Cross shopped the Accord, Camry and Sonata. Things that made a difference: Gas hood struts versus a hood prop. Power Trunk where the hinges are enclosed. 6-Speed automatic instead of a CVT. Dashboard and controls are more streamlined and less obtrusive than many new vehicles. Moving the gear selector to the steering wheel and cleaning up the busyness that you find on many center consoles is nice. The driver assistance technology. Lane Keep Assist is the best I have experienced so far. IMHO, the redesign is a big improvement over the old Sonata with its "catfish" front end styling. The Sonata also has a lower drag coefficient. As you stated, the ride does feel Mercedes-like. Reliability was a concern for me, but I am hoping that because this is a refresh rather than a redesign, that the drivetrain has been vetted and refined by now. Time will tell.
Camry vs Sonata, no contest Camry. Hyundai has an awful reliability reputation and Toyota has upped its game as far as features and gadgets are concerned. From a resale perspective, I will leave that question hanging because everyone knows the answer.
@@patriot0971good old fashion Toyota reliability. Who else can put an engine out that grenades itself in a couple of months and still have their fan boys talking about "reliability" 😂
Living in an area that benefits from AWD, having it available as a hybrid on the Camry is a big plus. Otherwise these two are pretty comparable and I'd be interested in seeing how the actual real world MPG shakes out for both of them. Nice job!
I traded my 2020 Sonata Limited for a 2025 Camry XSE a month ago. The Camry is quieter, gives a smoother ride and handles better than my Sonata did. Very happy with the trade.
If the Sonata had an updated engine it would easily win this comparison. But since it doesn't, you would have to narrow it down to whether the reliability + drivability of the camry matters more, or the looks and tech of the Sonata.
I've been driving Hyundai's in Canada since 2003. Six of them. Four are still in my driveway. 2011 Sonata 2.0T with 155 000kms 2018 Elantra Sport 6spd manual with 95 000kms 2022 Sonata N-Line with 20 000kms And a ......... 2023 Elantra N 6spd manual with 25 000 kms. R.I.P. to my 2003 Elantra 5spd and 2006 Elantra Hatch 4 spd auto..
People always saying Toyota over any cars. Have you ever consider other cars? Many people reported that some of the Camry give problems although a Toyota usually beat an Hyundai but companies do better each year.
I traded my 2020 loaded Impala for a no option Camry LE. I loved my Impala. Getting rid of it felt like I lost a pet. After driving the Camry, I know it was a good call. The car feels refine and is likely to be low drama.
@@BrosFOURRSpeed My Impala had 20 inch stock rims with low profile tires. I lost two tires in the past two months after hitting a pot hole. I picked the LE because of it's 16 inch wheels. Also, my Impala was about to run out of Powertrain warranty. I just had it in for a week for an oil leak and pretty sure my AC is going . AC on an Impala is a 12 hour job, they have to take out the IP. I am retired and can pretty much drive anything and I just want a comfortable car that hold it's value and won't leave me walking.
Looking to close on a Sonata this week after a month plus of Camry shopping and I've got to tip my cap to Hyundai for making buying way streamlined than Toyota. Even the XSE/XLE Camrys still have around $4k in optional packages needed in order to get the panoramic monitor, parking sensors, etc. The regional distributors are ridiculous about the port options as well. If you want the Premium Plus in a specific color, you're going to be waiting for your dealer to get an allocation. The Hybrid Limited Sonata in comparison is much more transparently priced. Two trims each for gas and hybrid versions, no packages, the biggest difference is the AWD not being available on the Sonata Hybrid but it's so much cheaper compared to a maxed out Camry that you can just use some of those savings on a set of primo winter tires.
@@BrosFOURRSpeedbesides, I’m sure I’ll eventually get tired after 100k miles anyway. Besides, there are people who say their Hyundais have lasted longer than that.nits just that I wanna get luxury for moneys worth. With Camry, you’re struggling with whether u get 360 cam, HUD or not
@@blackgold754 definitely good points. I haven’t had a car past even 50k miles aside from my first car lol. So I’m sure tons of buyers would trade in for something new every 5 years or so and never even hit 100k. The Sonata definitely gives you a lot for the money.
@@blackgold754 Cars that’s I’ve owned. I’ve just never owned a car past 50k since I sell my cars and move on to something else quite frequently. I seem to trade my cars out every year since it’s part of my business
It’s shocking how they all just copy each other. The protruding hood with slim headlights and grill, the huge lower air vents, the angular trim around the fog lights, the emblem on the hood, swoopy side windows.
True, but it’s not bad for Toyota. The Sonata is certainly better though. And how can you trust a company that falsifies safety data? Makes you wonder what else they are sacrificing.
@@Ricky-mo6mv I have own both sonata and Camry, never had issues with none, I drove my sonata for 9 years .my son driving it right now for his first car and I still moving.
Ugly grey everywhere inside the Camry, boring really. The Hyundai multi tone colour scheme looks much better and upscale. Living with the nicer interior day to day makes a huge difference. Too many many manufacturers just give black or grey interiors. Here in Canada it seems like we have no choice other than black or black or black. Sucks really.
Both 2025 Camry Hybrid and Sonata are crappy vehicles. Get a Mazda CX-5 or CX-50. The 11th Gen Honda Accord is a bad choice and has died in the last 2 years also it is worse than the 2025 Camry Hybrid.
Cross shopped the Accord, Camry and Sonata.
Things that made a difference:
Gas hood struts versus a hood prop.
Power Trunk where the hinges are enclosed.
6-Speed automatic instead of a CVT.
Dashboard and controls are more streamlined and less obtrusive than many new vehicles.
Moving the gear selector to the steering wheel and cleaning up the busyness that you find on many center consoles is nice.
The driver assistance technology. Lane Keep Assist is the best I have experienced so far.
IMHO, the redesign is a big improvement over the old Sonata with its "catfish" front end styling.
The Sonata also has a lower drag coefficient.
As you stated, the ride does feel Mercedes-like.
Reliability was a concern for me, but I am hoping that because this is a refresh rather than a redesign, that the drivetrain has been vetted and refined by now. Time will tell.
Yeah all good points for sure!
I bought the 2018 Sonata hybrid with the same drivetrain. No issues. That said I am at about 65k now. All in all I am happy with the Sonata Hybrid.
@@markt4605 oh nice!
Camry vs Sonata, no contest Camry. Hyundai has an awful reliability reputation and Toyota has upped its game as far as features and gadgets are concerned. From a resale perspective, I will leave that question hanging because everyone knows the answer.
@@patriot0971good old fashion Toyota reliability. Who else can put an engine out that grenades itself in a couple of months and still have their fan boys talking about "reliability" 😂
Sonata for the Styles and Features
The boring Camry for reliability
lol I can see that. But the Camry has more power tho and a more sporty ride
@@BrosFOURRSpeed I wouldn’t buy a Camry for power/sporty ride, I would rather get a properly tuned Toyota or Honda with reliability
Living in an area that benefits from AWD, having it available as a hybrid on the Camry is a big plus. Otherwise these two are pretty comparable and I'd be interested in seeing how the actual real world MPG shakes out for both of them. Nice job!
Yeah I like the AWD option! I was getting close to 45 MPG in the Hyundai all week. So I'd assume the Camry can match that
Great video, well done!
Thank you very much!
I traded my 2020 Sonata Limited for a 2025 Camry XSE a month ago. The Camry is quieter, gives a smoother ride and handles better than my Sonata did. Very happy with the trade.
Oh nice! Check out the new Sonata tho. Big upgrade from the previous generation
You made the correct choice.
But how did your 2020 Sonata compare to the 2020 Camry Hybrid? And have you driven a 2025 Sonata?
If the Sonata had an updated engine it would easily win this comparison. But since it doesn't, you would have to narrow it down to whether the reliability + drivability of the camry matters more, or the looks and tech of the Sonata.
Yeah that's about what I concluded with these
I've been driving Hyundai's in Canada since 2003. Six of them. Four are still in my driveway.
2011 Sonata 2.0T with 155 000kms
2018 Elantra Sport 6spd manual with 95 000kms
2022 Sonata N-Line with 20 000kms
And a .........
2023 Elantra N 6spd manual with 25 000 kms.
R.I.P. to my
2003 Elantra 5spd and
2006 Elantra Hatch 4 spd auto..
Cool, glad you enjoy them.
the comparison ive been waiting for
Which one would you buy?
@@BrosFOURRSpeed I want to drive and feel like this 10:14
@@mynameisjeff5225 Yeah the Hyundai has a very good ride!
People always saying Toyota over any cars. Have you ever consider other cars? Many people reported that some of the Camry give problems although a Toyota usually beat an Hyundai but companies do better each year.
Yeah Toyota is still very well ranked at the top. However it does seem they are getting a bit sloppy lately with some issues
I traded my 2020 loaded Impala for a no option Camry LE. I loved my Impala. Getting rid of it felt like I lost a pet. After driving the Camry, I know it was a good call. The car feels refine and is likely to be low drama.
How’s a car “low drama”?
@@BrosFOURRSpeed My Impala had 20 inch stock rims with low profile tires. I lost two tires in the past two months after hitting a pot hole. I picked the LE because of it's 16 inch wheels. Also, my Impala was about to run out of Powertrain warranty. I just had it in for a week for an oil leak and pretty sure my AC is going . AC on an Impala is a 12 hour job, they have to take out the IP. I am retired and can pretty much drive anything and I just want a comfortable car that hold it's value and won't leave me walking.
Looking to close on a Sonata this week after a month plus of Camry shopping and I've got to tip my cap to Hyundai for making buying way streamlined than Toyota. Even the XSE/XLE Camrys still have around $4k in optional packages needed in order to get the panoramic monitor, parking sensors, etc. The regional distributors are ridiculous about the port options as well. If you want the Premium Plus in a specific color, you're going to be waiting for your dealer to get an allocation. The Hybrid Limited Sonata in comparison is much more transparently priced. Two trims each for gas and hybrid versions, no packages, the biggest difference is the AWD not being available on the Sonata Hybrid but it's so much cheaper compared to a maxed out Camry that you can just use some of those savings on a set of primo winter tires.
Yeah Hyundai makes things pretty easy and really does offer a lot of car for the money! Not a bad way to go for sure
Camry: reliable hybrid system & resale
Sonata: aggressive design, more comfortable , roomier. Better value for money.
Yeah very true! Both are good options tho overall
That sonata is loaded compared to the Camry
Yeah lots of features!
Nothing beats Toyota's hybrid system.
yeah, actually engine reliability issues, lol a lot of owners of the new camry have already reported it has issues.
@@diegochavez49erslike what?
I’m here for a good time. Not a long time.
Yeah they have a lot of experience with hybrids!
@@diegochavez49ers What issues?
Easy, just split the two in half and weld together to form a CamNata.
haha that'd be fun
Toyota for reliability.
Yeah I’m sure very long term the Camry will outlast the Sonata
Both are reliable as long as you keep up with the maintenance
Toyota reliability is not like you think, they having a lot issues
@@kennethsmith6899 😂
KIA for not falsifying safety data
Sonata because it has tech features I need and as for reliability, I’ll take chances in this
The extra features are very nice! I’m sure 100k miles should be worry free
@@BrosFOURRSpeedbesides, I’m sure I’ll eventually get tired after 100k miles anyway. Besides, there are people who say their Hyundais have lasted longer than that.nits just that I wanna get luxury for moneys worth. With Camry, you’re struggling with whether u get 360 cam, HUD or not
@@blackgold754 definitely good points. I haven’t had a car past even 50k miles aside from my first car lol. So I’m sure tons of buyers would trade in for something new every 5 years or so and never even hit 100k. The Sonata definitely gives you a lot for the money.
@@BrosFOURRSpeed what cars in your experience would you say haven’t crossed past 50k miles?
@@blackgold754 Cars that’s I’ve owned. I’ve just never owned a car past 50k since I sell my cars and move on to something else quite frequently. I seem to trade my cars out every year since it’s part of my business
Always go with Toyota. Both are good looking cars though
Gotta will probably outlast the Sonata. But Hyundai really packs their cars with features!
Was wondering I hear people complain about how it feels driving and how it sounds inside saying it’s loud inside as you hear everything.
Which car? I talk about ride quality while driving both
No way you’re talking about the 2025 Camry… that car is almost Lexus quiet
Does the Hyundai still have a 100k mi warranty?
Yupe
yup!
hyundai warranty is joke.
@@tocreatee5736 really? I’ve heard a lot of people say Hyundai honors the warranty pretty well
It’s shocking how they all just copy each other. The protruding hood with slim headlights and grill, the huge lower air vents, the angular trim around the fog lights, the emblem on the hood, swoopy side windows.
Yeah lots of high volume cars end up lookin very similar these days
I'm not happy with the interior of the Toyota, but who buys a car for its looks, lol.
In person it's pretty nice. But the Hyundai is more feature packed for sure
I go with the Sonata it's because the style is more sporty looking one ☝🏼😉
Pretty cool style for sure!
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wow. i am curious on this comparison
Cool cars to compare!
I think a comparison of the XSE with the Sonata N line would be more interesting
dude the hybrid limited offers more than the XSE , N line sonata will just own the XSE camry lmfaooooo
This is what I had to work with
Never buy hyundai
Camry is bigger 2:42
oh yeah
The Camry interior already look outdated 😮😮
True, but it’s not bad for Toyota. The Sonata is certainly better though. And how can you trust a company that falsifies safety data? Makes you wonder what else they are sacrificing.
@@Ricky-mo6mv I have own both sonata and Camry, never had issues with none, I drove my sonata for 9 years .my son driving it right now for his first car and I still moving.
@@kromahj Yeah, they are both very nice!
Seems nice in person tho. Not fancy, but nice
Someone may need to be let go. Haha.
You do realize you can get heated and ventilated seats and heads up display and around car camera and Birdseye view with the Camry XSE correct?
Yeah I think the first XSE I filmed a month or so ago had all that.
I will choose toyota toyota hybrid system still best
Yeah it's very proven for sure
Ugly grey everywhere inside the Camry, boring really. The Hyundai multi tone colour scheme looks much better and upscale. Living with the nicer interior day to day makes a huge difference. Too many many manufacturers just give black or grey interiors. Here in Canada it seems like we have no choice other than black or black or black. Sucks really.
Both 2025 Camry Hybrid and Sonata are crappy vehicles. Get a Mazda CX-5 or CX-50. The 11th Gen Honda Accord is a bad choice and has died in the last 2 years also it is worse than the 2025 Camry Hybrid.
If Mazda had sedan maybe then you could make this comment. Comparing SUVs to sedans is fruitless
Mazda has the worst interior and overpriced for what you get.. Way under powered