There’s an interesting thing that, just like the latest Accord model, the next-generation Toyota Camry 2025 is also refreshed in terms of improvements rather than a complete transformation. In this article, let’s quickly compare the two D-size sedans from Japan, although Toyota has not yet revealed the full specifications for the Camry.
Engine and Power
One of the most notable upgrades on the 2025 Toyota Camry is the switch to using a hybrid powertrain for all versions, with front-wheel drive or AWD. The hybrid powertrain on the 2025 Camry is a combination of a 2.5L 4-cylinder inline engine and two electric motors. For the front-wheel drive version, this powertrain delivers a combined output of 225 horsepower, while for the all-wheel drive version, it delivers a combined output of 232 horsepower. Both powertrains use an eCVT transmission.
In the previous generation, the optional 4WD system of the Camry was only available on variants using internal combustion engines. It should be noted that the Camry Hybrid generates more power than its predecessor, which was only 208 horsepower. The Camry also easily outperforms the 2024 Accord in terms of power. Specifically, the new Accord uses a strong 1.5L i4 turbocharged engine with 192 horsepower for the two cheapest versions, or a strong 204 horsepower hybrid engine (using a 2.0L i4 engine and a larger electric motor).
Infotainment system
The Camry 2025 LE and SE versions are equipped with a 7.0-inch digital gauge cluster and an 8.0-inch infotainment screen. Meanwhile, the higher-end XLE and XSE versions are equipped with a pair of 12.3-inch screens for the gauge cluster and the infotainment screen. The infotainment screen supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.
For the 2024 Accord, the car is equipped with a standard 10.2-inch digital gauge cluster, but the LX and EX versions with the 1.5L engine only have a smaller 7-inch touch infotainment screen. Moving up to the Accord Hybrid versions, from the Sport to the top-of-the-line Touring version, users will receive a 12.3-inch touch screen that supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The highest-priced Accord Touring version also comes with built-in Google apps, allowing owners to download Google Maps or use Google Assistant.
Safety and driver assistance
The 2025 Toyota Camry is equipped with the standard Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 package, which includes features such as forward collision warning to detect vehicles and pedestrians, adaptive cruise control, lane departure warning, traffic sign recognition, automatic headlights, blind-spot monitoring, and rear cross-traffic alert.
Meanwhile, the Honda Sensing package of the Accord is almost identical to Toyota’s Safety Sense, including lane keeping assist, lane departure warning, and traffic sign recognition. However, the Toyota’s full-speed radar-based adaptive cruise control system provides an advantage for the 2025 Camry, along with blind-spot monitoring that appears across the entire range of products. This feature is not available on the base LX version of the Accord.
So, as of now, the 2025 Toyota Camry is gaining points with a more powerful engine and a more attractive appearance compared to the 2024 Honda Accord with a somewhat conservative design. However, since Toyota has not yet announced the full details and pricing of the new Camry, we still cannot draw a final conclusion on which car to choose.
Trang Nguyen (Forum.autodaily.vn)
