Episode description

This week, we share our early impressions of the 2025 Toyota Camry. While Toyota didn’t revolutionize the 2025 model, it gets a big powertrain update, as every Camry will only come as a hybrid. We discuss why this change shouldn’t scare longtime Camry lovers and why Toyota’s reliability record should boost buyers’ confidence. Plus, we answer questions about legacy CR vehicle tests and EV home chargers.

Check out CR's complete vehicle ratings and test results: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/?EXTKEY=YSOCIAL_YT

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SHOW NOTES:

0:00 - Intro

0:27 - 2025 Toyota Camry Overview

0:47 - Hybrid powertrain

2:23 - Fuel economy

3:20 - 2025 model updates

4:32 - Driving impressions

8:30 - Infotainment and usability

10:00 - Seat comfort

12:23 - Toyota reliability

14:09 -  Maintenance, 0W8 motor oil

17:40 - Question #1: CR Ratings, ‘Not Recommended vs. Not Acceptable’

24:55 - Question #2: EV Home charging options

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LINKS:

Toyota Camry: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/toyota/camry/

First Drive: 2025 Toyota Camry Proves a Bit Better in Many Ways: https://www.consumerreports.org/cars/2025-toyota-camry-hybrid-review-a1114602128/