Car subscriptions have to be the dumbest thing. It already costs an arm and a leg to drive. Tolls, gas, insurance, maintenance etc. now subscriptions? OK 💀
@moribndАй бұрын
If a person lives close to a dealer, it can make sense as a bundle.
@jackfrost99Ай бұрын
It's a scam. They want you to download the app so they can track all your moves and then sell the info to the insurance companies then they jack up your rates.
@Gopinathk17Ай бұрын
City/municipality tax as well.
@donaldpiper9763Ай бұрын
@@moribnd- Living close to a dealership has nothing to do with a subscription service fee. So it makes no sense ,just another money maker for Toyota which is a big NO for me !!
@zaskarclfАй бұрын
Literal charging you to send a signal thru the free Internet from your phone to your car. I'm waiting for hackers to create a work around. They always find a way. Short sighted greedy move, if they just gave u that functionality, it would create long term Brand affinity with its customer base.
@andylarios9983Ай бұрын
Everything is subscription these days. I’m sick of it
@4afАй бұрын
This is why I buy only base LE models without added tech features. Tech = electronic torture.
@dartagnan1954Ай бұрын
Smart
@yw46357 күн бұрын
I want wider tires. Otherwise LE has all I need.
@phillipjames4533 сағат бұрын
I agree...Base model LE for me too!
@escheidlАй бұрын
Great video Kirk. This brings the car down to earth to the reality level. These are all the things that bring buyers remorse after you've signed your life away. The takeaway here? Keep it simple. The more tech you buy, the crazier you will be. I had a loaded 2023 Camry XSE AWD for a week as a loaner with all the bells and whistles while my 2018 base LE Hybrid was indisposed. The JBL audio system in the XSE drove me crazy with all the rattles coming from the panels. The safety feature that automatically slowed the car down for the corners drove me crazy. I found it and turned it off. (Whew!) The lane keeping assist made me angry with all the tugging of the wheel while I was driving. Off it went. The big 19" wheels felt heavy and took the nimbleness away that my 18 LE Hybrid had. The 360 camera was distracting and gave a terrible view when it rained due to water on the lenses which at times gave a false sense of security due to the image being distorted from the water. When I got my LE Hybrid back I felt like now I was now back in the sports car of Camry's! It was quicker, more nimble, much lighter feeling, and just more fun to drive. And my very nice sounding 6 speaker audio system had none of those rattles! So good to be home. 😊
@Marcus-id5urАй бұрын
Had my LE for less than 2 weeks now. Only complaint is too much distracting tech. Miss my old radio with it's physical preset buttons.
@JunkyJeeMailАй бұрын
I also like my new 2025 Camry XLE. There's something to be said about too much tech. It can be distracting at times, I have to admit. However, I love the car anyway ❤
@ryannguyen4813Ай бұрын
We're looking at this for my dad who is in the 70s. I am worried about the tech as he's a simple kind of guy. It's either this or a 15-17 Honda Accord EX. What do you think?
@Marcus-id5urАй бұрын
@ryannguyen4813 most of the tech I just ignore. They made me download an app... which I never use. I have no idea which safety features are on. I only use android auto on longer rides. It's just the radio, but now that I have my favorites programmed, I can just scroll through them with the steering wheel button. I do forsee problems with people who are trying to use the tech and are distracted by their screens.
@RS-qz6byАй бұрын
You'll get used to the tech. Honestly the LE is less distracting as it shows way less information on the dash compared to the bigger dash
@f1david995Ай бұрын
Imagine what would this guy react to other cars covered with touch-tech screens
@foxgoodАй бұрын
I don't know why car manufacturers are all emphasizing increasingly larger wheels, when it's less economical in terms of gas consumption and more energy-intensive for an electric car. If the Prius Prime had 17-inch wheels, instead of 21-inch wheels, it would have more electric range, at least 10 miles more minimum.
@chibbyylolАй бұрын
There is probably a surprisingly large demographic that'll purchase vehicles based on if one has a bigger wheels than the other
@jonathanratliff4780Ай бұрын
@@chibbyylol kids yes lol
@user-FTRU6GJАй бұрын
@@foxgood I think a better looking wheel is worth it over a 10 miles of range on a gas car. The cars now are slightly bigger so running 17 inch and even 18 inch on certain cars would look silly
@universalassociates6857Ай бұрын
A coworker recently told me: “I’ve already stopped pontificating and ready to move on.” I don’t agree with him and I will keep pointing out stupid things at work. You keep going too!
@Marcus-id5urАй бұрын
@foxgood yep, one of the main reasons I went with the LE, give me those 16" rims.
@johanhermida6505Ай бұрын
Thank you! Kirk for mentioning and pointing this out about the lack of energy flow monitor on all the Camrys trims on the multimedia screen. This vehicles are part of an beyond zero goal that Toyota has with all its new HEV's. For an icon on the Toyota line up, as the Camry is, they are missing an essential tool that basically tells the driver how your car is working and what is happening with the hybrid system and the power train. This is a tool for all drivers that helps them to be more efficient and conscious about fuel economy. This is clearly Toyota being negligent. Im an owner of a LE 2025 and it is missing this feature as well. I contacted Toyota and they give me a default customer service message that "your concern is being heard" which I dont think is true. So, thank you for bringing this up, and give us a voice to Toyota customers and Camry owners. even on the owners manual, page 114 this is a feature that is falsely advertised and it says that this is available on the multimedia screen but this is false. There are several reviewers that notice the lack of the energy flow monitor as well. This is clearly an error from Toyota and they are just disregarding the customer voices. All the other manufacturers of hybrids have functions that allow the driving to understand the how the power is being generated, even the corolla 2024 hybrid has it and the software looks exactly the same. Hopefully they pay attention to this matter. There is a reddit about it as well for Camry 2025 owners.
@KirkKreifelsАй бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing! It really is such a strange omission here. Hope a software update will fix it. Enjoy your LE! That'd be my pick
@dsdddsd4543weАй бұрын
I have a recent ES350, and I'm impressed by this new Camry. With this new hybrid setup, It is difficult for EVs to compete. At 45-50MPG, you are talking about 580 miles + of range. You may have to fill up once or twice a month. Please compare each cabin's ride quality and quietness when you have a moment with an F Sport ES350.
@Skylancer727Ай бұрын
It's a different use case entirely. EVs really fit best with those who do a lot of city driving and especially sitting in traffic. EVs are also best when you don't have to travel far as charging at home means never stopping to go to a station again. These are areas where any conventional car takes way more wear than necessary and will not last as long. EVs just aren't affected by it the same way. If you need to go on road trips multiple times a year over 300 miles, you just shouldn't be considering an EV. But most people don't go on road trips like this and some people even take a plane if it comes to that. Not everyone needs the extreme range as most people rarely leave the 200 mile radius of where they live outside of for vacations. I know many people even call me crazy working 90 miles from home in the next state over. I think people really over estimate the range they need for their daily life. For some perspective, the distance I went for work training from here in Pennsylvania to Atlanta Georgia, a 13 hour drive, would still be possible with only two charges along the way (more like about 1 and 1/3). And I still needed a fueling myself with my car. Range in gas cars matters more because the more range the less you need to go to the gas station, but with EVs it's purely how for you can go at once.
@Negev-IsraelКүн бұрын
Exterior and powertrain: 😲😍🤯 Interior: 😡🤢 That pretty much sums it up
@bonecollector8086Ай бұрын
I think we can all agree that we hate those fake engine noise.
@MrApplesaucestuffАй бұрын
It’s not fake engine noise. Pay attention
@user-da3kjk2lk4lwАй бұрын
You are buying one of the most reliable hybrid cars from Toyota. If you want better engine with better sounding, go look for something else. Whining here won’t help.
@junito1008Ай бұрын
@@user-da3kjk2lk4lwThese ppl are something else !! 🤦🏻♂️😂 they’re paying around $33K for a excellent HYBRID car and they’re complaining about a fake sound (that it’s a government mandated).
@user-da3kjk2lk4lwАй бұрын
@@junito1008 let them pay maintenance and insurance later. i can guarantee you, Toyota's hybrid is 1000% more reliable than regular ICE engine + less maintenance cost.
@junito1008Ай бұрын
@@user-da3kjk2lk4lw Of course !! 😁 a reliable car with a 50mpg gas consumption and around 30-$40K…it’s a bargain hard to beat…period !!
@andrewjack623025 күн бұрын
All of your criticisms are on point! That's why I love your channel! I have a 2009 Lexus es350 with touchscreen And it's the easiest and the most simple car interface to use. I wish they go back to basics so actually it will be easier for every age group to use their cars.
@patwickgriffАй бұрын
2025 Camry LE is the one to buy. Fantastic fuel economy, great ride quality with the 16" tires and the seats are insanely comfortable and supportive. Also very roomy back seat area.
@wallbangerzsportsАй бұрын
So it’s a 2012 Chevy Impala
@user-vx7vi3vq1cАй бұрын
@@wallbangerzsportsExcept it’s still a good car at 100,000 miles and beyond.
@Big.W.Ай бұрын
@@wallbangerzsportsif the impala had 50 mpg and awd they would’ve took over every city in the world with taxi cabs
@alexxisalexcaАй бұрын
An LE is too basic on the outside!! But I agree!! Camry will go past 150k no problems
@Big.W.Ай бұрын
@@alexxisalexca looks like I’m getting a black 2025 Le and putting some black 19” wheels on it
@kevinbarry71Ай бұрын
I always forget about wireless charging, I just plug-in. It works better and doesn't heat up your phone as much.
@RS-qz6byАй бұрын
Perfect for the winter though!
@sotheysay4040Ай бұрын
I never used my wireless charger, guess it would be good in case of emergency
@Skylancer727Ай бұрын
The main benefit of them is that they don't wear out the USB port on your phone. Otherwise if you use your phone for music plugging in your phone might even give you better audio instead of using bluetooth.
@kevinbarry71Ай бұрын
@@Skylancer727 I have never broken a lightning port or USB port
@Skylancer727Ай бұрын
@kevinbarry71 I have, not on cellphones but I have broken a couple of fans I would wear as lanyards and gaming controllers. If you replace your phones often it's less likely to be an issue and it is less common with USB C. Still I have still broken or worn out USB C ports. And I did have to replace my father's iPhone for a shot lightning port. It is the next most common failure on the phone outside of broken screens.
@MR3DDevАй бұрын
No car is perfect the question is always “ can you happily live with the flaws?”
@seethingsclearlyawaken3424Ай бұрын
The answer is NO. I don't pay for flaws.
@MR3DDevАй бұрын
@@seethingsclearlyawaken3424 then you dont buy cars
@RepudiateАй бұрын
@@seethingsclearlyawaken3424 Every car has a flaw, like obviously so?
@seethingsclearlyawaken3424Ай бұрын
Not with the forced $1300 cost of an extra optioned glass roof!
@MR3DDevАй бұрын
@@seethingsclearlyawaken3424 I hate that.
@extremepcs2807Ай бұрын
I have a 25 XSE. My biggest complaint is the paint. Mine is black and if I look at it wrong, it scratches. 1800 miles and I already have stone chips on the hood and a scratch on the door where I washed off bird poo. My fault for not getting paint protection film, but the paint seems really soft/thin. Only other thing is the center console lid. The padding is super thin and uncomfortable to rest my elbow on.
@E_RiceАй бұрын
What else annoys you about it?
@2004cyrus13 күн бұрын
So Mazda paint is thin also. Auto makers had to remove lead from paint because of Obama. I have a new Camry too and the reservoir blue paint also scratches super easily. I have been really disappointed: paint has to be touched carefully when it is clean and not dusty at all: the clear coat scratches when you touch it. And the center armrest, well I ordered a padded accessory armrest that works great for $21 on Amazon for a Camry specifically.
@merdith65 күн бұрын
So true. I have a 2019. Super thin paint and armrest is too high
@alanpastreck2303Ай бұрын
Makes me glad I found an XSE with just the pano roof and not the rest of the premium package, about $3k cheaper. Sounds like the driver assist systems and JBL in the premium package aren't really worth it.
@roylappin4491Ай бұрын
How about some decent wheels that are NOT low profile, Indiana has more potholes than road.
@charlesjackson1700Ай бұрын
"Only low profile tires" on the XSE ..19"
@roylappin4491Ай бұрын
@@charlesjackson1700 the only one that doesn’t have low profile tire is the LE! Anyone know about spare tires?
@mrgurulittle7000Ай бұрын
You guys even have roads? I thought Indiana only had potholes.😂😂
@roylappin4491Ай бұрын
@@mrgurulittle7000 very true! More potholes than road.
@user-vx7vi3vq1cАй бұрын
@@mrgurulittle7000Just came from Indiana. Holy crap.
@2004cyrus13 күн бұрын
I just bought the 2025 Camry Hybread and it’s great. I’ve hit 44 mpgs and the speaker rattle was corrected by a slight reduction of the base. And as far as the screen, I use Apple CarPlay and there are arrows in the top left corner to touch and it takes you right to the Toyota screen.
@Mylifeislegendary982.Ай бұрын
Q2 mid size truck sales figures 2024.1.Tacoma 47.912/2nd Colorado 26.901/3rd frontier 20.219/4th canyon 11.351/5th gladiator 10.489/6TH RANGER 9.030/7th Ridgeline 8.626. new Tacoma continue to remain as the number one selling mid size truck in it's segment while having to face serious competition yet some haters like @riseabove3083 and others still keep talking bs. Let the haters go to hell and only opinion that does matter is sales figures
@Mylifeislegendary982.Ай бұрын
New Camry is a excellent class leading mid size sedan like always and killing its competition like a perfectly tuned assassin.👑👑.
@Oregoncoast30Ай бұрын
Kirk, thank you for giving this 1 week driving experience. Its good to hear your thoughts on the car.
@zkiller195Ай бұрын
I wish the packages were grouped differently (or available a la carte). Personally, I don't want leather or leatherette seats unless they're ventelated. But I also absolutely don't want a sunroof. JBL audio would be nice too, but again I'm 100% opposed to sunroofs and don't want a lot of the other garbage that comes on the premium plus package. As is, my best match would probably be a base Camry and just upgrade the sound system aftermarket. But I'd like the option to get an XSE and just check the boxes I want for options.
@daytonaramaАй бұрын
The XLE with premium plus has venrtalated seats, which work well.
@zkiller195Ай бұрын
@@daytonarama ...that comes with a sunroof. Which I will not have. It also has several other things that I don't really want, but a sunroof is a hard pass for me, as is the driver monitor alert (every review I've seen has said the system is overly intrusive and annoying).
@alanclarkeauАй бұрын
Subscription services - making me think maybe not a TOYOTA this time. Toyota has a reputation for long life. I wonder how an old 2025 Toyota will be? "Oh, it used to have Subscription Services, but TOYOTA decided that it's too old for them to bother." Could wreck the reputation for great resale value.
@faheemabbas3965Ай бұрын
It will apply to every car brand soon if enough people don’t boycott subscriptions.
@chibbyylolАй бұрын
well it's not a subscription service to start the car (yet), you just won't get remote start or whatever else
@escheidlАй бұрын
Much of this can be addressed by simply getting an LE model. As far as the "Alien sound," locate the speaker and fill it with spray foam, or wrap it with the best sound deadening material you can find. And my recommendation on subscriptions... Just say NO to subscriptions. My Camry wanted a subscription to continue using the remote start. So I bought an aftermarket plug and play remote start that works exactly like the factory unit. Ain't no way I'm paying for a subscription for something the car already does. Any feature that requires a subscription to keep working simply doesn't even exist on the car as far as I'm concerned. So when I'm weighing one car against another, if remote start requires a subscription,.. the car doesn't have remote start then. If the other car I'm considering has remote start that doesn't require a subscription,.. then THAT car has remote start, and so on. As I weigh out feature for feature, only the ones that don't require subscriptions actually exist. They can stuff their subscriptions up you know where. This subscription thing has got to stop. And we are the only ones that can stop it by not subscribing to it.
@faheemabbas3965Ай бұрын
More like we boycott subscriptions by not buying their cars.
@kellyaustin7487Ай бұрын
@@faheemabbas3965Imagine buying a brand new car and then having to spray some sound dampening foam because the brand new speakers are rattling 😒
@2004cyrus13 күн бұрын
@@faheemabbas3965all companies are starting this - same as smart phones
@escheidl9 күн бұрын
@@kellyaustin7487 I wasn't talking about the speakers in the car rattling. You're right, that would stink. I was referring to the speaker in the grill that makes the "alien sound" in the new hybrids when going slow or backing up so the car can be heard when the engine's off. The government has made that thing so ridiculously loud that it's obnoxious. That's what needs to be spray foamed and wrapped to quiet it down. I'm not saying eliminate it, just make it more appropriate for it's purpose.
@BillLaBrie24 күн бұрын
How about they make all the tech shit a subscription and charge $19,999 for the car? I’d go for that.
@monkeymensoАй бұрын
I am planning to buy a camry, but I think I am buying the 2024. I like the style more than the new one, and I don't care about paying more for gas.
@jeremyg2245Ай бұрын
Interested to see you to nitpick the 2025 Civic soon!
@hossman3000Ай бұрын
I appreciate your review. Your concerns are in alignment with my concerns
@muffdiver4973Ай бұрын
1:05 Totally agree with you about the seatbelt thing. I own the 2023 Prius and it has the same problem.
@FlexRodАй бұрын
I have an 8th Gen Se trim, and I can confirm Kirk that all Camry owners have that same seatbelt problem 😮💨 This car is a great improvement overall, a few kinks yes but nothing major. Really keeping my fingers crossed for a hopeful announcement of the Crown Sport for North America, however I think they are concerned for the sales of Lexus NX and thus might never happen 😔
@DongzzzzzzАй бұрын
I just checked the chinese version of the camry, interior wise and even the infotainment it's better. Never knew it existed but i guess sedans are still alive in china and with the local competition there the camry is marketed as some executive sedan while in the US it's an uber vehicle or something especially with the base model.
@KirkKreifelsАй бұрын
The headlights on the Chinese Camry are beautiful
@faheemabbas3965Ай бұрын
Except the touch capacitive buttons. We’re lucky we didn’t get those. Otherwise better than the US Camry imo.
@richscott2483Ай бұрын
Yes! The Remote Connect feature of my 2023 Camry XSE V6 had to pay $80 yr. plus tax. after the 1 yr. trial as it is the only real Subscription you need since the others have little value. The Eye monitor recognition scanner would drive everyone up the wall plus goofy placement and design. The Infotainment screen is larger and upgraded but it is not always better. I like the idea of having a Fully Digital Instrument Cluster, however, it appears to have its setbacks just like the infotainment system. No improvement in the JBL "not premium" Sound system. The cheap plastic interior is for the birds still and the seat belt buckle banging against the panel just get a padded seat belt cover for the strap. No improvement to the Heads Up Display for Brightness, Colors, Positioning, and Resolution. Weak resolution for Backup Camera. Sorry, not the first time having to comment in one of Kirk's reviews, but I hate all Hybrids and EVs. I have a fully loaded Camry XSE 3.5L V6. I feel Toyota failed severely with its 9th Generation Camry since my perception is Toyota's new 2025 design is ugly inside and out. The 2 Positives are the fully digital instrument cluster display and Toyota Safety Sense 3.0. I would take the Lexus ES-350 (V6) or 350 F-Sport (V6) over any Camry Hybrid model. If I had to buy a new 2025 Camry, definitely would not be the lowest Trim LE which is 100 percent garbage but the SE and XSE. The LE and XLE pretty much provide nothing so why get them. My 2023 Camry XSE V6 fully loaded MSRP $41,305. A 2025 Camry XSE Hybrid fully loaded MSRP is nearly $42,000 costing more than my wonderful V6. Toyota is just ripping everyone off these days. Believe the Mazda CX-5 and CX-50 are a better buy than any vehicle Toyota is placing on the market for 2025. Likely have to move up to the Lexus brand for a decent vehicle. Honda is doing rather bad, the 11th Gen. Civic is not doing so well in its reliability as expected and the Honda Accord might not see another year of production. In my 2023, got the Ottocast Picasou 2 Pro for wireless Apple Car Play and Android Auto, add an Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max inserted in the Picasou 2 Pro HDMI input and be amazed how your Infotainment Screen been Transformed to watch videos and no longer have limited Apps but Unlimited Apps. Also Picasou 2 Pro has an HDMI Output to connect external monitors, notebook, tablet, and for kids to watch stuff in the back seat. Get the Deja Vue Plus App ($30 mo.) watch Live TV, Live Sports any sport just name it does not matter where broadcast or blackout, Movies, TV shows complete seasons and episodes. Use your Smartphone for a Wi-Fi Hotspot then you don't need a SIM card.
@alvinsimba734Ай бұрын
Too many features means more problems down the road and it’s cheaper to get aftermarket remote start and all set
@2004cyrus13 күн бұрын
You sound really angry and negative. And there are adjustments to the heads up display positioning and so on.
@I_am_BrentАй бұрын
Carplay has an icon in the top left corner that allows you to see the row of Toyota options to the left of the Carplay section of the screen. Wireless charging also reportedly works better with iPhones than others.
@jonathanratliff4780Ай бұрын
@@I_am_Brent he refuses to upgrade to an iPhone lol
@WaddleMan91Ай бұрын
Yeah that’s weird because on my Camry with CarPlay it has that row of Toyota options…i guess its just an Android Auto thing
@E_RiceАй бұрын
Kirk, please do a “nitpick” video when you get a Crown Signia Limited for review. We really need these types of videos bc no regular test drive can convey these things. I wanted the front cameras and parking assist but I hadn’t realized the accompanying front cross traffic alerts were so annoying. This is a honestly a great video.
@iishyxvietxboyii124 күн бұрын
New Camry is kinda ugly…
@foxgoodАй бұрын
And BMW is considering charging you the monthly rental for the heated steering wheel and heated seats. It's going bad
@user117831Ай бұрын
I have the same car. When I'm on the interstate, where the road is paved with parallel grooves in the concrete to improve traction, The "Lane Keep Assist" will seem to fight with the steering like it doesn't know how to handle the road. The system will keep you in the lane, but the wheel wants to turn in a slight left-to-right fashion repeatedly.
@FordEnthusiast413Ай бұрын
This is another reason that I can add to my list of reasons why I turn all of the driver assist things off.
@KirkKreifelsАй бұрын
just one button on the wheel to turn it off. simple.
@user117831Ай бұрын
@@KirkKreifels Oh yeah I got it turned off.
@hdwrenching882Ай бұрын
Whole Foods is Kirk's top shortcut on Google Maps. Its getting real in the Whole Foods parking lot.........
@coniccinoc20 күн бұрын
Just bought an LE and have one for you: Driving, listening to the radio (youtube thru apple car play) and I get a text message. The radio continues to play as it reads the text message, which I can barely hear, and then asks me if I want to reply.
@DCM-o4r6 күн бұрын
I had the same issue but when as it reads the memo, just turn up the volume knob on the radio and just the memo voice volume increases, not what’s playing on the radio.
@coniccinoc6 күн бұрын
@@DCM-o4r I had the radio loud at the time. The message shouldn't have to compete with the radio but this may be more on Applecarplay than Toyota. Thanks for the response.
@phillipjames4533 сағат бұрын
I would disable all annoying features and concentrate on safe driving. No subscriptions for me. Buying a car is a one time purchase. Great video!
@RS-qz6byАй бұрын
Thanks for the Camry videos!! Really helpful for me as I'm waiting for my delivery and wondering about a lot of this stuff
@kodiakkid1088Ай бұрын
I have a 2025 XLE. And a pixel phone. No charging issues at all. The speaker rattling I would bring back, my car is quiet. And I think the shiney black on the passenger vents is nice :-)
@yobabybubba14 күн бұрын
Your comment made me happy. I ordered a 25 XLE. And after watching this video, i'm quite concerned. I'm getting the white front wheel drive with the light tan interior with the premium package And some other extras.
@rightlanehog3151Ай бұрын
Kirk, Save the money and get the LE. 😁
@KirkKreifelsАй бұрын
LE is so good!
@jonathanratliff4780Ай бұрын
Does it have the build quality of the ES though Kirk? I know it has less than half the body laser weld points for rigidity so I don’t see how the build quality could be as good. I doubt there’s much ever speaker rattles in ES with Mark Levinson.
@jerryharrison4101Ай бұрын
I am so glad that you are really giving the viewer a honest description of the things that SUCK in what Toyota is doing and not just the good that should be in these expensive vehicles
@bosconti197928 күн бұрын
I own a 2025 XLE, I agree with your concerns and I also agree with you as to the pleasure of the car. Got almost 1700 miles on the car and so far so good!!
@iratashman720220 күн бұрын
How do you like the driver seat comfort?
@TheProps03Ай бұрын
Soooo on my 2019 Camry you don’t need the subscription for remote start. You can use the fob to remote start. Key fob: Press the LOCK button on your key fob three times: Press the LOCK button quickly Press the LOCK button again quickly within one second Press and hold the LOCK button for about three seconds until you see a flashing light.
@andydufresne8034Ай бұрын
Dear Toyota. Subscription stuff is tacky. It's offensive and leaves a bad taste. Why would you want to annoy your customers and sully your reputation like that? I look to you to be better than other companies who stoop to that level.
@user-dl8yp3fi8fАй бұрын
I feel like subscriptions for car features are a deal killer
@BaldyRocks1385 күн бұрын
I have a 2025 SE. Try lifting the driver side wiper to clean your windshield. Not possible, it hits the hood. Look at the sun visor hinges. Exposed screw heads in a car that costs this much?
@evangelistaalbertomercedes7905Ай бұрын
Would take the 2025 Camry Hybrid over the 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid?. I’m still undecided over which one to get out of the two.
@yobabybubba14 күн бұрын
I have been a honda man for many years, but this new Generation, and the last one, you feel trapped. The doors and the dash come up too high before the windows start . I love my 14 accord.
@iratashman720220 күн бұрын
At the end you said the seats are not very comfortable? But you didn’t mention that earlier. To me that’s a bigger deal than everything else.
@yobabybubba14 күн бұрын
Me too. I sat in an SE and I found the seats to be very comfortable but I ordered an XLE, I hope they are just As comfortable or even more.
@Markus-dx9oyАй бұрын
Ein Toyota Camry wird nie besser als ein Lexus ES sein,aber es ist ein super Auto das mehr bietet als erwartet.Für Familien ist er der bessere Kompromiss Der Lexus ist ein feiner Flanieren für Menschen die perfektion und Luxus lieben.
@kenthompson9711Ай бұрын
The rear sub also rattles the shelf its mounted in. Same problem they have known about since the 2018 model.
@RetroClinicАй бұрын
Thanks goodness I got my NX before they started fitting that eye monitor nanny nonsense to everything. I had a UX300h as a courtesy car a few weeks ago, and it drove me nuts 😂 Yes you can turn those features off, but a lot of them come back on next time you start the car, at least with my NX once I turn them off, they stay off. I just hope they don’t do an over-the-air downdate and mess that up at some point.
@2004cyrus13 күн бұрын
My new Camry Hibread doesn’t have that silly option
@JackReichardtАй бұрын
When turning DMC off, will it stay off permanently? Or does it default to "on" at each car start and must you turn it off each time?
@davidcoleman6995Ай бұрын
agreed on the wireless charger. I have an iPhone and it constantly connects and disconnects. Wish I could just turn it off.
@2004cyrus13 күн бұрын
Mine is flawless so far
@OhanaInPortlandАй бұрын
I have a hard time getting my seat belt as well. It's hard to grab the buckle because it's so close to the seat.
@2004cyrus13 күн бұрын
I have the issue as well. I have to try to grab it from a lower position.
@mg4347211 күн бұрын
I have a few too.. and I just bought one.. 2025 XLE Its hard to grab the seat belt since it hugs the side so tight.. I dont like the glossy black either.. The screen is so unintuitive - I cant find the Android Auto screen.. The Seat retracts backwards every time its switched to off.. and goes forward when started. I heard there was a way to disable it but I havent found it .. The Head up display is annoying.. The dealer showed me how to dim it but it seems to only have 2 settings.. and if I want to switch during the day Id have to hunt thru the menus.. The Owners manuals are like 4 inches thick.. The glove box is tiny and hard to reach.. The warning beeps are annoying The Lane assist meanders til the edge of the road and then seems to over correct.. I had a Honda Civic Touring and it was a classy intuitive interior and controls. The Lane assist was spot on and secure feeling.. The Eyeball monitor keeps telling me to sit up - even when I havent moved. The Key Fob doesnt have much range. - I was told the remote start was 3 years but dealer guy told me it keeps working beyond 5 years. The App on the Phone dies in a year and requires 8 dollar a month.. F that.. The seat has a fan in it.. and the fan blade rubs on something in there.. esp if you push back into the seat.. The stereo is eh even with the 9 speaker JBLs.. but I have totally tweaked it but I have a feeling it aint that great even at its best. The Hybrid part is new to me so its kinda weird how it keeps switching between engine and Electric motor. Thats all for now.. lol..
@singular9Ай бұрын
never had a good wireless charger in any of my cars and I've had a couple. I think they are all just bad.
@phalisatumblin124915 күн бұрын
I have the 2025 Camry SE and I totally agree the seats are very very uncomfortable..and I share some of the same issues you have... I don't like .the speakers they sound really bad in my car too, the rattle on the right side of my door drives me crazy. I took out a lot of the base but I can still here the rattle...if I have passengers in the backseat they can barely hear any sound coming from the speaker's in the back
@DCM-o4r6 күн бұрын
I had a different experience. I first test drove the Camry XLE and I thought the seats were not that comfortable. I then test drove the SE and noticed the seats were very comfortable.
@phalisatumblin12492 күн бұрын
@@DCM-o4r Wow!...I traded my Camry in for the Lexus ES and I'm happy 🙂..I hope you enjoy the SE Camry if you choose to buy it. I'm not young anymore, in my opinion the new Camry fits better with younger people
@PKwong-xq9zeАй бұрын
I don’t see why the American version Camry can not be designed just as good as the Chinese-market version Camrys. 😮
@islanddon865Ай бұрын
I prefer models with fewer "e-Toys" that distract, annoy and cost you plenty at purchase. I would despise that giant screen. Yeah, l'm sounding like my dad when he first saw cruise control!😂
@kevinbonquyquy1047Ай бұрын
For an all hybrid lineup, idk how Toyota completely skipped over have some kind of energy, hybrid battery monitor in the software. 😂
@steak5599Ай бұрын
Since it isn't a Plug In Hybrid, I think the Energy Screen is pretty irrelevant at this point. It is really just some Animations that don't really tell you anything.
@user-jr1ws5hv8q14 күн бұрын
Hi, I like your videos, the way you explain is so good...I have a question: did toyota recall the 2025 camry and other vehicles? Today I have seen a article on Google that states toyota has issued a recall. Could you please confirm if it's true or not as I have booked a 2025 camry xse...thanks a lot in advance ❤
@2004cyrus13 күн бұрын
No recalls on ththe 25. I have one.
@treytilley33327 күн бұрын
Definitely not sold on the Camry. The k5 looks better and better even though it has less MPG.
@rncondieАй бұрын
Kirk, I can overlook a lot of tech quirks when I am getting 51 mpg.
@wallbangerzsportsАй бұрын
Cause you’re a sissy who can’t afford gas
@chibbyylolАй бұрын
@@wallbangerzsports and if some people are? they're now in a vehicle that they have to worry about it less. win-win
@jackdaniels2905Ай бұрын
I'm considering this or the new civic Hybrid.
@DTRBG444Ай бұрын
All brands have crazy subscriptions- TBH I think is holds these companies accountable to upgrading the tech. Can't wait to get my XSE in a week!
@wallbangerzsportsАй бұрын
Idiot
@philg3759Ай бұрын
I bet the ES doesn’t have that speaker rattle.
@2004cyrus13 күн бұрын
The speaker rattle is easily fixable by adjusting base down a hair
@robertduklus6555Ай бұрын
so its not as good as lexus then
@realtalk5931Ай бұрын
Not a great vehicle for giving birth in imo
@x_zixcАй бұрын
its probably reason why you dont get the energy monitor bc its a manufacturer car
@lauraprell1821 күн бұрын
I have the 23 Prius and the energy monitor is under the car icon like he said it should be... weird. Other than that it is the exact same 12.3 in head unit.
@voiceofreason923815 күн бұрын
I don't think you're nit picking at all , those are legitimate complaints. Audiophiles don't mind paying extra for premium sound and a super quiet electric vehicle is the answer to a prayer. And the sound system creates rattling in the door? Unacceptable!
@sylvainlaurin1012Ай бұрын
Thanks for all the info on the new Camry. Very usefull to know !!!
@ninjamoto21Ай бұрын
One complaint I got is they got rid of the lockable glovebox which was available on every Camry but other than that it’s a excellent car for commuting
@sh-zm7xlАй бұрын
Thank you for your honesty!
@peterschleh938220 күн бұрын
Thanks for the terriffic detailed review oh well seeing this now after purchasing 2 days ago. good to hear your nitpicks, helps me out as well.
@raufnugmanov1765Ай бұрын
Interesting how this "distracted driver" system deals with sunglasses, photochromic/regular lenses? It's sad that you have to pay for all these systems that eventually you turn off. For me it's also disappointing why Toyota only offers a big expensive package rather than more granuly combined features.
@borowland574412 күн бұрын
Just bought the XSE and man it's nice.
@Faux_59Ай бұрын
Previous Gen Camry V6 owner. My biggest gripes are the car beeps at you each time the temperature js below 37F outside to drive cautiously (someone in Florida wouldn't catch that. REALLY ANNOYING for someone like me who lives up north where it's winter for half the year) and you can't adjust the interior temperature without turning the fan on first.
@FordEnthusiast413Ай бұрын
Most new cars today warn you when it gets cold enough for possible icy roads. My wife’s Hyundai does it as well as my Subaru. Not that big of a deal.
@Faux_59Ай бұрын
@@FordEnthusiast413 it's below 37F for 5 months every year where I live and it's annoying AF to have the car beep at you every day.
@DreamConundrum8 күн бұрын
I suspect I will be able to find a lower trim ES350 for a price in the same ballpark as a loaded Camry XSE. With that in mind, I am not sure how the Camry would win out other than the obvious difference in fuel economy.
@chrisr6401Ай бұрын
Speaker might be loose due to it being a Press Car...great takes though ....great reviews
@KirkKreifelsАй бұрын
It's early production so maybe ..
@joebruhin209819 күн бұрын
I'lll keep my Mazda and eat the gas milage, thanks Kirk, I actually was thinking about taking it. Are all trims have a cheap interior?
@phalisatumblin124915 күн бұрын
Whish I would've kept my Mazda 6 ..at least the seats are more comfortable and more leg room too
@joebruhin209815 күн бұрын
@@phalisatumblin1249 Mazda 6 is a great car and I hope they get it together and bring out another. I gave up on waiting for one so bought a cx5.
@TheOtherKineАй бұрын
Let me add my gripe here as well: The lowest trim, LE, has the best as mileage of all the Camry trims, because it has the taller tyres. But if I wanted the upgraded stereo with the extra speakers and subwoofer, I have to buy the 2 high trims, it's standard in the XSE, the highest trim - BUT!!!! The MPG goes down, because the tyres are the thinner wider ones!!! And, Toyota WILL NOT sell you the LE trim with the stereo even though I want that MPG. Ridiculous!!!!
@chibbyylolАй бұрын
Pretty standard sales thing locking features behind certain packages (or trims in this case) so they can upsell to that tier
@Big.W.Ай бұрын
Doesn’t the Le have a lithium ion battery vs the other trims that have the nickel?
@E_RiceАй бұрын
I agree this is a ridiculous practice by Toyota. I dislike it very much.
@TheOtherKineАй бұрын
@@E_Rice Yeah! All they would have to do is give me the taller tires in the top trim and I'm happy, but they won't do that, expecting me to do it after-market making me spend more money. Totally ridiculous
@2004cyrus13 күн бұрын
It’s not ridiculous; want you want is not practical at all. Surprised you can figure out why. Everything has to make a business case. People want an LE to save lots of money, they don’t care about stereo sound as they probably won’t ever turn on the radio. The way you want it, Toyota would have to make a bunch of silly trim levels. No. I would never approve that as a car company CEO. That makes no sense what you want.
@boedilllard595215 күн бұрын
My biggest issue is the "packages" OK you want better speakers - well we have some mediocre ones but you have to get a bunch of other stuff just to get that. I prefer a standup phone holder. center storage needs a light, trunk needs about 3 more lights that are BRIGHTER. Energy monitor strange. Shouldn't have to buy a bi direction scanner to fix the functions missing on the key fob. Ventilated seats should be standard. No ANC?
@user-oy4cz9uo3nАй бұрын
Toyota has THE stupidest remote start function. Not only will I not pay a subscription, but when you remote start the vehicle, it shuts off as soon as you open the door. I get why they did it (because a lawyer was involved no doubt), but I've never seen a remote start SHUT OFF when you open the door. It defeats the whole purpose of remote starting if you have to re start it again once you're in, especially if it's -25 outside!
@webcomment8895Ай бұрын
I thought Toyota fixed that on new models. Honda fixed that several years ago. The engine stays on when open the door. You still can’t drive away after remote starting unless you have the key fob with you and tap the start button.
@user-oy4cz9uo3nАй бұрын
@@webcomment8895 well, I have a 2022 Venza Limited and it still shuts off. Maybe they've fixed it since then?
@webcomment8895Ай бұрын
@@user-oy4cz9uo3n It depends on the specific model. I think it requires TSS 3.0. Many new Toyotas still have TSS 2.5.
@tylersrubar6451Ай бұрын
These days luxury means a bunch of fancy features vs before it meant build quality, no rattles, good materials. Many things are built cheaper and covered up by flashy high tech features.
@YankeeMavАй бұрын
Very cool…the video that is. and yeah overall what Toyota did with this refresh. Fully down for more posts in this category Kirk
@heatherquisenberrymft403811 күн бұрын
is there a way to make the stereo sound louder? It doesn’t seem loud enough, i have yhe SXE premium package
@larrybowers8323Ай бұрын
At the risk of some reddit style flame war.... I am inbetween this Xle, the Honda touring or the k-5. Each has their own issues but at the end of the day the costs are just too dang high. Would it cost significantly less without all the nanny state features? I think all that is need is backup cam and blind spot monitoring.
@danieljohnson441813 күн бұрын
Recently purchased a 2025 Camry SE for my wife. Great vehicle, but the infotainment system is merely average. I'm also a GM guy. GM's infotainment systems are far more user-friendly, IMO. I also wish the upper sections of the rear door panels were rendered in soft-touch plastic.
@sherrikwhiteside61076 күн бұрын
Being a GM guy, would you consider the Malibu? I test drove one, and was pleasantly surprised by it.
@danieljohnson44186 күн бұрын
@@sherrikwhiteside6107: No, I did not consider the Malibu. I find it to be a decent but underwhelming sedan with poor resale value and questionable long-term reliability.
@jayyqnillaАй бұрын
I bought a Lexus ES 300h back in December. Thinking on trading it in and go for a 2025 camry. What are your thoughts? Should I take the negative equity loss for a lower payment?
@jayyqnillaАй бұрын
@@jp23baz33 thanks for your share. I just figured I’d take the cheaper payment and the Camry seems better equipped than the Lexus now. That panoramic sun roof is cool too
@KirkKreifelsАй бұрын
Test out the Camry! The biggest difference for me is interior materials and seat comfort. The 5th gen hybrid in Camry is a peach compared to the es300h. More juice, quieter, and more efficient...and smoother
@jayyqnillaАй бұрын
@@KirkKreifels so the Camry is more efficient than the ES300h hybrid? I know the Camry has more HP than the Lexus. You think it would be worth taking a hit on the negative equity of if I was to trade in my Lexus for a Camry? Mainly for the lower payments?
@eleanormassaro5195Ай бұрын
@@jayyqnilla the negative equity could affect your monthly payment
@escheidlАй бұрын
@@jp23baz33 Yes! I hear they give you cookies and coffee when you get your oil changed! 😊👍
@ZachAtticus611Ай бұрын
I have the 2025 XSE FWD, but I can’t seem to get anything more than 38mpg… anyone else having this issue?
@user-vx7vi3vq1cАй бұрын
Are you towing with it?
@ZachAtticus611Ай бұрын
@@user-vx7vi3vq1c not at all 😂
@jxmar_Ай бұрын
Do this w every press car you get for now on😉
@seethingsclearlyawaken3424Ай бұрын
What really pisses me off, if I want to buy an XSE Camry, I have to buy one with that stupid "Panoramic Glass Roof", at a cost of $1300. I don't want a glass roof and I don't want a regular sun-roof either, so if Toyota is charging $1300 in the XSE for the Panoramic Glass Roof, then why doesn't TOYOTA allow the XSE Camry to have a plain metal roof in the XSE?!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That is what I want, an XSE Camry WITHOUT a hole in the roof!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wake up TOYOTA!!!!!!!! I don't want to pay for subscriptions either, that's why I don't use satellite radio at all. I won't pay for it. I don't need it, because the car comes with FM radio, which is good enough for me. I will not pay for all these extra stupid luxuries. WAKE UP TOYOTA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Toyota claims these are options, which means one should be able to opt-out. But you can't, you are forced to pay for these options. I don't get it. It's even listed on the sticker as options, with separate prices!
@user-dl8yp3fi8fАй бұрын
I have to agree about the sunroof. I have one in my current car and I never use it. It's just an opportunity for additional wind noise and leaks from the roof. Sunroofs don't contribute anything I need as a driver. I have A/C and windows if I need more air in the car. what am I supposed to to - look up vertically at the sky while I'm driving? I don't think do.
@E_RiceАй бұрын
I agree 100%! These trims should not have sunroofs baked into the trims. All it does is take away headroom which is already cramped in every modern Toyota
@prabhakarkotipalli-qe8ep7 күн бұрын
I have a crown xle 2024. Should I trade in for a camry xse 2025?
@RaNDoM_MAIАй бұрын
no memory seats?
@KirkKreifelsАй бұрын
XLE has memory
@gilbrookАй бұрын
@@KirkKreifels- Yes, in either $3,810 Premium Package or $4075 Premium Package Plus. BTW, still annoyed by banging/scratching seat belt in XSE (assume every trim)? I’d be. Deal breaker!
@donaldjones210611 күн бұрын
Sorry it bothers you. I have a 2017 Camry. Love it.
@bbellefson3 күн бұрын
Navigating screen menus while driving is really DUMB technology.
@franzjosefarnuco2191Ай бұрын
Hope this generation has better panoramic moonroof since previous gen had issues and it cost a lot to repair