Is it possible to make a Toyota Camry sexy?

[@jxmar_]

The XLE trim has always been the “limited” trim in the Camry lineup.

[@epi2045]

I admire the Camry for its value and reliability. Never owned one but can respect it. I’ve only driven Mercedes for the last 20 years but may consider this new ‘25 Camry.

[@wjack3830]

I like the hybrid on all. Good idea. Less manufacturing costs. It is always nice to have a hot rod model. Will a TRD version continue? I give Toyota a LOT of credit for not jumping on the electric-only bandwagon. No range anxiety with a hybrid, and you get more power, and much better MPG than a gas-only version.

[@cablebrain9691]

In concept, I like that too. But keep in mind, maintenance/repair-wise you are having to take care of many more components. I’d love to see a maintenance cost vs. gas-savings cost comparison between an ICE version and a hybrid version. Also a reliability comparison between the two.

[@MyViewToronto]

The current Camry is a homerun. This new one I am not sure about.

[@Santi17466]

The current Camry front end is just handsome; this current gen Camry front end looks like it's trying a little too hard.

[@adrienchan2097]

I have 18 Camry xle . Should I get one of these?

[@mervinprone]

They updated it pretty nicely. The 2018 was good but the front and rear were too busy.

[@blairbrown4812]

It looks like a compact version of the Lexus LS 500.😮

[@FixItRyan]

A 300hp Camry would be nice.

[@naveenthemachine]

The current 8th gen offers a 300hp v6

[@Affalterbach1967]

4:17 If the lower grill was electrified, it could melt snowbanks, great for winter and ski parking.

[@pokerfred68]

Camry offered a 306hp V6 in front wheel drive…would like to see that GR with AWD and 350hp. Loving the gray and red combo btw.

[@Phi.D.888]

Kiss your v6 goodbye.

[@alpha7ization]

Not Toyotas style

[@dsr0116]

I've been a Toyota driver my whole life. Parents got me a Corolla as my first car. After that it was a Camry SE: unfortunately it didn't last that long (think it was the dealership didn't correctly fix the engine during the 60K service. Was willing to give Toyota one more chance and got a Prius 2010 (when new). Back then, the Prius really was a great hybrid option: all the hybrid sedans had limited trunk space because their battery was behind the seats (so the seats also didn't fold down). When the 4th gen Prius came out, I thought they were ugly. Was ready to consider another brand or go full EV. Then I saw the new 2023 Prius. I also saw that the Prime can get up to 40 miles EV: great range for my regular everyday driving. So I was obsessed in checking the Toyota site's Prime inventory. When I saw a dealership close enough to me with a XSE Premium just listed, I drove up and made a deposit the day of. Good thing too, because I think the Atlanta area only got 2 XSE Premium Primes in 2023 (now I see the Primes have no inventory at all: guess Toyota is waiting for the 2024 run). Think my car is especially nice (and I do get a lot of head turns) in that it's red (and works well with the Prime's interior red accents). I've also gotten a lot of head turns with people saying they thought it might be a new Tesla model or inquire about what the Prime is like (and many also saying that plug in hybrid like the Prime would be their ideal car type). Now that I am familiar with the new Prius, it is interesting to see what elements in the new Camry are inheriting the Prius. Since the Prius is lighter, I'm assuming its 220 HP still seems peppier and "sporty" compared to the Camry. The Camry probably has more comfort on the highway: I do enjoy highway driving with the Prius, but it probably has tighter suspension and more highway noise due to less insulation. While the Prius is smaller than the Camry, I haven't missed the extra size because the Prius seems to be well optimized with space, and it doesn't blow around on the highway like other compacts. I'm also not finding any issues with its interface (welcoming the instrument panel in front of the steering wheel, and a 12" infotainment screen). Also that it has similar climate buttons as this Camry (IE actually physical buttons vs a Tesla that has everything buried in the touchscreen). One main departure with the Prius vs other new Toyotas is its bottom bumper (the lower vents with silver mouth). My aunt calls my red Prius a Testarossa. Seems the lower grill with the Camry and Corolla is more aggressive (but also probably easier to upkeep from a practical standpoint).

[@comments7335]

You should write a book.

[@leeraymer166]

Looks good. I wish it had a torque converter automatic instead of a CVT, but I know Toyota doesn’t do that when it’s hybrid synergy drive. I’ll be interested to see your first drive review impressions but overall it looks like a nice mid cycle refresh.

[@MotoManTV]

You and me both . . .

[@JayYourch]

The heart of the Hybrid Synergy Drive is a power split device which couples the wheels and the main motor generator on the ring gear, to the ICE on the planetary gear set, to a 2nd motor generator on the sun gear. Having a separate transmission, whether a CVT or a torque converter automatic, would be redundant. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e5DbdKaph52kh6s

[@raldyjimenez3319]

I like the GR 300+ HP rear wheel drive or AWD 40/60 rear wheel bias

[@kylem324]

I’m a little surprised that they are using the same platform as the 2018 Camry. It dictates/restricts how the platform might develop over the next 5 years. I recently put some serious miles on a rental Camry hybrid, and found it quite competent. My main gripes were the dash design was inelegant, and the seats weren’t as comfortable as they should be. At low speeds, it used the torque of the electric motor in a way that made it feel quite punchy at part throttle. Full throttle… not so much. And this was only the case while the battery remained within its optimal thermal range. Once it got hot, performance and the hybrid system were degraded. Which is a downside of nickel based batteries they use. Yet it’s overall MPG was still quite good given how it was driven.

[@MotoManTV]

It's a money thing . . . the sedans we will still have are all going this route. Mazda, etc..

[@tinhinnh]

I think I like the xle grille over the xse’s

[@rondail5675]

I like the infotainment screen is built into the dash, not a pop-out.

[@MotoManTV]

The man running design in the US for Toyota is a proper car guy which I believe had a strong impact on that decision.

[@PaulCuenin]

Will be interesting to hear driving impressions.

[@MotoManTV]

Me too . . . had a fascinating discussion with this car's Chief Engineer last night and he provided some detailed insight on updates to the HEV system - which are extensive. More in April when we drive the car.

[@Van-Hammer]

It certainly looks better than that bland object called the Accord.

[@AaronNewton]

man said Aston Martin and Mercedes? I love my Camry but I cant take that seriously. sounds like I'm inside a dealership.

[@pilfjd]

Man has to pay the bills somehow

[@rondail5675]

Very nice sedan.

[@sun131089]

I believe it too I m from India and after having few suvs at home was hunting for a new one until I drove a vw sedan they sell here more of a sub compact by American standards but it’s a hoot to drive and got that one instantly I forgot how much we love sedans until I drove one after couple of years !

[@MotoManTV]

Wish more folks would experience the same realization!

[@mervinprone]

It’s funny that the 2002 7 series was almost universally hated yet BMW kept the same styling for pretty much 20 years and now others are imitating it.

[@eDENTECHNOCYBERHUB]

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[@assenTINIO]

Ok, talk to the main engineer: we also want a GR Camry 320+ hp hybrid Max awd.

[@KarmaticEvolution]

This must look way better in person cause it looks like a mistake on camera. I was surprised with the Crown in the flesh, hope it’s the same here.

[@insooleedat1asiandude]

i think it looks great online

[@KarmaticEvolution]

@@insooleedat1asiandude I think it was the yellow daytime running lights that made it look displeasing to me.

[@Jorge_Magallon]

GR Camry would be a winner. I would be game for RWD bias, suspension tweaks, paddles that work react well with the transmission, a little more power, loosing the sunroof. What is that worth MSRP $7,000 over an SE? More?

[@drewschmanke6238]

Camry gr? Would be interesting to see that

[@jonathanhuynh880]

If the trd pro 4 runner came in this color would have bough it before going to gx

[@davidbocanegraramirez9480]

I like a lot of. Much better looking than the new Accord

[@phillipsmall7674]

Everything looks better than the new accord!!

[@davidbocanegraramirez9480]

😂😂😂 agreed

[@davidbocanegraramirez9480]

This new Camry has some cues from the new Lexus IS

[@Avatar1946]

Please, a color choice for the XSE interior other than red !!!

[@jeromep3182]

Limited I don’t think Camry offered a limited model that’s Toyota Avalon with the limited trim level for Camry the premium model was the XLE

[@EvendimataE]

the led headlight outside the light signature looks wrong...i think that would be nicer if the light signature extends outward....like the new chr or prius

[@rck60s]

My understanding is that there will be an LE and SE version in addition to the XLE and SXE..What do you say?

[@cameraman915]

Great video. Really like your take on the design of the Camry. Great car but I have been a Honda man for 20 years. How can you say that Toyota is the "only one around in the sedan space"? The Accord is still around. Not in the numbers sold by Toyota but they are still a popular sedan.

[@lionintu]

Nice talk man.

[@javim2589]

I quite like it since the appearance of the actual generation. This refresh makes it more attractive so another win for toyota. too bad we still in the SUV era but if residual values still good for sedans i would go for this one.... in phev form. Just do some transplant of the rav4 prime system to the camry. although may not work because the battery may be too low. i don´t know but this car is just the perfect mundane car and that´s a good thing.

[@mfbikle]

Love it, it’s just too low to the ground even with AWD

[@JoJo_dazia]

They better do a complete refresh for the Corrolla! I’m tired of the updates, we need a whole new redesign. These other car cosmonauts do it, I don’t know why they won’t.

[@alpha7ization]

Because they sell like hot cakes from their viewpoint they are not motivated

[@benc4181]

I would think that real leather would go to the XLE and faux leather to XSE

[@rajendrakumarnagraj4690]

Very good and objective review Motoman

[@TYAC_TPE_SF-Bay]

Rear lights 👍

[@bluepoint4342]

Does it come with a remote start?

[@alanzemsky7695]

Great video! Is there a big difference between the regular LE and the XLE? Also wanted to know if you can get optional moon roof on the regular LE model. The ocean blue color really pops!!

[@tinhinnh]

Anyone know what the “hole” on the bottom of the steering wheel is supposed to look like?

[@jameschristy4317]

The Honda Accord also sells well in N. America.

[@Walkinshawwolf]

Dunno why he keeps quoting or hinting at European designs.. Toyota is literally trickling down the Lexus style into the "affordable" line.

[@cheapercharlie]

wow late tuesday night fun. thanks.

[@MotoManTV]

Yes, a bit different. Coordinating with a global embargo.

[@naveenthemachine]

The 8th gen is the sexy Camry. That can’t be said for this 9th gen

[@michaelfrancis-vb7tp]

This kind of looks like the shape of the Crown, and they did steal those front lights from Hyundai.

[@markj9544]

Sexy? said no one ever..

[@theunknownguy265]

Dayum

[@garyclark6747]

Let’s Go… #camryGR‼️ 10:47

[@olfactory_art]

What do you drive sir? I’m not familiar…

[@gianniclaud]

Well done, man. You are def one of my fav reviewers - you can tell you’ve been doing this for a long time.

[@MotoManTV]

Thanks for the kind words . . .

[@rickrogers2649]

Enough with the cow-catcher grills already.

[@kristy77a]

The front end of the Camry looks to be influenced by its upscale Lexus cousins, which, in turn, seem influenced by the face of the evil Cylon robots in the old 1980s schlock sci-fi TV show BATTLESTAR GALACTICA.

[@jeffreyfurtado3681]

Will Toyota lose sales for not offering a v6 equivalent?

[@sunnysingh-cu9mi]

Don’t like the front styling Toyota please don’t bring this keep the current 2024 front styling

[@vitocorleone3724]

I wonder why the 2.4 turbo didn’t make the cut, or is that on its way next year? Hmmmm

[@abelreytor7722]

I’m not really sure where they’re going with this, I think I’ll pass, 😂 I was really hoping they would go more futuristic looking.

[@damiangrouse4564]

Blue? The lights make it look green to me.

[@kresimirmilisa5560]

Camry is a very good toyotas model.😊

[@joebrito2066]

GR Camry would be awesome. Make it 320 and we have a deal.

[@seymorefact4333]

⚠️⚠️ like the rear and side. Micro fiber interior is going to get dirty fast. Need to set front in person.

[@WheresTheAnyKey1]

don't they have that super sport version of the camry? the TRD one

[@lancewood1410]

300+ HP rear biased Camry? That would be the new Lexus GS replacement hahahaha

[@TYAC_TPE_SF-Bay]

Something that is not big. It's a full size

[@jayd6068]

The front end with all that plastic on the front end of the XSE being the same color honeycomb looks cheap

[@thihaaung4415]

Holy moly that CAMRY wants some smoke for sure 💪

[@tipoomaster]

EV folks pooh-pooh hybrids too much. Hybridizing the whole line is a massive CO2 savings, and for a fraction the batteries full EVs would require. Both have a place!

[@MotoManTV]

Have been saying this for years . . . And then some.

[@Mr.Lambert777]

It’s giving a Toyota Prius in the front 🤷🏿‍♂️. I definitely don’t see an Aston martin nor an amg in the front.

[@jed1729]

Put it in Synergy to motor engines in the Camry is not the right thing to do too much labor cost for parts of brake and so forth is not enough mechanics to work on them the engine wasn't bad why when you're screwing it up doing this

[@mikes9637]

The current camry is a cheap tin can!! Hope this new one is more solid and dont flap in the wind

[@lhs2145]

Very disappointing, no 2.4 Turbo to replace the 2GR-FKS

[@jxmar_]

You would’ve been complaining too lol

[@drewmorg.]

SUV's do everything better than 4 door sedans EXCEPT highway mpg, highway wind noise, and handling. Yes, you can throw stiff springs and sticky tires at an SUV but it always become extremely rough riding in the process while cars can have adequate handling characteristics while maintaining civility. Remember that the S class is Mercedes most comfortable vehicle and it ain't an SUV.

[@jeffreyfurtado3681]

Sedans drive better, especially around exits. The lower center of gravity makes them safer, less prone to rollover accidents Also, sedans have lower maintenance, insurance costs.

[@drewmorg.]

@@jeffreyfurtado3681 Agree! Less weight = less tire wear! Back seats of all SUV's are bouncy and harsh too!

[@fairbridgejacobs]

Gr now that's cool

[@manufloridia]

🔥🔥🔥

[@HenrikMadsen_]

sexy, oh hell no, but probably the most reliable brand on the planet

[@MotoManTV]

And that is what sells . . .

[@jamesbindman9290]

Nothing original in the design as usual for Toyota. But not grossly unattractive and over styled like previous ones. I’m sure the dealers will convince their buyers to impress their neighbors by adding a rear spoiler and the “Gold Package” for only $30 a month (for 60 months).

[@patrickrk44]

I feel like the exterior styling is a step backwards, interior forwards.

[@310chris18]

The currwnt canry looks way better with fake vents. This 2025 camry looks lame and the power is lame.

[@isaac198428]

Why is it so ugly? The outgoing model is gorgeous. The Prius got classier and sportier while the Camry got fuglier! They need to hire designers from Sonata/K5 to show them how it’s done. This Camry got so many lips and distasteful amber driving lights… too busy front end.

[@karlsailor]

Ugly. I like the old one better (and no, I don't own one)

[@kellyaustin7487]

Its another boring camry with a completely weird front facia. 🥱 😒

[@jonm3255]

I think this design is a real winner and I am glad I did not buy an Accord this year. I like your green shirt too! Thank you for the thoughtful and detailed review.

[@FrankySilverFace]

If I'm being honest, if someone wants the 350hp 420 torque turbo hybrid then they shouldn't be looking at the Camry. Camry is the holy grail of reliable affordable appliance cars and is a Legend in that role.

[@jml9550]

Most people wants high horsepower, Italian design, 50MPG and cost $25k. All wishful thinking. Ain’t happening anytime soon.

[@steverogers7211]

I feel like I'm taking crazy pills, this is the same car we've had for 7 years except with accord tail lights

[@headcas620]

Yo dawg, we herd you like the new prius, so we put the new prius front end on the camry

[@fantomtuba]

People are buying crossovers, not SUVs. Also keep in mind this will be the next Uber/Lyft car for the next 10-15yrs.

[@AbzAden]

Let’s not forget that it’s direct and port injected unlike Honda, Hyundai and Kia

[@waynemiller1609]

New cars are getting soo ugly!

[@air-headedaviator1805]

New Camry Drop!!! With the stylish headlights! Very extensive for a refresh indeed. I like it! I guess its no wonder it went full hybrid though. The kinda makes Nissan the remaining Japanese automaker with a traditional powerful motor trim on their midsize sedan.

[@MotoManTV]

Yes, but the Altima is terrible in many ways.

[@phillyphil1513]

re: "The kinda makes Nissan the remaining Japanese automaker with a traditional powerful motor trim on their midsize sedan." close, it means Nissan is the company all the Japanese OEM's got together and agreed would be the ONLY one to sell full BEV's in the United States for the last decade. ref: Nissan Leaf (Gen1/Gen2), ref: Nissan Ariya.

[@josephewing80]

"They're the only ones that are still around in the Sedan space." Did the Accord go away after just releasing a new model? The Kia K5? The Hyundai Elantra and Sonata? The Subaru Impreza and Legacy? Multiple models from BMW Multiple models from Mercedes The Ford Mustang Multiple "muscle cars" by Stelantis? And others, I am sure.

[@kyrosmike]

Surprised the 2.4 turbo isn't offered at all. If everything goes hammerhead then nothing will look special, the Prius, Camry, Lexus Tx all start be clones.

[@MotoManTV]

Good point. If I am reading between the lines, they had to bring this in at a price point and simplifying the line up was the way to do it.

[@bigearl8687]

It looks like the 2015 camry up graded, every new camry looks like a upgraded version of a previous model, the 2012 is a newer version of the 05 camry, I like the out going model more than this new one....

[@dannera5359]

How about a Camry Prime with 50- 80 miles of electric range?

[@et6032]

It's ugly just like the Honda Accord.

[@TripleMachine]

3:40 "there is no longer a limited" There never was limited trim with the Camry. You getting confused.

[@youtubeuser5005]

You’re triggering my OCD with your foot up on the seat @ 6:50, put it down man 😱

[@bassandtrebleclef]

It's a lowered Crown. I like it. I don't like CVT.

[@Coxrmz]

Toyota yesterday Toyota today Toyota tomorrow

[@phillyphil1513]

1:58 - re: "unique light signature..." just to clarify everyone, the Camry's front-end/headlight treatment is NOT from the Prius, no, the reason most don't recognize where it's from is because it's from a car most don't get to see very often (if ever). the styling found on both the Prius and Camry actually comes from the Ferrari SF90. trust me, despite the Auto Industry circles i run in i don't see that car either, i simply have an eye for design (ie, occupational hazard).

[@sawa4end]

Camry GR with the 1.5 twin turbo with/out hybrid setup, please !😁 with lower setting position for front seats .