2025 Toyota Camry Breaks Cover Globally with All-Hybrid Powertrain, Drops V6 Engine

Toyota has taken the wraps off the ninth-generation Camry HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle), and it now gets revised styling, improved performance, as well as a retuned suspension for 'enhanced responsiveness and agile handling'. It comes in two configurations – FWD (front-wheel drive) and AWD (all-wheel drive) and 4 different trim levels – LE, SE, XLE, and XSE. Expect the refreshed model to arrive at Toyota dealerships in the Spring of 2024. 

2025 Toyota Camry: Powertrain

In its new iteration, the Toyota Camry is powered by a 2.5-litre 4-cylinder petrol engine working in tandem with electric motors. The Camry with front-wheel-drive tech features two compact electric motors – sufficient for 222bhp, while Electronic On-Demand AWD-equipped Camrys make 229bhp. The all-wheel-drive system is standard and has a dedicated motor generator at the rear axle rather than a conventional mechanical connection.

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Having said that, the Toyota Camry also comes standard with the fifth-generation Toyota Hybrid System (THS 5), enabling a 'more controllable and engaging driving experience'. Transmission duties are taken care of by an eCVT (electronically controlled continuously variable transmission). Upon launch, the Toyota Camry will be kitted out with a lithium-ion battery pack, however, the company hasn't revealed its specifics yet.   

2025 Toyota Camry: Interior

The interior of the new Toyota Camry features a Toyota Audio Multimedia system, consisting of an 8.0-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, multiple USB ports, and a wireless phone charger, all offered as standard. A 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster comes standard on lower-spec LE and SE trims, while the higher-end XLE and XSE trims get a standard 12.3-in fully digital gauge cluster, along with a 10.0-inch Head Up Display to allow drivers to check their speed, see warning indicators, and turn-by-turn navigation. Other bits include a 9-speaker JBL Premium Audio system, Intelligent Assistant, front-side acoustic laminated glass, optional heated and ventillated seats, as well as different upholstery options. 

2025 Toyota Camry: Safety Features

As far as safety goes, the updated Camry offers Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 (TSS 3.0) as standard. This safety suite includes a lane departure alert, a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise control, blind-spot monitoring, road sign assist, automatic high beams, and rear cross-traffic alert.

The presence of additional features, such as traffic jam assist, front cross-traffic alert, lane-change assist, panoramic view monitor, and front and rear parking assist with automatic braking, will further up the car's safety quotient.

2025 Toyota Camry: Exterior

The 2025 Toyota Camry sits on the same TNGA-K platform that also underpins the eighth-generation model. Taking design inspiration from the previous-generation model, the new model sports a massive front grille and slim headlights. However, the 2025 iteration gets standard LED headlamps, daytime running lights, and taillights. 

The SE and XSE trims have sporty exterior styling with a sleek roofline and a sculpted body, and they have racing-inspired functional aerodynamic air ducts, front-side canards, and a rear diffuser. The XSE gets a body-colour lower fascia, black trunk garnish, and standard 19-inch multi-spoke black and smoke grey-finished alloy wheels. 

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Interested customers can now choose from Ice Cap, Wind Chill Pearl, Celestial Silver Metallic, Underground, Midnight Black Metallic, Supersonic Red, Reservoir Blue, and newly available Ocean Gem and Heavy Metal exterior colour options. Dual-tone is available with the XSE trim, pairing a Midnight Black Metallic roof with Ocean Gem, Wind Chill Pearl, Heavy Metal and Supersonic Red colours.