With the most market shares in the automobile industry and exciting new launches, Toyota always manages to keep us on our toes.
And that continues with the launch of what Toyota claims to be a blend of performance and elegance: the New Toyota Camry Hybrid.
With a variety of models to choose from, the new Toyota Camry promises to deliver your specific need in an automobile.
Let us delve into this article about the latest addition to the wide range of Toyota motors.
Since 1982, the Toyota Camry has been winning hearts!
With its launch in 1982, the Toyota Camry has revolutionized the Sedan experience for automobile lovers.
In India, the Toyota Camry was first launched in 2002 and was instantly popular, carrying over the 3 decades of popularity in Japan.
Since then, it has launched several variants, with the last one before the Toyota Camry Hybrid 2025 being the Toyota Camry Hybrid XV70 in 2019.
In every launch, the Toyota Camry has made significant changes that are sure to captivate the hearts of auto enthusiasts.
And the recent launch of the Toyota Camry Hybrid 2025 has taken that captivating quality up by a notch.
Toyota promises “Elegance At Every Glance,” and rightly so!
On the official Toyota India site, they have described the new Toyota Camry Hybrid 2025 as an Elegant Camry Hybrid.
Now let us see why they claim that and also delve deeper into the performance and the elegant look.
Design and Chassis
With every generation offering us something better than the previous, the Toyota Camry Hybrid 2025 tried not to leave any stone unturned.
- Improved but same foundation: With improvement in many areas, the new Toyota Camry 2025 has used the same old TNGA-K underpinnings and suspension setup.
- Captivating design: New “Hammerhead” style has been introduced that features a more pointed and sharper front nose, with daytime running lamps and slim LEDs.
- Prominent hood: The creases in the bonnet are more defined and have a sharp downflow. However, the blue color in the Toyota logo is missing.
- Features that define luxury: With Lexus-like luxury features, the front bumper has an angular air intake and a diamond-like pattern.
- Defined side and rear look: The shoulder of the car has new lines that run from front to back, with the rear featuring C-shaped LED lights. It also features 18-inch alloy wheels.
Overall, compared to the old model, the new model features a more aggressive and sporty look.
Comfortable Interior
The stunning interior of the New Toyota Camry Hybrid 2025 will make you feel the luxury like never before! Let us see the features.
- Captivating color scheme: The tan and grey cabin, accented with silver, feels cheerful and upscale, unlike its old black and beige style.
- Attractive new dashboard: The steering wheel and dashboard are redesigned. The black piano finish on the dashboard is stylish, but it readily attracts a meaningful amount of dust and many fingerprints.
- Upgraded central console: Below the large 12.3-inch touchscreen are climate controls and AC vents. Because there is a wireless charging pad and two USB-C ports near the gear knob, drivers will find charging their devices convenient.
- Comfortable seats:
- The comfortable Camry’s front seats have 10-way power adjustment and ventilation.
- The rear seats offer superb space (headroom, legroom, and shoulder room), and they also have powered reclining, which is rare for this price range; they are quite comfortable.
- Because a screen is on the armrest, rear passengers can control the three-zone climate system.
- Comfortable rear for two: The roomy backseat fits two best, as the armrest and air vents use some space even when folded.
ADAS and Features
The new Toyota Camry Hybrid 2025 is laced with jaw-dropping features and provides the users with full control of the interior.
- Luxury and Tech Features:
- Boss Mode: Allows rear passengers to recline the front passenger seat for additional leg space.
- Sound System: 9-speaker JBL audio system.
- Sunroof: It has a single-pane sunroof rather than a larger panoramic type.
- Infotainment System: The new 12.3-inch touchscreen is smooth and clear, an improvement over the previous 9-inch model. Still, while Apple CarPlay can be wireless, Android Auto is not without the help of a cable.
- Connected Features: Using Toyota’s connected car suite, you can start the car from a distance, operate the seat ventilation, and open and close the boot.
- Advanced Safety Features (ADAS):
- Includes Toyota’s Safety Sense 3.0, which has:
- Pedestrian detection to prevent or reduce collision.
- Adaptive cruise control, an automatic speed control system.
- Lane-keep assist for ensuring the car is in the correct lane.
- Recognition of road signs and auto control of high beam at night.
- On highways, lane-keep assist functions perfectly fine, and the basic automated brakes have an effective warning before they take action.
- Includes Toyota’s Safety Sense 3.0, which has:
- Other Safety Features:
- The new Camry still comes with nine airbags and rear parking sensors, which were provided in the previous model.
- For better protection, new front parking sensors are introduced.
Performance and Mileage
Get incredible power and control through the MacPherson strut front and multi-link rear suspension, giving you both comfortable and responsive riding modes for any road.
Let us look at how the new Toyota Camry Hybrid 2025 helps us with its enchanting performance on the roads.
- More Power and Efficiency:
- The updated hybrid setup features a 2.5L petrol engine (187 hp) and an electric motor (136 hp) for a maximum output of 230 hp—twelve horsepower more than the outgoing model.
- Again, it has an acceleration range of 0-100 km/h in 7.2 seconds, which I consider good for a sedan of that category.
- Toyota says the new engine is even more fuel-efficient than the previous version.
- Smooth Hybrid Driving:
- The electric motor and the petrol engine integration are smooth and can only be noticed under normal cruising.
- In Eco mode, the engine is started only when the battery level is lowest, and this is done relatively often when running on highways.
- Driving Modes:
- Eco Mode: Developed to manage the battery for improved fuel economy.
- Normal and Sport Modes: Start the engine earlier for performance concerns, though at a slightly lower fuel economy.
- A 10-step electronic Continuous Variable Transmission (eCVT) yields a more precise shift-in feel, yet excessive full-throttle acceleration can still make the engine dull and uninspiring – like a stretched elastic band, or what some car makers refer to proudly as the ‘rubber-band’ effect.
- Comfort and Refinement:
- Sound insulation improves, which adds to the engine roar being louder at high speed.
- Fuel Efficiency:
- Toyota claimed the mileage to be around 25.49 km/l, but the efficiency depends on the driving modes. While testing, it obtained about 22 km/l, which is excellent for a car weighing 1.6 tons.
Ride and Handling
One thing this new Toyota Camry Hybrid 2025 provides the best is its riding experience. Let us break that down and see what it does.
- Smooth Ride Quality:
- The Camry is very comfortable for a car that is equipped with low-profile tires 235/45 R18.
- It has a 145mm ground clearance, meaning I don’t have to worry about scraping beneath when going over large speed bumps.
- It manages most road inequalities beautifully, and only the really rough areas are felt in the cabin.
- Improved Handling:
- Compared to the previous model, the body roll tendency of the car in corners is reduced.
- The body is relatively rigid, and the handling is precise, which also translates to improved handling when turning on complex roads.
- Maneuverability:
- Even though it is more than 4.9 meters long, it has a turning radius of 11.4 meters, which is average for a large car type.
- This also makes it relatively easy to drive in tightly congested areas and, at the same time, cruise effortlessly through the highways.
Verdict and Price of the new Toyota Camry Hybrid 2025
So, are you ready to go on a thrilling Toyota Camry Hybrid 2025 experience? Get the car now at a reasonable price that is worth every penny you spend!
Price: Rs.48 Lakh [Ex-showroom Price]
Verdict: While the ninth-generation Toyota Camry boasts a sharper design, better interiors, and smooth driving, it is not meant for those who crave thrilling performance.
Instead, the car is fuel-efficient, comes with several features for a slightly higher price, and is better value against entry-level luxury sedan offerings like the Audi A4.
In fact, it is the best deal for a well-rounded car: comfortable, practical, and cost-effective, an intelligent everyday choice.