2025 Toyota Camry XLE hybrid, in Ocean Blue. Photo: Courtesy of Toyota
With tariffs expected to drive up the price of imported cars, the Kentucky-built Camry is a solid choice — affordable, dependable and surprisingly stylish, considering its rather stodgy reputation.
What's new: All Camrys are now hybrids. You can't buy a gasoline version anymore.
Key stats: The Camry gets up to 51 miles per gallon in the LE front-wheel-drive model. The all-wheel-drive XLE version I drove got 44 mpg.
Pricing starts at $29,835, but the higher-trim model I drove started at almost $35,000. With a premium option package, it topped out just over $41,000.
💭 My thought bubble: It might seem crazy, but if you want to stand out from the crowd, buy a sedan. Everyone else is driving SUVs.
The bottom line: Consumers are going to be looking for value, and at least the base Camry, under $30,000, fits the bill.
