Toyota Camry

Several automakers were in the process of phasing out their mainstream mid-size sedans in the early 2020s, but even in the face of SUV dominance, the Camry remained popular enough that Toyota elected to redesign it for the 2025 model year. The new Camry was conservative as redesigns go, but it got a flashier front-end styling with a wide grille and slimmer headlights. The interior was revamped with a fresh “open-style cockpit” look, gaining new tech features like a standard digital instrument cluster and an available head-up display. The multimedia system was upgraded to the latest Toyota Audio Multimedia software, which featured an 8-inch touchscreen or optional 12.3-inch display. Perhaps the biggest news was under the hood; the previous four-cylinder and V-6 engines were dropped in favor of a lone four-cylinder hybrid powertrain that was paired with a continuously variable automatic transmission and available with front- or all-wheel drive. 

With its 2018 redesign, the words “fun” and “Camry” went together more than they ever had before thanks to a new platform with a reworked suspension that gave the Camry real appeal among people who enjoy driving. The standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder delivered respectable power, though the optional 301-horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6 was a significantly sportier choice. Both engines were paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The V-6 was smooth, strong and decently economical, with an EPA rating of 26 mpg combined. The Camry Hybrid was the fuel-economy champ, of course, with an EPA-estimated 52 mpg combined in LE trim. The Camry’s standard safety features included automatic emergency braking and pedestrian detection, lane keep assist and adaptive cruise control. A performance-themed TRD (for Toyota Racing Development) trim debuted for 2020, along with available all-wheel drive on four-cylinder Camrys.