The base sound system is surprisingly good! Gets plenty loud. Solid bass (rumbles the seat). Just need to lessen the factory bass a few clicks and the rattles go away. Far less rattles than the JBL. JBL not worth upgrading for. 🔋 “KIRK10” 10% off Magtame Magnetic USB cables: magtame.com/?ref=KIRK
@@briank10101 I don't think so. It's like BSM in any other Toyota. It will beep at you if you turn on your turn signal while there's a car in your blind spot.
The LE is the epitome of what the Camry is all about. Value, convenience, and comfort. Your Camry reviews are the benchmark of Camry reviews on the internet. They tell us Camry people exactly what we want to know. 👍👍
@@pattycarljackson Have you actually looked at new car prices? A new Civic hybrid starts at over 30k. [EDIT] Google "The 2025 Toyota Camry Is Barely More Expensive Than A 1983 Camry" for a for a viewpoint of how it compares to the original Camry. Keep in mind the average family income in 1983 was 24k. Today it is around 83k. So yes, the Camry is still a great value as it always has been.
@@escheidl I find it interesting how people complain about prices of cars. Yes they are a lot more expensive than they used to be but you get a lot more on a base model compared to previous years. Plus the prices have gone down compared to prices from 20 years ago. It’s the amount of money people make that has not been growing with inflation.
@@pattycarljacksonyou haven’t been car shopping in a few years have you? $30k is nothing for a nice new large car with safety and comfort like this. I just bought one. Hondas civics are over $30k now and so are Mazda 3’s and Toyotas own Corolla and Fords Small truck. Sounds like you’d be more suited to buying a 5 year old Chevy Malibu or Impala or a Dodge Dart.
@@pattycarljackson A $31,000 Camry in 2024 adjusted for 2.84% average annual inflation comes out at $9,845 in 1983 dollars. I think the much simpler entry level 1983 Camry was selling for something like $8,620.
I agree with just about everything stated in this video. Purchased a new base model 2025 Camry LE in June & it has exceeded all of my expectations. Have already driven 4000 miles & have averaged 52.5 mpg. The acceleration capabilities are surprisingly good. It is far superior compared to my old 2010 Honda Civic Hybrid. Glad I saved several thousand dollars & decided on the LE base model.
I got an LE too. Im driving it easy and slow and getting low 60s hand calculated. Do you find the road noise to be loud? It bothers me in the LE, Idk if it’s just something wrong with mine or… it’s like a grinding noise from the front.
@@glassrockpurple154 No, I have not been aware of any excessive road noise. Maybe it is there but I am not sensitive to it. I do a lot of interstate highway driving & routinely maintain speeds of 75+ mph.
@@rightlanehog3151I did. XLE with premium package. I had the $38k saved and I didn’t want a base model, and I don’t have a mortgage or debt of any kind. I still have a several hundred thousand in the bank. So for people in my situation… why settle? I paid the Camry off Tuesday. Saving $5000.00 in interest.
I bought a red Camry LE June 19th and I’ve filled up only 3 times at 1600 miles and it’s the end of August. I was stoked dealer threw in a rear spoiler. Outside my home, the BEST purchase I’ve ever made! I wanted boulder interior (live in North Fl), but the black has a grey denim trim which looks higher end than the grey, so I am happy! So many universal seat covers available who needs the XSE
Jolly good set of review videos on this car. Purchased an LE with the convenience package early last July. The power driver seat also features lumbar support, which largely resolved my lower back pain on longer drives. The control buttons are shaped like the seat itself, eliminating guesswork when making adjustments. The power driver seat rises and lowers, and the back reclines, but the seat bed does not tilt. The headrest is not powered. The power seat is very, very comfortable. The included Smart Key entry system works without any door-mounted buttons; just place your hand inside either front door handle and the car unlocks when it detects the key. By default, it unlocks just the driver's or passenger's door, then all the doors after a few-second delay, but it can be set to open all doors at once. All doors lock when pressing the touch sensor at the front of the door handle. Also, the car won't lock and will sound a warning chime if it detects its fob anywhere in the interior. I found the auto-dimming mirror very responsive driving under broad overpasses and through tunnels. The Convenience Package costs a little over $1K extra, but now that I've experienced it, I doubt I could do without it. Extra tip: I found the mutli-media system too bright on even the dimmest light mode. Set to dark mode, it blends into the dashboard and is perfectly easy to read even in the brightest sunshine.
@@HumbleBearcatYes I rented a Camry LE 2025 for a week. Putting on over 1200 miles going to my daughter school 500 miles away. I absolutely loved the car and was convinced either it or a Tesla would be my next purchase. The only negative was in fact the driver's seat being manual and without proper lumbar support, for me. So knowing the features of the convenience package, I'd get it without any hesitation
totally agree with you. The LE is what is meant to buy a Camry. The 2025 LE model is already loaded with stuff. I guess still need to add only the convenience package but other than that it is not really necessary to seek upper trims for significant more money. The goal is to pay for a great value and fuel economy and Camry LE has it all. I think the XSE with options approx price 40k is really crazy because if you are willing to pay 40k then you really should not care about fuel economy and you can get very vary low mileage used, say for example, Mercedes C300 for this price.
@@SandysVideoChannel I have the LE and I see no need to for a larger screen. The base screen is plenty big for navigation, backup camera or making phone calls. The car really is very nice. I did option it with the convenience package and cold weather package with the heated leather steering wheel and heated seats. I am not into the fancy wheels and bodywork now, but if that is what I wanted, I'd get a sports car. However, the car looks very nice in base trim. The car handles great and is very quick just the way it is. It's not a speed demon but it is more than powerful enough to merge and pass when needed.
@@dennykelch5381I bought the XLE 5 weeks ago. I wanted all the nice options and I knew I’d spend $40k+. I did. No regrets except I chose the wrong exterior color, reservoir blue. It gets tons of compliments but I don’t like how it shows absolutely every speck of dust and dirt.
I wish more manufacturers would make more cars like this- cloth seats for hot weather, no sun roofs to leak, and smaller rims for significantly better ride/quietness/mpg/parking alongside curbs
This isn’t the 1970’s. I’ve owned 10 cars with sundroofs, my parents and plenty of friends do also, mentioning leaky sunroofs make it sound like you are 80. They don’t leak.
I drove my friends 2022 Camry LE gasser and was amazed at all the options that it had for being a base model, it even had full emergency braking road sign detection, full range radar cruise.. apparently that's all standard equipment
I have had my LE for about 6 weeks now. I really like the ride that the 16 inch wheels provide. The ride is smooth but the car remains pretty agile and the body roll that my wife’s 2013 Camry LE has is absent.
Still driving my 2002 Camry LE. Most people are shocked to discover how old it is because it still looks great. (I've had the good fortune to garage it for its entire life and that makes a world of difference. ) My mechanic let's me know he will buy it everything I get an oil change, which speaks quite highly of the car. It cost $16,000 new. Wow! Times have changed. I have had to do a few pricey repairs (new shocks and struts, transmission, master controller for windows) but given the cost of vehicles now, it has been well worth it just to fix these problems. Oh, and I still get 30mpg. It's possible I will spring for a new hybrid model but truthfully there is no reason I would need to. If they are making the Camry as well as they used to, a hybrid Camry LE would be a no-brainer.
Had three Camrys over the years, good reliable cars with very robust engines and transmissions. My only complaint with my 2016 is the thigh support being inadequate on long trips. Really, that's my biggest complaint.
Literally just picked up my new 2025 Camry LE and took it for its maiden voyage! Have to say, I’m already in love with this vehicle! It is everything you said it would be in your review. Honestly thought the Camry was going to be out of my budget until I came across this video. The LE with the cold weather and convenience package is where it’s at! I opted for the AWD since I live in a snowy climate and it was still a better bang for buck than a new 2024 Honda Accord.
Kirk, After detailed investigation, I have finally come to an answer as to why Toyota Canada won't sell us the fantastic Camry LE. Following exhaustive research and internal discussion, they simply could not (in good conscience) figure out a way to price the LE at $37,000 the way our 'base' SE is priced. 🤬
Toyota in Canada is ridiculous. I'm a Honda guy and wanted to take a shot at a Toyota. They treat you like you owe them your business because it's Toyota. They ask for ridiculous deposits on vehicles they cannot give accurate timelines on When vehicles will be delivered. I ended up with another Honda. And even they were not pleasant to deal with. I think the next vehicle I buy will buy cash and they can deliver it to me . I am done with dealerships.
@@RickStein-i9o 100% Canada Toyota sucks have to put in a deposit and wait 4-8 months to get a Camry. Customer service was terrible. I've been a Toyota & honda guy for the last 20 years we jumped over to the Mazda CX5 for the value!
Thanks for reviewing specifically the BASE trim and pointing out the useful upgrade packages. Even for those who want extra features it is extremely helpful to clearly see what are they paying extra money for.
Great vids! Definitely interested in that Heated Steering and Convenience combo, but none in my area at the moment. Wish you could 'downgrade' to the 16's on the other trims
The lack of sunroof is actually the dealbreaker for me, and I live in Arizona 😂 not only is it great on the nice days, it’s a perfect way to help ventilate the car and let natural light into the interior. The few summer months where it is too hot, I keep it closed but as soon as temp starts to drop it’s a great thing to have. My last two cars have had a sunroof and I’m not going back. I’d rather buy a higher trim than purchase a set of 16s and tires if I cared more about the fuel economy and ride
I can't decide whether to buy the LE loaded or the SE loaded. The SE is $2475 more than the LE loaded. I am test driving an LE today. I want to check out the comfort of the seats. I drove an SE the other day with the SoftTex seats and Loved it.
Amazing & thorough look at the Camry LE. I wanted the LE as described. When I got the call the car was missing the convenience package. That plastic wheel is no bueno. I agree this car is a bargain for what you get. I was walking when they offered a SE at a very, very nice price. I had other dealers holding my number. The seats are not much of an issue around the S. Cal coastal area. Not yet anyway. To bad Honda wants to add $3k to every car. I drove one. Nice car. But try negotiating through the BS just to get at MSRP.
I had a 2000 Camry... If I knew at the time that this thing would be dead nuts reliable I would have bought two or three of them, 340,000 mi into ran the same as it did the day I bought it never garage and not particularly babied.
The 1500 extra for awd is a must where I live. In the winters where I am you need awd and snow tires. Fwd and snow tires ain’t gonna cut it. And my xse in awd is not slower than the LE with awd. Tested with a draggy. They’re the same.
0:50 Very thorough review…. the LE seems like a very good value minus the items added by the distributor Southeast Toyota and the dealer. When I purchased my Tundra from Germain they stated the added items absolutely couldn’t be removed. They did relent however with a credit on window tinting (low grade tint) since they hadn’t installed it at time of purchase.
There is plenty of "lot rot" nationwide with thousands of brand new 2023 US nameplate Trucks offered at $60,000+. I guess the floorpan costs are catching up with the Dealers who paid too much for their inventories in a different market.
Id walk away. Talk about strongarm scumbag tactics. Gotta suck more money out anyway possible no exceptions. If thats how they want to play it ill walk like jesus ill take a beautiful donkey
Kirk but here's kicker: I got RAV4 Hybrid XLE instead and for almost similar money (maybe a tad more, like $34k) I get 40MPG (up to 50MPH in city in real life), I get bigger screens, I have leather wrapped wheel, heated seats AND heated steering wheel, I get bigger trunk, I get bigger ground clearance, I can park much easier and in much smaller spaces, while cabin is same size, I woudl say i get even more head space, I get higher commanding road view and seating position, I get true SUV unlike this sedan, I get AWD! as you know every RAV4 Hybrid is AWD! I get sunroof! I even get heated windshield area under wipers! and leather wrapped shift knob! I get rear wiper. I probably haven't listed half of things I get in my RAV4 Hybrid over this base Camry. So my question is then - why even bother with Camry when you can get so much more in RAV4 Hybrid by only paying barely $3k more??!!
Nice review! In order to get the cold weather package ($610) which includes the leather steering wheel, you have to get the convenience package ($1050) which brings the LE up to only $640 less than the SE. I'd just order a leather wheel for a few hundred dollars from the dealer.
Just do it yourself. I have 2020 Mazda 3 base with a vinyl steering wheel. Ordered a kit from eBay ($30-50; picked the material and the color of the thread), spent 6 hours completing the job, and it looks better than OEM. There are videos explaining different stitching techniques. So, not rocket science, just takes time and effort.
The forced options are ridiculous. It's not just paying $79 for $10 in cables, but the fact that you wouldn't even use cables in this car! Data connection is Bluetooth, and charging is wireless. But my favorite is a first aid kit. Why not a bag of popcorn for $29?
This is the best car for the money. Toyota reliability at its finest. My 2002 Lexus ES300 w 184k miles has 16 inch rims and I love the ride quality. Especially with my new Michelin Defender 2 tires. Super quiet. Can’t compare these 2 cars since my Lexus has an insane amount of insulation and road noise canceling material. If I was in the market for a new car this LE Camry would be it.
New Camry remains the King of mid size sedans without a challenge or worry 🤴👑🤴. Only serious competition for the new Camry is the sonata and K5 but even those might be dying very soon . While accord and Altima is dying a painful and miserable death ☠️.
The LE in this Gen and previous Gen rides soooo smooth. The suspension is identical. I agree, much better than the sport trims. I actually think the previous generation had heavier doors and a more quality feel on some interior components but that’s just me…maybe it was just the days I compared them :). I absolutely hate the cloth garbage on the dash with the SE and up trim for 2025…WTH were they thinking?
I've got my Chex Mix and my Coke Zero and I'm buckled in !!! Let's go !!! Great gas mileage, air conditioning, sunroof, and great audio. I'm good to go... oh, I need the Kirk Magtame Cable too with 10% off. Keep it simple. I hate the cheap plastic infotainment screen but I sound like a broken record at this point.
I really like the fact that you can option a Camry LE with a moonroof and other packages that make it as good as a XLE of the past, but most of the LEs you see on lots are base ones, probably with just the Convenience Package (Smartkey and Homelink pretty much) as the common builds nationally.
I agree that the LE/SE is the trims to go for bang for you buck wise, these new ones have been wildly popular here in Tn I see at least 10 a day on my commute. One thing that makes me want to go for the SE/XSE trim is the sport suspension, I work long hours sometimes and can get very relaxed while driving which can equal to me falling asleep or drowsy possibly. Which has been cured by a rougher driving vehicle. I had a '15 ram 1500 it drove very well but my god it drove to smooth and floaty I had to put 10 ply tires on it to stiffen it up, it road stiffer than some bmw's. As much as I get tired of wind and road noise sometimes and want something more comfortable it worries me.
Why does Toyota just make the LE convenient package standard and just option the sunroof? And make the cold weather package standard on all AWD models? I never like the way Toyota do their packaging. It would also be nice to get a panoramic roof option on the SE instead of leaping for XLE and XSE trim.
I mostly agree on this except that if they make the cold weather package standard on AWD models then it should still be an option on FWD models. Not to mention last gen Camry hybrid had the convenience package standard
I always wanted. Panoramic roof on a vehicle, so I just bought the Camry XLE. It was cool to look at for a couple of days and now I don’t care about it.
Kirk very nice tutorial. When I finally make an appointment at Toyota for a test drive, and have to deal with a salesman I wish it were you. I have not seen you with your kids but you seem like a wonderful dad! Now regarding the car: Is the AWD worth it driving in the NYC metro area? We have always been fine with FWD, and while it snows less these days maybe AWD would help car handle better in inclement weather and maybe AWD would be helpful to pull our of parking spot with a lot of snow, without needing to shovel ? Concerned about the front grill. Parking is scarce in NYC area and rear bumper and especially front grill will likely get a lot of dings. Any suggestions for front grill protection and maybe attractive protection for rear bumper. Leather steering wheel cover sounds attractive. Does that come with cold weather package? Does the based model come with floor mats inside and in trunk? Could you remind me of the safety features of the base model? My wife really wants front, side, back crash avoidance . Does the based model have adequate protection? I In my 2010 Nissan Altima i only have to squeeze the handles and the car unlocks as loon as key fob is in my pocket. Is that true in this car, or does it only open if you press the open button on keyfob? The Camry is a popular car. Is the sticker price negotiable?
I test drove the Civic Hybrid both sedan & hatchback. They are fun to drive. Too bad they don't come with a spare tire like the Camry does. I have yet to test drive the Camry...
@@asianstud7 I started feeling like the car could do better in the MPG category so I asked myself what I was doing wrong and I looked up information on how to improve how I drive. So I started to practice pump and coast and brake earlier and drive slower with cruise control on when I drove on the interstates. It’s made a 5mpg difference on average.
The LE Sienna and Camry are the best imo, with the Sienna possibly only needing a more durable seat material for family duties. They are so quiet, smooth, good on gas, feels homey and cozy in a way
Great review, thanks for show ya basic Camry. For myself I'm trying to decide between LE or SE but I'll probably splurge for some options and the awd which should help a little in snow or slippery conditions. I like the SE basically just aesthetically superior but LE with small tires has advantages too.
Love my 2025 Camry LE with Convenience Package and Cold Weather Package. The way to go in my opinion, the upgrades are worth it on the LE! He's right though, the ride is very close to an ES.
Energy prices in the long term are always unpredictable but overall trend upwards as the years go by. This car with it's low MSRP base model in combination with a high mpg hybrid system will bring peace of mind to buyers that ownership will remain affordable. People buying cars with intentions to own them long term (as in 10+ years from now) should consider what gas prices could be in the future and what government/tax incentives for EV's could do to impact and undermine the resale value of I.C.E. cars.
The consumer never benefits from Government subsidies. The manufacturer or service provider always raises prices to fully capture the value of the subsidy. The consumer is stuck with higher taxes and insurance costs on the artificially inflated price.
Lexus: Let's make soft cars so they are comfy. Car Reviewers: Lexus are grandpa and grandma cars. Lexus: Ok, we listened to you. Here's a stiffer ride with better handling but nothing extreme unless you're in an F. Car Reviewer: We love the new Camry because it rides soft like the old Lexus. Lexus: 😳
Kirk, I'm not trying to ask a funny question, I'm serious...But I wish that Toyota would make a Camry SUV, especially since they have discontinued the Venza.
If they had this model with the bigger multimedia display, I'd be sold. I'd just get the all week drive too cause winter is bad in my area. Still, this Camry is one I'm eyeing to get for sure!
Kirk, real question. You're in FL, I lived in the 904 so I get the "AWD not worth it" but now I'm in the midwest, if you had to get through snow would you get the AWD then? or still not worth it @ $1400.
I was looking at replacement tires on the LE, and Discount Tires says they are actually 17" vs 16".... interesting, as the XLE are 18" / Also I'm wondering what kind of average MPG you're getting.
I think it’s better than the Prius. The Crown XLE 25 IS A BETTER than a Camry maxed out trim level and better mileage about the same price. I have that Crown XLE earlier to get in and out and leather in 25 standard.😅😊 I didn’t say much quieter.
Can you do a speaker sound test? There’s already reviews on the premium sound systems but they never compare it to the base version to get a reference point.
You know what's crazy? The base model car has way too much fluff for me. I cannot possibly imagine needing anything more than what the base model car offers. The Only Exception would be for the added security of all-wheel drive in poor weather. So for me a dead bass car with zero options except all-wheel drive would be ideal and even then would have more options than I really want.
FYI for those who want the four-wheel drive. The rear electric motor axle has been shown to only last 150,000 miles. 4 to 5k to replace. I would skip it.
Went with CC AWD hybrid SE for ride height. Only getting @80mpg local driving. Wanted Camry for ride, height is shit, 64 aging. freeway trip, 39 mileage, 70+mph
Ripoff Toyota guard Platinum 2 oil changes for 699. I get free rotations with my oil changes. Floor Mats 449. Order mats online for $200 Door/Bumper guards 249. How about learn to park? Thats poo expensive. I knew the dealer was sneaky. Forgetaboutit.
Yup, and THIS is EXACTLY why I haven't purchased a new Camry yet. EVERY STEALERSHIP is trying to charge for all that extra crap I don't want, or need. It's just one more way to phuck the consumer, and unfortunately most consumers are weak in the knees with no backbone and pay the F-you fee's.
@@truthserum5310 That is why is used the Car Edge concierge service since the Pacific NW is such a difficult market. My 2025 Camry LE came with the convenience and cold weather packages for you $28,740 + $1000 more for the service. Mountain States Toyota in Denver works with Car Edge and a representative picked me up at the airport. It was simple for me with no trade, a cashiers check, but I still got pitched the F&I add ons and rejected all of them. 2 hours later I started the road trip back to Everett mindful of break-in procedures.
The base sound system is surprisingly good! Gets plenty loud. Solid bass (rumbles the seat). Just need to lessen the factory bass a few clicks and the rattles go away. Far less rattles than the JBL. JBL not worth upgrading for.
🔋 “KIRK10” 10% off Magtame Magnetic USB cables: magtame.com/?ref=KIRK
Noticed that in my 2025 SE as well. The base stereos very good.
Was BSM mentioned?
@@briank10101BSM standard on all trim levels, since it is Safety Sense 3.0.
@@briank10101 I don't think so. It's like BSM in any other Toyota. It will beep at you if you turn on your turn signal while there's a car in your blind spot.
Do you think they will ever bring Toyota Cammy station wagon ?
The LE is the epitome of what the Camry is all about. Value, convenience, and comfort. Your Camry reviews are the benchmark of Camry reviews on the internet. They tell us Camry people exactly what we want to know. 👍👍
Lmao a base Camry le starting at over 30k is what you consider “value” are you actually kidding me?
@@pattycarljackson Have you actually looked at new car prices? A new Civic hybrid starts at over 30k.
[EDIT] Google "The 2025 Toyota Camry Is Barely More Expensive Than A 1983 Camry" for a for a viewpoint of how it compares to the original Camry. Keep in mind the average family income in 1983 was 24k. Today it is around 83k. So yes, the Camry is still a great value as it always has been.
@@escheidl I find it interesting how people complain about prices of cars. Yes they are a lot more expensive than they used to be but you get a lot more on a base model compared to previous years. Plus the prices have gone down compared to prices from 20 years ago. It’s the amount of money people make that has not been growing with inflation.
@@pattycarljacksonyou haven’t been car shopping in a few years have you? $30k is nothing for a nice new large car with safety and comfort like this. I just bought one. Hondas civics are over $30k now and so are Mazda 3’s and Toyotas own Corolla and Fords Small truck. Sounds like you’d be more suited to buying a 5 year old Chevy Malibu or Impala or a Dodge Dart.
@@pattycarljackson A $31,000 Camry in 2024 adjusted for 2.84% average annual inflation comes out at $9,845 in 1983 dollars. I think the much simpler entry level 1983 Camry was selling for something like $8,620.
I agree with just about everything stated in this video. Purchased a new base model 2025 Camry LE in June & it has exceeded all of my expectations. Have already driven 4000 miles & have averaged 52.5 mpg. The acceleration capabilities are surprisingly good. It is far superior compared to my old 2010 Honda Civic Hybrid. Glad I saved several thousand dollars & decided on the LE base model.
Good choice! Why some people would want to spend an extra $10,000 on their Camry is beyond me.
I got an LE too. Im driving it easy and slow and getting low 60s hand calculated. Do you find the road noise to be loud? It bothers me in the LE, Idk if it’s just something wrong with mine or… it’s like a grinding noise from the front.
@@glassrockpurple154 No, I have not been aware of any excessive road noise. Maybe it is there but I am not sensitive to it. I do a lot of interstate highway driving & routinely maintain speeds of 75+ mph.
@@rightlanehog3151I did. XLE with premium package. I had the $38k saved and I didn’t want a base model, and I don’t have a mortgage or debt of any kind. I still have a several hundred thousand in the bank. So for people in my situation… why settle? I paid the Camry off Tuesday. Saving $5000.00 in interest.
I’d buy an LE if it had power seats with the lumbar support. But need the SE for power seats. Great value anyway.
I bought a red Camry LE June 19th and I’ve filled up only 3 times at 1600 miles and it’s the end of August. I was stoked dealer threw in a rear spoiler. Outside my home, the BEST purchase I’ve ever made! I wanted boulder interior (live in North Fl), but the black has a grey denim trim which looks higher end than the grey, so I am happy! So many universal seat covers available who needs the XSE
Kirk is the best Toyota reviewer on RUclips because he accurately conveys the seating, riding and driving experience.
There are plenty of other great reviews
Jolly good set of review videos on this car. Purchased an LE with the convenience package early last July. The power driver seat also features lumbar support, which largely resolved my lower back pain on longer drives. The control buttons are shaped like the seat itself, eliminating guesswork when making adjustments. The power driver seat rises and lowers, and the back reclines, but the seat bed does not tilt. The headrest is not powered. The power seat is very, very comfortable. The included Smart Key entry system works without any door-mounted buttons; just place your hand inside either front door handle and the car unlocks when it detects the key. By default, it unlocks just the driver's or passenger's door, then all the doors after a few-second delay, but it can be set to open all doors at once. All doors lock when pressing the touch sensor at the front of the door handle. Also, the car won't lock and will sound a warning chime if it detects its fob anywhere in the interior. I found the auto-dimming mirror very responsive driving under broad overpasses and through tunnels. The Convenience Package costs a little over $1K extra, but now that I've experienced it, I doubt I could do without it. Extra tip: I found the mutli-media system too bright on even the dimmest light mode. Set to dark mode, it blends into the dashboard and is perfectly easy to read even in the brightest sunshine.
Have you tried the LE trim without the lumbar adjustment? Any difference? I am too cheap to pay the $1050.
@@HumbleBearcatYes I rented a Camry LE 2025 for a week. Putting on over 1200 miles going to my daughter school 500 miles away. I absolutely loved the car and was convinced either it or a Tesla would be my next purchase. The only negative was in fact the driver's seat being manual and without proper lumbar support, for me. So knowing the features of the convenience package, I'd get it without any hesitation
There's a dark mode?!? I've got to go check that out in mine! Look at that! There is, right in the screen display settings. Cool!
I have a 2010 Camry LE with 150K miles. I have called it my "little Lexus" since the day I bought it! 15 years later...It still drives like a dream!!!
😂😂😂😂
@@UsualSuspect404 I gave my 2009 Camry LE to my daughter. 145K miles and it is still going strong.
Wait til you try this new Camry...
2004 Camry here with 199k miles. Its days are numbered. Hopefully I can get a 2025 Camry LE when the time comes.
@@fightnight14 why? you only getting started with 200k on a Camry.
You should do a series in the Camry
I can watch this every day 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
I just bought a ‘25 LE today at MSRP. Perfect duo to my Supra. Drives like a dream for what it is, couldn’t be happier.
100%
How could you buy a car at MSRP, didn't you have to pay tax?
@@cathyzhang2769some dealerships are volume dealerships aka trying to meet quotes instead of selling for profit if u find one u can get good deals
totally agree with you. The LE is what is meant to buy a Camry. The 2025 LE model is already loaded with stuff. I guess still need to add only the convenience package but other than that it is not really necessary to seek upper trims for significant more money. The goal is to pay for a great value and fuel economy and Camry LE has it all.
I think the XSE with options approx price 40k is really crazy because if you are willing to pay 40k then you really should not care about fuel economy and you can get very vary low mileage used, say for example, Mercedes C300 for this price.
Best review ever for a Camry . Love the Le review Kirk . Bring more like this . Affordable review love it .
Yes! Show us base models. Is the info we need and no one shows us. It will help with subscriptions.
I wish the LE would add the Multimedia Package like the SE to get the 12.3 inch center screen. This will be perfect
This is really the only reason I can't bring myself to go with the LE grade. I love everything else, but the tiny screen really dates the interior.
@@SandysVideoChannelxle would do you perfect
@@SandysVideoChannel I have the LE and I see no need to for a larger screen. The base screen is plenty big for navigation, backup camera or making phone calls. The car really is very nice. I did option it with the convenience package and cold weather package with the heated leather steering wheel and heated seats. I am not into the fancy wheels and bodywork now, but if that is what I wanted, I'd get a sports car. However, the car looks very nice in base trim. The car handles great and is very quick just the way it is. It's not a speed demon but it is more than powerful enough to merge and pass when needed.
You guys want the high-dollar options on the low dollar car 🚗
You might just have to buy The XLE like I did in July, I love my new Camry hybrid 😍💖😀
@@dennykelch5381I bought the XLE 5 weeks ago. I wanted all the nice options and I knew I’d spend $40k+. I did. No regrets except I chose the wrong exterior color, reservoir blue. It gets tons of compliments but I don’t like how it shows absolutely every speck of dust and dirt.
I wish more manufacturers would make more cars like this- cloth seats for hot weather, no sun roofs to leak, and smaller rims for significantly better ride/quietness/mpg/parking alongside curbs
This isn’t the 1970’s. I’ve owned 10 cars with sundroofs, my parents and plenty of friends do also, mentioning leaky sunroofs make it sound like you are 80. They don’t leak.
You should look at Mazda CX-5 built in Japan or the new CX-50 built at MTM in Huntsville Alabama. Mazda Toyota Manufacturing.
And the spare tire!
I drove my friends 2022 Camry LE gasser and was amazed at all the options that it had for being a base model, it even had full emergency braking road sign detection, full range radar cruise.. apparently that's all standard equipment
Hopefully good things to come for the ES refresh/redesign
LE is THE model for this version.
I have had my LE for about 6 weeks now. I really like the ride that the 16 inch wheels provide. The ride is smooth but the car remains pretty agile and the body roll that my wife’s 2013 Camry LE has is absent.
@@Cap683 16" inch tires will also be cheaper to replace than the larger tires in the higher trims.
16" is really the largest wheel and tire any non sports car should have.
Just got one in the underground color, painted gloss black rims LE. Love it! 50 mpgs is freaking great!
Still driving my 2002 Camry LE. Most people are shocked to discover how old it is because it still looks great. (I've had the good fortune to garage it for its entire life and that makes a world of difference. )
My mechanic let's me know he will buy it everything I get an oil change, which speaks quite highly of the car.
It cost $16,000 new. Wow! Times have changed.
I have had to do a few pricey repairs (new shocks and struts, transmission, master controller for windows) but given the cost of vehicles now, it has been well worth it just to fix these problems.
Oh, and I still get 30mpg.
It's possible I will spring for a new hybrid model but truthfully there is no reason I would need to.
If they are making the Camry as well as they used to, a hybrid Camry LE would be a no-brainer.
I believe it I had a 2000 Camry that I'd still be driving today probably, thing was almost scary reliable.
Never sell that car. All new cars have cvt transmissions that won't even make it to 100k let alone 300k like your car will last to.
This car can’t remotely be beat at 30k. Great review
That’s a nice looking car. Toyota did really well with this refresh.
Had three Camrys over the years, good reliable cars with very robust engines and transmissions. My only complaint with my 2016 is the thigh support being inadequate on long trips. Really, that's my biggest complaint.
Literally just picked up my new 2025 Camry LE and took it for its maiden voyage! Have to say, I’m already in love with this vehicle! It is everything you said it would be in your review. Honestly thought the Camry was going to be out of my budget until I came across this video. The LE with the cold weather and convenience package is where it’s at! I opted for the AWD since I live in a snowy climate and it was still a better bang for buck than a new 2024 Honda Accord.
Kirk, After detailed investigation, I have finally come to an answer as to why Toyota Canada won't sell us the fantastic Camry LE. Following exhaustive research and internal discussion, they simply could not (in good conscience) figure out a way to price the LE at $37,000 the way our 'base' SE is priced. 🤬
Toyota in Canada is ridiculous. I'm a Honda guy and wanted to take a shot at a Toyota. They treat you like you owe them your business because it's Toyota. They ask for ridiculous deposits on vehicles they cannot give accurate timelines on When vehicles will be delivered.
I ended up with another Honda. And even they were not pleasant to deal with.
I think the next vehicle I buy will buy cash and they can deliver it to me . I am done with dealerships.
@@RickStein-i9o 100% Canada Toyota sucks have to put in a deposit and wait 4-8 months to get a Camry. Customer service was terrible. I've been a Toyota & honda guy for the last 20 years we jumped over to the Mazda CX5 for the value!
@@RickStein-i9o Are dealerships in Canada owned and operated by Toyota? Or are they owned by Canadians?
Thanks for reviewing specifically the BASE trim and pointing out the useful upgrade packages. Even for those who want extra features it is extremely helpful to clearly see what are they paying extra money for.
I’m waiting to see what the 2025 Sienna looks like. Refresh is about due
Great vids! Definitely interested in that Heated Steering and Convenience combo, but none in my area at the moment. Wish you could 'downgrade' to the 16's on the other trims
The lack of sunroof is actually the dealbreaker for me, and I live in Arizona 😂 not only is it great on the nice days, it’s a perfect way to help ventilate the car and let natural light into the interior. The few summer months where it is too hot, I keep it closed but as soon as temp starts to drop it’s a great thing to have. My last two cars have had a sunroof and I’m not going back. I’d rather buy a higher trim than purchase a set of 16s and tires if I cared more about the fuel economy and ride
A sunroof is available on the LE as a stand alone option for $870
@@SandysVideoChannelNot really. Moonroof is a build option on LE, but none are being produced. Sad.
I'm in AZ, a sunroof just let's in too much heat. A remote start will cool your car better than opening the sun roof in 110° heat
I agree. I bought a new Camry last month and it included a panoramic roof, it’s an XLE model.
@@gilbrookhello the trunk light in the Camry is an incandescent bulb.
I can't decide whether to buy the LE loaded or the SE loaded. The SE is $2475 more than the LE loaded. I am test driving an LE today. I want to check out the comfort of the seats. I drove an SE the other day with the SoftTex seats and Loved it.
The LE Camry with the convenience package for the keyless entry and the cold weather for the heated seats is all I’d ever want.
Amazing & thorough look at the Camry LE. I wanted the LE as described. When I got the call the car was missing the convenience package. That plastic wheel is no bueno. I agree this car is a bargain for what you get. I was walking when they offered a SE at a very, very nice price. I had other dealers holding my number. The seats are not much of an issue around the S. Cal coastal area. Not yet anyway. To bad Honda wants to add $3k to every car. I drove one. Nice car. But try negotiating through the BS just to get at MSRP.
So what did you end up getting?
Drove one from Orlando to Atlanta and back. Other than road noise, really comfortable car and efficent. Was really surprised.
I had a 2000 Camry... If I knew at the time that this thing would be dead nuts reliable I would have bought two or three of them, 340,000 mi into ran the same as it did the day I bought it never garage and not particularly babied.
I had a 2001 Camry stick shift, only 2 repairs ( motor mounts, o2 sensor) in 280,000 miles until totaled.
The 1500 extra for awd is a must where I live. In the winters where I am you need awd and snow tires. Fwd and snow tires ain’t gonna cut it. And my xse in awd is not slower than the LE with awd. Tested with a draggy. They’re the same.
Just wondering since the AWD is powered by electric motor only what happens if your hybrid battery is at zero
Motortrend said it was great car, they did a fantastic review of the car.
0:50 Very thorough review…. the LE seems like a very good value minus the items added by the distributor Southeast Toyota and the dealer. When I purchased my Tundra from Germain they stated the added items absolutely couldn’t be removed. They did relent however with a credit on window tinting (low grade tint) since they hadn’t installed it at time of purchase.
Yeah the add-ons here are a terrible value.
There is plenty of "lot rot" nationwide with thousands of brand new 2023 US nameplate Trucks offered at $60,000+. I guess the floorpan costs are catching up with the Dealers who paid too much for their inventories in a different market.
Id walk away. Talk about strongarm scumbag tactics. Gotta suck more money out anyway possible no exceptions. If thats how they want to play it ill walk like jesus ill take a beautiful donkey
This LE is really amazing
Kirk but here's kicker: I got RAV4 Hybrid XLE instead and for almost similar money (maybe a tad more, like $34k) I get 40MPG (up to 50MPH in city in real life), I get bigger screens, I have leather wrapped wheel, heated seats AND heated steering wheel, I get bigger trunk, I get bigger ground clearance, I can park much easier and in much smaller spaces, while cabin is same size, I woudl say i get even more head space, I get higher commanding road view and seating position, I get true SUV unlike this sedan, I get AWD! as you know every RAV4 Hybrid is AWD! I get sunroof! I even get heated windshield area under wipers! and leather wrapped shift knob! I get rear wiper. I probably haven't listed half of things I get in my RAV4 Hybrid over this base Camry. So my question is then - why even bother with Camry when you can get so much more in RAV4 Hybrid by only paying barely $3k more??!!
A Sedan drives and handles a lot better than a SUV.
Nice review! In order to get the cold weather package ($610) which includes the leather steering wheel, you have to get the convenience package ($1050) which brings the LE up to only $640 less than the SE.
I'd just order a leather wheel for a few hundred dollars from the dealer.
Just do it yourself. I have 2020 Mazda 3 base with a vinyl steering wheel. Ordered a kit from eBay ($30-50; picked the material and the color of the thread), spent 6 hours completing the job, and it looks better than OEM. There are videos explaining different stitching techniques. So, not rocket science, just takes time and effort.
The forced options are ridiculous. It's not just paying $79 for $10 in cables, but the fact that you wouldn't even use cables in this car! Data connection is Bluetooth, and charging is wireless. But my favorite is a first aid kit. Why not a bag of popcorn for $29?
This is a sick car. Can’t go wrong
This is the best car for the money. Toyota reliability at its finest. My 2002 Lexus ES300 w 184k miles has 16 inch rims and I love the ride quality. Especially with my new Michelin Defender 2 tires. Super quiet. Can’t compare these 2 cars since my Lexus has an insane amount of insulation and road noise canceling material. If I was in the market for a new car this LE Camry would be it.
I agree 👍 💯
I believe it, I’d buy two new Camry’s but it would be crazy or is it? The car is great! Listen to Kirk + his tips.
I just bought 2 Camrys in July.
that’s great! I love that car, so reliable + easy to drive, enjoy your Camry’s you can’t go wrong@@2004cyrus
New Camry remains the King of mid size sedans without a challenge or worry 🤴👑🤴. Only serious competition for the new Camry is the sonata and K5 but even those might be dying very soon . While accord and Altima is dying a painful and miserable death ☠️.
Great Review! Thanks!
The LE in this Gen and previous Gen rides soooo smooth. The suspension is identical. I agree, much better than the sport trims. I actually think the previous generation had heavier doors and a more quality feel on some interior components but that’s just me…maybe it was just the days I compared them :). I absolutely hate the cloth garbage on the dash with the SE and up trim for 2025…WTH were they thinking?
I've got my Chex Mix and my Coke Zero and I'm buckled in !!! Let's go !!! Great gas mileage, air conditioning, sunroof, and great audio. I'm good to go... oh, I need the Kirk Magtame Cable too with 10% off. Keep it simple. I hate the cheap plastic infotainment screen but I sound like a broken record at this point.
can wait for the new rav4 and corolla generation if the Camry is this good!
The lumbar support with power seats only comes in SE and higher trim. It’s the best lumbar support in any car! It’s amazing!
I really like the fact that you can option a Camry LE with a moonroof and other packages that make it as good as a XLE of the past, but most of the LEs you see on lots are base ones, probably with just the Convenience Package (Smartkey and Homelink pretty much) as the common builds nationally.
I agree that the LE/SE is the trims to go for bang for you buck wise, these new ones have been wildly popular here in Tn I see at least 10 a day on my commute. One thing that makes me want to go for the SE/XSE trim is the sport suspension, I work long hours sometimes and can get very relaxed while driving which can equal to me falling asleep or drowsy possibly. Which has been cured by a rougher driving vehicle. I had a '15 ram 1500 it drove very well but my god it drove to smooth and floaty I had to put 10 ply tires on it to stiffen it up, it road stiffer than some bmw's. As much as I get tired of wind and road noise sometimes and want something more comfortable it worries me.
Great review. Thank you.
Why does Toyota just make the LE convenient package standard and just option the sunroof? And make the cold weather package standard on all AWD models? I never like the way Toyota do their packaging. It would also be nice to get a panoramic roof option on the SE instead of leaping for XLE and XSE trim.
I mostly agree on this except that if they make the cold weather package standard on AWD models then it should still be an option on FWD models. Not to mention last gen Camry hybrid had the convenience package standard
I always wanted. Panoramic roof on a vehicle, so I just bought the Camry XLE. It was cool to look at for a couple of days and now I don’t care about it.
If Toyota makes these items standard then the price would have to be higher, not everyone will like that.
@HumbleBearcat It's not much a price increase at all. Still, their packaging is outlandish.
@@HumbleBearcat you are correct
Kirk very nice tutorial. When I finally make an appointment at Toyota for a test drive, and have to deal with a salesman I wish it were you. I have not seen you with your kids but you seem like a wonderful dad! Now regarding the car: Is the AWD worth it driving in the NYC metro area? We have always been fine with FWD, and while it snows less these days maybe AWD would help car handle better in inclement weather and maybe AWD would be helpful to pull our of parking spot with a lot of snow, without needing to shovel ? Concerned about the front grill. Parking is scarce in NYC area and rear bumper and especially front grill will likely get a lot of dings. Any suggestions for front grill protection and maybe attractive protection for rear bumper. Leather steering wheel cover sounds attractive. Does that come with cold weather package? Does the based model come with floor mats inside and in trunk? Could you remind me of the safety features of the base model? My wife really wants front, side, back crash avoidance . Does the based model have adequate protection? I In my 2010 Nissan Altima i only have to squeeze the handles and the car unlocks as loon as key fob is in my pocket. Is that true in this car, or does it only open if you press the open button on keyfob? The Camry is a popular car. Is the sticker price negotiable?
I test drove the XSE and was impressed with the refined engine and ride
Any reason to buy a Civic hybrid over a Camry LE/SE? Feel like Toyota gives you a bit more for the money in comparing these two cars.
Id say fun factor is probably quite a bit higher in the civic with more torque and a lighter chassis if that's something you're into.
@@Rambat-ib5ienot really. The new Camry drives great Civic is a rip off in comparison
Don't buy a car with a cvt transmission.
I test drove the Civic Hybrid both sedan & hatchback. They are fun to drive. Too bad they don't come with a spare tire like the Camry does. I have yet to test drive the Camry...
I bought one a few weeks ago. Very happy with it. I’m hitting 44.4 mpg’s
why so low?
@@asianstud7it’s up to 50 now
@@2004cyrus how did it go up? what's changed? are you driving my conservatively now?
@@asianstud7 I started feeling like the car could do better in the MPG category so I asked myself what I was doing wrong and I looked up information on how to improve how I drive. So I started to practice pump and coast and brake earlier and drive slower with cruise control on when I drove on the interstates. It’s made a 5mpg difference on average.
@@2004cyrus You have the LE model?
LE AWD would be my choice if I was on the market.
The LE Sienna and Camry are the best imo, with the Sienna possibly only needing a more durable seat material for family duties. They are so quiet, smooth, good on gas, feels homey and cozy in a way
How does the SE compare to the LE and XSE in terms of ride comfort and noise?
Yea I’d DEFINITELY put on some SE wheels. That’s about it tho.
I would keep the LE wheels, so many XSE and SE wheels get stolen nowadays.
That’s crazy I live in Naples, I know that dealership
Make an LE AWD wagon at that price and it will crush.
I wish but it would take away from the cross or rav 4 sales or even prius sales
How about a 4-door hatchback; I'm not sure I like a wagon styling.
Great review, thanks for show ya basic Camry. For myself I'm trying to decide between LE or SE but I'll probably splurge for some options and the awd which should help a little in snow or slippery conditions. I like the SE basically just aesthetically superior but LE with small tires has advantages too.
A honest car which are in short supply nowadays
Love my 2025 Camry LE with Convenience Package and Cold Weather Package. The way to go in my opinion, the upgrades are worth it on the LE! He's right though, the ride is very close to an ES.
8th generation is still the sexiest Camry. This one's great but the last generation was just plain sexier
Is it more comfortable than 2024 Sonata? Also, does it come with LKA, ACC with stop-and-go, and other tech?
Energy prices in the long term are always unpredictable but overall trend upwards as the years go by. This car with it's low MSRP base model in combination with a high mpg hybrid system will bring peace of mind to buyers that ownership will remain affordable. People buying cars with intentions to own them long term (as in 10+ years from now) should consider what gas prices could be in the future and what government/tax incentives for EV's could do to impact and undermine the resale value of I.C.E. cars.
When Democrats are in charge, everything's unpredictable.
The consumer never benefits from Government subsidies. The manufacturer or service provider always raises prices to fully capture the value of the subsidy. The consumer is stuck with higher taxes and insurance costs on the artificially inflated price.
Also the open market rewards desirable products and services. The Government subsidizes losers when they are politically correct.
Kirk, it's just rain bro lol Great review, thank you.
Lexus: Let's make soft cars so they are comfy.
Car Reviewers: Lexus are grandpa and grandma cars.
Lexus: Ok, we listened to you. Here's a stiffer ride with better handling but nothing extreme unless you're in an F.
Car Reviewer: We love the new Camry because it rides soft like the old Lexus.
Lexus: 😳
Tried locating LE w/Conv, CW and Moonroof Packages. LE w/moonroof is NOT being produced. Bummer.
great review
Personally I prefer the LE more than the SE.
I was just checking out the SE The seats are hideous. They have a white stripe down the middle? Seriously? It's going to look filthy.
I took delivery of a 2025 Camry LE today. It has an MSRP of 32,730 . I paid 30,000 plus tax and tags.
my dad got me one im so happy
2025 Camry LE is quite and very comfortable ride. Acceleration is surprisingly fast.
Kirk, I'm not trying to ask a funny question, I'm serious...But I wish that Toyota would make a Camry SUV, especially since they have discontinued the Venza.
Toyota went upscale with the Signa. Now you have to bring 10 grand more to the table.
The Camry is a far better car than signia and costs way less
If they had this model with the bigger multimedia display, I'd be sold. I'd just get the all week drive too cause winter is bad in my area. Still, this Camry is one I'm eyeing to get for sure!
I bought the 2025 Camry LE but am keeping my 2015 Subaru Outback for winter mountain trips.
Kirk, real question. You're in FL, I lived in the 904 so I get the "AWD not worth it" but now I'm in the midwest, if you had to get through snow would you get the AWD then? or still not worth it @ $1400.
I would recommend this gen over the last gen in term of the hybrid model. This new one doesn't feel like its lagging when you're in Eco mode.
While other automakers are completely dropping their sedans Toyota managers to make it even better Camry
I was looking at replacement tires on the LE, and Discount Tires says they are actually 17" vs 16".... interesting, as the XLE are 18" / Also I'm wondering what kind of average MPG you're getting.
I gotta have premium audio and need that bass thump. If only that was an option on the base model.
In my opinion go with AWD for the price, much more worth it and you never know when it comes in handy, even in the rain.
Shame, they don't bring the LE in Canada.
Damn they giving a lot with just the base😂
Toyota gives a lot with a base Venza, too
The last/current generation Camry has tons of standard equipment too
I think it’s better than the Prius. The Crown XLE 25 IS A BETTER than a Camry maxed out trim level and better mileage about the same price. I have that Crown XLE earlier to get in and out and leather in 25 standard.😅😊 I didn’t say much quieter.
Kirk is the best reviewer and my best friend ❤
$80 for cables!!! I almost wondered if you asked the dealership to put those on for the ad read!
(No I don't actually believe you did that lol)
Hey Kirk, how's the sound system in the LE?
Can you do a speaker sound test? There’s already reviews on the premium sound systems but they never compare it to the base version to get a reference point.
Please compare with 2025 civic hybrid
You know what's crazy? The base model car has way too much fluff for me. I cannot possibly imagine needing anything more than what the base model car offers. The Only Exception would be for the added security of all-wheel drive in poor weather. So for me a dead bass car with zero options except all-wheel drive would be ideal and even then would have more options than I really want.
hows does the front door sound fro outside? my 2019 sounded horrible from outside
I wonder how is the seat support at the lumbar area without the lumbar adjustment option purchase?
Can you test drive this car in the rain with all wheel drive?
FYI for those who want the four-wheel drive. The rear electric motor axle has been shown to only last 150,000 miles. 4 to 5k to replace. I would skip it.
Went with CC AWD hybrid SE for ride height. Only getting @80mpg local driving. Wanted Camry for ride, height is shit, 64 aging. freeway trip, 39 mileage, 70+mph
Ripoff Toyota guard Platinum 2 oil changes for 699. I get free rotations with my oil changes.
Floor Mats 449. Order mats online for $200
Door/Bumper guards 249. How about learn to park?
Thats poo expensive. I knew the dealer was sneaky. Forgetaboutit.
Yup, and THIS is EXACTLY why I haven't purchased a new Camry yet. EVERY STEALERSHIP is trying to charge for all that extra crap I don't want, or need. It's just one more way to phuck the consumer, and unfortunately most consumers are weak in the knees with no backbone and pay the F-you fee's.
@@truthserum5310 That is why is used the Car Edge concierge service since the Pacific NW is such a difficult market. My 2025 Camry LE came with the convenience and cold weather packages for you $28,740 + $1000 more for the service. Mountain States Toyota in Denver works with Car Edge and a representative picked me up at the airport.
It was simple for me with no trade, a cashiers check, but I still got pitched the F&I add ons and rejected all of them. 2 hours later I started the road trip back to Everett mindful of break-in procedures.