Seriously, Alex, you are the most thorough reviewer hands down. You really helped me choose the right car awhile back. Now I am planning to get the Toyota; just waiting on that V6 review!
Sexy Hybrid ! Powerful, Great value, stylish looks, and lots of standard features. Love that deep red paint job looks great. This doesn't look like a hybrid at all u thought it was the gas sport model. Very well done Toyota the Camry will remain king.
This was one of the best car reviews I have ever watched in the boring hybrid world. Obviously top gear is about as good as it gets for a car review. This review though is highly informative and straight to the point. Thank You.
Great video. Love the multiple camera shots. Agree with the ratings. Especially cabin noise; I have the SE with 18” tires. A little loud on the interstate. Other than that, it’s a wonderful car.
It's crazy that there's no rear vents in the model you've shown. I just don't understand why it's not standard yet. As someone who lives in the desert, it's such a huge benefit to get a/c to the back of the cabin, especially with kids in the back.
Of course they would but what could it be? Maybe a couple hundred? so for example $24500->$24850... The small amount increase per car vs not being available at all.....I'd pay for it in a heartbeat! It's a HUGE convenience for those in the back seat and cools or heats the whole cabin more efficiently. I think every car should have rear vents, well passenger cars anyways. Maybe not necessary for sport orientated cars.
Interesting. I test drove a 2018 Camry SE the other day and it had rear vents. Perhaps something Hybrid-specific isn't allowing them to run piping back for the vents?
James Russo it looks like a nice car. Sad to see the v6 go though. They seem to be moving in a ford like direction with turbocharged engines. Consistent with their decline in reliability.
The best looking Toyota Camry in 10 years, the biggest mistake they made with this is not having the lithium-ion battery in all hybrid trims. I hope that changes in the next year, styling wise it does share some nods to previous generations however it's exceeds all of those past generations and then some. The Camry has grow up and finally looks like it's more expensive brother the Lexus ES. Lastly we need ventilated seats Toyota so make that happen!
Ive read somewhere toyota said theres not enough research on longevity of lithium in hybrid use. Nickel batteries can last hundreds of thousands of miles in good health for decades. They might just be testing the waters with lithium in the base models.
Honda Accord It certainly has this thing is HUGE. But so too is the Honda Accord today. I'm disgusted with this trend. The mid 80s Accord and Camry are SMALLER than todays Civic and Corolla. I don't like HUGE vehicles.
"I don't like HUGE vehicles." -- Is someone holding a gun to your head stopping you from buying a Civic? And btw, judging from your comment, you must be really short if you consider Camry to be huge.
Stereo Typist Problem is that the Fiesta is not available anymore in the USA, at least not starting next model year. Yaris is well screwed together but very spartan...much more so than a Accord or Camry from the late 80s and onward.
mountainhobo Problem is the new Civic is too big as well.The current Civic is bigger than the early-mid 90s Accord! Fit is about the same size as the early Accord but very cheap feeling.
"You'd have to get $2000 dollars off that Malibu to have it equal the value..." I don't think I know anyone who has paid within 2k of MSRP on a Chevy."
So, the car is "more aggressive" for a Toyota, but since you cannot deactivate the stability control it is not super aggressive. Still a nice improvement for Toyota. Not ready to say they build excitement, but this sounds better. Thanks for the review, Alex.
@@mikegarcia7452 My lease was up so I traded it in, but never had a single problem with it. Loved, loved, loved that car! Traded it in for a new Prius Prime, which I also love and you can't beat the PHEV for fuel consumption, but only good things to say about the Camry SE hybrid - looked great, drove great, great on gas - fantastic car.
Just an FYI, the heads up display is not related to the v6 model. It’s standard on the XLE hybrid, and available on the XLE and XSE with the standard 4 cylinder engine.
Scott Watkins I talk to my Uber drivers in seattle. They all drive the Prius because of the gas mileage. They say those ugly things are bulletproof with the reliability.
I really like the new Camry and Accord. They look fantastic, offer plenty of features, and benefit from typical Honda and Toyota reliability. They go slightly different routes but they do most things pretty well
really love your video's thanks. looking forward to the v6 camry review and upcoming accords. i'm planning to buy either the camry or accord and am torn. your videos really help in the decision making.
I bought the 2018 se Hybrid model off the showroom floor. I enjoy the car and believe me it gets a lot of great comments and looks. It is comfortable and the trunk is crazy big. The only downside is the A/C SUCKS!. I live in a very hot area Fresno and the battery charging system for the electric motor is so good it doesn't allow the gas engine to push the R/4 around in city driving so it doesn't stay cool as it should. Freeway, the A/C works great! I could be wrong with why I think the A/C doesn't work very well in city driving.. Thoughts?
I say good riddance. That stalk has been out of date for the last 25 years. Everyone else has the controls on the wheel. Its about time Toyota joined the 21st century.
Ron Shaw I mean, if it works it works. Why does it matter if it's a "dated" design? Personally, I kind of like having separate places for certain controls. Some steering wheels and center stacks have gotten really busy in the last few years. I know Toyota gets a lot of flack for not always being willing to adapt but I've liked that they don't change things for the sake of changing things. Idk, different strokes I guess
Ron Shaw Except the stalk works better. And is the natural place your finger tips end up being.. Every steering wheel controlled CC.. I've had to LOOK at the wheel to find the button. The stalk was much more tactile.. Not an improvement in my opinion. Sad to see that go.
Alex on Autos this is disappointing. I remember growing up the 1990s Camrys were extremely quiet. What are the quietest midsize sedans available now? Passat?
Good review as always Alex. I picked up a non-hybrid SE 2 weeks ago. It had NO LED tail lights as you suggested in this review. It's only a regular bulb where the brake light is located and it serves as both the brake and night time lights!. The rest of the tail light assembly doesn't light up at all like the XSE or XLE piped LED display but is rather just a big reflector? I wonder if it will be possible to swap mine for the XSE tail light assembly? This bothers me greatly and any ideas on how to connect LEDs in the tail lights for the regular non-hybrid SE will be greatly appreciated.
Excellent video, Alex! I also was disappointed that most of the 2018-2019 Camry SE tail light assembly is just a reflector unlike the XSE which has a string of LEDs to light it up. I just got my 2019 SE (not hybrid) and need to pull up behind it in another car at night to see how well it reflects. I'm sure it's way too expensive to swap out with XSE tail lights and really it's not a big deal when you think about it. Overall I'm very pleased with my new Camry SE and am so glad I went with it over the LE model.
Interesting points you bring up. Let's agree to revisit this issue in 15 years and see who was right. I say 15 years because we know that Nickel batteries last that long. BTW I would also swap out the oversized, bling wheels on the upper end Camry hybrids for the same sized wheels that feature on the base model.
Hi Alex! Nice review as always, but aren't the new Prius and C-HR the only Toyotas so far that share the TNGA platform with the Camry? And that the European Auris, which is the same as the Corolla iM, is still on the old C platform?
Reviewers are saying that the 2018 Toyota Camry's steering is too heavy when in sport mode. The Eco, Normal & Sport Modes are only available on the '18 Camry Hybrids & the'18 Camry 6-cyl.
At 5:50: The LE model uses a 1.0 kWh Lithium battery; the SE and XLE use a 1.6 kWh Nickel battery, which should be about twice as heavy. So EV range is less in the SE, not greater. It is the weight difference and tires that are the main reasons for the difference in mileage, not driving in EV mode. Despite marketing claims by Toyota, EV mode has little to no effect on mileage. The energy comes from the same place, just deferred. That is, until you run out of capacity in the battery, which is more likely in the SE. And not measured in the EPA mileage estimates.
Correction duel exhaust has been on the XSE for a long time with Camry that’s nothing new. Some XSE models don’t have dual exhaust if they are 4 cylinder.
Great review as always Alex! Could you please get in a review of a 2017 Toyota Prius V Five? I know it's the last year of the V and I'm thinking about picking one up. Would really appreciate it.
Looking for input here regarding connectivity. I'm going to be purchasing a vehicle in the next two weeks and I will be using it to commute an hour or so each way to work. I was considering a Civic but the verdict is out as to whether or not I can get my hands on an EX trim, hatchback and the Honda Sensing. I took a Camry LE out on a test drive and I was really impressed with the comfortable ride on the highway, great interior, and similar MPG numbers to the Civic. But I'm concerned that I'm going to regret NOT getting Apple Carplay. Is Entune ok, or is Carplay so good that it'd be worth writing the Camry off as a contender?
Mayor of Sexy Town I ended up getting a really good deal on a Civic Touring (essentially brought the price down to the level of a Camry LE with Convenience Package). Lots of nifty features and handles really well!
Mayor of Sexy Town I haven’t utilized the tech too much. I have used the lane keep assist (today actually) which performed exactly as intended. I read online not to use cruise control on new engines for extended periods of time, but I did test out the adaptive cruise control for a few minutes and it worked extremely well. The apple CarPlay is really handy and I see why so many are wanting it in their new purchases. I didn’t really get to use Entune in my tests of the Camry so I can’t really compare the two, however. The on board computer says I’ve been averaging just over 42 mpg on my commute to work this week. I have to fill up after today so we will see what my calculations show but I am impressed thus far, especially considering the engine isn’t broken in and there’s new tires on it.
Awesome thanks for the feedback! Sounds like you made a great choice. Im pretty bummed about Toyota not supporting Apple Carplay but it is what it is i guess. At some point theyll have to concede defeat and offer it, the market demands it.
Kaityn Kuang also nobody buys an Impala (at least where I live) for personal use. They are generally used as fleet or rental vehicles. As for sleeper, your hot heads in their BMW 330i or Audi A4 may not expect to be dusted in a Camry.
Wide tires give better mpg, better handling in corners, and better braking but give more cabin noise, True or false? 2017 Ford fusion plug in has Handling, Ride & Cabin noise all score "A" (i don't know if hybrid-only model takes same scores). 2018 Toyota Camry SE hybrid has better Acceleration, Braking, Fuel eco, same handling, not too bigger legroom but bigger headroom & trunk.
Alex....Trying to find out if Toyota hybrid paddle shifters are functional. In this review I see you pulled or maybe pushed the + right shifter but made no comment on the function. Some Honda hybrids have functioning paddle shifters to increase regen braking in increments of 4 - - - -negative shifts on left paddle. I can't believe that Toyota-Lexus paddles are Fake or nonfunctional. Would you advise? Thanks John
I was waiting for this!! Thanks Alex! I miss my CT hybrid but it was small though it was fuel efficient. If you were to pick one which one would it be, Prius or Camry Hybrid?
I want the XLE Hybrid but don't want the Ni-MH battery. If I'm buying a new car, I want the latest of battery technology. Don't get why the base hybrid model got the newer Li-Ion battery but the more expensive trims didn't.
What difference does it really make? It's not a plugin, it is not important how far you can go on EV alone if you need to charge it from burning petrol...
Doesn't make sense to me. I'm thinking if I go Camry Hybrid, I have to wait til the mid-cycle refresh with the new Li-Ion battery. Wish it had fog lights, larger driver sun visor also. Drives like a dream though on the test drive.
i have the 2018 Camry xle hybrid and i get over 58mpg... dont know why you are only getting in the 40mpg with the se however my gas miles did increase after about 8mos from the 40s to the 50s maybe thats it?
Do you know why the 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid's engine holds 13 gallons of gas rather than 17 like the previous year? That's a decrease over 120 miles per fill up. The same thing is happening with the new 2019 Toyota Avalon; the gas tank capacity shrank from 17 to 13 gallons. The Honda Accord Hybrid's gas tank capacity decreased too! The 2017 model's engine holds 15.8 gallons but the 2018 model's engine holds 12.8 gal. It's a decrease of 774 miles per fill up to 601! Do you know why is this happening? None of the reviews have addressed this yet. Thanks.
Hauling less gas probably helps up the MPG. And better MPG helps sell hybrids more than tank size. It might also help them meet some higher gov't standard. This is a guess on my part.
"I was not able to put a gallon of milk inside, but a half gallon would fit." Always the best dry humor.
Seriously, Alex, you are the most thorough reviewer hands down. You really helped me choose the right car awhile back. Now I am planning to get the Toyota; just waiting on that V6 review!
I've NEVER seen him do an underbody inspection like SavageGeese.
That proves your hypothesis wrong.
Just came back from an 800 km trip. 58.8 mpg and fun in mountain driving. Lovely car!
Which trim level do you have getting that mileage
Alex is by far the best Car reviewer on TH-cam to date !
I also enjoyed you comparing them to the other vehicles! Literally helps me decide what to get.
Sexy Hybrid !
Powerful, Great value, stylish looks, and lots of standard features. Love that deep red paint job looks great. This doesn't look like a hybrid at all u thought it was the gas sport model. Very well done Toyota the Camry will remain king.
Thanks Alex. The best auto reviews in the business. The 2017 corolla scored 71 dB.
This was one of the best car reviews I have ever watched in the boring hybrid world. Obviously top gear is about as good as it gets for a car review. This review though is highly informative and straight to the point. Thank You.
You said Top Gear, but you meant SavageGeese.
Great video. Love the multiple camera shots. Agree with the ratings. Especially cabin noise; I have the SE with 18” tires. A little loud on the interstate. Other than that, it’s a wonderful car.
Toyota is not messing around. They have a winner with this new Camry model.
Not sure how reviews can get any better, thank you for this and for the additional comparisons at the end. I do wish there was a civic hybrid.
Damn! That was a thorough review. Well done!
Alex is really hardworking, so many car test video.
It's crazy that there's no rear vents in the model you've shown. I just don't understand why it's not standard yet. As someone who lives in the desert, it's such a huge benefit to get a/c to the back of the cabin, especially with kids in the back.
Of course they would but what could it be? Maybe a couple hundred? so for example $24500->$24850... The small amount increase per car vs not being available at all.....I'd pay for it in a heartbeat!
It's a HUGE convenience for those in the back seat and cools or heats the whole cabin more efficiently. I think every car should have rear vents, well passenger cars anyways. Maybe not necessary for sport orientated cars.
Interesting. I test drove a 2018 Camry SE the other day and it had rear vents. Perhaps something Hybrid-specific isn't allowing them to run piping back for the vents?
The XLE and XSE hybrid models do have rear vents. It is unfortunate the more high tech system in the LE hybrid model does not have rear vents.
I just drove nearly every SE that have and there are NO vents. Not sure what you were driving.
One of the most thorough and knowledgeable reviews I've ever seen. Ever! Thanks
Toyota really did a good job with this car and I love that you can get the hybrid in any trim level. Your move Honda, that Accord better be good.
James Russo it looks like a nice car. Sad to see the v6 go though. They seem to be moving in a ford like direction with turbocharged engines. Consistent with their decline in reliability.
BCCHSMD yeah their reliablity is definitely going to take a hit with those new motors.
James Russo You don't get the hybrid in XSE
Best review on 2018 Toyota Camry! Review was detailed and contained all the important information we need and want. Subbed and thumbs up! Great job!
The best looking Toyota Camry in 10 years, the biggest mistake they made with this is not having the lithium-ion battery in all hybrid trims. I hope that changes in the next year, styling wise it does share some nods to previous generations however it's exceeds all of those past generations and then some. The Camry has grow up and finally looks like it's more expensive brother the Lexus ES. Lastly we need ventilated seats Toyota so make that happen!
Ive read somewhere toyota said theres not enough research on longevity of lithium in hybrid use. Nickel batteries can last hundreds of thousands of miles in good health for decades. They might just be testing the waters with lithium in the base models.
@@sfresh92
More likely, they're going for the worldwide taxi market.
Every mpg means a difference to working men when it's your biggest expense.
Just purchased a 2019 hybrid le and its such an amazing car and great fuel economy
As an Toyota guy: I'd buy it someday Alex.
The camry has grown
Honda Accord
It certainly has this thing is HUGE. But so too is the Honda Accord today.
I'm disgusted with this trend. The mid 80s Accord and Camry are SMALLER than todays Civic and Corolla. I don't like HUGE vehicles.
This is not a sedan, this is a boat on wheels.
"I don't like HUGE vehicles." -- Is someone holding a gun to your head stopping you from buying a Civic? And btw, judging from your comment, you must be really short if you consider Camry to be huge.
Stereo Typist
Problem is that the Fiesta is not available anymore in the USA, at least not starting next model year. Yaris is well screwed together but very spartan...much more so than a Accord or Camry from the late 80s and onward.
mountainhobo
Problem is the new Civic is too big as well.The current Civic is bigger than the early-mid 90s Accord! Fit is about the same size as the early Accord but very cheap feeling.
"You'd have to get $2000 dollars off that Malibu to have it equal the value..."
I don't think I know anyone who has paid within 2k of MSRP on a Chevy."
Yeah, I'm seeing a 2017 Malibu Premier with $9k off.
That might not be a bad deal. No one pays anywhere close to retail for a Malibu.
In my opinion, Chevy is getting crazy with their pricing.
Cory Stansbury people know the resale value on them will be close to nothing within a couple years
At least resale is better than a Chrysler lol
Fantastic review as always Alex! I cant wait for the V6 review :)
This guy is so good that am thinking he's the one who made this car from baby steps....kudos!
Toyota is the greatest, and I love hybrids and electric vehicles. Toyota is the future!!!!
Great review as usual Alex. Though I hate the Camry's grill
So, the car is "more aggressive" for a Toyota, but since you cannot deactivate the stability control it is not super aggressive. Still a nice improvement for Toyota. Not ready to say they build excitement, but this sounds better. Thanks for the review, Alex.
Cabin noise is such a buzz kill. Did not expect a newly improved car to be louder than previous generation.
Mahesh ?
I agree 100%, car companies need to pay more attention to cabin noise
I mean it’s an SE variant, so it’s designed to be a bit sportier meaning the ride won’t be that soft as the LE variants
Another thorough, excellent review, Alex.
A dude that knows what he is talking about!
Thank you Alex, great job and analysis.
Outstanding review - really well done. Love my 2018 Camry SE Hybrid - exactly like the one you reviewed here.
Have you had any problems with your hybrid?
@@mikegarcia7452 My lease was up so I traded it in, but never had a single problem with it. Loved, loved, loved that car! Traded it in for a new Prius Prime, which I also love and you can't beat the PHEV for fuel consumption, but only good things to say about the Camry SE hybrid - looked great, drove great, great on gas - fantastic car.
Just an FYI, the heads up display is not related to the v6 model. It’s standard on the XLE hybrid, and available on the XLE and XSE with the standard 4 cylinder engine.
Great review...thank you Alex !
Toyota nailed it this time with this new camry design.
Incredible review, this guys good!
I think Toyota makes the best Hybrids.
Fals3Agent According to JD power and Consumer report, Toyota does indeed make the most reliable hybrids.
Scott Watkins I talk to my Uber drivers in seattle. They all drive the Prius because of the gas mileage. They say those ugly things are bulletproof with the reliability.
I believe it. My aunt had a first generation Prius and it didn't start falling apart until the 211,000 mile mark
Scott Watkins damn, that is quite impressive.
Best review👍👍👍
I love the Interior in the 2018 Camry, very upscale.
Dennis Scipio which trim do you have?
I really like the new Camry and Accord. They look fantastic, offer plenty of features, and benefit from typical Honda and Toyota reliability. They go slightly different routes but they do most things pretty well
Well done, a good presentation compared to others. Nice review!
Great! Can you do the 2018, XSE V6? Thank you
Excellent review
Better looking than current year imho.
really love your video's thanks. looking forward to the v6 camry review and upcoming accords. i'm planning to buy either the camry or accord and am torn. your videos really help in the decision making.
I bought the 2018 se Hybrid model off the showroom floor. I enjoy the car and believe me it gets a lot of great comments and looks. It is comfortable and the trunk is crazy big. The only downside is the A/C SUCKS!. I live in a very hot area Fresno and the battery charging system for the electric motor is so good it doesn't allow the gas engine to push the R/4 around in city driving so it doesn't stay cool as it should. Freeway, the A/C works great! I could be wrong with why I think the A/C doesn't work very well in city driving.. Thoughts?
Much better body design than the previous generation Camry.
22:02 I just bought a 2018 Camry Hybrid LE, which provides 4-way lumbar support. It is not a CON anymore.
Thx for the comprehensive review, well done-
9:15 Was it intentional that the car was facing South East (SE), when you said SE trim?
Great review as always
Sad to see the end of the cruze control stalk. That was an excellent control unit and the same across all the models.
I say good riddance. That stalk has been out of date for the last 25 years. Everyone else has the controls on the wheel. Its about time Toyota joined the 21st century.
Had that stalk on my 1992 Toyota Camry. And on my parents 2009 Toyota Sienna. Lol.
Ron Shaw I mean, if it works it works. Why does it matter if it's a "dated" design? Personally, I kind of like having separate places for certain controls. Some steering wheels and center stacks have gotten really busy in the last few years.
I know Toyota gets a lot of flack for not always being willing to adapt but I've liked that they don't change things for the sake of changing things. Idk, different strokes I guess
Ron Shaw
Except the stalk works better. And is the natural place your finger tips end up being..
Every steering wheel controlled CC.. I've had to LOOK at the wheel to find the button.
The stalk was much more tactile..
Not an improvement in my opinion.
Sad to see that go.
Solid work here... no really. Solid work
Excellent review. Which is more fun.. accord hybrid or Camry hybrid?
Great job Alex. Now I can't for you to review the 2018 Honda Accord Hybrid Touring and see which one is your 2018 best hybrid sedan
my new dream car!!
This guy is so eloquent, informative, and goes in depth with everything. Awesome review 👍🏻
Good to know that a full size adult fits in the trunk.
Accord? I must have missed your review. You have the best car reviews i hope i can find your 18 Accord review
C+ on cabin noise? Camry was always the quietest of the mid size sedans, what happened there?
+pedro fernandez the others got quieter and the Camry stayed still
Alex on Autos this is disappointing. I remember growing up the 1990s Camrys were extremely quiet. What are the quietest midsize sedans available now? Passat?
The mazda is and Altima were really quiet. My wife's mazda is quieter than the lexus we drove.
Its still quiet, just not as quiet as others.
Minhaj Syed have you driven in the car already with that comment
Good review as always Alex. I picked up a non-hybrid SE 2 weeks ago. It had NO LED tail lights as you suggested in this review. It's only a regular bulb where the brake light is located and it serves as both the brake and night time lights!. The rest of the tail light assembly doesn't light up at all like the XSE or XLE piped LED display but is rather just a big reflector? I wonder if it will be possible to swap mine for the XSE tail light assembly? This bothers me greatly and any ideas on how to connect LEDs in the tail lights for the regular non-hybrid SE will be greatly appreciated.
Excellent video, Alex!
I also was disappointed that most of the 2018-2019 Camry SE tail light assembly is just a reflector unlike the XSE which has a string of LEDs to light it up. I just got my 2019 SE (not hybrid) and need to pull up behind it in another car at night to see how well it reflects. I'm sure it's way too expensive to swap out with XSE tail lights and really it's not a big deal when you think about it. Overall I'm very pleased with my new Camry SE and am so glad I went with it over the LE model.
2018 Camry has upgraded to the Avalon and 2018 Avalon has upgraded to the Es350.
Alex. a general comment on all your reviews, please spend some time on how the car behaves on the interstate at high (legal) speeds.
Very informative. Thank you!
Great detail; thanks Alex
8:46 I’ll have to deduct a point due to the absence of a helper handle 😂
Alex, will you get a chance to test real life mpg of the LE Hybrid?
With those mpg numbers is there any reason to get the Prius?
The Camry with over-sized wheels achieves 10 mpg less than the Prius. Over the life of the vehicle that is a large margin.
Right Lane Hog and the LE trim?
Better MPG with the LE but then you are forced to 'experiment' with the Lithium battery rather than the time tested Nickel batteries.
Interesting points you bring up. Let's agree to revisit this issue in 15 years and see who was right. I say 15 years because we know that Nickel batteries last that long. BTW I would also swap out the oversized, bling wheels on the upper end Camry hybrids for the same sized wheels that feature on the base model.
So overall do buy a Prius or a Camary hybrid?
Hi Alex! Nice review as always, but aren't the new Prius and C-HR the only Toyotas so far that share the TNGA platform with the Camry? And that the European Auris, which is the same as the Corolla iM, is still on the old C platform?
Mark Ungson The Prius and C-HR uses the partial version of TNGA, while the Camry uses the entire TNGA platform.
Alex misspoke when he said the Auris was built on the TNGA platform.
Reviewers are saying that the 2018 Toyota Camry's steering is too heavy when in sport mode. The Eco, Normal & Sport Modes are only available on the '18 Camry Hybrids & the'18 Camry 6-cyl.
At 5:50: The LE model uses a 1.0 kWh Lithium battery; the SE and XLE use a 1.6 kWh Nickel battery, which should be about twice as heavy. So EV range is less in the SE, not greater. It is the weight difference and tires that are the main reasons for the difference in mileage, not driving in EV mode. Despite marketing claims by Toyota, EV mode has little to no effect on mileage. The energy comes from the same place, just deferred. That is, until you run out of capacity in the battery, which is more likely in the SE. And not measured in the EPA mileage estimates.
Correction duel exhaust has been on the XSE for a long time with Camry that’s nothing new. Some XSE models don’t have dual exhaust if they are 4 cylinder.
Great review as always Alex! Could you please get in a review of a 2017 Toyota Prius V Five? I know it's the last year of the V and I'm thinking about picking one up. Would really appreciate it.
Great review!
I wonder if the base hybrid Camry is more fun to drive on the thinner tires than the luxo trims with 235s.
93455Driver I was wondering the same thing. Do the wider tires make a difference somehow?!?
What a good looking front.
Looking for input here regarding connectivity. I'm going to be purchasing a vehicle in the next two weeks and I will be using it to commute an hour or so each way to work. I was considering a Civic but the verdict is out as to whether or not I can get my hands on an EX trim, hatchback and the Honda Sensing. I took a Camry LE out on a test drive and I was really impressed with the comfortable ride on the highway, great interior, and similar MPG numbers to the Civic. But I'm concerned that I'm going to regret NOT getting Apple Carplay. Is Entune ok, or is Carplay so good that it'd be worth writing the Camry off as a contender?
What did you decide on?
Mayor of Sexy Town I ended up getting a really good deal on a Civic Touring (essentially brought the price down to the level of a Camry LE with Convenience Package). Lots of nifty features and handles really well!
Very nice! How well do you like the Honda Sensing technology? Does it work as well as advertised?
Mayor of Sexy Town I haven’t utilized the tech too much. I have used the lane keep assist (today actually) which performed exactly as intended. I read online not to use cruise control on new engines for extended periods of time, but I did test out the adaptive cruise control for a few minutes and it worked extremely well. The apple CarPlay is really handy and I see why so many are wanting it in their new purchases. I didn’t really get to use Entune in my tests of the Camry so I can’t really compare the two, however. The on board computer says I’ve been averaging just over 42 mpg on my commute to work this week. I have to fill up after today so we will see what my calculations show but I am impressed thus far, especially considering the engine isn’t broken in and there’s new tires on it.
Awesome thanks for the feedback! Sounds like you made a great choice. Im pretty bummed about Toyota not supporting Apple Carplay but it is what it is i guess. At some point theyll have to concede defeat and offer it, the market demands it.
Thorough review.
As always, Alex is the best.
I really would like your view on the new XSE V6 Alex. 300hp in a Camry sounds like the ultimate sleeper in a long time.
Why? The Impala has over 300HP and you don't see too many people dying to get their hands on one.
impala is bigger and heavier and only has 6 spd
Kaityn Kuang also nobody buys an Impala (at least where I live) for personal use. They are generally used as fleet or rental vehicles.
As for sleeper, your hot heads in their BMW 330i or Audi A4 may not expect to be dusted in a Camry.
mugtaba rabih 6 speed is better than 8 speed for acceleration
I am puzzle where is the camera that records your hands but can't be seem in your narration mode?
King Camry
King of the Jungle!
Is the XLE camry hybrid quieter?
Will you be doing a review of the V6 in the new Camry?
Planning to review a fully loaded 2018 Camry XSE V6 at some point?
Great video..Please do 2018 Honda accord hybrid review.
It's cars like this and the Volt which really makes me wonder why anyone would want an ev. Amazing bang for buck
I like to know how the 2018 xse Camry stacks up against the 2018 2.5 L turbo Accord.
Wide tires give better mpg, better handling in corners, and better braking but give more cabin noise, True or false?
2017 Ford fusion plug in has Handling, Ride & Cabin noise all score "A" (i don't know if hybrid-only model takes same scores).
2018 Toyota Camry SE hybrid has better Acceleration, Braking, Fuel eco, same handling,
not too bigger legroom but bigger headroom & trunk.
Alex....Trying to find out if Toyota hybrid paddle shifters are functional. In this review I see you pulled or maybe pushed the + right shifter but made no comment on the function. Some Honda hybrids have functioning paddle shifters to increase regen braking in increments of 4 - - - -negative
shifts on left paddle. I can't believe that Toyota-Lexus paddles are Fake or nonfunctional. Would you advise? Thanks John
Great job Alex I always enjoy checking out your reviews and I like how you give a good honest opinion on all of them
I was waiting for this!! Thanks Alex! I miss my CT hybrid but it was small though it was fuel efficient. If you were to pick one which one would it be, Prius or Camry Hybrid?
Prius V.
Chr Gav, Camry
Is it possible to get leather seats,17 inch alloy wheels,XLE LED tail lights,heads up display and sunroof with the LE hybrud trim?
Thank you!
Shujayet Hossain for that you have to get the XLE hybrid..
I want the XLE Hybrid but don't want the Ni-MH battery. If I'm buying a new car, I want the latest of battery technology. Don't get why the base hybrid model got the newer Li-Ion battery but the more expensive trims didn't.
conceptcs cost saving is the only thing I can think of.
What difference does it really make? It's not a plugin, it is not important how far you can go on EV alone if you need to charge it from burning petrol...
Doesn't make sense to me. I'm thinking if I go Camry Hybrid, I have to wait til the mid-cycle refresh with the new Li-Ion battery. Wish it had fog lights, larger driver sun visor also. Drives like a dream though on the test drive.
nickel battery is more reliable than the Li. it'll last longer
Also Ni-MH is also better in the cold.
i have the 2018 Camry xle hybrid and i get over 58mpg... dont know why you are only getting in the 40mpg with the se however my gas miles did increase after about 8mos from the 40s to the 50s maybe thats it?
Good test drive, can you get the new Conti?
how much torque in total does it make including the battery and engine?
Do you know why the 2018 Toyota Camry Hybrid's engine holds 13 gallons of gas rather than 17 like the previous year? That's a decrease over 120 miles per fill up. The same thing is happening with the new 2019 Toyota Avalon; the gas tank capacity shrank from 17 to 13 gallons. The Honda Accord Hybrid's gas tank capacity decreased too! The 2017 model's engine holds 15.8 gallons but the 2018 model's engine holds 12.8 gal. It's a decrease of 774 miles per fill up to 601! Do you know why is this happening? None of the reviews have addressed this yet. Thanks.
Hauling less gas probably helps up the MPG. And better MPG helps sell hybrids more than tank size. It might also help them meet some higher gov't standard.
This is a guess on my part.
Looking forward to how you compare the 2018 Accord!
Great video, would you go with this or the accord hybrid?