2025 Camry Official Review Thread

Just the way Danny likes it

 

No worries at all.

What initially freaked me out was totaling the Prius the day after I lost my job. I know there is a supreme being in control but it is still difficult at times.

 

An update on my Camry XLE FWD Premium Plus.
I definitely enjoy the ride quality. I have now got most "feature" alerts & notifications down to an acceptable level and, for now, I have a meter display setup that helps me montor the hybrid system. The ECO mode on the Camry is much more aggressive than the Prius and requires a very light foot on the accelerator. I suspect the dealer used the cheaper E15 fuel in the car. I filled up this past week with E10 and, combined with driving changes, am finally starting to see some more reasonable mileage numbers.

I notice the engine has one belt. @Tideland Prius how does the HVAC system work? I know my 2017 beltless Prius had an electric AC compressor & used coolant + exhaust for heat.Mileage was much poorer when using cabin heat.
I know some Toyota models use a heat pump.

 

I don't know either, but it might be for something to help the drive train at speeds above 85 MPH. At least here in the US market.

oops, sorry about the double request to sticky. duh

 

That would be because if charged by plugin, you can drive on EV with a cold engine.

 

Late question - were your windows tinted on the Prius? The reason I ask is because I was assured when I first put tint (in 1990) that it would prevent glass from flying in an accident, and make it harder to break into.

 

Long time no see!
No, the windows on the 2017 Prius Two (the base trim at that time) were not tinted. They later came out with the lower trim Prius One for rentals & fleets, IIRC.

 

Someone later said they think that belt is for a harmonic balancer on the engine.

 

@Prodigyplace,

How is that fabric trim holding up on your 2025 Camry XLE? What colour interior trim is yours?

I am considering an XLE but I don't want fabric trim. The XSE doesn't have that fabric trim, but I'm guessing the ride would be harsher.

 

I have white with black trim. It is just my wife & I as seniors and we have had no issues with the trim since mid-November.

You can find more 2025 Camry user input here.
Camry 9th Gen Hybrid (2025+) | Toyota Nation Forum

 

Since I got the black interior, I also got the maximum legal tint on side & rear windows as well as the visor area at the top of the windshield to minimize heating from the sun.

 

Even though she won't be driving, my wife vetoed the quilted look XLE, so I've since ordered the XSE with the leather in place of the fabric. I kind of wanted a change of pace from the rolling turns of the Prius anyway, so the XSE fit the bill.

It's the Wind Chill Pearl with black roof and black interior, just because that was the only one available incoming, but I do like that white/black combo as well as some of the other two tone options. Hopefully I'll be able to get it in a few weeks.

BTW, I've never seen any of these in the real world. Of the several dealerships I checked, exactly 0 had any 2025 Camrys available for test drive, so this is a little bit of a leap of faith.

Thanks. I've registered over there now.

 

Good luck on that! If you are in to customization and/or hyper-miling, check out this thread. He added some TRD suspension parts & other pieces to make his own "TRD" version. :LOL
CONSOLIDATED MODS/SWAPS/ DIY UPGRADES THREAD | Toyota Nation Forum

BTW, he recently got bored & traded it in for a 2024 RAV4 Plug In.