The countdown is on for the arrival of the all-new 2025 Camry due out this spring. It's an important redesign for America's best-selling sedan. Here are five things Toyota is highlighting about the next-generation model.
1. Hybrid-Only Lineup
Toyota says it's committed to reducing carbon emissions as part of a carbon-neutral future and that the next-generation Camry fits perfectly into its ongoing sustainability efforts and product lineup.
The new Camry is only available as a hybrid-electric vehicle (HEV). Standard models will be outfitted with the fifth-generation Toyota Hybrid System (THS 5), which Toyota says offers a more controllable and engaging driving experience. Plus Toyota says it also provides drivers the ability to reach their destinations in an eco-conscious fashion.
2. New Powertrain Pairing
Toyota says the 2025 Camry will be the first-ever Toyota sedan powered by a pairing of its 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder engine and fifth generation THS 5, which some might consider the best of both worlds. The powertrain delivers 225 net combined horsepower on Front Wheel Drive (FWD) models and 232 horsepower on Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive (AWD) equipped models. The sport grades have a specific sport-tuned suspension. Toyota says when drivers get behind the wheel, they’ll take a smooth ride with agile handling that makes the journey more enjoyable.
3. All-Wheel Drive Available On All Grades
For the first time ever on a Camry Hybrid, Toyota’s Electronic On-Demand AWD will be available on all grades. The AWD system provides additional traction when needed to navigate snowy or icy roads as well as uneven surfaces. Toyota says the a dedicated rear electric drive motor generator automatically supplies power to the rear wheels when needed.
4. Designed in the U.S.
The new Camry was designed in the U.S. by CALTY Design Research studio teams in Newport Beach, California and Ann Arbor, Michigan. Toyota says the sedan possesses a more athletic look while still delivering an overall design and aesthetic that Camry fans have grown accustomed to.
SE and XSE grades have sporty exterior styling with a sleek roofline and a defined body. They also feature racing-inspired functional aspects including aerodynamic air ducts, front side canards, and a rear diffuser.
The Camry's distinctive hammerhead front face adds a fresh clean look. Toyota says the goal for the Camry engineering team at Toyota Motor North America’s Research and Development in Michigan was to also perfect the hammerhead design, which pushes the lamps toward the corner of the vehicle and defines the Camry’s eye-catching front face. They accomplished that with a lot of skill, effort, and extra hours of nighttime testing on Michigan roads.
Watch the video below to find out how Toyota designers brought the headlamp design to life.
5. Safety Features
The new Camry lineup comes with standard Blind Spot Monitor and Cross-Traffic Alert. In addition, it's equipped with standard Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, which is a suite of active safety features. From looking out for pedestrians while turning corners to detecting speed limit and warning signs, these technologies are designed to help keep drivers and pedestrians safer.
Availability
Toyota says the new Camry is a testament to Toyota’s continuous improvement culture, saying some things get better over time and this beloved nameplate is a prime example.
The 2025 Camry will be in CarPro Dealerships this spring.
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