I bought the 2025 Toyota Camry LE specifically because I wanted the 16 inch tires and really didn't want to be "sport tuned'. I came from a 2007 Honda Accord EX-L V6 which was very much a driver's car. The problem that I had with the low profile tires was frequent tire blow outs from pot holes or running up against a curb. Surprisingly, the Camry LE is well grounded with good feedback from the steering. It does not feel floaty or vague when driving like my wife's 2013 Toyota Camry does at speeds over 50 or 60 MPH. Very happy with the LE.
There is absolutely NO question about it. THE LE is the model to buy. If you're shallow and need a black shiny rim to make your ex jealous then spend the 2k more. But those 16 inch tires on the LE will give you a huge mileage advantage and cost alot less to replace. PLUS If you live in the snowy areas you can find a ton of 16 inch snow tire options. This car is a 60k Lexus for half the price! I'm getting mine next week from Maguire Toyota.
I picked up the 2025 Camry hybrid LE model earlier this month, mainly due to the 16" tire for better gas mileage and smoother ride. Averaged 59 MPG on first tank fill, and that's with air conditioner on. For those that purchased the new 2025 Camry hybrid, when refilling with fuel always shut down the car (both electric and gas motor off) otherwise the tank mileage distance indicator will not reset. And always reset the MPG button, and trip indicator after refilling the tank. I'm so impressed with the gas mileage, I'm getting a lot more than advertised.
Jeff, Is that the LEgendary Camry LE about which we have heard so much? Is there an extra charge for those 16" rims that provide higher mpg, lower tire replacement costs and increased ride comfort throughout the long, long life of the LEgendary Camry LE? 🤔😁
Why don't they just put the delivery cost with the sticker price TOGETHER and STOP🛑 splitting them up.. That's so unnecessary to bring up every time. Just combine the two and say that's the sticker price!!!!JEEHZ.....
Paint protection is not needed and neither are the over charged usb cables for $79. That’s almost $1,000 savings by removing those useless things that the dealership adds.
I disagree. I paid for extra paint protection and it saved my Toyota from 4 different chips from rocks in the highway in multiple situations. It's all about how much you can afford and I you care to protect your car beyond oil changes and simple maintenance.
LE with heated seats for me. Better MPG and don’t like the black wheels on the SE. If the SE had the LE rims and same MPG I’d go with that (as long as the sport tuned suspension is as comfortable as the standard one).
I test dove an XSE last week and did NOT like the driver seat. Too firm, too thin. Maybe I'm just not used to it because my last two cars have been SUVs with super comfortable seats. Is the comfort level in the driver seat exactly the same for both the LE and SE?
Very entertaining. Can the gauge cluster be configured to show a more traditional speedometer with needle, instead of just showing the speed digitally?
I wish the LE comes standard with manual lumbar support. I hate to spend $1,050 for the convenience package just to get the lumbar support and I don't care about the other features that comes with it. My 2010 VW Golf base model has the manual lumbar adjustment lever which I appreciate very much.
2025 LE CAMRY or LUXURY EDITION CAMRY 2025 the ride is really SMOOTH and COMFORTABLE. I've just purchased it. I got the windows tinted with ceramic film, to block out the sun rays, UV light, I'm happy to save money on gasoline too. 😊 We're HAPPY CAMPERS UNDERGROUND color ❤❤❤
I appreciate the 4-1-1 on the LE and the SE . I'm considering one or the other Jeff. One thing, I think you singing is a bit annoying. Have you thought of being the 1st to do a car review musical? Wear a top hat, tails and have a cane. Think Putting on the Ritz! Dance and sing around the car. Use the cane to point out features and details. I'm probably going to go with the most MPG version. I really do not need a Moonroof or anything heated. That points to the LE.
How ? Same engine but different mpg ? LE 51 mpg SE 47 mpg Just because of rim size ? Or what ? If I buy XLE, it comes with 18 inches. I want 17" rims. Will MPG change ? 47 mpg to 50 mpg ? True ? Please let me know. Thanks.
@@nnamdiubbaonu4381 wheel size is smaller on the LE so less rotational mass and the added weight of extra items can affect the mpg’s. So yes smaller wheels helps but at the same time “S” models are sport designed so programming can play a part, I’m not saying that’s the case but can affect mpg
Need help deciding!!!!! We are getting a 2025 camry and our options as a buyer are limited because we cant customize options. We can only take what the dealer has available. My wife is sold on the Ocean Gem color and the only thing they had was an LE, with no convenience package. The only extra add-ons are door edge guards and all weather mats. It was still in build phase so we put a deposit down and it will arrive at the beginning of October. But this morning their website showed an Ocean Gem SE in the build phase. It comes with the addition of the convenience package and something called Ikon GPS. The SE costs about $3000 more than the LE and wont arrive until the end of November... Do I take the LE and call it a day or should i wait for the SE?
Good for you cuz shockingly this car's official MPG's went DOWN for 2025 instead of up like you'd expect. I was hoping for 60mpg. Toyota has been making hybrids for nearly 25 years now. I don't car a bit about horsepower. I care a ton about mpg's. Enjoy your 56mpg anyway.
I’d take the LE asking as it had the cold weather + convenience package. The leather in the SE with no perforations sounds like a sticky, hot, and uncomfortable mess
I'm thinking about the Tesla because of the self drive feature. The Toyota salesman told me I could drive with one finger on the wheel of the Camry. How good is the lane assist?
The fact that you can have a full suite of driver assists in a spacious car, with Toyota reliability and at < $30k, is a godsend in 2024. If Americans bought Camry LEs in droves, we wouldn't need to complain about how cars are so bloated and overpriced these days. People are just buying way more than they need, not realising that they are their own problem.
Dunno. Think they simply want to sell every car they make with zero leftovers. Our dealership, motor mile, gets in about 5 every Wednesday. They’re typically all sold by Saturday. We were surprised to find an ocean gem colored car there this past Saturday. Took a minute due to the DMV being hacked across the country, but we got it done in the end.
Saw them both in the flesh..those 16" tires look out of place on this car. I bought the SE cuz of standard remote start , leather heated steering wheel, heated mirrors, sunroof, auto dim mirror, and proximity unlock doors . (Canada), and you can not get awd on the base trim( SE in Canada). A year wait however to get it.
The only way to get a true base model is the Le with nothing additional. Once you add anything it cannot truly be considered a base model. For my money I'm going with the SE adding the convenience and all-weather package.
May I ask why the hybrid options scares you off? To me it’s far better mpg, a reasonable price, more power, a smooth ride, and Toyota’s reliable hybrid system
David, I hate to inform you but, the hybrid version is better in just about every way compared to the ICE variant. The hybrid version is considerably more powerful, significantly more fuel efficient in city/stop and go driving, more quieter, and a tad more reliable overall. It’s literally a no brainer.
@@lennygarrison6836 Not true at all. The cost of replacing that battery at some point will eat away any of the gas savings you had over the years plus some states charge a extra yearly fee for owning a hybrid car further reducing any gas savings. Not to mention that producing that battery and disposing of it creates more pollution than a gas car does in the first 100k of ownership. Do some homework...
@@Toyotajeff Hello Jeff! I drive all highway miles 95% percent of the time gas is cheap where i am and my state charges a yearly hybrid fee on top of the normal fee plus if you calculate the hybrid battery replacement cost at 150-220k miles it takes away your gas savings. It just doesn't fit my current situation and i dislike how Toyota left no gas only option. We all don't live in the city and pay $4 plus for gas where it makes more sense to have one.
2025 Camry LE or SE? Make your pick and what made you choose it? Thanks for Subscribing! Jeff
LE!!!!!
SE
@Toyotajeff
You’re hilarious 🤣 🤣🤣🤣
“51 mpg Holla!!!”
Toyota needs to make you a spokesperson for the way represent the brand!
Just purchased the 2025 LE
SE has vinyl seats that make you sweat like a hog
If they had the same mpg I’d go with the se but since they don’t I’ll go for the le. Don’t sleep on 4 mpg it adds up for the lifetime of the car
Facts
I bought the 2025 Toyota Camry LE specifically because I wanted the 16 inch tires and really didn't want to be "sport tuned'. I came from a 2007 Honda Accord EX-L V6 which was very much a driver's car. The problem that I had with the low profile tires was frequent tire blow outs from pot holes or running up against a curb. Surprisingly, the Camry LE is well grounded with good feedback from the steering. It does not feel floaty or vague when driving like my wife's 2013 Toyota Camry does at speeds over 50 or 60 MPH. Very happy with the LE.
how much did you get it for?
Should mention, these cars come with a spare donut, many cars don't.
I bought the LE last week. It's all I need. I have gotten 52 to 53mpg.
Get a prius then
@@l.t.p4941 I'm 6'2 . I won't fit in a Prius
I'm a simple gal, I always go for the LE models.
@@MorticiaAddams23 nobody really needs more than the LE!
Can we get rid of all the dealer options? They don’t look like deals at all, just extra mark up
There is absolutely NO question about it. THE LE is the model to buy. If you're shallow and need a black shiny rim to make your ex jealous then spend the 2k more. But those 16 inch tires on the LE will give you a huge mileage advantage and cost alot less to replace. PLUS If you live in the snowy areas you can find a ton of 16 inch snow tire options. This car is a 60k Lexus for half the price! I'm getting mine next week from Maguire Toyota.
The interior is what sold me on a SE over LE
Definitely not a Lexus 😂
@@bigpapi9223right I agree. The inside sold me. I hate the black wheels tho but oh well
Just pick up an set for 34.2 otd, I've seen people getting 33s and 32s elsewhere 😢
@@bigpapi9223yeah a wrapped steer wheel goes a long way
I picked up the 2025 Camry hybrid LE model earlier this month, mainly due to the 16" tire for better gas mileage and smoother ride. Averaged 59 MPG on first tank fill, and that's with air conditioner on.
For those that purchased the new 2025 Camry hybrid, when refilling with fuel always shut down the car (both electric and gas motor off) otherwise the tank mileage distance indicator will not reset. And always reset the MPG button, and trip indicator after refilling the tank.
I'm so impressed with the gas mileage, I'm getting a lot more than advertised.
Wish the LE came in Heavy Metal instead of Underground which i think looks so dull.
I was thinking the same thing, but also the rims could be helping
The LE does have a light silver color option. Heavy metal is close to their celestial silver metalic.
Agree. Heavy metal is my favorite color
Thank you SO MUCH for doing a comparison between the 2025 Camry LE and SE. I can't decide which one to buy!
Jeff, Is that the LEgendary Camry LE about which we have heard so much? Is there an extra charge for those 16" rims that provide higher mpg, lower tire replacement costs and increased ride comfort throughout the long, long life of the LEgendary Camry LE? 🤔😁
Black your tires!! Like a beautiful man’s suit with dirty shoes😒
Why don't they just put the delivery cost with the sticker price TOGETHER and STOP🛑 splitting them up.. That's so unnecessary to bring up every time. Just combine the two and say that's the sticker price!!!!JEEHZ.....
I'm thankful i saw your video. Been looking for LE and SE comparison for quite some time now!
I always gravitate towards the Toyota sport trims, they always appeal to me a lot more.
Hey Jeff .... you the Best... great reviewsss ...from new york... love your channel....cheerrssss.
@@josemendez2894 awesome thank you!!
Cheers to you in NY!!
nice video help me a lot thanks jeff
Paint protection is not needed and neither are the over charged usb cables for $79. That’s almost $1,000 savings by removing those useless things that the dealership adds.
Couldn't agree more
I disagree. I paid for extra paint protection and it saved my Toyota from 4 different chips from rocks in the highway in multiple situations. It's all about how much you can afford and I you care to protect your car beyond oil changes and simple maintenance.
I disagree. First thing I would do when I get the car is PPF
Jeff, can you do a drive review and a night review of the 2025 Crown Signia in an XLE with pricing?
Like the LE over the SE, both previous and new generation.
LE with heated seats for me. Better MPG and don’t like the black wheels on the SE. If the SE had the LE rims and same MPG I’d go with that (as long as the sport tuned suspension is as comfortable as the standard one).
I test dove an XSE last week and did NOT like the driver seat. Too firm, too thin. Maybe I'm just not used to it because my last two cars have been SUVs with super comfortable seats. Is the comfort level in the driver seat exactly the same for both the LE and SE?
Great question…
Very entertaining. Can the gauge cluster be configured to show a more traditional speedometer with needle, instead of just showing the speed digitally?
Yup you can choose an analog speedometer instead which will be the center ring
LE would be happy to have
I wish it was offered in Cyprus Green.
@@jeffreyerickson6766 Green is an unpopular color for a car..It depreciates the value ... The same as brown..
Oh I didn't know that.
Jeff, would you choose an 8 inch or a 12.3 inch multi-media screen and why? I can't decide whether to buy 2025 LE or SE Camry.
I would rather buy one assembled in Japan back when they exported them. Not a knock on the US made one, but those Japanese are crazy about perfection.
All lights should be led like on the Mazda. 2025 and still using incandescent junk.
I wish the LE comes standard with manual lumbar support. I hate to spend $1,050 for the convenience package just to get the lumbar support and I don't care about the other features that comes with it. My 2010 VW Golf base model has the manual lumbar adjustment lever which I appreciate very much.
If I can find a LE with gray interior I’ll buy it. Too many black interior cars. Yuk
2025 LE CAMRY or LUXURY EDITION CAMRY 2025 the ride is really SMOOTH
and COMFORTABLE. I've just purchased it. I got the windows tinted with ceramic film, to block out the sun rays, UV light, I'm happy to save money on gasoline too.
😊 We're HAPPY CAMPERS
UNDERGROUND color ❤❤❤
All colors are great. Plenty of choices for customers 👍
I appreciate the 4-1-1 on the LE and the SE . I'm considering one or the other Jeff. One thing, I think you singing is a bit annoying. Have you thought of being the 1st to do a car review musical? Wear a top hat, tails and have a cane. Think Putting on the Ritz! Dance and sing around the car. Use the cane to point out features and details.
I'm probably going to go with the most MPG version. I really do not need a Moonroof or anything heated. That points to the LE.
😂😂😂😂
Which trim has the more comfortable seats, in your opinion?
How much to replace the hybrid battery with labor?
2K
@@CA1567-v8p 5 to 6,000.
@@thenewcapital8084 No..
I saw the LE in underground , my first sighting, being used for UBER. It looked cheap in that color.
How ? Same engine but different mpg ?
LE 51 mpg
SE 47 mpg
Just because of rim size ? Or what ?
If I buy XLE, it comes with 18 inches. I want 17" rims. Will MPG change ? 47 mpg to 50 mpg ? True ? Please let me know. Thanks.
The weight change of added accessories adds to the loss of mpg as much as the wheel size
@@thediscombobulationzonecov6972what’s makes the le different tho? Don’t they have same engine, same battery, same body etc?
@@nnamdiubbaonu4381 wheel size is smaller on the LE so less rotational mass and the added weight of extra items can affect the mpg’s. So yes smaller wheels helps but at the same time “S” models are sport designed so programming can play a part, I’m not saying that’s the case but can affect mpg
Also the 18" tires are much wider 235 vs 205 thus creating more friction & rolling resistance thus lowering the MPG.
Need help deciding!!!!!
We are getting a 2025 camry and our options as a buyer are limited because we cant customize options. We can only take what the dealer has available.
My wife is sold on the Ocean Gem color and the only thing they had was an LE, with no convenience package. The only extra add-ons are door edge guards and all weather mats.
It was still in build phase so we put a deposit down and it will arrive at the beginning of October.
But this morning their website showed an Ocean Gem SE in the build phase. It comes with the addition of the convenience package and something called Ikon GPS.
The SE costs about $3000 more than the LE and wont arrive until the end of November...
Do I take the LE and call it a day or should i wait for the SE?
My friend at a toyota dealer outsidev of Washington DC does DX work. He stated that the 2025 Camry and Prius were under a stop sale. Any info??😮😮
The Pruis has been on stop sale not Camry
Getting 56mpg out of my le
Good for you cuz shockingly this car's official MPG's went DOWN for 2025 instead of up like you'd expect. I was hoping for 60mpg. Toyota has been making hybrids for nearly 25 years now. I don't car a bit about horsepower. I care a ton about mpg's. Enjoy your 56mpg anyway.
@@mycatvelvetFunny because I'm just the opposite. I could really care less about mpg's, I care more about HP and torque. Enjoy what's yours.
@@mycatvelvetmore power though
LE , Yes our son is getting 53.5 mpg on the freeway @ 70 mph and it has Safety 3.0.and all weather mats. You don’t need anything else.
Excellent review 👏
Harder to find the LE trim on the lots, plenty of SE’s to go around.
Low profile tires don't last in my pot hole, roads always under construction city. I would trust the wheels / tires on the LE over the SE and above.
Le for comfort and SE for sport ?
Yup
I’d take the LE asking as it had the cold weather + convenience package. The leather in the SE with no perforations sounds like a sticky, hot, and uncomfortable mess
@@parkergray5346 The SE has softex interior/fake leather..It is hot & sticky..The XLE and XSE are the only trims that have REAL LEATHER interior..
How long does it take to start (booth up) each one til you can start driving?
Right around 4 seconds for my (I mean the bank's) SE.
What is difference in mpg between Fwd & Awd in the LE
2 miles per gallon on average
Did this guy just saw holla...
😂funny ..great comparation.. thanks
I'm thinking about the Tesla because of the self drive feature. The Toyota salesman told me I could drive with one finger on the wheel of the Camry. How good is the lane assist?
I have a Corolla 2022, I drive it with 1 hand and 2 fingers most of the time everyday except to turn so I would say it’s really good
If I got the le or xle I would get ocean gem and for the se and xse I would get heavy metal
Give me the best mpg anytime.
@Toyotajeff - Can’t find 2025 Camry LE w/moonroof package. Available as Special Factory Order?
Same here
@@eliwol3789 Toyota Support can’t explain and dealers suggest SE with moonroof option. No interest in SE.
I wish LE has 235/**R16/17/18 tires!
Se why would anybody want a le or xle
luxurious
@@dls300 the xse is luxurious and sporty
Toyoguard - $699? Don't need that. Great car though.
The fact that you can have a full suite of driver assists in a spacious car, with Toyota reliability and at < $30k, is a godsend in 2024.
If Americans bought Camry LEs in droves, we wouldn't need to complain about how cars are so bloated and overpriced these days. People are just buying way more than they need, not realising that they are their own problem.
Not to mention they are made in the USA so it helps our economy as well.
Wonder if Toyota is making enough to meet the demand. Honestly don't want to wait a year & a half for it.
Dunno. Think they simply want to sell every car they make with zero leftovers. Our dealership, motor mile, gets in about 5 every Wednesday. They’re typically all sold by Saturday. We were surprised to find an ocean gem colored car there this past Saturday. Took a minute due to the DMV being hacked across the country, but we got it done in the end.
SE for me, I can't get past the ugly wheels on the LE.
I like wider tires than 205 --- 235 on SE is perfect. But now I'd admit the 16 wheel doesn't look as bad as I had thought 😂😮
Saw them both in the flesh..those 16" tires look out of place on this car. I bought the SE cuz of standard remote start , leather heated steering wheel, heated mirrors, sunroof, auto dim mirror, and proximity unlock doors . (Canada), and you can not get awd on the base trim( SE in Canada). A year wait however to get it.
Black wheels look dumb.
LE if Harris wins, SE if Trump wins
LE
Rear bottom is called a diffuser , and front bumper has a splitter . 😅
The only way to get a true base model is the Le with nothing additional. Once you add anything it cannot truly be considered a base model. For my money I'm going with the SE adding the convenience and all-weather package.
Need Hydraulic hood. Come on bro
Old-school prop rods lol 😅
SE looks a bit bigger in size, can you confirm?
@@cathyzhang2769 No ...All trims are the same size.
Cypress
Why did they go with CVT transmission ??
It's a Camry 🫣
Because it's hybrid. It's either dual clutch or cvt.
Toyota's hybrids have always used some form of CVT. But these are not the traditional belt driven CVTs. These are a lot more reliable.
The Underground color is the worst color ever… I can’t believe Toyota keep putting this color for all Camry trims.😮
Everyone has things they like or dislike. I LOVE Underground - haha we just evened out the poll :)
@@Toyotajeffsame. I usually only like white, black and certain blue cars but I’m willing to step out of my comfort zone and get a underground LE
It reminds me of the gray paint fad in home design. So over that! Way too drab and depressing.
No gas only option, no thanks.
May I ask why the hybrid options scares you off? To me it’s far better mpg, a reasonable price, more power, a smooth ride, and Toyota’s reliable hybrid system
David, I hate to inform you but, the hybrid version is better in just about every way compared to the ICE variant. The hybrid version is considerably more powerful, significantly more fuel efficient in city/stop and go driving, more quieter, and a tad more reliable overall. It’s literally a no brainer.
@@lennygarrison6836 Not true at all. The cost of replacing that battery at some point will eat away any of the gas savings you had over the years plus some states charge a extra yearly fee for owning a hybrid car further reducing any gas savings. Not to mention that producing that battery and disposing of it creates more pollution than a gas car does in the first 100k of ownership. Do some homework...
@@Toyotajeff Hello Jeff! I drive all highway miles 95% percent of the time gas is cheap where i am and my state charges a yearly hybrid fee on top of the normal fee plus if you calculate the hybrid battery replacement cost at 150-220k miles it takes away your gas savings. It just doesn't fit my current situation and i dislike how Toyota left no gas only option. We all don't live in the city and pay $4 plus for gas where it makes more sense to have one.
agree not everyone wants a hybird.
Are you blind? Look again. The LE does have a spoiler. It is integrated into the trunk lid!
Guess I could have worded that part differently. Hope you have a really fun weekend!
Is it possible that he made a mistake and not blind? 🤔