*Hands On* The New 2025 Toyota Camry XSE is Foreshadowing a TRD Camry?!

[@KirkKreifels]

What do you want to see in a potential Camry TRD / GR ?!?

[@naveenthemachine]

3.5L v6 perhaps with a mild hybrid

[@sargentpayne]

I would be interested in the TRD. The new sports hybrids are starting to get impressive. I am hoping for the 2.4t hybrid awd setup.

[@fortheloveofnoise]

​@@naveenthemachineThis! and a manaul

[@markm0000]

Definitely AWD but I want wheels with bigger tires. These rubber bands are so rough on potholes and cuts in the road.

[@faheemabbas3965]

Merely wants. Not reality sadly.

[@MyViewToronto]

The 8th gen Camry is a huge success. I wouldn't blame Toyota for still using that body for the 9th gen Camry.

[@tinhinnh]

you know the reason why

[@noob.168]

​@@tinhinnhstop complaining. If it's too different, then you guys complain it's not a camry anymore. I swear car guys complain if the sky changes from blue to green and also complain if it never changes. Cope with your first world problem.

[@tinhinnh]

@@noob.168Look im a toyota fan too but they thought we don’t know its not all new? its pretty obvious

[@user-FTRU6GJ]

@@tinhinnhcost cutting

[@muhammadhanifkurnaen6689]

​@@tinhinnh as far as it still using same platform (and same wheelbase) and having similar inside headroom target, its hard to change overal structure. What it can do is giving some structural enhancement. And its toyota, if dont broken dont fixed it. Current gen 4runner has 15 year of run with the same body styling.

[@seymorefact4333]

🤩🤩 silver without black roof!

[@MyLIFEISLEGENDARY836]

New camry is a homerun and class leader with no problem . 👑👑👑

[@mrgurulittle7000]

Yes it is. I’d love to see a Camry wagon now.🤞

[@MyLIFEISLEGENDARY836]

@@mrgurulittle7000 agreed

[@jraheemjefcoat429]

Two-toned roof on the XSE is the way to go! It stands out from the seas of monochrome color roof vehicles.

[@JERives]

I'd like to see an XSE in black.

[@bxmichaelbx]

A GR model would be really cool!

[@petouser]

They should also add the V35A V6 3.4l engine

[@faheemabbas3965]

@@petousera shame the new Camry doesn’t use a V6.

[@mrgurulittle7000]

That hammerhead really stands out. It’s quite handsome; like taking the Prius one more level up. Then the interior is gorgeous like the Crown.

[@MyLIFEISLEGENDARY836]

Agreed

[@John-kx3ng]

More of a evolution than a revolutionary design which isn’t a bad thing.

[@MyLIFEISLEGENDARY836]

AGREED

[@masonvevo.]

the white is Wind Chill Pearl 😎

[@jxmar_]

A prime model can’t come soon enough!

[@ericB3444]

The turd Trd Camry dentally has a dental grille.

[@afzalshaikh2128]

The lines between Lexus and Toyota have been blurred.

[@BMW-pk6nh]

I like the gray and the black roofline looks more sporty and very aggressive and very appealing to the eye

[@craigkenyon1780]

kirk i 100% agree with you on the white xse as opposed to the silver one! gime 2025 white pearl w/black metallic two-tone awd xse with cockpit red interior all day long!

[@47crazed]

the white one is the only color that i live for this new camry

[@user-qc7dr3cd3q]

The floor hump adds structural rigidity.

[@Fightdog]

Kirk, you did a great job bringing us Tokyo and LA

[@timothydevries383]

The pearl white and black XSE looks great. Just maybe it could receive the Hybrid Max power train.

[@lostinoc3528]

This one looks way better in all ways then other 2 first shown.

[@colbyowens22]

I agree, Kirk. The paint-matched C pillar area is way more attractive imo. Helps to see the edgy body lines there better which I like to see.

[@Totu27]

In White color looks better than the gray, I wonder how it looks in Black!

[@lilrob8622]

Toyota doesn't do cheap decals. It's real paint on the XSE.

[@hossman3000]

I agree with you Kirk. I love that white. I think the roof needs paint matched and that decklid spoiler also, the wheels are vast improvement

[@dalea4350]

I buy all my cars from my friend that works at the Toyota dealer right next to me. He said we will be getting the max engine, just don't know if it will be detuned or not. Also, I would black out the middle portion of the front like the old one. Looks better that way to me

[@Irishmanbikes]

I really like the White Camry, but the all new Ocean Gem blue color really pops!

[@aurorajones8481]

1:22 Yes i agree its better looking 100%

[@user-yt7ty9og7v]

The 9th Gen XSE is AWESOME with one exception - that HORRID red interior!!!

[@otmotivealt8522]

There is definetly a sport model coming. I would imagine it would be unveiled along side the new Nascar body

[@Irishmanbikes]

Happy Thanksgiving Kirk to you, your wife, and family!!

[@Jykobe491]

This thing is going to sell like crazy the hype around it is far greater than honda

[@chrisemerson9748]

@ Jykobe491 Yes, if you're digging that Hyundai hideous grill and want to impress teenagers. This car is for you

[@Irishmanbikes]

I prefer the black interior and all hybrid only is great.

[@jmr1920]

looks better in white, but the prelude looks so much better

[@electrikoptik]

Hey Kirk I saw that the new Camry also debuted in China. The Chinese market has a slight different interior with capacitive HVAC buttons and a slight different styling. The exterior is also slightly tweaked.

[@mclovin6629]

White or grey exterior without the fake two tone black wrap roof with the black and red interior is a must 😩🙏🏽 and since I live in the in NY, Awd is a must but idk if that 7 hp electric rear motor is considered awd worthy 😕❔

[@rightlanehog3151]

Kirk, I will balance my daydreams of the perfect Camry TRD with practicality and workaday economic realities. By doing so I must immediately eliminate thoughts of the V10 engine from the LFA and replace it with something more prosaic and still in production. My Camry TRD would be an AWD wagon with a 'modified' 6 speed manual GR Yaris drivetrain with limited slip differentials front and rear. The final drive ratio would be adjusted to allow the 2.5 Dynamic Force engine to rev at 1,750 rpm at a comfortable 60 mph cruising speed. To cut design costs for the Camry wagon body, I would reuse the body shell of the new Crown Signia without the silly, oversized sunroof. As the A25-FKS engine has already demonstrated in the RAV4 TRD, a 3,500 lbs tow capacity ought to be achievable with regular gas. The final design choice for sane running costs would be 17 inch wheels with plenty of sidewall to handle the vicissitudes of our potholed roads in comfort. Sensibly sized rims lead to sensible tire replacement costs over the long, long life of the Camry as well as space for a full-size spare under the cargo floor. For those who prefer their Camry TRD wagon with an automatic transmission, the Signia's AWD Hybrid powertrain is ready to go. By leveraging existing designs and production plants, Toyota ought to be able to deliver either model for a price around $33,000😉🤩😁

[@alexlarson2466]

The back of the side window is clearly different

[@FlackO503]

At least it looks way better than the New Honda accord

[@naveenthemachine]

Not really. The 8th gen Camry looks way better than this one. The 8th gen Camry XSE XLE tie with the accord and refreshed sonata for good looking

[@neonreign2988]

The new Accord looks AI generated, it's underwhelming.

[@naveenthemachine]

@@neonreign2988 but it’s still better than the Camry. It’s more luxurious roomier drives better probably faster than the hybrid Camry and more polished and better controlled .

[@neonreign2988]

@@naveenthemachine I don't know if I agree with that analysis, although I haven't test driven the new Accords or Camrys, but I have heard on the contrary that the Camry has more room is usually more luxurious to drive, but Accords might have better handling (although that may be debatable with the TRD trim) and generally feel zippy. From a reliability standpoint, I don't think you could go really wrong with either choice. They're both dependable economy family sedans.

[@tails300]

@@neonreign2988don’t argue with this dude he drives his parents Camry and has no opinion the competition because he’s never driven them. He’s a troll on every Toyota forum on Facebook, Instagram, and KZbin and his hypocrisy shows he has way too much time on his hands.

[@topazsunbelt5458]

Loved all white!!! Beautiful!!! But need more power and MUST BE AWD, electric motor at rear with rear wheel steering! Hope it can crank out at least 480HP and 500 Pounds of Torque!!! Add HEPA filters and Air Suspension. That would be perfect!!!😍😍😍!!!

[@earthlyvibes23]

Is Prius and crown there as well?

[@idbreezy04]

The rear door window is shaped differently. 10 times better than the last gen. One of the thing I did not care for on my 2018 XSE V6.

[@erictate8986]

kirk Kreifels Friend keep up the great work 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸😃😃💪💪💪👍👍👍👍

[@threadoflife]

Picking mine up this August it’s being built on July 22nd super stoked! I found the diamond! 2025 Camry XSE AWD Premium Plus Package in Wind Chill Pearl White with black out badging and the black two tone roof! Fully optioned & Loaded to the brim! I’m super stoked! 😃👏🎉

[@Toyota4Life]

Toyota is SLEEPING on a GR Camry. It woukd sell like hot cakes

[@ggthx]

You mean TRD. The camry is now Toyota USA. Not Japan, and all GR models are personally tested by Akio Toyoda....

[@mikea8294]

I do like the white XSE which would go nice with the red and black interior. However, I would wait for the GR or TRD version. This car has some nice features and would be a better value than the 2024 TLX A Spec.

[@antoniocognato5023]

We need a trd version, awd , twin turbo, dual quad exhaust, 8 speed automatic. 310 HP!. Black head liner. Bigger brakes, suspension

[@mathieucossette9019]

In white , so hot! But at the rear it would be better without the black painted part between the taillights!!! white would have been better to link the taillights

[@richard-mai]

I thought TRD was going to Be for off-roady vehicles and GR for everything else going forward, no?

[@bigbufobufo]

The 19 inch wheels on the XSE look so good 🔥

[@chrisemerson9748]

# bigbufobufo Yes they do. But they ride rough , Are expensive to replace. And suck for gas mileage. Its amazing really what fools are willing to sacrifice for looks. 17's rule 👍

[@FlexRod]

I would have rather the Crown Insignia front fascia, but seeing this White color with the metallic flakes in it idk i think is already growing on me. Kirk you are absolutely right, the side profile is the same as my 2019, only in the rear quarter panel where you pointed out that it sticks out more has changed. The rear looks nice too, and them leaving that exhaust outlet open definitely hints at a GR or TRD model upcoming in the near future. It’s funny how the Honda Accord fans were itching to criticize the heavily refresh Camry after how disappointed they are in the accord 😂😂 and truth be told I can see why they are so salty, the Camry is still several steps ahead of the Accord, the previous generation and this generation both Camry looked sportier than the Accord. And let’s not even get started in the interior, where new Toyotas resemble more Lexus in their premium interiors, offer more colors, and now more tech, 360 camera, Panoramic Sunroof, full digital dash, yeah Honda has a lot of catching up to do.

[@MyLIFEISLEGENDARY836]

Agreed

[@steelreign8219]

Am I the i ly ine getting storm trooper vibes from this car and cant wait to see the all Black with the Darth Vader look!!

[@seanv3180]

Honda needs to stop biting off of Toyota's style.

[@LiveThroughGarbage]

When will we see what the 2025 LE and SE look like??? Annoying that they only show off the most expensive models…

[@patone2184]

This Camry look like a shark 🦈

[@trenton737]

There hasn't been any real innovation in the midsize sedan class since 2011

[@dasolsin2604]

That's just an avalon or a lexus es reskin on the interior

[@cocosnutss23]

I have a 8th gen and the side profile looks a little bit to similar. On another note this 9th gen front end looks like the 7th and 8th gen combined.

[@bronxtaskforce01]

Looking more like a Lexus body style

[@naveenthemachine]

The current 8th gen also looks like a Lexus. It’s most noticeable in the XSE models .

[@T.O.D.G]

The wheels on the XSE are phenomenal 🔥🔥🔥

[@rodney9772]

Looks nothing like a lexus

[@mikej238]

I believe it's called Wind Chill Pearl

[@nintendoatarikiller]

Seeing Toyota committed to keeping the sedan alive, you gotta wonder what's in store for the Lexus GS successor.

[@markm0000]

I haven't seen that default user pic in years.

[@nintendoatarikiller]

@@markm0000 haha thanks. I changed my profile pic to make it look like the OG one. You're the second person to notice

[@jsfbay1]

Wow, that white color is stunning! Looks great on the Camry! Most whites don't show dust/dirt as easily as dark (esp. black) cars do, but, you're right to expect visible dirt down low in the back. Great looking vehicle.

[@GRcamry21]

GR badging . Yofer ground effects. Etc. I wish i could post a pic here

[@dim5619]

A nightshade trim would look great. Black grille, badges, mirror caps, and wheels. I don’t like the color matched grilles on the new XSE.

[@KirkKreifels]

Yeah I want black grille too

[@KirkKreifels]

China gets black grille 😏

[@MC-ie8xl]

I just got a 24 se nightshade and it’s my favorite car I’ve ever own plus it’s white

[@447Film]

Damn. Looks good

[@Richard-xv7yf]

Waiting to see what the base trim looks like

[@jxmar_]

Yes! Hope it doesn’t have steel wheels🥴🙏

[@whitemailprivilege2830]

@@jxmar_8th gen base wasn’t steel, why would 9th gen be steel?

[@jxmar_]

@@whitemailprivilege2830 8th gen LE HYBRID had steel wheels. Gas LE had 17 in alloys.

[@whitemailprivilege2830]

@@jxmar_ oh you’re right

[@nelsonshut6840]

current gen camry> new camry

[@jpdoc5722]

Those rims fit RAV4-Gen5 ?

[@vikashummer]

Silver > White

[@peppersmith]

Yeah, i can see a TRD or GR coming with the 340hp AWD. I give it like next Fall we Might hav it.. This will be Great, three levels of sports sedans. SE, XSE & TRD a nice choice...

[@shinkoo]

High chance my next car.

[@whitemailprivilege2830]

Nice review Rabbi

[@michaelvella8511]

Very nice interior......

[@markm0000]

I like the front end more now in white. I would still disable the daytime running lights and set the fog lights to stay on all the time.

[@shept.7736]

Agreed, otherwise I’d try to stay with the unpainted grille

[@markm0000]

@@shept.7736 I like the painted grille since you can't really tell where the bumper starts, it's all just one flowing design. I'd also like to add all the JDM mods and trinkets. I have a list a mile long that I have saved on my phone. Whenever I get it serviced at my Toyota dealer I want the guys doing the service to enjoy their time with it.

[@klars3207]

Wheels on the white one are way better than the others. And I want mine without the sunroof.

[@assenTINIO]

I think one of Toyota's bosses said those powertrains are all that will be for 2025, which leaves the door open for something else later on. Hopefully GR with the hybrid Max ;)

[@MrApplesaucestuff]

those are the hottest stock wheels on the market. close to BMW high end M models

[@emikami1]

I think the deleted exhaust area on the right side is for left side market so I don't necessarily buy into TRD/GR theory. As for the center tunnel, I do think it is necessary even for e-Four setup because of the relatively thick power line that needs to drive the rear motor. Go look at the new Prius AWD--it too is not completely flat in the rear floor. It needs some insulation from exhaust heat as well.

[@squiggy4339]

Love those wheels, but need a good cleaner that I can just spray on and rinse though. Don't have three hours to go through and clean those wheels with a toothbrush. 😄For a TRD or sportier level Camry, yes would love the Crown Hybrid max powertrain. That would be great to be able to get that powertrain in a cheaper package. Would also like a Camry Prime, but need a place to plug it in at night.

[@ivanmamedov90]

2.4 turbo confirmed?

[@erictate8986]

I always love Toyota Camry's and I like the Hybrid Powertrain ,but i don't like the fact of a CVT transmission, or the lack of not having V6 engine anymore !!! They should Upgrade the Hybrid 4cyl Powertrain for more hp ,and Offer a Option Hybrid 6CYI Powertrain too for people that want them !!! And they should still offer it with regular transmission as well !!

[@whitemailprivilege2830]

It’s an eCVT, not a belt or chain driven CVT. There’s no rubber bandy feeling when accelerating. Google the difference.

[@mclovin6629]

Plus it definitely looks way way way wayyyyyyyy betterrrrrrr than that new sorry ass honda accord although it's not a bad choice compared to other brands who make unreliable metal junks 🤧

[@dragonspirit3307]

I don’t like the two tone scheme. Just one solid color.

[@NursePhotographer]

beautiful Camry! Though those rear aircon vents don't look like they belong there. a TRD would be exciting! Looking forward!

[@bluepoint4342]

Could you please show us the XLE Black interior if available? No one was able to capture that yet! Thank You!

[@KirkKreifels]

Probably have to wait until this Spring to see that interior. It wasn't available yet.

[@bizmofunyuns6463]

Why can't we get a gr camry?

[@nissanzenkiboy]

I like the white color if seen a lot of people say they actually do not like the new look people are not a big fan of the huge grill. And that glossy bar is gross lmo. I want to see a Trd Version or Gr then maybe I’ll trade my Trd in

[@threadoflife]

These wheels come on the premium plus package hard to find! Definitely possible to get them from factory it’s an 1800 dollar upgrade to ge these wheels as well as the fang led lighting accents on the front grill. For me totally worth it! I can’t wait to get mine in August!

[@markm0000]

The black decal roof reminds me of a Nissan. I definitely prefer the paint matched roof.

[@MrApplesaucestuff]

the hump is most likely due to the old tnga platform plus for rigidity

[@ericB3444]

We retain the hump in case our hippopotamus friend Edgar stops by.

[@courtneypuzzo2502]

well the ES series is based on the Camry so that shouldn't be shocking wouldn't mind a GR Camry which they've done with every other Toyota coupe/sedan and yeah having the 3.5 L V6 for the performance versions is only fair as it was always in the higher trims anyway also a midsize sedan like the Camry doesn't necessarily need a big muscly v8 engine like say a 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle SS LS6 454 had 540 HP and 565 FT LB torque and that in a car that weighed 3,300 LBs Similar to a 2024 Toyota Camry LE and a 536 LB weight savings from 1970 and it had an 8% horsepower advantage over an XSE V6 equipped 2024 Camry and their 0-60 MPH times are almost identical 5.1 secs for the V6 Camry and 5.3 secs for the Chevelle SS though the 1/4 mile is a bit better in the Chevelle at 13 secs and the Camry at 14.2 secs

[@itzicyzyt3932]

Do you think there will be a trd option?

[@iancheung8390]

Now why can’t Toyota give the same interior screen, TSS , pano roof treatment to the 24 Sienna ….sigh😅

[@jxmar_]

A heavy refresh should be coming in a few years and it should put the Sienna on par with the newer Toyotas.

[@HermesTrismegistes369]

I don’t like the black decal roof. I also don’t like the black tail bar by the tail lights. Don’t care for the red interior or that new Dynamica material they are using. I could’ve spelled it wrong. But that material isn’t really wipe able

[@jcougot]

CVT? Why?

[@ro0ster648]

It's nothing new, Camry hybrids have been using eCVT since 2007. It's just a planetary gearset connecting the electric motors to the engine. All non-truck Toyota hybrids use this system. No pulleys nor belts. Unless there is a leak in your transmission fluid that u don't know about or ran over something and damaged it, they will last forever.

[@alvinsimba734]

Nothing wrong with CVT. Once you get hands on one you will find out. They are so smooth on the road

[@tails300]

eCVT, and a totally different type of transmission. You can Google the differences.

[@philipggaitherpa-CBrealty1028]

I have a silver 2024 Camry (2 year lease) I'll be getting a 2026 Camry. Love the silver Camry's, but my 2nd favorite color is definetly white but I think the lower front grill on white would look better in a silver or black....

[@silvervuong4135]

I agree that rims are way more attractive than other on XSE trim. One thing if I would like to see on TRD or GR Camry Performance, Toyota have to upgrade their game in term of design exception, engine exception as well as some toys for that unique performance. Not just copy and paste on XSE into Performance TRD or GR, whatsoever, all of us deserve to see something that Honda or other Japanese has not made yet. Maybe V6 as Camry community loves to see, and some distinguish grille front and back rear; the biggest thing is more aggressive look, overall. More downforce, add some rear wings on the back, add canals, widebody would be awesome,..... TRD what means to be, not just rebadge from XSE please, TOYOTA!!!🙏🙏

[@threadoflife]

You only get these wheels with the premium plus package on this XSE model which is an $1,800 dealer add on just as a side note! You also get the fang LED accent lights with that which totally sets the car off IMO it’s 🔥

[@MichaelTruittVEVO]

Bring back the red interiors, windchill, black roof. Heavy metal looks cool but not as nice as the windchill two tone/red interiors.

[@fortheloveofnoise]

Probably a big refresh, I expect next gen will offer both hybrid and EV.

[@JoVERICAIN]

This is the new generation...

[@bronxtaskforce01]

When can a buyer place an order

[@RidgeRunner4501]

Toyota doesn’t do custom orders so your best odds are reaching out to your local dealer and requesting that they reach out as soon as they either open their waitlist or start getting them allocated. Make sure they don’t do markups first though! (I say this from personal experience as a sales member at a Toyota dealer)

[@dragonspirit3307]

White color looks way better. That will be the color I would choose

[@hadtobe4502]

If that grill gets any bigger, there will be no room left for the car itself. A cleaning nightmare to say the least.