2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid brings new look, features and efficient power

Toyota reveals the 2025 Camry with hybrid-only power, updated interior, advanced tech and all-wheel drive options. Learn what’s new and improved.

Toyota's ninth-generation Camry brings subtle exterior changes and significant improvements inside and under the hood. Most notably, the V6 is gone, replaced by a hybrid powertrain — and it works.

Exterior: Evolution Over Revolution

The 2025 Camry keeps its familiar silhouette, but the refreshed front fascia gives it a sharper identity. Narrower, squinting headlights bring a modern touch, while the grille redesign enhances its overall presence without overstepping into flashy territory. It’s a careful update — not an overhaul — and one that reinforces Toyota’s philosophy of subtle, lasting design. Even though it won’t turn many heads at a stoplight, it carries itself with understated confidence. Alloy wheels range from 16 to 19 inches depending on trim, contributing to the car's slightly more athletic posture.

Interior: More Than Just an Update

Step inside, and the transformation becomes more noticeable. Toyota has significantly upgraded the Camry’s cabin. Higher trims like the XLE and XSE come with soft leather upholstery, customizable 12.3-inch digital displays, and a panoramic glass roof. But even base models show thoughtfulness in materials and design. The seats are more comfortable than before, and the layout is clean and driver-focused. Rear-seat passengers will appreciate the legroom — it’s generous — though the center seat might not accommodate taller adults comfortably for longer trips.

The infotainment system also scales with the trim, from an 8-inch screen to a larger 12.3-inch version with sharp graphics and an intuitive interface. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across all models. There’s also a digital gauge cluster on higher trims, and the interface responds quickly — no laggy transitions or frustrating delays. Toyota didn’t reinvent the wheel here, but they did make it spin smoother.

Comfort, Tech, and Safety: Covered from All Sides

The Camry offers 15.1 cubic feet of trunk space, with 60/40 split-folding rear seats to help with longer cargo. Core comforts like push-button start, dual-zone climate control, and power windows come standard. Safety is handled by Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, which includes blind spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, and lane keeping assist. You can disable some of the features, but it requires a bit of digging in the settings — something that might irritate drivers who want quick toggles.

Engine and Driving Experience: Downsized, Not Diminished

Gone is the V6 with its 301 horsepower. In its place, a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine works alongside an electric motor to produce 225 horsepower in front-wheel drive models and 232 in all-wheel drive. While the numbers are lower, the real-world performance tells a different story. The hybrid system delivers instant low-end torque, making the car feel more responsive than expected. Three drive modes — Eco, Normal, and Sport — give drivers flexibility, and the Sport mode in particular offers a livelier throttle.

All-wheel drive is now available across the lineup, offering better grip and confidence, especially in areas with seasonal weather shifts. The Camry’s steering remains light but precise, and braking feels reassuringly firm. It’s not a sport sedan, but it delivers calm, composed driving — exactly what loyal Camry drivers expect.

Efficiency and Long-Term Trust

The hybrid variant delivers approximately 10 MPG more than the outgoing gas-only version, depending on configuration. Toyota backs the hybrid system with an 8-year/100,000-mile warranty, and the battery itself is covered for 10 years or 150,000 miles. That level of assurance speaks volumes about Toyota’s confidence in its technology — and should give potential buyers peace of mind.