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2025 Toyota Camry First Drive Review: The Best 'Boring' Car Keeps Getting Better
The ninth-generation Toyota Camry fully embraces the new era with a hybrid-only model, and that’s great in some ways but bad in others.
Acceleration is boosted by electric motors while the electronically-controlled CVT handles simulated gear shifts seamlessly, making power feel linear and smooth. Toyota Given the impressive balance this midsize sedan strikes between enjoyable driving and efficiency, the “boring” old Camry has caught up to competitors like the Honda Accord, Kia K5, and Hyundai Sonata, all of which tout strong hybrid offerings. 2025 Toyota Camry Specs Base Price$29,495 Powertrain 2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid | electronic continuously variable automatic | front- or all-wheel drive Horsepower 225 (FWD) | 232 (AWD) Torque 163 lb-ft @ 5,200 rpm (not including torque from the electric motor) Seating Capacity 5 CurbWeight 3,450-3,682 pounds Cargo Volume 15.1 cubic feet EPA Fuel Economy 53 mpg city | 50 highway | 51 combined Quick Take The 2025 Camry makes no pretense of being a sports car but the standard hybrid drivetrain makes it fun to drive while getting outstanding fuel economy.
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