2025 Toyota Camry unveiled with more potent hybrid system

Updated Nov 16, 2023 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

The sedan is also available with an AWD system across the range.

Toyota unveiled the next-generation Camry as the 2025 model. The upcoming iteration will replace the eight-generation model – which should be ending a seven-year run next year.

Toyota Camry front view

Next-gen 2025 Toyota Camry

It was just in early 2022 when Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) brought the hybrid system to the PH-spec Camry. Now, the electrified powertrain is coming as standard, providing a combination of power and fuel efficiency on the go.

Exterior

Style-wise, the front fascia is reminiscent of the Toyota Prius, which won the 2023 Good Design Grand Award in Japan. It is designed by CALTY’s Newport Beach, California and Ann Arbor, Michigan studios. As standard, the vehicle is equipped with LED headlights, daytime running lights (DRLs), and taillights.

Toyota Camry front view

The ninth-gen Camry

Sporty-oriented variants come with racing-inspired aero kits and exposed dual-tip exhaust, while the higher-end variant gets a unique color-matched grille and black trunk garnish. Depending on the variant, the midsize sedan is equipped with either 18-inch black alloys or 19-inch black and smoke gray alloy wheels.

In the US where the development and manufacturing are spearheaded, the 2025 Camry will be available in new Ocean Gem, new Heavy Metal, Ice Cap, Wind Chill Pearl, Celestial Silver Metallic, Underground, Midnight Black Metallic, Supersonic Red, and Reservoir Blue. The higher-end variant will be offered with a two-tone paint scheme.

Interior

Inside, the cabin is designed with an open-style cockpit, with the center console getting rid of the driver-centric appearance. Toyota will be offering various interior colors including black and Cockpit Red. It is also available with leather and Dinamica microfiber-trimmed seats – which is a first for the sedan.

Toyota Camry interior view

Interior of the Toyota Camry

According to the Japanese automaker, the shape and density of the seat cushions were changed to improve seat comfortability. Higher-end variants get even enhanced comfort with heated and ventilated seats, and front-side acoustic laminated glass that provides a quieter cabin.

Tech & Safety

The next-gen Toyota Camry is available with either an eight-inch touchscreen or a 12.3-inch screen – which runs with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A seven-inch digital gauge cluster also comes standard, with a 12.3-inch fully digital gauge cluster fitted to higher-end variants. The latter could be paired with a 10-inch heads-up display.

Toyota Camry interior view

The new Camry gets the Toyota Safety Sense 3.0

The US-spec version will be offered with various subscription services including the Drive Connect, which allows drivers to activate voice command by saying, “Hey Toyota.” It will also come with music streaming subscriptions for Apple Music and Amazon Music.

In terms of safety, the sedan comes standard with the Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, providing advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) functions such as full-speed range dynamic radar cruise control and a pre-collision system with pedestrian detection.

Toyota Camry rear view

The sedan just got more stylish

Toyota will also offer additional ADAS for higher-end variants including traffic jam assist, front-cross traffic alert, lane change assist, panoramic view monitor, and front and rear parking assist with automatic braking.

Engine

Under the hood is the new fifth-gen Toyota Hybrid System (THS 5) paired with a 2.5-liter inline-four engine. With the addition of two electric motors, the hybrid powertrain can produce 225 horsepower on front-wheel-drive (FWD) models and 232 horsepower on all-wheel-drive (AWD) models.

Toyota Camry engine

The hybrid powertrain is now standard

Available on all variants for the first time, the new AWD system gets around a 30-horsepower bump over the current generation. The suspension has also been retuned to improve responsiveness and agile handling.

The 2025 Toyota Camry is expected to arrive in US dealerships in the first half of 2024.

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Know more about Toyota Camry 2024

Toyota Camry

The Toyota Camry is a midsize sedan positioned by Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP) for the premium market. The latest generation version was introduced globally in 2017, while TMP revamped its variant lineup with the all-new 2024 Toyota Camry V HEV 2.5 AT. Currently, this is the sole variant for the said model and Toyota Camry Price Philippines starts at Php 2,442,000. Under the hood of the new 2.5 V HEV is a 2.5-liter inline-4 gasoline engine capable of making up to 176 horsepower and 221 Nm of torque. Combined with the motor generator, it can produce up to 208 horsepower. It is then paired with a continuously variable transmission (CVT) which then sends power to its front wheels.  

Size-wise, the 2024 Toyota Camry is 4,885mm long, 3,840mm wide, and 1,445mm in height. It also has a ground clearance of 140mm and a wheelbase length of 2,820mm. 

For the local market, the Toyota Camry rivals the likes of the Honda Accord and the Mazda6

 

Toyota Camry Launch

The latest generation of the Toyota Camry (XV70), was first introduced globally in 2017 at the North American International Auto Show. Later in 2021, TMP then brought the Camry V HEV 2.5 AT for the model year 2024. 

Toyota Camry Exterior

When it comes to size, the all-new 2024 Camry is 4,885mm long, 1,840mm wide, and 1,445mm in height. It has a wheelbase length of 2,820mm and a ground clearance of 140mm. 

As for exterior equipment, this Toyota-made four-door sedan gets rain-sensing wipers, power-adjustable and power-folding side mirrors, automatic LED headlamps, LED daytime running lights, LED front fog lamps, LED taillights, and a moon roof, among others. 

Toyota Camry Interior

Like most sedans, the 2024 Toyota Camry can comfortably seat up to five occupants. As a sedan that’s positioned on the premium side of things, it is also equipped with leather seats, a power tilt and telescopic steering wheel, an eight-way power adjustable driver’s seat, a sizable seven-inch TFT multi-information display, a 3-zone automatic air-conditioning system with rear vents, a power rear sunshade, and a handful of interior lighting. 

Technology & Safety Features

Positioned on the Camry’s dashboard is a nine-inch touchscreen headunit with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, and USB connectivity. The said unit can also handle AM/FM radio, and it also has Miracast. It is then linked to a nine-piece JBL speaker system. 

Other features found inside the 2024 Camry Philippines are a wireless phone charger, two rear USB chargers, and a 12-volt accessory outlet, among others. 

Moving on to standard safety equipment, this model from Toyota is kitted out with what you’d expect from a modern car. It gets anti-lock braking, hillstart assist, stability control, an engine immobilizer and car alarm, and ISOFIX child seat anchors. It also comes standard with seven airbags.

Beyond that, the new Camry also gets the latest version of the Toyota Safety Sense driver assist suite. This includes a pre-collision system, automatic high beams, blind-spot monitoring, rear-cross traffic alert, lane trace assist, lane departure alert, and dynamic cruise control. 

Other safety features found on the 2024 Toyota Camry are a panoramic view monitor and a total of eight sensors (sonar) for clearance and the rear. 

Platform & Chassis

The 2024 Toyota Camry uses the new TNGA-K unibody platform. It shares this with the new Toyota RAV4, as well as the Lexus ES and NX. For suspensions, it gets a MacPherson strut for the front and a double-wishbone suspension for the rear. Braking is then handled by disc brakes for all four wheels, and it also gets an electronic parking brake. 

Engine & Drivetrain

Under the hood of the 2024 Toyota Camry is a 2.5-liter inline-4 A25A-FXS hybrid gasoline engine. In total, this powertrain can produce up to 208 horsepower and 221 Nm of torque. It is then paired to a CVT, which sends power to the car’s front wheels. 

Toyota Camry Q&A

1. Does the Toyota Camry have a sunroof?

No, no variants of the Camry are equipped with sunroof.

2. How much is the Toyota Camry 2024 in the Philippines?

The price of the Toyota Camry 2024 ranges from 2,442,000 Php for the 2.5 HEV version and 2,457,000 for the pearl white color.

3. Is the 2024 Camry a good car?

Yes, the Camry 2024 is a good car to buy. Good warranty, durable ride and performance, and fuel economy are big plus points of the car.

4. What is the ground clearance of the Toyota Camry 2024?

The ground clearance of the Toyota Camry is 140mm.

5. Is the Camry 2024 an SUV?

No, it isn’t. The Toyota Camry is a sedan.

 

₱ 2,442,000 - ₱ 2,457,000

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