2025 Toyota Camry XSE- Owner's Review After 10k Miles

[@LLSniper]

I believe the reason the headrest is like that is to prevent whiplash. If you're the type of person who likes to lean the chair back a lot it doesn't feel as bad because you're not looking down when resting your head normally

[@dcauninaivonarck5266]

That's a terrible design. How could you sit there like that for 3~4 hrs? Hope someone will make a more comfortable headrest replacement soon.

[@yw4635]

this dude has the best setup.

[@inconvenient-truth99]

The design is the best Camry, especially the exterior! Its so sporty! Seems Camry became better and better while Accord got worse and worse in terms of design, engine and reliability!

[@joshua9073]

It’s funny that his interior dislikes are no problem for me but he didn’t mention of my complaints lol. Truly is personal. Where are the power folding mirrors ? The clear coat on paint scratches too easily. The center console springs are annoying and it’s not soft enough. I wish the cockle had a light inside. The JBL speakers are not as good as my Bose in the Mazda CX-5. The front doors sound cheap when I close them. The trunk needs a pull down handle and LED light. Mine did not come with a carpet floor mat or all weather floor mat, I had the dealer throw them. No problem getting them from parts dept no extra charge to me. The chime when I lock the doors beeps 6 times when I lock the car with lighting stalk left in auto. I would prefer less piano black plastic around gear shifter. I miss a sunglasses holder due to my panoramic roof. At times it’s hard to grab the seat belt because it’s mounted so close B-Pillar. I feel like the plastic flexes too much on the front center tunnel unlike my Mazda that has no flex when I push on it, yes it’s a nitpick. But I was able to pay for my new Camry in full which I’m thankful for being able to save the money. The dealers in Oklahoma are taking $2000 off MSRP.

[@Vibewithcharliemorris]

Like what you did with your Camry XSE your wrap looks amazing great video 👍🏾✌🏾

[@onemargaret]

Nice looking car. Love the red seats!!! ❤❤❤

[@DNDrives]

Thank you!

[@shanefowler5904]

Said "like" too many times. My advice for future videos, I would rehearse what you want to say... makes the video less painful... beautiful car !!

[@DNDrives]

Thanks for the feedback! I’ve noticed that myself, I’ll probably stop making unscripted videos since I’m not too good at winging it

[@shanefowler5904]

@DNDrives ... that will come with time... Don't overthink it.😀

[@jacksonellis2585]

I work for Toyota and at my plant we build XSE SUV's as well as Limited and Platinum. That rain sensor is only available on trims Limited and above, which the Camry doesn't have.

[@desulliv9]

I have a Camry XLE with Premium Plus package and it has rain-sensing windshield wipers, but I don’t work for Toyota.

[@JoshuaKinne]

The new design is starting to grow on me. The body colored grille is what made me on the fence with the new front end. The Two tone with the white looks great though. The wind chill with the cockpit red seats is the best color combo for these

[@m.b8257]

It looks good, I love the look of the new Camry.

[@aartvark100]

I agree regarding the head restraints. Honda has a safe design that prevents whiplash also but the angle is not as severe and they are much more comfortable.

[@joshua9073]

I thank the insurance companies for these cumbersome safety features like the seat belt chime.

[@lixiaochen6]

Auto wiper and memory seats are only available on XLE premium.

[@antomano5623]

My premium plus package doesn't have them either

[@lixiaochen6]

@@antomano5623 XLE

[@Zayclaysneaks]

10k miles already sheesh

[@DNDrives]

Yeah I drive a lot for work, around 800-1200 miles a week

[@Cz007_]

There's a guy on here and FB who already hit 25K miles on his '25 Ocean Gem XSE

[@Zayclaysneaks]

@@Cz007_ I’ve seen his video too

[@joshua9073]

@@Cz007_dang

[@DNDrives]

@@Cz007_ Have you seen the guy in the FB group with 37k miles?

[@jayp7201]

My 25 xle has auto wipers and memory seats, head up display and cooled seats. The xle is the top trim the xse cost more because the “sports” rims, bumpers, and suspension. The xse can not get rain sensing wipers nor memory seats.

[@joshua9073]

I got XLE also but funny that all reviewers say the XSE is the top trim, I never thought so.

[@DNDrives]

@@joshua9073 XLE and XSE are both top trims in their respective focuses. The XLE is luxury orientated and XSE is sport orientated

[@Jayswag4103]

@@DNDrivesBoth trims have them, it’s just in the most expensive optional package they offer.

[@Irishmanbikes]

Hi DN, you should email Toyota and tell them your dislikes!! They might make changes on the 2026 Camry XSE.I liked your video.

[@In-obscurity-n7j]

I almost did not make it through the wind portion. Glad I stuck with it. We will have had ours for 3 months this week. Even though we do not daily the car we still have managed to pot on about 2200 miles. Some of them were just driving around enjoying having a new car. How did you manage that many miles in such a short time. Do you drive it for work or really far to get there?

[@DNDrives]

I do deliveries for work. I drive 150-200 miles a day, sometimes even up to 300.

[@In-obscurity-n7j]

@@DNDrives perfect car 4 it.

[@TripleBerg]

@@In-obscurity-n7j Totally understand. Still driving my Avalon around just for ***s and grins after 4 years. It is such a sweet ride.

[@scottch4444]

Really good looking Camry 👍 You're gonna get some tint tickets tho lol.

[@craiglowden5995]

Nice, One sharp looking car!

[@DNDrives]

Thank you!

[@The_Kiwi_Channel]

How are you determining your MPG? Are you going off of what the display says or calculating it yourself when filling up each time.

[@DNDrives]

Just the display, real numbers probably plus or minus 1.5-2mpg

[@sneakerdude3654]

Can you add the link to the black door handles

[@DNDrives]

a.co/d/07n4D4b

[@mr.axclusivehoward999]

The rain sensing wipers are on the XLE trim only

[@antomano5623]

How many times do you have to shut the trunk to stay shut? If I don't do it at the right place it's numerous times.

[@DNDrives]

The trunk in these cars have to be shut perfectly center, the same applies to the 2018-24 models. I used to have trouble getting it to close the first time but now I got the hang of it, the trick is to pull pull down towards the center and do it on the harder side, don't worry it will not break

[@RReginaPhalange]

Also, how are your front and rear dash cameras wired up?

[@DNDrives]

There is a video on my channel that explains it detailedly :)

[@kinw5648]

You're not missing much with the auto wipers. I've had auto wipers on my previous vehicle and hated it, I never used it. I kind of miss having memory seats, but it wasn't a big deal, it seems pretty easy to get my seating position in this car. Btw what % tint you have?

[@DNDrives]

I have 3% side windows and 30% windshield

[@kinw5648]

@@DNDrives woah that's way too dark for me, looks good tho. I currently have 40 all around and 60 on the windshield, going to swap it to 15 :/

[@hb692]

How is steering? Lighter or heavy ?

[@DNDrives]

About the same as last gen. I’ve noticed Camry steering is on the heavier side compared to other sedans

[@AmericanKendoll]

I just want to know what your down payment was 😭 . I have 5k saved up but feel like it’s still too low

[@DNDrives]

10k plus my trade in

[@AmericanKendoll]

@@DNDrives thank you 🙏🏾

[@luismaca142]

Im in the market for a new car and thinking of getting a camry, should i wait for next years camry or get one 2025? not much in a hurry but also not sure what trim to get, XSE or XLE i just dont know the difference, what would you recommend.

[@DNDrives]

The 2025 Camry is a nicely refined and reliable car for it being a first model year. However if you aren’t in a rush, I suggest waiting for the 2026 so Toyota can fix some of the issues that may come up in the 2025 models. When it comes to the trims, the XSE is sport oriented and the XLE is luxury oriented. The XSE has exclusives like sport tuned suspension, wheels, red interior, and different front and rear bumpers. The XLE has different bumpers and wheels and has exclusive features like automatic wipers and memory seating. I recommend the XSE since I’m more into the aggressive looks and the red interior but at the end of the day it’s mostly what you care about.

[@chadsantiago1803]

Bro did you experience an issue from your wheels? like what they experience from the camry group in facebook? something about axle or wheel hub/wheelbearing?

[@DNDrives]

None personally, car hasn't had any issues at all

[@jaedin716sw]

Nikes are for cool,asics and brooks are for comfort and reliability,if you know you know,with that being said i feel the previous front end looked better and they could have done better,they definitely need to make an option were the front grill is black.

[@BrianNC81]

SE trim has black front grill

[@TripleBerg]

It’s much easier to configure the instrument cluster on my 2020 Avalon. Toyota should have carried that forward. The forward leaning headrest seems to be because a lot of people lean forward in the seat.

[@tanyameadows6828]

This might be a stupid question but when first starting the car how long do you have to wait to let it warm up? do you even have to let it warm up?

[@DNDrives]

Personally and with some research to back it up, I just drive off every morning without warming it up since the engine doesn’t start when you start the car anyway. I just take it easy on the gas pedal until the engine is warm which doesn’t take long. As long as you drive it calmly, the engine will actually only idle as you drive while it warms up, the electric motors will do all the driving. Additionally, the 0W-8 oil is thin enough to move through the engine quickly. No need to warm up or idle

[@griffink]

You added a lot of stuff but left the dealer license plate frame on? Get a black silicone frame

[@YourJoy]

Apparently the auto wipers were an additional upgrade we didn't get...and supposedly, we cant get it installed afterwards. Huge Disappointment

[@YourJoy]

.. that's not to say I don't love this car 😅

[@hankwnen8805]

I just picked up a le awd, though not as sexy looking inside and out I think it’s a better value. It was no where close to 40k and it does 0 to 60 almost a sec faster!

[@DNDrives]

Agreed! More budget friendly, more efficient, and faster, the LE is way more practical for someone looking for the best bang for their buck. Plus it still looks good in my opinion, Toyota has lessened the gap between their base models and top trims when it comes to exterior design

[@sapounngin2237]

I have 06 Honda civic. I have auto wiper. It sad. 😢

[@LuisFlores-tl8sl]

What is the percentage of tinted windows? bro

[@DNDrives]

3% side windows and 30% windshield

[@joshua9073]

My XLE has rain sensing wipers and I hate it on all of my cars! I keep it off because it goes off in the auto car wash and wipes the soap away too fast.

[@Vibewithcharliemorris]

Did you add 5% tint on your panoramic roof for the sun rays 🤔

[@DNDrives]

I haven't yet, I've thought about doing it but haven't had the time to. I will probably do it sometime in the near future

[@joshua9073]

I don’t find the gauge cluster to be an issue. I leave it alone but I suppose Toyota could come up with better. I like the Toyota app that tells me tire pressure

[@DNDrives]

Agreed, I love the cluster itself, I just feel like the controls could be a bit more user friendly and quick to get to, I have having to hold OK to scroll around. The Toyota app is great, I use it a lot to pre-cool my interior

[@desadia]

@@DNDrives having to hold ok makes sense because if you didn't have to hold a button down to start it, it would be too easy to accidentally start scrolling through menus and that can cause issues if it happens while you're driving

[@Vibewithcharliemorris]

Do you have the app on your phone for your Camry 🤔

[@DNDrives]

Yes and I love it, I find it very convenient when I need to pre-cool my car

[@user-cx3mm2iu9n]

No disrespect and thanks for the video. Not a fan of the exterior design. However I’m sure that there are some people who would love.

[@googleparticipant7692]

Do you know what “brand” of oil the dealer used for oil change? 0W-8 is not that common and I’m thinking about what it costs after the Toyota care expires. Only brands I’ve heard are from Toyota directly (which is expensive) and Mobil 1. Thx

[@DNDrives]

I am not entirely sure what brand it is but it is the OEM Toyota Oil. I googled what Toyota brand uses in their OEM oil and the answer was Mobil 1. On my service invoice the oil was listed as GTMO 0W8 CS GLV1, which I have no idea what that means and googling that just shows the Toyota bottles which I assume are Mobile 1. If it wasn't under Toyota Care, the oil would've cost me $60.30 USD for 5 quarts. Hope this helps!

[@googleparticipant7692]

Thanks for the info.

[@anwarjaw2260]

Dual exhaust on one side looks better

[@joshua9073]

Sadly the symmetry is off with tailpipes so I got the XLE. It ticked me off lol

[@joshua9073]

Wow 47.3!! I’ve only achieved 44.1 with 2010 miles

[@shanefowler5904]

Is yours AWD?.. cause that would make it around 44mpg

[@sersolo3112]

You can then off the seat belt chime by the obd

[@stevescott9474]

Did you add tint to the windshield and front windows? Doesn't look legal. FYI - the autosense windshield wipers only come with the $4,760 Premium Plus Package. I agree, s/b standard on all the X trims.

[@googleparticipant7692]

Only on the XLE but not XSE

[@DNDrives]

Yes my windows all around are 3% tint with the exception of my front windshield being 30%. About the wipers, I stand corrected about them not being available on any optional packages. It's still sad that it's limited to the highest optioned XLE and not even available on XSE which is more expensive.

[@chrisscanlan8819]

Love the roof wrap and red leather!

[@DNDrives]

@@chrisscanlan8819 thanks!

[@theDrzhivargo]

ya idk y the headrests are so forward

[@daninspiration4064]

Camry prime would wreck the Prius. I don’t think they’d ever do a Camry prime. But Camry prime would be a perfect car. That’s why I think ima her rav4 because prime option

[@busterdouglasiii3838]

But a Prius prime wrecks the Camry and looks better.

[@a2dazgod539]

seat bell warning or 500$ ticket brother. My daughter just got a ticket for not wearing her seatbelt

[@fclar78]

Not bad.....I'm eyeing the Crown Signia....in batman mode.....lol

[@DNDrives]

Those are real nice, just a LOT of money

[@billyrock8305]

Topgun grannymobile #1

[@burningpuppy476]

Dude drives almost 1K a week for his job. Getting almost 50mpg makes it so worth it! What hybrid car can match it for its features, price, and mpg?!

[@moynul313]

My trypophobia is kicking in looking at the front grill.

[@ordnancerock4464]

Google maps doesn’t work that great it always sideways but safari works good

[@TheGoodOlBoyzChannel]

Is this the hybrid???

[@daninspiration4064]

All 2025 are hybrids now

[@DNDrives]

Yes, all 2025 Camry are hybrid

[@123PSPs]

I want a crown signia just the price i don't like 😅

[@Lovetrain-io6kt]

I got a white 2007 it's so different omg lol

[@malonoakes6391]

it isn’t technically the top trim. you have missing options on this car, cooled seats parking sensors, and the driver monitor.

[@DNDrives]

This is the top trim, the XSE. I am just missing some options

[@boedilllard5952]

You misunderstand the headrest. You aren't supposed to lean forward, you are supposed to put your head and back all the way against the seat and just stair at your crotch.

[@jgriffin411]

hmm the wind noise makes the audio part of this video pretty much unwatchable.

[@DNDrives]

sorry :(

[@truthserum5310]

Not a fan of those boy racer window louvers, Tacky, tacky.

[@DNDrives]

What louvers?

[@busterdouglasiii3838]

My Prius 2024 XLE is sexier.

[@kll49flg]

Additional dislike stuff toy in the car.

[@blackice7408]

The front end looks too radical and busy and overstyled for what kind of car this is. Its weird looking. The rear is understyled. Only the middle looks well proportioned imo Edit - I'll be clear on what I mean on the styling. For what kind of car toyota is making the camry to be - a very fuel efficient, point a to point b car with some luxuries, the styling is too radical and polarizing for the car. A good example of a car with radical styling to match its radical performance would be the c8 corvette

[@Dustin-eg5fq]

Couldn't agree more. However in terms of interior style they definitely get points for that, it's gorgeous inside.

[@googleparticipant7692]

Initially I thought the same. As I’ve watched several videos and seen them in person it’s grown on me and I didn’t think that would happen.

[@DNDrives]

I see what you mean when you say the rear is under styled, it is pretty bland compared to the front. However, I do think the front will be something that many people will eventually learn to like, kind of like how everyone hated the gigantic kidney grilles on the BMWs and now not many people really bat an eye to that anymore. I guess what I'm saying is it'll grow on you in the future

[@DNDrives]

@@googleparticipant7692 for me it was the same. When the car was first announced and I watched the press event, I had my own negative thoughts about the front end mainly the grille. However in person I quickly gained love for it and now that I own one I think it looks awesome

[@blackgold754]

Yes this man hasn’t seen this car in red, black, and reservoir blue in person

[@Totesmagotes008]

By the first 45 seconds, the sounds of those insects was just unbearable. Sorry had to leave.

[@brian9801]

BRO! It's not even 2025 and you already have 10K+ miles.... F

[@DNDrives]

i have 16k now lol

[@brian9801]

@@DNDrives lmao

[@kll49flg]

Dislike the grill and all the subscription offer

[@chooisc5297]

10k already do u ever walk to anywhere 💩🤣💩

[@Mrtellitlikeitis]

Clownish. This is an old Camry with a Prius face slapped on it. How inventive