For most people, yes. The Camry Hybrid's long term running costs and reliability are easily the best. There are a few edge cases where a non-hybrid previous gen Camry would be a better choice: 1. People who don't drive often or only short trips. (The hybrid doesn't heat up the oil and exhaust enough to prevent fuel dilution and potential reliability/ corrosion issues) 2. Very cold weather areas. Hybrid fuel efficiency plummets in temps below freezing as the battery can't charge quickly. 3. People who consistently drive long distances above 75mph on flat land. The hybrid system rarely has the chance to regenerate power to the battery or run in EV mode. MPG will be little better than the gas only version.
It was a perfect move for them on this model. People buy Camrys to hustle people around efficiently. They're not sports cars nor are they work vehicles or offroad eventure vehicles. They're there to efficiently and reliably move people on streets. That's why it was the right move. Now I do wish they would have made the 12" gauge cluster standard across all trims. Still, I'm super stoked you can get the heated steering wheel on all of them. Personally, I love a heated steering wheel way more than heated seats.
Absolutely! I have an EV and love it, but I see that they've reached market saturation, but Toyota has a waitlist for almost every vehicle, mostly hybrids and they're leading the industry in sales. They were right about hybrids and when you think about how many hybrids or PHEVs you can make off one EV, the impact can be exponential while eliminating range anxiety. It's like we're racing to an ideal future of all electric without the infrastructure (electric grids and charging stations) without considering any "waypoints" that are necessary and logical. The future may even be hydrogen! I don't know for sure, but I would be a Camry Prime in a heartbeat if I could.
He thinks the Prius looks better. Sure, the new Prius looks better than previous ones, but to say it looks better than all the other cars on the road is where I draw the line.
This comparison highlights a common mistake by auto journalists: their selfish obsession with testing the top trims. There should've been a review of the mid-level volume trims (Sonata SEL vs Camry LE/SE vs Accord EX-L) which are more attainable for those of us interested in hybrids. I'd even bet they would've been ranked differently.
I'd say the biggest mistake they all make is they all harp on so hard about performance and handling for a family sedan you're going to use to drive to work in rush hour traffic and get groceries. Like no one picks a hybrid Carmy to "beat the car next to you" like the reviewer implies lol.
That’s not always the case. Many top trends are tested because they have everything the manufacturer can put in the cars. Also, many times it’s the best selling model. So let’s think about what we’re saying before we say it
@@battlefield3112011 nobody wants the new Accord. When the last generation came out, people were rushing to go get them. Even as it sits now the 22-23s are holding their value. It was a huge mistake to get rid of that powertrain and transmission.
Yeah he was super annoying. I'm so tired of journalists treating mainstream mid sized sedans like sports car. The sonata rides soft and that's what people like. Luckily the accord and camry are able to balance ride and handling for those who want that
Journalists have ruined cars. They’ll bag on anything that is a smooth comfortable ride, which is what most people want, and they’ll praise cars with no sidewall tires that can corner and grip but give you a terrible jarring ride and cost a fortune to replace. These are family vehicles and not sports cars.
The Camry is: 1. not really new 2. tight in the back 3. doesn't handle as good as the Accord Yet it wins this comparo. Personally I would go for the Accord. Life is to short not to.
1. the accord isn't all new either, its a heavy refresh like the camry. 2. Yes the accord is more roomy in the back, but new camry is not tight at all in the back. 3. have you driven the new camry? It handles just as good, if not better than the accord. Even other journalists have said the same thing
The accord lacks some very basic features in any trim other than the touring. It’s also kinda fugly. The Toyota hybrid set up is far superior and way more proven. Accord will last half as long
I’m a fan of the Accord Hybrid powertrain which is more like an electric car, especially since it doesn’t have a planetary gear or belt driven CVT. But beyond that, I’d have a hard time choosing between Camry and Accord. Great work Toyota and Honda!
I’d have to drive it, heard it’s fairly punchy at low speeds, but heard it’s not super great in terms of efficiency especially when speeds increase like on sustained highway drives.
How is Honda more like an electric? Has something changed recently I missed? Its got clutches and connects and disconnects, very unlike a EV. It actually has a few real 'gear' shifts along with a few simulated ones. It feels more normal to drive like an old fashioned automatic, but is more complex than Toyota's. Toyota's ecvt planetary gear system is much more closer to an EV feeling to me... its pure mechanical and always attached, and its much much simpler and less likely to have problems.
@@AyaWetts Hondas are serial hybrids. The vast majority of the time there is no physical connection between the gas engine and the wheels. The engine drives a generator that powers the traction motor which is direct drive like an electric car and charges the battery. At highway speeds the electric two motors can be clutched together which effectively is the engine driving the wheels. But that is only at steady speeds for efficiency. It is mostly an electric car in this sense but with a gas engine that generates electricity for the motor that drives the wheels. There is ZERO shifting since there is no transmission. The car just simulates it to make it feel like a traditional transmission and even then it is only when you get on it. It's actually pretty impressive. I have a hybrid CR-V which has the same setup as the Accord but the CR-V can also clutch the motors together at slower speeds around town.
This puzzles me. For me, the Sonata beats both the Camry and Accord in the looks department let alone the fuel efficiency which most buyers put it on top of their list for this segment. The shifter alone stand out since I think its revolutionary and tucked in so it gives more space for other things in the center. Aside from being slower and not as sporty, what am I missing? Update: Car Confection scored Sonata: 8.5 and the Accord: 5.
I have a 2020 Sonata hybrid--the base Blue trim--and at least so far (~46k miles, still a young car)--I've had no issues, and multiple dealers have been decent (albeit slow during the pandemic era). It's luck of the draw for every car, but I'm averaging 49mpg (self-calculated, over the last 25k miles). Which--how did Edmunds not talk about their own fuel economy results on a bunch of HYBRID commuter cars; really makes me wonder just how much these three were driven for the video. I haven't driven either of the other two (I did test drive--and really quite like--a '20 Accord hybrid, I just liked the Sonata's styling more...don't @ me), but I'd bet for most people buying these cars, fuel economy and purchase price are the leading considerations.
As a mechanic let me tell you the truth honda and toyota got stuck in the past hyundai easy to fix more warranty for motor and transmission and in the 2015 the sonata limited has all the technology that honda and toyota has right now
For such cars, i would like to know about their comfort in terms of suspension damping and sound insulation. I wouldn’t care too much about driving dynamics. Next time please cover that area by measuring interior sound levels and give us your opinion on seat and suspension comfort levels between the three. Thank you
@@jbjb9691yeah as I’ve gotten older the most important things to me are smooth ride and quiet. I’m in my early 60s and though my body is in good shape for my age I’m just not interested in sportiness and performance like I used to be.
Lol! "Millennial grey." "I don't feel that I just took an Ambien when I'm looking at a Camry." I love fake exhaust ports: great place to stash ... oops. TMI. I would buy a hybrid Camry.
I'd take the Accord. I like its cleaner design, inside and out. Everyone says the Accord looks too dowdy and they love the expressiveness of the Camry's design, but when i've seen then side by side, the Accord looks better, IMO. The Camry, like almost all Lexus and Toyotas now, is trying too hard. I thought the Sonata's refresh would be a homerun, but the design just feels conflicted. And I thoroughly prefer the Accord driving experience. It really is above its weight class. And Accord isn't "hybrid-only" as the description states. They still offer the lower-end ICE.
@@ju4121 What exactly did I make an assumption about? I talked about the Camry's design which is right in front of your eyes. I made no comment on how the Camry drives, only how impressed I was with the Accord's driving dynamics.
The accord design will age better visually imo. If your buying to own long term this will matter. The 2013 Sonata was edgy for it's time but no way it can be called a good lucker in 2024.
The Accord you can purchase it much lower than the list price. Good luck with the Camry with their Suggested Retail Price (SRP) and the extra distributor and dealer add ons. You will pay north of $40k for the XSE. An Accord Touring can be picked up for $35k.
With the fastback rooflines and small trunk openings and having to reach deep inside to get something, I'm sad that none of these are offered as 5-door/hatchbacks.
I’m looking at the 2022 Camry xse and the 2022 accord touring right now really torn between both. I have seen half and half saying which they like better.
@@naveenthemachinedon't u think even for a second that u r making yourself sooo miserable and pitiful on internet😂😂😂😂 Your name shines in my list of the most stupid people i have come across the internt in my entire life😂😂😂
@@naveenthemachine Like I said nobody believes you anymore as everybody already know that regardless of what Toyota makes you just hate and conflict. A car is not just about Chassis and Suspension. And in fact, I'm hearing very good feedback about the updated suspension, better driving dynamics and handling in the 2025 Camry. Stop hating.
A lot of people aren't thrilled with the new Accord's appearance, but personally, I like it a lot. Reminds me of Audi A4,A5, A6 understatement. To me, it is elegant and appealing. Some commenters are ridiculing discussion of acceleration and handling in a hybrid review. Why? Just because we want to save at the pump and help the environment doesn’t mean we stop caring about having FUN FUN FUN.🎉
For me I don’t really care about driving dynamics, so the Sonata would be perfect for me. Best MPGs plus the most well rounded technology in the segment. I’ll wait another year to see if any transmission/oil issues rise up before I buy, however.
For me the new accord is just a liiiitle bit too dialed down looks-wise. It's like they wanted to design a car whose picture would show up in the dictionary if you had to look up what a car looked like. To be fair this was my gripe with a lot of the old Camry design as well.
I bought a ‘23 Sonata Hybrid but I wanted to get the Accord. But on the Accord, no panoramic sunroof, no Sirius (you have to run it through your phone) and no heated steering wheel. But it has heated rear seats ( that will never get used). As for reliability, I have had two Sonata Hybrids a 21 and ‘23, totaling 85k miles and have had nothing to take it to dealer to fix. It burns no oil between oil changes and on long trips, none of my passengers has been able to tell when it transitions between electric and gas.
I feel the same way about the Accord. It's beautiful to me and what I want a car of this class to look like. It's a mid-size family hauler that can second as a commuter car after all. My parents were Gen Xers who were modest and drove modest-looking 90s Toyotas and Hondas that I grew up in, and this car looks pretty faithful to that era of Japanese minimalism. People complain it looks like an updated 90s Accord and that's exactly what I find endearing about it. The other two look like Pokemon to me and lack continuity with their predecessors. But looks are subjective, and athletic flair with extra angles is very trendy in car design right now so the Accord will fall short to many. The lack of period-specific gimmicks will make the Honda age the best once the trend goes past us.
I think the Sonata still wins out, mpg wins, looks inside and outside. Only ride and speed, don't need those for a commuter sedan, traffic ain't moving any faster.
I told myself I don't want another Honda but the inside of the new one is so beautiful. There are 4 hondas in my driveway. Accord (2017), Civic (2004), CRV (2006), Pilot (2020).
The Accord is pretty new as well and those two models, i.e. the Camry and Accord, have always been neck and neck, so expecting one of them to blow the other out of the water is unreasonable.
I'd still go Sonata... I have a 19 2.0T, and with a different interior color, you can't beat the features, efficiency, and luxurious feeling inside, plus it looks so dang good... as for the handling okay its not the best, but is anyone seriously throwing down with a midsize hybrid sedan??
Sorry I loved the Sonata. It's the best design inside and out. Also, the cheapest too with the best gas mileage and technology. Can't beat that in my opinion. Lexus/Toyota have the annoying eyes on the road beeping all over the place. Quirky systems and technology that is clumsy. Honda is great for lawnmowers and generators.
Well done Clint, I enjoy watching your reviews among the others. I would choose the Accord over th Camry, on the one fact that it accels better and I’m not a fan of the Camry.
The 2022 Camry XSE I rented in Oklahoma two years ago was very noisy, the engine was frequently gruff and crude and loud, and the roominess in the driver's seat area was too tight and I'm not a big guy. However that car did not have the hybrid powertrain and it was a 2022 model. Are the new all-hybrid Camry's engines not as crude sounding ? Are the redesigned 2025 Camry driver's seat area roomier than the 2022 Camry ?
with how you guys trashed the Hyundai so badly, how did you ever think it was your favorite? Sure the Accord and Camry may have gotten better, but you described the Sonata as pretty much trash, and not just trash relative to the Honda and Toyota. Just plain trash.
It's typical spiel from the auto journalist playbook to trash the oldest model in comparison tests (except Car & Driver when comparing nearly anything against a Honda or BMW).
Good review, but what's the matter with some sidewall around the wheel on the Sonata? I'd rather have some additional sidewall to be honest. Some wheels are just too large.
It makes it "less sporty" and more comfortable. You'll be able to feel the road a lot less in the sonata than the other two in all likelihood, but it won't handle corners like the other two will. Personally, I would rather have the comfort, but I'm probably older than the reviewer, so I value that kind of thing.
@@cmac1100 I live in Canada sot he roads are long and straight. I'm not saying handling doesn't matter but I'm not dealing with European streets corners here. It's a shame Hyundai pulled the Sonata hybrid from the Canadian market. I hope they bring it back with the 2025
I think you are ignoring the rest of the range for the sonata. It's the only one that comes with different engine options, an available panoroof and 360 camera plus the blind spot cameras. Seems weird to ignore the amount of features available and only focus on the hybrid because the other ones don't have other options. The Sonata also has an awd option.
Listing the complete score sheet would have been helpful. I have a 22 Sonata, it had wireless car play, the ride is smooth and quiet 🤷🏾♂️. Pretty interesting the most efficient hybrid with the lowest price ranked last.
I guess gas mileage will depend on how the vehicle is spec'd. Consumer Reports got 47 mpg with the Camry and 44 mpg with the Sonata. Oh, and 40 mpg with the Accord.
HYUNDAI = OWNERSHIP NIGHTMARE!! The high voltage battery in my 2017 Sonata PHEV died under warranty when the car was only four years old with 42,000 miles. Hyundai refused to repair or replace the battery under warranty. I had to go through non lemon law arbitration to have the vehicle repurchased, which I won easily. However, Hyundai then decided to miscalculate the repurchase amount and attempted to underpay me by $2000.00. This forced me to go through arbitration a second time, which I won (again). The whole process took 18 months…No loaner. If you own a Hyundai…Sell that piece of crap while you can…
I pick Honda Accord Anyone? Currently I owned Accord Hybrid 2019 Touring trim is excellent vehicle, comfortable, drive well , and 5 stars reliable. I got average 46 to 49 MPG
I’m not even looking to buy a car, but Clint was so engaging, I watched the entire video. You’ve got genuine talent, Clint. If and when I am in the market for a car, I will make a point of looking for your videos.
I am so glad you are doing this review because I just ordered the Camry. I have been through 2012 and now 2016 Sonata Hybrid. They are great in driving feel because of the regular 6 speed transmission but I kept getting hybrid error that come on and off. With 110,000km, the vehicle sometimes refused to start after a long drive. For that, it has to rest for 15 minutes before it agrees to start work again. I am so looking forward to the new Camry especially it comes with AWD and reliability.
You could of had a bad 12v battery and Hyundai hybrids have a jump start button that uses the electricity from the hybrid battery to start the vehicle.
Do you still have to turn a key in the Camry. I find it absolutely ridiculous that I can jump in my wife’s 2018 Sonata and as long as I have the key fob I can just push a button and go, but in my 2023 Camry rental I still had to put in a key and turn it. It sounds small but it’s crazy Hyundai has it and Toyota doesn’t.
Love the new Camry but I prefer the interior of the Accord.. The Camry's dashboard looks chunky like the 90s continental.. the type of my grandpa's used to drive.
Ok, so which one is the most comfortable to drive and which one feels the best well put together inside. I mean this are not sports cars, we have to stop treating them like they are 😅.
I test drove all of them. Comfort is within splitting hairs with each other, and all very comfortable and non factor. Accord is more torquey at lower speed while the Camry has slightly more passing power. Sonata looses out a bit more to those two but still completely fine. In terms of features, Camry and Sonata are a bit more generous. Accord does win on space though. In terms of fit and finish, accord and sonata seems comparatively good, while the Camry seems a bit bad(first batch of new cars tough, maybe it will get better). I will say they are all very good now and just work on finding the best deal.
Lets not forget that Toyota is kind enough to make you pay extra on top of the base MSRP for features that all come standard in the Sonata Hybrid Limited such as the Panoramic View Camera. This review totally glosses over all of the features that come with the Sonata and focuses solely on handling and acceleration of a...... hybrid sedan. The Sonata Hybrid has the most modern cabin of the three cars reviewed as well as some features not found on either the Accord or Camry such as the control of regen breaking levels.
Camry looks old, tired of seeing the same lines with different grill on it. Honda is totally new and even if I have to pay for the Bose and other features, I like it overall due to it being more roomy and not looking like a 9 year old car.
Perhaps, but sounds like the Sonata trails the other when actually driving. All three are going to be within a small margin though so really depends on someone’s preference with aesthetics, touch points and subtle differences in driving dynamics.
@@ALMX5DPthat seems true, it just also seems like the things people in the market for an affordable midsize hybrid sedan would care about would be things like the interior quality and comfort as well as real world gas mileage rather than how quick or sporty of a driving experience is. I prefer driving experience so none of these are on my list, but if I were in the market for a car to sit in traffic or cruise the highway I would probably pick the nicest interior to do it in
@@BigDunker345 true, I think it would depend on the type of driving and geographic area. Places like the Midwest may not highlight any deficits in handing or ride as much as west coast mountain roads would so it could be seen as a benefit even in some situations and combined with more modern feeling interior definitely a solid choice for many with its great fuel efficiency.
@@lancemannion4113 He owns a Sonata and knows it's trash and is trying to appease himself..🤣😂🤣 THAT'S WHAT ALL OF THOSE DO THAT OWNS THOSE JUNK BRANDS.. LMAO 🤣😂 🤣😂
Agree 100%. Also, the interior looks fresh. Accord is okay but it's been like this for a while. Camry from the front just looks like Prius on steroids, I don't wanna drive a taxi
My only problem is that the nu Camry will be sold @ MSRP and above...the prior generation has for the past two years...the nu Accord/Sonata are already available with a Discount...I see that as real Value. If the Toyota market makes the "Real People pricing Adjustment"...then maybe it would be a true Winner😎...in today's economy we all are trying to save as much money as possible😄food for thought.
This comment is BS. Honda never gives discounts. Sometimes they do small incentives, but you’re not going into any Honda dealer and receiving 1,000’s off an Accord.
Finally, a real world comparison with all of the competitors. Previously, on paper, the Camry seemed to be the fastest car with significant better fuel economy. Some also stated that Camry was the better driving car. However, that doesn’t seem to be the case now.
I saw a video where the 2025 Camry clocked 0-60 in 7 seconds with grown ups sitting inside. With a lone driver going 0-60, Camry will probably clock a time of under 7 seconds.
@@wilbryest did Savagegesse compare the Accord and Camry both at the same time? If not, I don’t want to watch. It’s easy to say one car is better than the other when the other car isn’t there for you to drive back to back.
Great review and fair from everything I seen. I also recently drove the new Camry and the best thing is how seamless electric to gas is. That is HUGE! I like the looks much more than either of the other choices too. Now, I just need to be able to find one!
The camry is definitely the worst looking of the three, but probably the most reliable. I do NOT like that face detection thing in it and would hope there is a way to turn it off, because i guarantee that thing would go off all the time on me. I personally like the looks of the sonata, but i wish the headlights were more integrated with the bar, rather than "hidden underneath". I currently drive a 2019 insight and am not impressed with how the dealers have "worked woth me" over the last 5 years, and there are several systems that are annoying to deal with on a daily basis.
I've recently test driven all 3. Camry (SE) - Drives beautifully (tops) but loud and if you're looking for the classic comfy Sedan this ain't it. So much (black) plastic; like black plastic tomb. Loud. Hated their infotainment console. Accord(Touring) - Powertrain is wonderful and much quieter but I felt every little bump. It would be interesting to see how much normal tires would mitigate that. Killed it for me. Probably would have bought this if not for that. I don;t know what they were thinking to go quiet but feel every bump. Sonata(Limited) - Drive is not as nice but reasonable sound levels, nice ride, awesome tech.
The Hybrid Sonata is the most boring model so makes sense its the worse of this comparison but the SEL and N-Line packages makes the Sonata a way fucking better choice when regarding non-hybrid packages for the Camry and Accord...Sonata hands down wins if they did a review for the SEL/N-Line comparison to Camry and Accord...Sonata has alot of safety upgrades, wireless phone charger, 2 c-type charging ports, even two 12V ports for the dinosaurs, when in cruise control the car drives itself and brakes and speeds up when necessary, auto front & rear breaking, panoramic sunroof, Bose stock sound system, leather and suede interior, the interior looks way better than the other two here...but I guess we're talking Hybrid so Camry has more power of the two the only advantage I see but the front exterior looks like shit to compare to the Accord and Sonata...Sonata definitely fixed the exterior ...the 2020-2023 Sonata looked like shit but the 2024 wayyy fucking better..Thank you Hyundai...the Accord looks good too except the rear not so much a fan and they did not make a turbo charge engine 🤔 Anyways, Sonata still a game changer and getting way more features for your wallet
The Edmunds website says the 25 Camry 0-60 is 7.8 seconds. If so, thats surprisingly slow and almost a full second slower than the Accord. (The Edmunds website has an error - it says that the Camry is slightly faster than the Accord but that is incorrect). So even though the Camry might look sportier than the Accord, according to this review the Accord is the better driving and handling vehicle and is noticeably faster than the Camry. I think the main reason the Camry scored higher than the Accord is that many features are limited to the Touring in the Accord and not necessarily because the Camry is the better car.
Throttle House put new Camry vs Accord on drag strip and Camry easily won both from standstill and from rolling (30mph or something). Both cars were much slower than previous gen V6 Accord, though
Camry is head and shoulders above the others. More flexible and fixable power train, excellent performance, terrific economy. Space wise: why would a Toyota buyer choose the Crown over a Camry? The latter has more cabin and luggage room, costs over $10 k less. Should’ve kept the Avalon.
The comment about now being able to overtake other cars in the new Camry is cute but clueless since the previous model was offered with a V6 that could blow the doors off most sedans on the road.
If you're going on looks the 2025 sonata (which I have ) is the best looking car of the 3. It has more then what the guy said such as comfort temp in the car, the car can drive itself in and out of parking spots.
I have a 2024 Sonata. No idea what he's talking about when he says it's loud lol. All the rest sounded the same in the video. The only one I didn't test drive is the Camry.
This is great! Everyone is going to run out and get the new Camry, while I shop for the older Camrys that have a lot less technology and will be around a lot longer at a lower price. Win-Win.
Hyundai has increased their prices too much. The fact that I basically have to order the Camry while it is being built while their are quite a few Sonata Hybrids on the lot shows a disconnect. The resale value on the Camry is so much better, so why would I pay the exact same price for the Hyundai? I'm talking base trims LE vs. SEL.
Do you think Toyota made the right move making the Camry hybrid-only? Let us know what you think in the comments.
For most people, yes. The Camry Hybrid's long term running costs and reliability are easily the best.
There are a few edge cases where a non-hybrid previous gen Camry would be a better choice:
1. People who don't drive often or only short trips. (The hybrid doesn't heat up the oil and exhaust enough to prevent fuel dilution and potential reliability/ corrosion issues)
2. Very cold weather areas. Hybrid fuel efficiency plummets in temps below freezing as the battery can't charge quickly.
3. People who consistently drive long distances above 75mph on flat land. The hybrid system rarely has the chance to regenerate power to the battery or run in EV mode. MPG will be little better than the gas only version.
It was a perfect move for them on this model. People buy Camrys to hustle people around efficiently. They're not sports cars nor are they work vehicles or offroad eventure vehicles. They're there to efficiently and reliably move people on streets. That's why it was the right move. Now I do wish they would have made the 12" gauge cluster standard across all trims. Still, I'm super stoked you can get the heated steering wheel on all of them. Personally, I love a heated steering wheel way more than heated seats.
Absolutely! I have an EV and love it, but I see that they've reached market saturation, but Toyota has a waitlist for almost every vehicle, mostly hybrids and they're leading the industry in sales. They were right about hybrids and when you think about how many hybrids or PHEVs you can make off one EV, the impact can be exponential while eliminating range anxiety. It's like we're racing to an ideal future of all electric without the infrastructure (electric grids and charging stations) without considering any "waypoints" that are necessary and logical. The future may even be hydrogen! I don't know for sure, but I would be a Camry Prime in a heartbeat if I could.
Where is kia k5 it should be compete in this comparison
Yes, and no.
This is why we’re not selling our 2007 Camry XLe with the V6 engine.
Our V6 2007 Camry can go 0 to 60. In 6 seconds
feels more like a camry ad than a comparison
He thinks the Prius looks better. Sure, the new Prius looks better than previous ones, but to say it looks better than all the other cars on the road is where I draw the line.
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That's what I thought
This comparison highlights a common mistake by auto journalists: their selfish obsession with testing the top trims. There should've been a review of the mid-level volume trims (Sonata SEL vs Camry LE/SE vs Accord EX-L) which are more attainable for those of us interested in hybrids. I'd even bet they would've been ranked differently.
They don’t pick the trim levels. These vehicles are provided directly from the Manufacturer.
Lies again? AIA Money White Face USD SGD
I'd say the biggest mistake they all make is they all harp on so hard about performance and handling for a family sedan you're going to use to drive to work in rush hour traffic and get groceries. Like no one picks a hybrid Carmy to "beat the car next to you" like the reviewer implies lol.
Na
That’s not always the case. Many top trends are tested because they have everything the manufacturer can put in the cars. Also, many times it’s the best selling model. So let’s think about what we’re saying before we say it
I own a 2024 Sonata and it is impressive! Love it because has a lot of standard features that are extras on Camry and Accord.
Is it smooth car ?
@@SuperArm111 For me it's great. Lot of standard features and I feel smooth ride.
I like the new Sonata's dashboard. I think the shifter alone is revolutionary. How it came as last, puzzles me.
The Honda looks much more classier and looks higher end than the Camry.
At least you can find the Sonata in dealerships and without massive markups.
Same with Accord.
@@battlefield3112011 nobody wants the new Accord. When the last generation came out, people were rushing to go get them. Even as it sits now the 22-23s are holding their value.
It was a huge mistake to get rid of that powertrain and transmission.
And why would that be? 🙄
They’re garbage, that’s why. 😊
cause it's far worse than the japanese competitors, simple as that
Accord = Roomy and comfort
Sonata = More tech.features
Camry = Reliability
All 3 of them are reliable 😂🤣
Honda not reliable?
@@AshikJonathannot same level as Camry..
Mitsubishi Galant 2008 380,000 miles
but camry wants to be a lexus...it always forgets is in the middle line between toyota corolla and lexus.
I'm 5 minutes into the video and twice now I've thought to myself 'maybe they should assign this guy to review sports cars'...
This guy is irritating to listen to!
Yeah he was super annoying. I'm so tired of journalists treating mainstream mid sized sedans like sports car. The sonata rides soft and that's what people like. Luckily the accord and camry are able to balance ride and handling for those who want that
Journalists have ruined cars. They’ll bag on anything that is a smooth comfortable ride, which is what most people want, and they’ll praise cars with no sidewall tires that can corner and grip but give you a terrible jarring ride and cost a fortune to replace. These are family vehicles and not sports cars.
Took you 5 minutes??
@@kylebatzer353 lol
The Camry is:
1. not really new
2. tight in the back
3. doesn't handle as good as the Accord
Yet it wins this comparo.
Personally I would go for the Accord. Life is to short not to.
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1. the accord isn't all new either, its a heavy refresh like the camry.
2. Yes the accord is more roomy in the back, but new camry is not tight at all in the back.
3. have you driven the new camry? It handles just as good, if not better than the accord. Even other journalists have said the same thing
The accord lacks some very basic features in any trim other than the touring. It’s also kinda fugly. The Toyota hybrid set up is far superior and way more proven. Accord will last half as long
@@rallysauruswrex Accord always handles better than the Camry. Take a hard corner, Camry shows you why Toyotas are bland.
@@rebeltvr6046 that was the case until the 9th gen. Drive one and you’ll understand
I’m a fan of the Accord Hybrid powertrain which is more like an electric car, especially since it doesn’t have a planetary gear or belt driven CVT. But beyond that, I’d have a hard time choosing between Camry and Accord. Great work Toyota and Honda!
I’d have to drive it, heard it’s fairly punchy at low speeds, but heard it’s not super great in terms of efficiency especially when speeds increase like on sustained highway drives.
I'm shocked that how good the fake shifts sound in the Accord. If you don't know it, it downright sounds like a dct
@@abdullahbinshahid3199for real lol. I didn’t realize it was fake until reviewers mentioned it
How is Honda more like an electric? Has something changed recently I missed? Its got clutches and connects and disconnects, very unlike a EV. It actually has a few real 'gear' shifts along with a few simulated ones. It feels more normal to drive like an old fashioned automatic, but is more complex than Toyota's. Toyota's ecvt planetary gear system is much more closer to an EV feeling to me... its pure mechanical and always attached, and its much much simpler and less likely to have problems.
@@AyaWetts Hondas are serial hybrids. The vast majority of the time there is no physical connection between the gas engine and the wheels. The engine drives a generator that powers the traction motor which is direct drive like an electric car and charges the battery. At highway speeds the electric two motors can be clutched together which effectively is the engine driving the wheels. But that is only at steady speeds for efficiency. It is mostly an electric car in this sense but with a gas engine that generates electricity for the motor that drives the wheels. There is ZERO shifting since there is no transmission. The car just simulates it to make it feel like a traditional transmission and even then it is only when you get on it. It's actually pretty impressive. I have a hybrid CR-V which has the same setup as the Accord but the CR-V can also clutch the motors together at slower speeds around town.
Have a 2024 gas sonata and so far it's been exceptional on the ride quality
Hyundai is garbage
How about quietness?
@@Sashazur Pretty quiet! Would say more quiet than accord and last gen Camry!
This puzzles me. For me, the Sonata beats both the Camry and Accord in the looks department let alone the fuel efficiency which most buyers put it on top of their list for this segment. The shifter alone stand out since I think its revolutionary and tucked in so it gives more space for other things in the center. Aside from being slower and not as sporty, what am I missing?
Update: Car Confection scored Sonata: 8.5 and the Accord: 5.
You didn't miss anything. This guy (the host) is a Toyota fanboy LoL @@goochigoochs3836
I have a 2020 Sonata hybrid--the base Blue trim--and at least so far (~46k miles, still a young car)--I've had no issues, and multiple dealers have been decent (albeit slow during the pandemic era). It's luck of the draw for every car, but I'm averaging 49mpg (self-calculated, over the last 25k miles). Which--how did Edmunds not talk about their own fuel economy results on a bunch of HYBRID commuter cars; really makes me wonder just how much these three were driven for the video. I haven't driven either of the other two (I did test drive--and really quite like--a '20 Accord hybrid, I just liked the Sonata's styling more...don't @ me), but I'd bet for most people buying these cars, fuel economy and purchase price are the leading considerations.
I js was willing to buy a 2024 RAV4 Pime XSE, so which one is better this camry or th3 rav4?
Honda for me. Its executed properly, its a daily driver , and its built for that
you're about to find out based on the latest camry reviews that your opinion is going to be hotly contested. take savagegeese's review for example lol
My 2020 hybrid sonata had wireless carplay via an update
i have a 2021 sonata hybrid how do i also get wireless apple carplay thanks in advance!
Do you have the 8 or 10 inch screen?
8 inch screen. Google update Hyundai, you can download the update onto a flash drive and plug it into the car.
As a mechanic let me tell you the truth honda and toyota got stuck in the past hyundai easy to fix more warranty for motor and transmission and in the 2015 the sonata limited has all the technology that honda and toyota has right now
For such cars, i would like to know about their comfort in terms of suspension damping and sound insulation. I wouldn’t care too much about driving dynamics. Next time please cover that area by measuring interior sound levels and give us your opinion on seat and suspension comfort levels between the three.
Thank you
same, I'd like the canon to be smooth. I drive like a dad, because I'm one, and I care about quietness.
@@jbjb9691yeah as I’ve gotten older the most important things to me are smooth ride and quiet. I’m in my early 60s and though my body is in good shape for my age I’m just not interested in sportiness and performance like I used to be.
@@Sashazur cheers from an Alabamian in his late 50s 🙂
Lol! "Millennial grey." "I don't feel that I just took an Ambien when I'm looking at a Camry." I love fake exhaust ports: great place to stash ... oops. TMI. I would buy a hybrid Camry.
I'd take the Accord. I like its cleaner design, inside and out. Everyone says the Accord looks too dowdy and they love the expressiveness of the Camry's design, but when i've seen then side by side, the Accord looks better, IMO. The Camry, like almost all Lexus and Toyotas now, is trying too hard. I thought the Sonata's refresh would be a homerun, but the design just feels conflicted. And I thoroughly prefer the Accord driving experience. It really is above its weight class. And Accord isn't "hybrid-only" as the description states. They still offer the lower-end ICE.
Camry is not out and you are making assumptions
@@ju4121 What exactly did I make an assumption about? I talked about the Camry's design which is right in front of your eyes. I made no comment on how the Camry drives, only how impressed I was with the Accord's driving dynamics.
@@revowow That's your opinion.
The accord design will age better visually imo. If your buying to own long term this will matter. The 2013 Sonata was edgy for it's time but no way it can be called a good lucker in 2024.
1.5 turbo engine Honda is trash.. blows head gaskets right and left..👎
The Accord you can purchase it much lower than the list price. Good luck with the Camry with their Suggested Retail Price (SRP) and the extra distributor and dealer add ons. You will pay north of $40k for the XSE. An Accord Touring can be picked up for $35k.
if their price is very close, i think accord will not sell...the exterior is just like a civic
@@EvendimataEAnd the Camry from the front looks like Prius on roids
You are not getting no Accord Touring otd at $35k brand new.
With the fastback rooflines and small trunk openings and having to reach deep inside to get something, I'm sad that none of these are offered as 5-door/hatchbacks.
I’m looking at the 2022 Camry xse and the 2022 accord touring right now really torn between both. I have seen half and half saying which they like better.
Buy the accord 2.0t and never look back 😂
You made my tablet search for Taco Bell.
you're welcome
😂same here
Thank you Edmunds for not being biased. This is a great review for actually buyers (not just fanboys) to get a perspective of each vehicle.
@@naveenthemachinedon't u think even for a second that u r making yourself sooo miserable and pitiful on internet😂😂😂😂
Your name shines in my list of the most stupid people i have come across the internt in my entire life😂😂😂
Thanks for watching!
@@naveenthemachineNobody believes you anymore 😂😂
@@naveenthemachine Like I said nobody believes you anymore as everybody already know that regardless of what Toyota makes you just hate and conflict.
A car is not just about Chassis and Suspension. And in fact, I'm hearing very good feedback about the updated suspension, better driving dynamics and handling in the 2025 Camry. Stop hating.
@@naveenthemachine u behave like a Karen who gets her a$$ beat up every time on the road side😂😂😂
A lot of people aren't thrilled with the new Accord's appearance, but personally, I like it a lot. Reminds me of Audi A4,A5, A6 understatement. To me, it is elegant and appealing. Some commenters are ridiculing discussion of acceleration and handling in a hybrid review. Why? Just because we want to save at the pump and help the environment doesn’t mean we stop caring about having FUN FUN FUN.🎉
For me I don’t really care about driving dynamics, so the Sonata would be perfect for me. Best MPGs plus the most well rounded technology in the segment. I’ll wait another year to see if any transmission/oil issues rise up before I buy, however.
For me the new accord is just a liiiitle bit too dialed down looks-wise. It's like they wanted to design a car whose picture would show up in the dictionary if you had to look up what a car looked like. To be fair this was my gripe with a lot of the old Camry design as well.
I bought a ‘23 Sonata Hybrid but I wanted to get the Accord. But on the Accord, no panoramic sunroof, no Sirius (you have to run it through your phone) and no heated steering wheel. But it has heated rear seats ( that will never get used). As for reliability, I have had two Sonata Hybrids a 21 and ‘23, totaling 85k miles and have had nothing to take it to dealer to fix. It burns no oil between oil changes and on long trips, none of my passengers has been able to tell when it transitions between electric and gas.
I feel the same way about the Accord. It's beautiful to me and what I want a car of this class to look like. It's a mid-size family hauler that can second as a commuter car after all. My parents were Gen Xers who were modest and drove modest-looking 90s Toyotas and Hondas that I grew up in, and this car looks pretty faithful to that era of Japanese minimalism. People complain it looks like an updated 90s Accord and that's exactly what I find endearing about it. The other two look like Pokemon to me and lack continuity with their predecessors. But looks are subjective, and athletic flair with extra angles is very trendy in car design right now so the Accord will fall short to many. The lack of period-specific gimmicks will make the Honda age the best once the trend goes past us.
Old design and classic
I think the Sonata still wins out, mpg wins, looks inside and outside. Only ride and speed, don't need those for a commuter sedan, traffic ain't moving any faster.
I told myself I don't want another Honda but the inside of the new one is so beautiful. There are 4 hondas in my driveway. Accord (2017), Civic (2004), CRV (2006), Pilot (2020).
As much hype as the Camry received, I was expecting it to blow the Accord out of the water.
The Accord is pretty new as well and those two models, i.e. the Camry and Accord, have always been neck and neck, so expecting one of them to blow the other out of the water is unreasonable.
It does blow accord out of the water and smokes it inside and out....
And it did
Says the ignorant Toyota boy....@@ibrahimbashir6634
Yes it did
I'd still go Sonata... I have a 19 2.0T, and with a different interior color, you can't beat the features, efficiency, and luxurious feeling inside, plus it looks so dang good... as for the handling okay its not the best, but is anyone seriously throwing down with a midsize hybrid sedan??
Given how much horsepower these hybrids are putting out, yeah absolutely I’d drive them hard when the feeling hits.
Engine will go soon 😢
@@mollywapyolike any car. So weird yall complain about reliability then seem to hope they fail.
This is the most pleasantly entertaining car review I have watched in a hot Mississippi minute.
Sorry I loved the Sonata. It's the best design inside and out. Also, the cheapest too with the best gas mileage and technology. Can't beat that in my opinion.
Lexus/Toyota have the annoying eyes on the road beeping all over the place. Quirky systems and technology that is clumsy.
Honda is great for lawnmowers and generators.
Well done Clint, I enjoy watching your reviews among the others. I would choose the Accord over th Camry, on the one fact that it accels better and I’m not a fan of the Camry.
What about new k5?
No hybrid option
The 2022 Camry XSE I rented in Oklahoma two years ago was very noisy, the engine was frequently gruff and crude and loud, and the roominess in the driver's seat area was too tight and I'm not a big guy. However that car did not have the hybrid powertrain and it was a 2022 model. Are the new all-hybrid Camry's engines not as crude sounding ? Are the redesigned 2025 Camry driver's seat area roomier than the 2022 Camry ?
Aren’t hybrids driven for fuel efficiency?
More importantly: Do you want to spend close to $40,000 on something that drives like trash?
@@Nick-qx1vf It's slower, doesn't mean trash. People buy these cars for the fuel economy.
Not everybody is a speed demon like you 😂
@@444thunderstr0ke woah woah who said anything about going fast. Cars that are good to drive are good to drive at all speeds
@@Nick-qx1vf Ok. I thought you were saying these cars are trash 😂
with how you guys trashed the Hyundai so badly, how did you ever think it was your favorite? Sure the Accord and Camry may have gotten better, but you described the Sonata as pretty much trash, and not just trash relative to the Honda and Toyota. Just plain trash.
It's typical spiel from the auto journalist playbook to trash the oldest model in comparison tests (except Car & Driver when comparing nearly anything against a Honda or BMW).
Good review, but what's the matter with some sidewall around the wheel on the Sonata? I'd rather have some additional sidewall to be honest. Some wheels are just too large.
It makes it "less sporty" and more comfortable. You'll be able to feel the road a lot less in the sonata than the other two in all likelihood, but it won't handle corners like the other two will. Personally, I would rather have the comfort, but I'm probably older than the reviewer, so I value that kind of thing.
@@cmac1100 I live in Canada sot he roads are long and straight. I'm not saying handling doesn't matter but I'm not dealing with European streets corners here. It's a shame Hyundai pulled the Sonata hybrid from the Canadian market. I hope they bring it back with the 2025
One of the best reviews I’ve seen Edmund’s do so far!! Clint is such a fun reviewer to watch. Maybe I need to buy a Camry???
5:45 you mean 2025 Camry**?
How about the K5 Hybrid ?
This does not exist
I'd go with the Accord at least for this year, but driving a vehicle is really important to so I would choose the accord..
Sonata won 🏆 a midsized car is not a sports car. It supposed to be soft on bumps and comfortable.
Have the same Accord Touring in this video! Absolutely love it and a pleasure to drive every single time! 👍
Glad you are happy with it. I have a previous generation Accord Touring 2.0 Turbo and there is no way in hell I will trade it for a doggy hybrid.
@@daytonarama To each their own. I had a 21 Accord Touring 2.0t as well before it myself.
Is it smooth?
@@SuperArm111 Smoother than the 21 Touring I had. I don’t even miss the adaptive dampers.
Me too! In blue!
I think you are ignoring the rest of the range for the sonata. It's the only one that comes with different engine options, an available panoroof and 360 camera plus the blind spot cameras. Seems weird to ignore the amount of features available and only focus on the hybrid because the other ones don't have other options. The Sonata also has an awd option.
true but the transmission needs to be reliable and both honda and Toyota ECVT are head and shoulders above the sonata.
The Camry also has a panoramic sunroof and a 360 camera.
@@jxmar_ And AWD
With such a trash car, you don't need to spend too much time reviewing it. Stay away from Hyundai.
@@GGDatanah mine has outlasted my friends Toyota and Honda
Listing the complete score sheet would have been helpful. I have a 22 Sonata, it had wireless car play, the ride is smooth and quiet 🤷🏾♂️. Pretty interesting the most efficient hybrid with the lowest price ranked last.
This is such a biased review
I guess gas mileage will depend on how the vehicle is spec'd. Consumer Reports got 47 mpg with the Camry and 44 mpg with the Sonata. Oh, and 40 mpg with the Accord.
40 is about right for the Touring accord with 19" rims (as the owner of one)
HYUNDAI = OWNERSHIP NIGHTMARE!! The high voltage battery in my 2017 Sonata PHEV died under warranty when the car was only four years old with 42,000 miles. Hyundai refused to repair or replace the battery under warranty. I had to go through non lemon law arbitration to have the vehicle repurchased, which I won easily. However, Hyundai then decided to miscalculate the repurchase amount and attempted to underpay me by $2000.00. This forced me to go through arbitration a second time, which I won (again). The whole process took 18 months…No loaner. If you own a Hyundai…Sell that piece of crap while you can…
I went from Genesis (2022) to Honda (2024) for this reason. I would have probably gone Toyota but they're completely unavailable.
@JeremyKennelly why would Toyotas be unavailable? That's unheard of, they're the most available car if anything lol
@@J35Y1In Canada the wait list for any Toyota hybrid is 6 months to 3 years (plug in hybrids are all 2+ years)
You’d think that you’d know not to say, “Hey Google.” But at least now I know the location of the nearest Taco Bell.
I pick Honda Accord
Anyone?
Currently I owned Accord Hybrid 2019 Touring trim is excellent vehicle, comfortable, drive well , and 5 stars reliable.
I got average 46 to 49 MPG
I’m not even looking to buy a car, but Clint was so engaging, I watched the entire video. You’ve got genuine talent, Clint. If and when I am in the market for a car, I will make a point of looking for your videos.
I am so glad you are doing this review because I just ordered the Camry. I have been through 2012 and now 2016 Sonata Hybrid. They are great in driving feel because of the regular 6 speed transmission but I kept getting hybrid error that come on and off. With 110,000km, the vehicle sometimes refused to start after a long drive. For that, it has to rest for 15 minutes before it agrees to start work again. I am so looking forward to the new Camry especially it comes with AWD and reliability.
You could of had a bad 12v battery and Hyundai hybrids have a jump start button that uses the electricity from the hybrid battery to start the vehicle.
@@peterniss7328nope. I changed the 12V battery and same issue.
Interesting anout the Camry,didn't know it has awd.
Do you still have to turn a key in the Camry. I find it absolutely ridiculous that I can jump in my wife’s 2018 Sonata and as long as I have the key fob I can just push a button and go, but in my 2023 Camry rental I still had to put in a key and turn it. It sounds small but it’s crazy Hyundai has it and Toyota doesn’t.
The Sonata may not look like a fish. But it’s definitely giving Robocop with the silver!
Love the new Camry but I prefer the interior of the Accord.. The Camry's dashboard looks chunky like the 90s continental.. the type of my grandpa's used to drive.
Ok, so which one is the most comfortable to drive and which one feels the best well put together inside. I mean this are not sports cars, we have to stop treating them like they are 😅.
I test drove all of them. Comfort is within splitting hairs with each other, and all very comfortable and non factor.
Accord is more torquey at lower speed while the Camry has slightly more passing power. Sonata looses out a bit more to those two but still completely fine.
In terms of features, Camry and Sonata are a bit more generous. Accord does win on space though.
In terms of fit and finish, accord and sonata seems comparatively good, while the Camry seems a bit bad(first batch of new cars tough, maybe it will get better).
I will say they are all very good now and just work on finding the best deal.
Lets not forget that Toyota is kind enough to make you pay extra on top of the base MSRP for features that all come standard in the Sonata Hybrid Limited such as the Panoramic View Camera. This review totally glosses over all of the features that come with the Sonata and focuses solely on handling and acceleration of a...... hybrid sedan. The Sonata Hybrid has the most modern cabin of the three cars reviewed as well as some features not found on either the Accord or Camry such as the control of regen breaking levels.
No digital rear view mirror option on the Camry??
Unfortunately no
Camry looks old, tired of seeing the same lines with different grill on it. Honda is totally new and even if I have to pay for the Bose and other features, I like it overall due to it being more roomy and not looking like a 9 year old car.
camry will forever be my favorite since my mother 08 😭
Don't like the massive front grill of the Camry. They should do something about it.
Does any of the Hyundai Sonata's have leather trim.
The Camry and Accord are rental car interiors compared to the sonata.
Perhaps, but sounds like the Sonata trails the other when actually driving. All three are going to be within a small margin though so really depends on someone’s preference with aesthetics, touch points and subtle differences in driving dynamics.
@@ALMX5DPthat seems true, it just also seems like the things people in the market for an affordable midsize hybrid sedan would care about would be things like the interior quality and comfort as well as real world gas mileage rather than how quick or sporty of a driving experience is. I prefer driving experience so none of these are on my list, but if I were in the market for a car to sit in traffic or cruise the highway I would probably pick the nicest interior to do it in
@@BigDunker345 true, I think it would depend on the type of driving and geographic area. Places like the Midwest may not highlight any deficits in handing or ride as much as west coast mountain roads would so it could be seen as a benefit even in some situations and combined with more modern feeling interior definitely a solid choice for many with its great fuel efficiency.
The Sonata is a low end budget car.. You can purchase one with bad credit..Not the same as Honda and Toyota 🤣🤣🤣
@@charlesjackson1700What does it feel like to love a company that has been manipulating consumers about safety for the past 40 years.
2 cvts and 1 auto. Do you know the difference?
Sonata still looks the best on exterior tho
Sonata 👎🤮🤮🤮🤮
2nd best
I'm hoping you're just trying to be ironically funny or something because it's incredibly bland
@@lancemannion4113 He owns a Sonata and knows it's trash and is trying to appease himself..🤣😂🤣 THAT'S WHAT ALL OF THOSE DO THAT OWNS THOSE JUNK BRANDS.. LMAO 🤣😂 🤣😂
Agree 100%. Also, the interior looks fresh. Accord is okay but it's been like this for a while. Camry from the front just looks like Prius on steroids, I don't wanna drive a taxi
My only problem is that the nu Camry will be sold @ MSRP and above...the prior generation has for the past two years...the nu Accord/Sonata are already available with a Discount...I see that as real Value. If the Toyota market makes the "Real People pricing Adjustment"...then maybe it would be a true Winner😎...in today's economy we all are trying to save as much money as possible😄food for thought.
in term of OTD price, Camry will be probably most expensive price out there due to toyota dealers are greediest out there.
Not anymore, since all Camrys are going to be Hybrid you can get it easily, at least in the US.
Such bulllshit they don’t make up Toyotas where I’m at on the west coast
Hyundais get discounted for a reason. Pay more for the Camry, get it back and then some in resale value.
This comment is BS. Honda never gives discounts. Sometimes they do small incentives, but you’re not going into any Honda dealer and receiving 1,000’s off an Accord.
Finally, a real world comparison with all of the competitors. Previously, on paper, the Camry seemed to be the fastest car with significant better fuel economy. Some also stated that Camry was the better driving car. However, that doesn’t seem to be the case now.
Camry drives the best now
I saw a video where the 2025 Camry clocked 0-60 in 7 seconds with grown ups sitting inside. With a lone driver going 0-60, Camry will probably clock a time of under 7 seconds.
you might want to watch savagegeese's review of the latest Camry.
@@wilbryest did Savagegesse compare the Accord and Camry both at the same time? If not, I don’t want to watch. It’s easy to say one car is better than the other when the other car isn’t there for you to drive back to back.
@@ibrahimbashir6634The video just said the Accord is the best driving and handling one?
I think it’s Biased against Hyundai. I’m not fan of any of these cars but the video could have been better if it’s just comparison
Owning honda accord sport hybrid 2023 I can only say good things, seeing new camry look like pruis and corolla combination is a turn of for me.
Great review and fair from everything I seen. I also recently drove the new Camry and the best thing is how seamless electric to gas is. That is HUGE! I like the looks much more than either of the other choices too. Now, I just need to be able to find one!
The camry is definitely the worst looking of the three, but probably the most reliable. I do NOT like that face detection thing in it and would hope there is a way to turn it off, because i guarantee that thing would go off all the time on me. I personally like the looks of the sonata, but i wish the headlights were more integrated with the bar, rather than "hidden underneath". I currently drive a 2019 insight and am not impressed with how the dealers have "worked woth me" over the last 5 years, and there are several systems that are annoying to deal with on a daily basis.
I've recently test driven all 3.
Camry (SE) - Drives beautifully (tops) but loud and if you're looking for the classic comfy Sedan this ain't it. So much (black) plastic; like black plastic tomb. Loud. Hated their infotainment console.
Accord(Touring) - Powertrain is wonderful and much quieter but I felt every little bump. It would be interesting to see how much normal tires would mitigate that. Killed it for me. Probably would have bought this if not for that. I don;t know what they were thinking to go quiet but feel every bump.
Sonata(Limited) - Drive is not as nice but reasonable sound levels, nice ride, awesome tech.
The Hybrid Sonata is the most boring model so makes sense its the worse of this comparison but the SEL and N-Line packages makes the Sonata a way fucking better choice when regarding non-hybrid packages for the Camry and Accord...Sonata hands down wins if they did a review for the SEL/N-Line comparison to Camry and Accord...Sonata has alot of safety upgrades, wireless phone charger, 2 c-type charging ports, even two 12V ports for the dinosaurs, when in cruise control the car drives itself and brakes and speeds up when necessary, auto front & rear breaking, panoramic sunroof, Bose stock sound system, leather and suede interior, the interior looks way better than the other two here...but I guess we're talking Hybrid so Camry has more power of the two the only advantage I see but the front exterior looks like shit to compare to the Accord and Sonata...Sonata definitely fixed the exterior ...the 2020-2023 Sonata looked like shit but the 2024 wayyy fucking better..Thank you Hyundai...the Accord looks good too except the rear not so much a fan and they did not make a turbo charge engine 🤔 Anyways, Sonata still a game changer and getting way more features for your wallet
The Edmunds website says the 25 Camry 0-60 is 7.8 seconds. If so, thats surprisingly slow and almost a full second slower than the Accord. (The Edmunds website has an error - it says that the Camry is slightly faster than the Accord but that is incorrect). So even though the Camry might look sportier than the Accord, according to this review the Accord is the better driving and handling vehicle and is noticeably faster than the Camry. I think the main reason the Camry scored higher than the Accord is that many features are limited to the Touring in the Accord and not necessarily because the Camry is the better car.
Throttle House put new Camry vs Accord on drag strip and Camry easily won both from standstill and from rolling (30mph or something). Both cars were much slower than previous gen V6 Accord, though
Man… I miss the Fusion Hybrid I bought new in 2016. It looked better than all three of these, inside and out.
Ford still makes them in China. Looks real snazzy as well.
Camry is head and shoulders above the others. More flexible and fixable power train, excellent performance, terrific economy. Space wise: why would a Toyota buyer choose the Crown over a Camry? The latter has more cabin and luggage room, costs over $10 k less. Should’ve kept the Avalon.
Head and shoulders, lol. Have you actually compared these cars? The actual Reviewer never mentioned the drastic difference you’re referring to.
I own one so I’m biased, I looked at Honda and Hyundai, the Toyota drivetrain sold me.
The accord sonata are superior in every way
@@jr1885 I’ve been looking at other reviews. Sorry you’re offended.
@@naveenthemachineaccord is 2nd to Camry while the sonata is utter pile of junkk
The comment about now being able to overtake other cars in the new Camry is cute but clueless since the previous model was offered with a V6 that could blow the doors off most sedans on the road.
If you're going on looks the 2025 sonata (which I have ) is the best looking car of the 3. It has more then what the guy said such as comfort temp in the car, the car can drive itself in and out of parking spots.
Where’s the 0-60 times for each car? The braking distances?
Despite the features he mentioned about accord and Camry, they are still staying behind Sonata' features as well as ⛽ economy
The only thing Sonata accelerates in,is poor reliability👎👎👎💯
@@charlesjackson1700Your wish, JDM fanboy 😂 Seems like you don't know the reliability issue with the JDMs. They are not like their 90s now😂
@@kfx3907 Can you tell me what reliability issues JDMs have?
@@charlesjackson1700
Visit JDM Report and comeback to me.
@@444thunderstr0ke
Need pages to explain it, ask Google bro.
I have a 2024 Sonata. No idea what he's talking about when he says it's loud lol. All the rest sounded the same in the video. The only one I didn't test drive is the Camry.
Does Camry have ambient lighting? If not, maybe the XLE trim will have it?
Camry is def the best but the reviewer was too harsh on the Sonata imo ..
He was truthful .. He knows the Sonata is trash😅😂😅
@@charlesjackson1700 I wouldn't really say trash - that's a strong word.
It's just simply a bad car in terms of design, comfort, reliability, etc.
@@444thunderstr0keDesign and comfort is subjective
@@filetofish7688 And efficiency for me.
@@444thunderstr0kedesign of sonata is good but every other thing is junk
I prefer the Sonata tbh.
You guys were driving around Gardena/carson lol i used to work there and recognize the area
The 2024 Camry to me looks better than the 2025, I like the dash board update but everything else is from the 2024 model
Its the Honda Accord for me
You sold me with the body roll description.
I would have liked this a lot more if you would have did a comparison test of all the hybrid versions.
Why are the bezels so thick in those screens?
This video was very well done. Quick and informative and not boring at all. Kudos!
The Sonata also has hard buttons and a volume and tuner knob. Don’t get it twisted.
The only reason I'm getting an accord is because the wait time for the Camry is over a year while I can get an accord in two weeks without markups.
NOBODY, but nobody has hybrid tech down like Toyota. It has years and miles of experience over all comers. Toyota/Lexus are in a class by themselves.
I like this guy for Edmunds - great review.
This was such a high quality video and fun to watch. Great work, Clint and team!
Thanks so much for watching!
This is great! Everyone is going to run out and get the new Camry, while I shop for the older Camrys that have a lot less technology and will be around a lot longer at a lower price. Win-Win.
Accord sport L hybrid is the best looking car out of them all
Hyundai has increased their prices too much. The fact that I basically have to order the Camry while it is being built while their are quite a few Sonata Hybrids on the lot shows a disconnect. The resale value on the Camry is so much better, so why would I pay the exact same price for the Hyundai? I'm talking base trims LE vs. SEL.
Great job, great review! And you look tall in videos :-)
5 foot 8 is super tall, I agree
I’m native Korean. Let me tell you something. Sonata is good car, too. Unfortunately, I got only one shot, so I would go to Toyota’s.