My 2025 Camry XSE 1st Drive - Not What I Expected!

How does 2025 Toyota Camry XSE REALLY drive? I tested it out in the Southern California hills. Wow - I was surprised to say the least.
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[@TeamCGC98]

Just ordered one! XSE AWD in midnight black metallic with black badges. Bruce Wayne style. Expecting a Sept-Oct delivery according to my sales guy here in Canada. So excited!

[@zackbailey5655]

Congratulations I bet it will be a great car

[@JAm-uo6oh]

Good choice 👌👏👏👏

[@user-nv7jy3ig8b]

Love that heavy metal. Looks kind of like Lexus atomic silver

[@jsz2619]

When I drove my friend's Rav4 XSE hybrid, I also asked it to tell me a joke: The best time of the day is 6:30. Hands down.

[@jeromegriffiths4462]

That car Looking good

[@chemicle]

Love the car, but whoa - I wouldn't like that much red, but great styling - very cool

[@Dac54]

If I were to obtain a Camry, it would be in this trim, with this color being one of my favorites. The lack of a driver memory seat is a non-issue since I never make use of this feature in my current vehicle.

[@davidpaluch9222]

Well, I want the XSE however I don’t want the XSE price… My dealership just got their first truckload of 2025 Camrys today and I’m going up on Thursday to test drive and SE with all wheel drive

[@Hiyuki-mo2nh]

just wait a year or two and buy a used one.

[@davidpaluch9222]

@@Hiyuki-mo2nh I lease… so I have to decide which features are Needed rather than wanted

[@josephchavez1489]

​@@Hiyuki-mo2nhI doubt the price would drop that much in only 1 to 2 years. Toyotas hold their value for a long time

[@Hiyuki-mo2nh]

@@davidpaluch9222 fair

[@Irishmanbikes]

I'm so glad Toyota Motor Corporation invites you to these car invites too!! You do the best reviews Jeff!!

[@somejackball]

i don't really go for silver, and absolutely not anything gray. but this is pretty nice. bur for me, i'd get one in back, with the red interior

[@MrLilStitch]

I’m happy with my 2022 XSE

[@user-zx8de8op9l]

I am older than even the Accord name, my aunt had a 1983, first year it finally died in the 90's when my brother got it to drive.

[@oldcop18]

Our 2013 Avalon, with 105K, still drives like a dream but I’m thinking about replacing it this Summer.

[@dujuanlove6935]

My only big issue with the interior is the gloss black I hate gloss black

[@jrolla007]

@ToyotaJeffReviews can you make night time video comparing the LED headlights and taillights and an SE and XSE. I know like the previous generation they have their differences. Would love to see it.

[@extremepcs2807]

I just put a deposit down on an XSE. The only thing I don't like is the gloss black on the console and dash. Hopefully someone will make a matte black overlay.

[@abecerra80]

Thank YOU!!!!! I TOTALLY APPRECIATE your Reviews!!!! They help me a lot. I’ve purchased 3 XSE’s over the past years. I wish you mentioned the colors that will be available.. also I missed the information regarding the Rims & Tires😮😩what’s the size. Also what time of stereo do they offer? Other then my few questions,, your presentation was Fantastic 💯✨

[@CoolGuy-rk7tc]

He has already made multiple videos of the new Camry

[@davidaustin9927]

Hey Jeff can you demonstrate how remote start works I really want the new Camry and I don't know why they don't offer it on the keyfob?

[@yankeesusa1]

They do offer it. It's hidden. You hit the lock button 3 times and on 3rd time you hold it.

[@Irishmanbikes]

47 combined gas mileage is excellent. Do you think the 2025 RAV4 Hybrid will have better gas mileage too??

[@ChrisBanda]

its incredible! I want one

[@tinhinnh]

You shoud drive the LE, which thats what most people will buy

[@CoolGuy-rk7tc]

My guess is it will be a softer ride quality with the bigger tires, I think that would be the only difference.

[@lennygarrison6836]

@@CoolGuy-rk7tcbetter fuel economy, and slightly quicker 0-60 due to the smaller wheels.

[@wirenut3020]

I’m thinking the SE will be what most people will buy

[@tinhinnh]

@@wirenut3020I think it will be neck to neck as the SE is only a lil $ more

[@tinhinnh]

@@CoolGuy-rk7tcthe susp is dialed back a lil too

[@josephroyer9532]

Not a fan of the new hood and grill or that they did away with the rear vents that made the bumper look cool. I am however a fan of awd hybrid system, auto dimming rear view mirror, and the power passenger seat.

[@kHoPhAe]

For me it’s xle or nothing. I’m driving a rental 2019 SE and amazed how bad Toyota can be. Switch over to my hybrid xle and it blows the SE out of the water. It’s like 2 totally different cars. If i were to buy another Camry, it will definitely be the XLE

[@Neomobius]

I’m liking the XLE a lot. Maybe I’m getting old lol…

[@ericB3444]

Why can’t you turn off lane departure alert and is that annoying if you don’t like that?

[@Toyotajeff]

Turn it off in your multi information, display settings

[@ericB3444]

@@Toyotajeff but that one had no on off toggle in this video.

[@yankeesusa1]

You can turn off any of those features.

[@ericB3444]

@@yankeesusa1 I’d love to say thanks and that I think you’re right but if you review this video near the end where he shows the menu there are no toggles for that feature and another one two under that feature on the list.

[@djplonghead5403]

For 40k I would rather have a crown XSE if it had a HUD, Buttons to unlock doors, and ambient lighting.

[@timmiller7589]

Is it just me, or is there less leather and more of the “multi-media material?” I’m all about the red leather in a vehicle-sporty and cool, IMO.

[@gertstolk]

At this point still uncertain if and when it will hit european showrooms 😮

[@seekerjamdown]

Reminds me of a lexus

[@trangenusa]

what is mpg? for hybrid?

[@Toyotajeff]

XSE front wheel Drive averages 47 and all-wheel-drive averages 44. You can get up to 51 on the LE.

[@indman101]

Did they fix the drivers side windshield wiper so you can pull it up off of the windshield glasses before freezing rain in the winter? my 2018 model you can't because it hits the hood.

[@tigerkenshi]

Camry is Camry no matter how good it gets. Also, people talk only about gas mileage when it comes to hybrid, but it costs more to insure and repair because it has two powertrains and there are only so many shops that can repair hybrid system.

[@EdwardPh.D.]

Do you know the answers to my questions about the 2025 Camry? 1. Does the 2025 Camry have steel knuckles or aluminum knuckles? 2. Approximately how many shop hours to replace new lithium ion battery in 2025 Camry under the seat? I’m hoping the new design requires less time to be removed to get the battery out. 3. Does the 2025 Camry have an electronically controlled variable oil pump? 4. Does the ECVT transmission in the 2025 Camry have a slush lubrication system or does it have a dry sump system like the 2024 Prius Prime? 5. Is the transmission in the 2025 Camry the PB12 transmission like in the 2024 Prius Prime which is lager than what is in the standard Prius? 6. Does the 2025 Camry have lug nuts with bolts or did you switch to bolts like on the 2024 Prius? 7. Does the 2025 Camry have a re-designed Two Piece timing chain cover like the 2024 Prius which was re-designed to eliminate the chances of leaks?

[@FrankLinares]

It appears to be a nice car. My only concern is its resale value after 7-10 when you decide to sell it. I personally wouldn’t buy a decade old hybrid. So whatever you saved in gas you’ll lose it in the back end. I’ll pass on this car. I’ll go with an Accord.

[@mrsargemeister]

Interesting point

[@veryinterestinglive]

CVT is the 2024 air intake 😂 I will keep my gas guzzling V6, 3 motor hybrid

[@1Samuel1524]

Does it still have the insane acceleration lag and the transmission that tries to kill you when you absolutely Need to accelerate? And the deadly traction control system? The 2015 SE is a death trap.

[@sogggy]

Holla

[@mikejones762]

gloss black around the center console 🙄

[@_Charrizard_]

"There's more power this year" *TRD Camry: Am I a joke to you? 😂😂

[@Toyotajeff]

lol oh yeah

[@JamaicanMeCrazy]

​@@Toyotajeffyeah these new Camrys would definitely be afraid to race the v6 they're too chicken nuggets

[@Jbourne-wy2bh]

Those massive high front headrests are ugly!!

[@ricktrue8441]

Ugh,CVT.

[@shadowhound5113]

Why do the back of Toyotas look junkie. I want the xse but without the butt bar between the lights.

[@gigglybeast]

Why are none of the KZbin reviewers talking about how these cars spy on you and sell your data to third parties, including your insurance company?

[@collin_mmarshall1655]

When I heard "..the all new Toyota Camry,.." I laughed. Based on my observation at least 30-35% of the Camry is a carry over.