2018 Toyota Camry (Eighth Generation)

Toyota Camry goes hybrid only, so it’s basically a big Prius now

Buyers can spec the gasoline-electric drivetrain with or without all-wheel drive

Nothing says “mainstream” like a Camry, so it’s no surprise that Toyota didn’t radically change its mid-size sedan’s formula for this new generation. The four-door looks largely the same – save for that slick new face – and is offered with much of the same technology.

The one major change is that the Camry is now a hybrid-only affair, and it can be had with front- or all-wheel drive. OK, that’s two changes. Whatever.

Every 2025 Camry will have a 2.5-liter inline-4 engine with two compact electric motors, making a combined output of 225hp with front-wheel drive or 232hp with all-wheel drive.

How does the AWD system work? It’s an on-demand system that sends torque to the rear axle when needed for acceleration, handling, or a loss of traction. Toyota doesn’t yet specify which of the Camry’s four trim levels – LE, SE, XLE, and XSE – will have the AWD option.

 
Sharper looking, new-generation Toyota Camry revealed in the US

The Toyota Camry was once a relatively popular family sedan in South Africa, particularly around the mid 1990s.

Sold locally through three generations from 1992 until the early 2000s, with the initial models being locally assembled, the Camry was renowned for its Lexus-like comfort and refinement.

But with many buyers migrating to SUVs and double cab bakkies, the market dried up for this relatively large four-door.

Yet the Toyota Camry has soldiered on in other markets, and remains particularly popular in North America, where it’s the top selling sedan in Canada.

What you see here is the all-new, ninth-generation Toyota Camry, revealed ahead of the Los Angeles Auto Show this week.

Although its shape doesn’t stray too far from prior generations, the sharp new ‘hammer head’ face brings it up to date with Toyota’s latest machinery, including the new Prius. This latest Camry is a collaborative design effort between Toyota’s two US design studios in California and Michigan.

 
You Won't Recognize The 2025 Toyota Camry’s Sporty Aspirations

I don't want to hear any Camry slander ever again.

If I was in the market for a new car, I’ll be entirely honest: The 2025 Toyota Camry would tick all the right boxes. It’s not eye-wateringly expensive, it’ll save me money at the pump, it looks good, and it’s honestly a blast to drive if you’re looking for something practical with a little zip. For the more jaded folks out there, that may not be enough to transform their deeply ingrained perceptions of what a Camry is, should be, and can be, but if you’re willing to look beyond that bias, you can find one hell of a nifty sedan.

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You Won't Recognize The 2025 Toyota Camry’s Sporty Aspirations

I don't want to hear any Camry slander ever again.
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