]

@@threadoflife that’s an estimate and can definitely beat it, most especially on long trips. The most mine has shown is 350.

[@fog10101]

very good tips and info on regen in the beginning.

[@PN-ve9lf]

One of the most practical way to review hybrids. The vast majority buy hybrids for efficiency & anything else is just a bonus. I was gonna buy accord hybrid but I changed my mind after seeing the camry numbers and features.

[@Dione_RBG444]

"Pulse and glide is the Bend and snap of fuel economy" YESSS, Kirk Woods! Lol As a female driver, who knows quite a bit about cars, it means a lot for you to use this reference! This week has been nothing short of validating- I worked w an incredible female sales person at Toyota, a first after buying 5 cars before this experience. It was awesome to talk about cars and share the love of cars from someone who doesn't hold a reservation about what I know and like in cars as a female person. Hope all your girls follow in your car-enthusiast footsteps, Kirk, just as I have w my Dad, who worked for Toyota! Can't wait to bring my 2025 Camry XSE home next week! Thanks, Kirk!

[@KirkKreifels]

Congrats on your new Camry! Thanks for all the kind words :) Hoping at least one of my daughters gets in the "family" business one day!

[@MrOracio121]

If you don’t mind me asking ….i was thinking about getting one ..how much did you get your2025XSE for?

[@williamepstein4837]

Hi , I picked my XSE up in July. I got the AWD and 19 in wheel package and body color in heavy metal. My first Toyota, my son has a 2022 camry. We both love them. Still working on hypermiling technique. My son has it down and getting excellent mpgs.

[@TheLanard]

Thank you for showing the gauge monitor while driving. It really shows how it works as you drive a hybrid. Thanks also for explaining in detail how to save fuel while driving. Incidentally, it’s the exact same way I drive my ICE car. I get good gas mileage doing so. I plan on trading for the Highlander Hybrid in the near future. Your video is very helpful.

[@RS-qz6by]

You're putting out the best Camry videos right now. Appreciate it!!

[@KirkKreifels]

Sadly it's my last one until next year.... I had to give her back yesterday.

[@RS-qz6by]

When you get it again, it would be awesome if you could get an LE this time. Would love to hear your thoughts and experiences with that one!

[@UmmiEdits]

i already got mine yesterday mine so happy to have it < 3

[@KawaTony1964]

I like the "brake coach" on my Ford Maverick hybrid. It confirms that you are absolutely correct about coming to gradual stops to get best efficiency. If I come to a slow, gradual stop at a light, my brake coach will tell me something like "96% Energy Returned". If I slam on the brakes at a light, it will tell me something like "17% Energy Returned".

[@pjsneeringer5942]

@Kirk, when I traded in my '17 Prius Prime, I still had 199.99MPG!😂

[@mikej238]

I drove 210 miles yesterday at 65mph with the AC on in my 23 Rav 4 Ltd Hybrid. 46mpg. Its rated at 40.

[@rightlanehog3151]

🙌🙌

[@JamaicanMeCrazy]

Yessir....

[@mikej238]

Just did the return 210 mile trip. Got 46.5 on the way back

[@Big.W.]

How many cars passed you?

[@mikej238]

@@Big.W. Speed limit was 65, 2 + 3 lane divided highway. I drive in the right lane pass in the left lane, which I did many times.

[@markkrispin6944]

I have a 2021 Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE and I get an average of 70 + MPG City, 62 MPG Highway. LOVE IT!

[@Billsfan2012]

"I believe the "pulse and glide" you mentioned used to be known as "lifting." I had an '08 Prius and did some research on how to maximize mileage. I discovered that if you reached speeds ranging from 20 to 49 MPH, you could slightly release your foot from the accelerator and still maintain the same speed. I didn't come up with this term; I read about it." Love the video.

[@ayushmalpeddi2793]

For anyone wondering, at $4/gal of gas, the difference between 55mpg and 45mpg over 100K miles is $1600. Its neglibable and useless to worry about that if you are spending 30K+ on a new car. If you really care so much about saving money buy a used car. What im trying to say is buy whichever version you like

[@jamesdarcy3902]

I just bought a 2025 Camry LE FWD, flew to Denver to pick it up and drove it back to the Seattle area with a 3 day stop in Boise. My result was 22.2 gallons, 1391 miles (62.6 or 3.87L/100kms) no cruise control first 600 miles and varied speed of 55-63mph. After 600 miles the CC was set at 60mph most of the time and A/C was in steady use. In local Puget Sound area driving of about 50/50 highway, suburban still over 60 mpg.

[@jamesdarcy3902]

Computer said 64.3, actual pump measurement was 62.6

[@nickchandler4334]

Love this format! Btw, I have a 2022 Camry SE Nightshade with 12k miles, somehow I average about 42 mpg which I feel like is pretty good for a non-hybrid.

[@AmericanRoads]

I own a 2023 RAV4 Hybrid XSE, and here is another tip for better MPGs. This may sound counter-intuitive at first. Spend LESS time in EV mode, and more in "hybrid" mode. The hybrid mode is when both the ICE and battery are moving the car; go to 5:55 - 6:30 and see the energy flow meter (right circle). In hybrid mode, even when the ICE is running, the car is still doing around 60 instantaneous MPG (the white bar in the left circle). Also, keep the battery between 5-7 bars (out of 8) state of charge. The hybrid mode will run even more efficiently when the battery level is high. Since I started doing this in my RAV4 hybrid, my EV driving ratio has decreased, but my MPGs have increased by about 10%.

[@mikej238]

You mean spend more time in ECO mode

[@abdullahmohammadi9754]

I like the way you put camera so easy we can see the gauge cluster

[@davidmarc876]

Thanks, Kirk… This video answered one of my main questions when I get my XSE later this year. I was wondering how many miles you could get a fill up … mine will no doubt be a little lower because I am getting AWD. Very informative.

[@KirkKreifels]

This XSE had the 19" and AWD... both sap fuel econ

[@davidmarc876]

@@KirkKreifels I agree with you in your video for the best MPG go with the LE… I think it’s a superb. Why buy a Prius?… I did not go with the LE because I like a lot of features and the features that I wanted are in the premium plus package. I lease my new cars so I load them up however I did not opt for the $1500 optional wheels as I could not justify that price… I chose Accessories, some of which I had never had before on a car. In regards to people saying that $45K is a lot for a Camry, which I somewhat agree… Mine is just a tad over $43K… looking for tomorrow of your Camry videos ** I did order all-wheel-drive as I live in the north east and upstate New York and here is in necessity. I currently drive a 22 RAV4 SE hybrid this was my first SUV as I could not get another Camry during Covid because there were none available at the time

[@Rift45]

I’m 4k mi in on my 2025. 42-45 mpg commuting, 47 on longer trips. Love the car!

[@kevinwood6163]

Got 56 mpg on a 2.5-3 hr tour today in my 2025 XSE AWD.

[@rolandopacheco4528]

Very informative video thank you so much last week I purchased the 2025 Toyota Camry hybrid all-wheel drive

[@seethingsclearlyawaken3424]

Yes, 50 mpgs for a large sedan is incredibly good. Camrys are nice cars. I've got a 2024 Venza, and in town, my trip computer shows over 50 mpgs. On the hwy, it shows around 45 mpgs. However, I haven't done the calculations on my own, but I will be doing that in the future. Excellent video, good job doing the purely highbred explanations.

[@richy7757]

at one point i actually got 49MPG on a drive back from work on my 25 SE so im pretty impressed by this new 5th gen hybrid system

[@harleeryder402]

Really like the vids Huge fan Long time follower & 2024 Corolla Se Owner. As Toyota Hybrids are Great I'm considering buying one BUT I've got real concerns about excessive Radiation Inside the Hybrids during Real World Daily Driver Usage SO Could You PLEASE Do Some Vids With EMF / ELF Testing & RESULTS . I believe a lot of people are interested. Or should we be? Please find out for us all... & THANX

[@NomenClature-o8s]

That’s great and it’s not even broken in.

[@presidentspilot]

GREAT REVIEW, Kirk!! Thank you so very much...Keep those videos coming!! You are a NATURAL at it!!

[@mathiaskoenitzer9020]

We had a Base LE as a rental car this summer on our family vacation and over 700 miles of mixed driving averaged 58-59 mpg with a car full of 4 people + luggage. We drove over 520 miles on less than $30 of fuel all in perfect climate controlled comfort. It was amazing! I can say that the base LE 16" wheel and tire combo doesn't have much grip though. There were several turns the tires started complaining when I didn't feel like it was taking it all that quickly.

[@TEAMWRIGHTEOUS]

I like the camera setup you have... And not having hills is definitely a plus. Up in Nashville where I do most of my driving there are hills everywhere. They kill the fuel economy. I definitely wish you could test this thing for an entire tank as well. For some reason that math doesn't seem right. My FWD XSE never comes out more than what the dash says, and the absolute best calculated I've gotten one time was 45 mpg(46 on the dash). Usually it's 38-40 calculated. I definitely feel it's partially on me, but the XSE is for sure much harder to get the advertised fuel economy in.

[@stuartfisher1640]

Toyota's technology is the future of the car industry

[@kromahj]

😂😂😂

[@James-il3tq]

Hybrids probably. EVs, not so much!

[@spacemaster5206]

Not really Toyota has actually a huge fuel consumption

[@randallsmith7885]

Nice looking 4Runner LTD in the background when you stopped to calculate the MPG!

[@hongshi8251]

Overall good video, thanks. The comment section is excellent. The guys who brought got good deals and know value.

[@zmir813]

I was seriously thinking what you were going to think about the new Camry MPG. there is a TikTok video that went viral about a mom proving that the MPG stated by Toyota is false. At first, I thought she was BS’ing but now that I see your video, it just gives me more assurance.

[@mw-th9ov]

excellent drive for economy tips and review of your test...thanks..

[@Unchainedmaple888]

In other hybrid news, the CX-50 hybrid was announced and I'm very disappointed that the base trim CX-50 doesn't get the hybrid engine. The hybrid CX-50 will start at the preferred trim at $35k and you will be forced to go with a slow power lift gate...sigh Mazda c'mon. A base hybrid starting at $33k would've been such great value

[@meowmeow2759]

Would have been too competitive with the RAV4 base price, while being far superior interior wise. I'm sure Toyota had some rules for using their hybrid system

[@Unchainedmaple888]

@@meowmeow2759 I wouldn't be surprised if that were the case, but Mazda has also been making some pretty wonky decisions when it comes to trims and options for the last few years. Let's not even talk about the CX-70 debacle so yeah...dunno what Mazda is smoking sometimes

[@jamesstever9820]

What’s the point? The preferred trim isn’t even leather lol

[@sheldonhall1295]

I have a 2020 LE Camry with 52,000 miles. I often get 54 to 60 mpg in the summer and 48 to 54 in the winter. The mpg increases with more miles on the odometer.

[@sheldonhall1295]

I’ve had the same experience with my 2020 LE.

[@threadoflife]

I’m only averaging 36-37mpg in my 2014 Toyota Prius so I’m highly looking forward to this in my new 2025 Toyota Camry XSE Premium Plus Package AWD. I’m super stoked to pick it up early August 2025!

[@terrymurphy2637]

Kirk-Close the sunshade when it's hot : )! AWD has no wheelspin or torque steer under acceleration like the FWD so for me I would only buy the AWD.I think the fuel economy is more affected by the 19 inch wheels than AWD.

[@rightlanehog3151]

I agree. I would want AWD and 16" rims to get the best balance of traction and economy. 😁

[@johnnyk6906]

I do have to give a credit to Toyota for making current iteration of hybrids very efficient compares to even one generation back. I have the NX350h averaging right at 40mpg which is twice the previous RX350 at 19MPG and still have RX450h at 26MPG. .

[@USMC_LAterZ]

Drove from L.A. to Phoenix on a full tank if gas, nonstop and still had 70 miles left to go. New Camry kicks ass!

[@martinvargas1346]

Waiting for my Le so excited. The young guy in me is saying I wish I could have gotten a “cooler/ more expensive model” but I have to remember the mpg I’m going to get on the LE when it gets delivered to the dealers

[@jeschr3462]

I would personally get the XSE AWD trim just because I want the handling, extra speed, leather seats, pano roof, and JBL speakers. You can always go on tirerack and get a new set of smaller wheels with michelin all season tires. That way it will still handle quite well because of the michelin tires despite the smaller wheels. The smaller wheels should be able to boost the mpg by 3-4. The camry is still the king when it comes to reliability and practicality. I find it funny that so many people still make fun of camrys and the people who drive them. Jokes on them when they have to deal with major repairs out of nowhere while the people who own camrys can put their money into savings, IRAs, and stocks and watch their money compound year over year.

[@Tigerex966]

The bland styling accord gets the jokes now

[@BillDozer316]

I'm waiting on my XSE to come in. I'd be happy with anything above 40 tbh. My truck right now gets 17 on the highway lol

[@0bzen22]

Just did a 110 miles round trip, with half at highway speeds (60-70 mph, following traffic), some city, the rest country roads (45-50 mph), driving chill, at the speed limit, following traffic, air con and radio on, two people... 54 mpg. Damn, on a 1.5 ton vehicle with 200 bhp (Corolla Touring Sport 2.0L), that's really not bad. I don't think my old diesel with half the power would even do that.

[@rightlanehog3151]

Is that 54 miles to the American gallon or Imperial gallon?

[@0bzen22]

@@rightlanehog3151 US. 4.3 l / 100km. On country roads, I'm a low 4l / 100km (or even under sometimes), but highway, I was about 4.5, 4.7, which surprised me. Unless the computer is out of whack, but last time, it was out by about 0.2l / 100km. Long trips are usually more accurate.

[@rightlanehog3151]

@@0bzen22 If we could buy the Corolla Touring Sports over here I think I would choose the 1.8 engine to get even better results. Having said that, the Japanese version offers all wheel drive. I don't know why an AWD option has not been made available in Europe.

[@EsSav814]

Does the radio affect your mpg?

[@Studio89Graphic]

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[@bashirumumuni4487]

Very good review and tips Kirk. Keep up the good work 👏👏

[@AliKhan-gu7xp]

Hey Kirk, Something to consider. From the road, it looks like you are on I-75 in the FT Myers area. Florida uses large pea gravel pebbles in their road construction which creates a high rolling resistance on vehicles. This lowers the MPG on all cars by some percentage. If you are testing a car for MPG on a Florida HWY, (I-95, I-75, Turnpike), add 8-10% to your final fuel MPG number. Highways in Georgia, Alabama, use small crush rock and those highways are very smooth. This is clear as day if you listen for road noise from the highway. Road noise on Florida highways is tremendous compared to Georgia and Alabama because of the materials used in the road construction creating high resistance on the tires.

[@stevenkim9637]

Toyota hybrid mpg is decent only if you drive like a grandma. My friend has 2020 Camry xle hybrid, and with his or my driving we normally see anywhere from 33-35mpg. I have 2022 rav4 hybrid se, and on a normal driving I get around 30mpg but if I do a lot of highway driving (LA-Vegas or LA-SF) at a higher speed then I get like 25-26mpg. If there’s a lot of traffic, the mpg goes up due to the nature of hybrid system. I think one time l got like 44mpg when it took 2.5hours from downtown LA to Ontario, and 46mpg when it took me 1.5 hours from Huntington Beach to Irvine. But on a regular day driving, it gets around 30mpg maybe 32mpg on a good day.

[@Papolucho702]

I remember getting 525 miles per tank from the 2021 Avalon. I shouldn’t have sold it but got top dollar for it in early 2022.

[@brandoncoyle7110]

I rented a Prius in Japan drove it 5000km in six weeks. Did the calculations at the end and averaged 94mpg (4 passengers and luggage). The US regulations greatly hurt the MPG on these vehicles. The Japanese versions are crazy good. This seems to be a common theme on them too. I have seen dozens of others getting 90+ in Japan with the Prius. I would have thought its because of the slower speed limit but everyone on the highways in Japan is going 120+. From Osaka to Fukuoka we were doing 140 most of the way just to keep up with other cars.

[@Moondoggy1941]

When the Prius first came out we had car pool lanes, they would either go below the speed limit or barely at it. Yeah we loved those guys.

[@tedstricklin9131]

You do such a great job and you’re very soft on the eyes.

[@cliffhilton89]

Purchased at 2024 Corolla Cross Hybrid. Best hwy 50.5 mpg and best combined 45 mpg. I usually drive speed limit. I get there reasonably. We should have the same setup.

[@kolt9051]

Thank you for this video. I will use this technique in my Maverick!

[@johnlove7202]

My 2018 Camry with 2.5l consistently gets 43 to 45 mpg on the highway. We bought it new. Since day one the average mpg is 32.1. Some may think this is odd but I use the cruise control as much as possible at all speeds 35 mph and above. Love my CAMRY.

[@haaalbo]

thank you for saying that hyper milers are selfish! They are just being selfish and jerks. If they wanted to save the planet, they would drive normally so that the rest of the drivers don't get angry and accelerate to get around them (using more fuel). Great instructional video.

[@awetravelsOG]

Who wants "save the planet" don't buy cars at All 😂

[@Abdulaziz-tt7rp]

The new motor seems great

[@wolfgangpreier9160]

I am in awe how much you love your Toyota. I ditched all fossil use 2019 and do not think about anything what you are talking about in my dirty Teslas.

[@kevinousdigian9536]

I got a Grand Highlander Hybrid Limited last August. We love the huge cabin, tech, cargo, AND it gets incredible gas mileage. My last 2193 miles took 55 gallons = 39.9 mpg and it's rated at 32 highway and 36 city. I'd say 70% of my miles were city highway driving. I just love how smooth Toyotas hybrid system runs. I live in MN and have been using AC. Kirk - do you know if the seat cooling system runs off EV battery too or does it run on engine? That seat cooling feels so nice after a workout or if seats hot.

[@KirkKreifels]

The accessories in the car are run off the 12v battery iirc.

[@fernandomontano-sg7kq]

LE with sunroof and bigger screen, take my money 💰 👍🏼

[@yankeesusa1]

I just drive and whatever i get is whatever i get. I obey speed limit and break slowly already so it just works. This new Camry is definitely a hit. Can’t wait to see reliability after 2 years.

[@RetroClinic]

Great review! A few things, being a Japanese car, I wonder if its internal computer is set to US or Imperial gallons, and that’s why there is a discrepancy? The LCA - you only need to hold the indicator until it beeps at you, you can then let it go. In the UK, it only works on Motorways, not local or A roads 😢 The “self charging” hybrid system - having had a few in the past, the one thing that always annoyed me is how “weak” the electric only system is, in that it will come out of EV mode the moment you go over a certain speed (36MPH in my NX350h), or go past the ECO range, when using the accelerator. It’s the main reason why I went in the end for the NX450h+ with the plug in system, that will stay in EV once set, providing there is enough battery left, and can do up to 85MPH (so I’m told, officer 😂), in EV only. I presume they’ll do a plug in of the Camry as well at some point?

[@sk-un5jq]

Great detailed video!

[@snbatman]

RE: Highway on-ramps - It depends on where you live. Certainly, if the on-ramp is long and allows a leisurely acceleration to highway speed, go for it. But where I live, many of them are short af and require much harder acceleration to safely merge. Basically, "your mileage will very" on this particular tip. Be safe. Otherwise, love your videos man.

[@rightlanehog3151]

True. Your mileage will vary very much depending on how you drive.

[@markcoopers1930]

The short tight curve on-ramps are fun. Foot to the floor, tire squeal and pray the folks in the travel lane are leaving the proper space between cars: safer than going too slow and trying to merge 20 mph under the flow of traffic (or heaven forbid stop in the middle of the on-ramp).

[@pyramidion5911]

Most people freak out and over accelerate anyway. 99.999% of the time you don't need a giant burst speed of to merge on the freeway. I have driven damn near everything on wheels in damn near every state, now I deliver in a large Metropolitan area for fun, trust when I say you don't need to slam on the gas to merge. Most people need to learn how to slow down when merging if anything.

[@TripleBerg]

I’m thinking of going with the LE for price and mileage. Would like remote key but don’t want the potential problems of a sun roof.

[@marcprobin1659]

I do exactly how you do it and I get 60mpg on Prius XLE AWD 2023.

[@johnd6258]

Sorta of old guy excited about this. I'm picking up an LE up next month. I was going to buy either a 2024 Corolla XLE hybrid or 2025 Hybrid Civic sport touring. But this Camry LE fell in between the price of the two with better gas mileage. Those other two had the premium sound systems but, as a former car audio type, you can get an Audiotech Fischer Match amp/DSP and new speakers all around with some sound damping and get better sound for the same price. I never thought I'd buy a Toyota Camry, but here I am. Super excited about trying to "video game" my way past the eMPG rating on the window sticker. 60 MPG in the LE? Let's GOOOO!!!

[@jstabdu71]

Why are people complaining about the price? The Toyota Camry is one of the best cars in every aspect. There are people who pay double for Chinese cars but then complain about the Camry, despite its price increase. This is a common trend nowadays, as the prices of all cars have risen.

[@Avatar1946]

Not surprised at the MPG. I had a 2016 Prius that pulled down 70+ mpg at 50 mph with four adults aboard using the same techniques as you. Crazy !!

[@DarthNero]

Wait how does the Camry Lose like 6-7mpg based on the trim? The LE is rated 50mpg combined while the XLE and XSEs are rated 44mpg combined.

[@B-rad1]

Different wheels and tires and more weight. Options like the glass roof, upgraded audio system, and sound deadening material add a lot of weight.

[@alanpastreck2303]

The XSE FWD is rated 47mpg

[@aeronYTco]

Surprising results!

[@davelindgren5245]

We have a 2007 hybrid Camry. We still get 37 MPG. It has 180K miles on it and we replaced it with a used battery twice. The first battery lasted 160K miles. When you replace it with a used battery, we got a lifetime warranty on it so the 2nd replacement was free. It think it was $800 or $1800 the first time, I can't remember.

[@jayjanyh2932]

More emphasis needs to be placed on the flat Florida surface. I lived in the Orlando area back in ‘84 and had a CRX 1.3L manual which was carbureted, with a 53/63 mpg rating. I drove the holy crap out of it and got 48 city and 57 hwy.

[@GlennLaycock]

AWD is the "spare tire" problem of people who say they don't like it deleted "just in case" they get blow out and they feel they will be safe and able to flip it out themselves - BUT if people wait and get used to the out of sight below floor storage they might decide it is really more a "driving" benefit not to mention carrying something that is big and heavy for no driving enjoyment benefit eh.

[@sammyM1290]

Im about to get a 2025 camry Se with options for about 35500 approximately, and after watching a few reviews, i feel good about my purchase

[@JeffreyHAREWOOD-m5o]

I try to drive exactly as you suggest using the pulse and glide and it really works. I have never used the eco mode; always use normal mode. I'm going to try eco to see how it feels. I also try not to be a jerk on the road by holding up traffic. I have a 1.8 Cross in Barbados and one thing I dislike is the droning engine noise and E-CVT. Maybe that's a fuel saving idea because i hate the droning so much i try get the vehicle into battery mode as often as possible!

[@Snacksu]

I bought a 2015 prius to try out the hybrid life and have been so impressed with the fuel milage. I think within a year ill trade this in for the new camry.