2025 Toyota Camry XSE AWD - REDESIGN
Under the hood is Toyota's fifth-generation hybrid system, which combines a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine with battery assist. The powertrain makes 225 horsepower with the front-wheel-drive setup and 232 horsepower with all-wheel drive. I tested the latter option—a fully loaded XSE with AWD. It's paired to an electronic continuously variable transmission and returns up to 51 miles per gallon combined on the base LE model with front-wheel drive. This XSE AWD gets 44 MPG combined.
Toyota's hybrid system, with its battery-aided torque, gives the Camry quick and smooth acceleration off the line. The four-cylinder engine runs a high compression ratio of 14.0:1, which keeps the Camry powerful still at highway speeds. You'll have no issue overtaking.
Although the Camry is no sports sedan (that is, until the next TRD version arrives), it has refined driving dynamics. The chassis is balanced, the suspension compliant, and the steering feels responsive. It's comfortable, too. Apart from some engine droning, especially when you get on the accelerator pedal hard—to be expected with most hybrid powertrains—the Camry is quiet, refined, and easygoing. It's an excellent appliance for puttering around the city.
This XSE model comes standard with real leather-trimmed chairs, leather-lined door panels, and power-adjustable heated seats. The $4,075 Premium Plus package adds seating ventilation (plus a bevy of other features). A 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster sits behind the steering wheel and an adjacent 12.3-inch touchscreen graces the center of the dash.