The Toyota Camry has long reigned as America’s best-selling sedan, a testament to its enduring appeal rooted in reliability, quality, and sophisticated design. For 2025, Toyota elevates the Camry legacy, introducing a groundbreaking ninth generation that embraces a purely hybrid powertrain. The 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid is set to redefine the sedan segment, blending a striking athletic aesthetic with a meticulously crafted interior and cutting-edge technology, all while championing exceptional fuel efficiency and robust performance.
This bold move to an exclusively hybrid lineup underscores Toyota’s commitment to industry-leading hybrid technology. The Toyota Camry 2025 Hybrid is powered by the fifth-generation Toyota Hybrid System (THS 5), coupled with a 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder engine. This dynamic pairing delivers an impressive 225 net-combined horsepower in the Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) configuration and an even more potent 232 HP in models equipped with Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive (AWD). Moreover, the Camry Hybrid achieves remarkable fuel economy, boasting a manufacturer-estimated combined 51 MPG rating for the LE FWD grade, making it a leader in its class.
For the first time in its hybrid iteration, the Toyota Camry offers the option of Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive (AWD) across all trim levels – LE, SE, XLE, and XSE. This intelligent AWD system, featuring a dedicated rear electric motor, provides enhanced traction when needed most. Whether navigating challenging weather conditions, accelerating from a standstill, or confidently maneuvering through curves, the AWD system ensures optimal stability and control.
Anticipation is building as the 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrids are slated to arrive at Toyota dealerships in late spring 2024, with a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $28,400*. Remarkably, this entry price point is over $400 less than the previous Camry Hybrid base grade, while offering an expanded suite of standard features, presenting exceptional value for consumers.
100% Hybrid Performance: Uncompromising Power and Efficiency
The heart of the 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid is the sophisticated fifth-generation Toyota Hybrid System (THS 5), seamlessly integrating a 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder engine to produce a standard 225 net-combined horsepower for Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) models. This not only represents the highest standard horsepower ever offered in a Camry but also achieves exceptional fuel efficiency, with an estimated 51 MPG combined for the LE FWD variant. The system’s advancements include lighter and more compact electric motor generators, resulting in increased power and enhanced performance compared to previous generations.
Toyota engineers have meticulously refined the THS 5 system to deliver a more responsive and natural acceleration feel, harmonizing with the engine’s speed progression. This refined driving experience is achieved by optimizing power delivery from the Lithium-Ion traction battery through the electric motor generator, effectively managing engine revolutions during acceleration for a smoother, more linear response.
Complementing the hybrid powertrain is an electronically controlled Continuous Variable Transmission (eCVT). This intelligent transmission system dynamically selects the ideal gear ratio based on throttle input, maximizing fuel efficiency without sacrificing performance.
Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive: Confidence in Every Condition
For drivers seeking enhanced confidence and control, the Toyota Camry 2025 Hybrid offers Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive (AWD) across all grades. This system is expertly adapted to work in synergy with the THS 5, employing an electric motor generator on the rear axle to deliver a combined 232 net-combined horsepower. Notably, this represents a 30-horsepower increase over the outgoing model equipped with mechanical All-Wheel Drive.
The AWD system provides precise and instantaneous torque distribution between the front and rear wheels, adapting to varying driving conditions. This ensures optimal traction for confident acceleration, enhanced handling, and superior stability in everyday driving scenarios. In situations where road surfaces become slippery or tire grip is compromised, the system intelligently adjusts torque distribution to the rear wheels, providing ample traction to maintain the Camry’s intended path and bolster driver confidence.
Balanced Handling and Comfort: A Refined Driving Experience
The 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid delivers a driving experience that is both engaging and comfortable. The retuned suspension system offers enhanced responsiveness and agile handling, adding an element of excitement to winding roads. All models are equipped with a meticulously optimized MacPherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension. The SE and XSE grades elevate the driving dynamics further with a sport-tuned suspension featuring new shock absorbers at both front and rear, along with a larger diameter front stabilizer bar. This sport-tuned setup enhances comfort while providing even greater stability, precise handling, and confident control behind the wheel.
Further enhancing driver control is the newly adopted braking system, providing improved brake feel. The Electronically Controlled Braking system (ECB) utilizes on-demand pressurization through a new pump motor in the brake actuator, resulting in greater controllability and enhanced brake pedal feel.
Drivers can personalize their Camry’s driving dynamics with standard selectable NORMAL, ECO, and SPORT driving modes, tailoring the vehicle’s performance to their preferences and driving conditions.
Sleek and Athletic Silhouette: A Modern Design Statement
The ninth-generation Toyota Camry 2025 Hybrid, conceived by CALTY design studios in Newport Beach, California, and Ann Arbor, Michigan, showcases a sleeker, more athletic profile. The distinctive hammerhead front fascia introduces a fresh and contemporary design element that has become a signature of modern Toyota vehicles. All grades are equipped with energy-efficient LED headlights and daytime running lights.
The LE and XLE comfort grades present a refined aesthetic with a horizontal bar front grille, finished in black on the LE and dark metallic grey on the XLE. The LE now comes standard with 16-inch alloy wheels, while the XLE is upgraded to 18-inch black and machine-finished alloy wheels. The XLE further distinguishes itself with chrome-finished window trim and a chrome-finished Camry name badge, adding a touch of premium elegance.
For a more assertive and sporty character, the SE and XSE grades feature sport-mesh front grilles, side sport rockers, and black accents that accentuate the sleek roofline and sculpted body. Functional front side air ducts, canards, a rear spoiler, and a rear diffuser contribute to the racing-inspired design and enhance aerodynamic performance. The rear design is further emphasized by an exposed dual-tip exhaust, projecting a sporty impression. The Camry name badge is rendered in gloss black on both sport grades, with the XSE badge complemented by a unique blacked-out trunk garnish. The XSE model makes a bold statement with a color-matched front grille, front side canards, and rear diffuser, amplifying its sporty appeal. Wheel designs are grade-specific, with the SE featuring 18-inch black-finished alloys and the XSE boasting range-topping 19-inch black and smoke gray-finished alloy wheels.
Exterior color palettes include new additions like Ocean Gem and Heavy Metal, joining Camry favorites such as Ice Cap, Wind Chill Pearl, Celestial Silver Metallic, Underground, Midnight Black Metallic, Supersonic Red, and Reservoir Blue. The XSE grade offers an optional two-tone finish, pairing Ocean Gem, Wind Chill Pearl, Heavy Metal, and Supersonic Red with a Midnight Black Metallic roof for a striking visual impact.
Inside the Cabin: Crafted for Comfort and Technology
The interior of the 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid seamlessly blends meticulous craftsmanship with a modern, open-concept design and premium materials, creating a unique ambiance for each grade.
Sport-inspired SE models feature SofTex®-trimmed seats with bold white accents in Boulder or Black, while the XSE elevates the interior with standard leather-trimmed seats featuring artistic “shooting blade” patterned perforations on both the side door trim and seating surfaces. The XSE interior is available in Black with blue-lined perforations or the distinctive Cockpit Red. Both SE and XSE grades are equipped with standard aluminum sport pedals, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with paddle shifters, and a leather-wrapped shift knob, enhancing the sporty driving experience.
The comfort-focused LE and XLE grades offer their own distinct interior personalities. The LE features an expertly designed interior inspired by ocean waves, with an embossed pattern in woven fabric on the interior trim and seat surfaces, available in Boulder or Black. The premium XLE grade marks a first for the Toyota Camry, featuring a sophisticated combination of leather and Dinamica® microfiber trim, offered in Light Gray or Black. A quilted pattern with Dinamica® trim is also incorporated into the front door panels and dashboard, adding a touch of luxury.
Enhanced seat comfort is a priority in the Toyota Camry 2025 Hybrid. Toyota engineers have redesigned the seat cushion shape and density and increased cushion length for improved support. The headrest has also been softened and moved rearward to enhance seat ergonomics and overall ride comfort. Heated front seats are standard on XLE and XSE grades and optional on LE and SE grades, extending comfort to colder climates. Higher-end grades also offer optional front ventilated seats and a standard heated steering wheel. XLE and XSE grades further enhance comfort with standard 8-way power-adjustable driver and passenger seats.
A quieter cabin environment is achieved in the XLE and XSE grades through standard front-side acoustic laminated glass, effectively reducing wind noise and harshness.
The Toyota Camry 2025 Hybrid sets a new standard for convenience features. All models come standard with Push Button Start and a dual-zone automatic climate control system with rear air vents. For households with multiple drivers, the XLE grade offers an optional driver’s memory seat and memory side view mirrors. The XLE also adds optional automatic rain-sensing windshield wipers for added convenience in inclement weather. For the first time in a Camry hybrid, the XLE and XSE grades offer the option of a power tilt and slide panoramic roof with a power-retractable sunshade, bringing an open and airy feel to the cabin.
Advanced Technology: Connected and Intuitive
The 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid is equipped with advanced technology features designed to enhance connectivity and driver experience. A 7-inch digital gauge cluster is standard on LE and SE models, while XLE and XSE grades boast a standard 12.3-inch fully digital gauge cluster, providing customizable vehicle information displays. XLE and XSE grades also offer an available 10-inch Head-Up Display, projecting essential information such as speed, warnings, and turn-by-turn navigation directly onto the windshield within the driver’s line of sight.
The Toyota Audio Multimedia System features a standard 8-inch touchscreen display or an available 12.3-inch screen, serving as the central hub for infotainment and vehicle controls. The system includes standard wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility and a standard Qi wireless charging pad. The Camry offers a generous array of five USB ports across all grades – three in the front (2 USB-C and 1 USB-A media port) and two in the rear (1 USB-C and 1 USB-A).
Enhanced connectivity is readily available through Toyota Audio Multimedia, supporting simultaneous dual Bluetooth® phone connectivity. A Wi-Fi Connect** trial/subscription offers 4G connectivity for up to five devices (30-day/3GB trial included).
With an active Drive Connect** trial or subscription, drivers can interact with the system via touch and voice activation. The Intelligent Assistant, accessible through Drive Connect**, responds to voice commands initiated by “Hey Toyota,” enabling hands-free control for navigation, points of interest searches, audio adjustments, climate control, and more. Over-the-Air (OTA) updates ensure the system remains current with the latest features and improvements.
Expanding audio entertainment options, the Camry includes HD Radio®, USB data playback, a SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription, and Integrated Streaming, allowing seamless linking of Apple Music® and Amazon Music subscriptions for in-vehicle control. For audiophiles, a nine-speaker JBL® Premium Audio system upgrade is available on XLE and XSE grades.
Additional connected services enhance the ownership experience. The Safety Connect** trial (up to 10 years) includes an Emergency Assistance Button (SOS), 24/7 Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification, and Stolen Vehicle Locator. The Service Connect** trial (up to 10 years) provides Vehicle Health Reports, Maintenance Alerts, and reminders, ensuring proactive vehicle care.
A Digital Key, available on XLE and XSE grades with an active Remote Connect** trial or subscription, allows drivers to use their smartphone as a key via the Toyota app, enabling passive entry unlock on front doors and trunk, and push-button start.
Safety and Convenience: Peace of Mind Standard
The Toyota Camry 2025 Hybrid prioritizes safety, offering a comprehensive suite of standard safety and driver-assistance features. Blind Spot Monitor is standard, alerting drivers to vehicles in adjacent lanes. Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA) is also standard, providing warnings of approaching vehicles when reversing. Safe Exit Alert, utilizing rear side radar sensors, helps occupants assess potential door collisions with approaching vehicles or bicycles when opening doors.
Toyota Safety Sense (TSS) 3.0 is standard on every 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid. This advanced safety suite includes:
- Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD): Designed to detect vehicles, pedestrians, bicyclists, or motorcyclists and provide warnings and automatic emergency braking in certain situations.
- Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC): Adaptive cruise control designed to maintain a preset distance from the vehicle ahead at speeds above 20 mph.
- Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA): Provides warnings and gentle steering assistance to help prevent unintentional lane departures at speeds above 30 mph.
- Lane Tracing Assist (LTA): Designed to keep the vehicle centered in its lane when DRCC is active.
- Road Sign Assist (RSA): Uses a forward-facing camera to recognize road signs and display information to the driver.
- Automatic High Beams (AHB): Automatically switches between high and low beams based on detected preceding or oncoming vehicles.
- Proactive Driving Assist (PDA): Provides gentle braking and/or steering to support driving tasks such as distance control and curve negotiation.
For enhanced driver assistance, the XLE and XSE grades offer an available Premium Plus Package, adding features such as:
- Traffic Jam Assist***
- Front Cross-Traffic Alert
- Lane Change Assist
- Panoramic View Monitor
- Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking
2025 Toyota Camry Pricing*
*MSRP Excludes Dealer Processing and Handling fee of $1,095. All prices are subjected to change.
Toyota Limited Warranty
The Toyota Camry 2025 Hybrid is backed by Toyota’s comprehensive warranty coverage. A 36-month/36,000-mile basic new-vehicle warranty covers all components except normal wear and maintenance items. Powertrain components are covered for 60 months/60,000 miles, and corrosion perforation is covered for 60 months with no mileage limitation. Hybrid-related components are warranted for 8 years/100,000 miles, and the hybrid battery is covered for 10 years/150,000 miles.
ToyotaCare, a complimentary maintenance plan, is included for two years or 25,000 miles, covering normal factory-scheduled maintenance. 24-hour Roadside Assistance is also included for two years with unlimited mileage.
The 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid represents a significant leap forward for the iconic sedan, offering a compelling blend of performance, efficiency, technology, and safety. As it arrives in dealerships in late spring 2024, the Toyota Camry 2025 Hybrid is poised to continue its legacy as a leader in the sedan segment, appealing to drivers seeking a sophisticated, fuel-efficient, and engaging driving experience.
