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@watchmanonthewall14

24 күн бұрын

Thanks!

@gmodesike

19 күн бұрын

Modern day hero. 😉

@royalad

12 күн бұрын

😂

@paulbarr1705

4 күн бұрын

Thanks. This guy’s fear of other drivers’ feelings is really annoying.

@patrickramos4253

12 сағат бұрын

Saint. Hero #1.

Actual title of the video: how to drive a modern hybrid

@yournightmare9999

24 күн бұрын

@@MR3DDev thats why people dislike and unsubscribe for wrong title

@RF-it7uv

20 күн бұрын

@@yournightmare9999 I switched from the 2021 Tesla Model Y to the Lexus RZ450e and use these techniques to achieve 4.5 miles/kWh - 6 miles/kWh (that’s 300 -420+ miles) - that’s way better than my old Tesla. My RZ has 18 inch wheels - smaller wheels make a huge difference in terms of improved ride quality AND efficiency. Lexus and Toyota have a brilliant adaptive regen + braking system that automatically slows down the car if the traffic ahead is slowing down, unlike Tesla where the aggressive regen requires accelerator to be constantly pressed to keep vehicle moving, which hurts Tesla’s efficiency. Lexus RZ450e also has paddles behind the wheel to “downshift” or “upshift” and change the regen setting on the fly.

I have a 2019 front wheel drive Camry hybrid. Last December I did a round trip to Spain from the Netherlands, all and all about 5,000km's, about 3,107miles. Of which 2,500 miles on the Freeway @about 62 miles per hour. I came home with 4,3L per 100km on the trip computer, which is 54,7mpg. On my Camry, build in Japan, the trip computer matches the fillup calculation. This is on 18 inch wheels with a whole lot of Freeway cruising. The Camry is more efficient on the Freeway than the 2016 PriusIV that I had before. I am very happy with the the Camry's fuel efficiency.

@rightlanehog3151

24 күн бұрын

Splendid!

@Big.W.

20 күн бұрын

That’s interesting a have the same car but it’s built in America

@Decisions4u

7 күн бұрын

We have a 2018 Camry LE (non-hybrid) which gets about 33 combined mpg and a 2014 Toyota Prius which still gets about 46 mpg. Both cars have been trouble-free gems. Thinking about getting either a 2025 Camry LE or SE or the new Prius, I am leaning towards the Camry.

That’s a proud dad moment right there when the numbers popped up on your Calculator!😮

This makes me feel so good about my 2025 LE FWD purchase w/ convenience package for 29k OTD! more MPG and faster acceleration is such a win. And in my honest opinion, I love how the 16inch alloy wheels look on it. Especially in underground:)

@rightlanehog3151

24 күн бұрын

🙌🙌🙌🙌

@jameswillett7186

24 күн бұрын

Those 16 inch wheels should give your LE a smoother ride than the SE or XSE with their larger wheels.

@vlj1133

24 күн бұрын

Those 16" wheels with the taller sidewalls also make for the quietest, plushest ride offered by any Camry. So, with the LE in FWD, you get the lowest price (by far), the best fuel mileage (by far), the plushest ride, the quietest ride, the lowest maintenance costs with the most affordable tires (by far), and the most reliable car, since it's the simplest model, with the least electronic gadgetry. As Kirk said in the video, who cares about flashier wheels? It's a Camry. No one buys a Camry for head-turning style or amazing sporty performance. It's an appliance. It's your consistent, reliable butler, not your sexy PIA trophy wife. It's supposed to remain in the background, always ready, willing, and able to serve you without complaint, and to do so seemingly forever. The Camry LE in FWD with no moonroof...the best daily driver and all-around value in the current automotive world. You chose well.

@RS-qz6by

24 күн бұрын

@@vlj1133 thank you!!

@Nightshade1881

24 күн бұрын

👀😅43kOTD for my XSE Still not regretting my purchase I wanted something with all the bells and whistles after driving my old 08 Camry for so long.

I got 55 mpg total in one day when i drive camry se awd and it was crazy!

@hdhd7402

24 күн бұрын

My old ball & chain will not let anyone near her hybrid

We are averaging 42.4 mpg with our 2022 Rav4 Hybrid over 35K miles at the pump around Tampa. Toyota really has an amazing hybrid system!

@rightlanehog3151

24 күн бұрын

🙌🙌

@James-il3tq

23 күн бұрын

My buddy and I both have averaged 35 mpg on our 2019 Rav4 hybrids from day 1. He's in Los Angeles. I'm in Alberta, Canada.

@spacemaster5206

22 күн бұрын

Nope Toyota actually has a huge fuel consumption

@jeffreyarrowood9911

18 күн бұрын

I'm at 42.3 with my 2021 toyota avalon hybrid

@JonathanMcGuire-xq2bi

11 күн бұрын

I'm at 41mpg in my 21 crv hybrid

Kirk, we can confirm after our son has driven his 2025 Camry LE the computer said 53.5 mpg average but after the real number after gassing up was 51.59 mpg with mostly 425 miles of interstate driving. You can take that to the bank. The Camry LE is the bomb. 💣

@rightlanehog3151

24 күн бұрын

LEss is more. The Camry LE rules!!!!!

@BrianNC81

24 күн бұрын

Any idea how driving higher speeds impacts the fuel economy? What does it do if you set the cruise at 80 mph for extended periods?

@KirkKreifels

24 күн бұрын

I'd guess 80 mph will be closer to 40 mpg. 65mph should be close to 50 mpg.

@pbmcgme176

23 күн бұрын

@@KirkKreifels I have 38k miles on my 2020 Camry LE now and drive consistently at 80mph here on Dallas tollways. I almost always get between 45-47 mpg and I dont baby it. It's the only hybrid that can do this. My fathers accord hybrid will be at 36-38mpg.... Toyota knows how to make hybrids. Also just FYI nml mode is the only mode to be in. The eco and sport both waste gas for no reason. If you travel between 60-70mph your gas mileage will be amazing. 75mph will net you 48-49 easy. I didn't buy it to hypermile it and you absolutely don't have to in order to achieve great fuel economy.

@JT-fq2bl

22 күн бұрын

Best Fuel Economy Highway = Sonata City = Accord Mix = Camry

EXCELLENT video!!! I wish more people are taught simple driver etiquette. There would be a lot less road rage. Keep up the good work Kirk!!!

@scott8919

24 күн бұрын

There would be a lot less road rage if people learned anger management too.

@deancm3759

24 күн бұрын

@@winstonarmstead184 wishful thinking, unfortunately you can’t teach stupid.

@James-il3tq

23 күн бұрын

Pulse and glide is poor driver etiquette when someone behind you. You're speed is constantly going up and down which is annoying to followers. Also increases drive time.

I have the 2025 Camry LE. The dash said that I got 53MPG. The calculator said 57MPG. That was a lot of HI way driving at 70 - 80 MPH. Most of the time was on adaptive cruise control. I drove from Riverhead Long Island to Fredericksburg Vergina on I95. It took 6.5 gallons. I put 2270 miles on the car in the 2 weeks that I have had it. I just did my first oil change and sent a sample to Blackstone.

@rightlanehog3151

24 күн бұрын

Please share the used oil analysis results.

@ontheaaron

23 күн бұрын

Can you please post a video of your Camry?

@emaadpervez353

23 күн бұрын

wow nice

@douglaskaye1395

22 күн бұрын

First oil change is best at 500 miles. The oil oil change intervals should be 5,000miles make it last.

@hitechrr

22 күн бұрын

@@douglaskaye1395 My plan was 1000 mile change but I went on a 2000 trip. I find that a hybrid engine runs only about half the time. I plan on 5000 mile changes but the dealer will only do it at 10000 mile intervals for the 4 changes that came with the car. I will be doing one before each dealer tire rotation at 5000. Mobil one 0w8 is the oil that they use with a Toyota label.

The base LE front wheel drive would be interesting to see, I believe the highest MPG and biggest seller is this spec.

@0HOON0

24 күн бұрын

When new, my 2021 Hybrid LE was getting 55-58mpg in the summer and 45-50mpg in the winter. Now that the battery is a few years old, the car has lost about 3mpg.

@LivingInAnInverseReality

24 күн бұрын

@@0HOON0 After 4 years it gets 3 mpg worse........yikes.......hopefully that doesn't happen to my wife and I. Both of us drive 4th gen Toyota/Lexus hybrids

@Its.fernnnn

24 күн бұрын

I can drive at/over 500 miles on a tank of gas on the 2025 Camry LE average was 50 MPG last fill up.

@RS-qz6by

24 күн бұрын

​@@Its.fernnnn I feel like you should be getting more tbh

@LucasFR11

24 күн бұрын

Put them in a garage, less temperature exposure

Kirk, your reviews are the BEST! Thank you! I have driven Toyota hybrids (Prius/Camry/Highlander/NX300h) since 2005. I have tried all three drive modes on all of these models. ECO mode slows down throttle response and HVAC, so my response is to hit the throttle harder and turn up the HVAC, negating the intended effect. Normal mode is normal. Sport mode gives you very fast and sensitive throttle response, so I am lighter on the throttle. Because of the way I drive, my mpg remains the same no matter what mode I use. For me, the easiest way to increase mpg's is to use HVAC in full auto mode, NOT use cruise control, and best of all, coast rather than brake, without annoying other drivers. When coasting or coming to a stop, I have learned how to keep the braking in regen as much as possible without using friction brakes. In my 2020 NX300h I am currently averaging 36 mpg in this car rated at 33/30.

That’s great. Better than my 2011 Prius getting 45-50.

@alanclarkeau

24 күн бұрын

But not as good as the 4th Generation Prius I had. There was quite an improvement between the 3rd & 4th.

@byhsu6140

24 күн бұрын

​@alanclarkeau yes, the 4th gen gets you at least 55~57mpg. The EPA combined estimate is 52mpg.

@roadboat9216

24 күн бұрын

@@alanclarkeau Yes, that’s great. And now the 5th gen is even a good bit better and with more power and handling. They just keep getting better. My daughter has. 4th gen and I drove it. Yes big improvement over 3rd. If and when I buy another car it will be a Prius.

@CKPHH

17 күн бұрын

New battery and battery filter clean will get you 60mpg, watch Chrisfix

I have an XSE with AWD, 19" wheels. I have no sunroof. I drive with the AC on full most of the time. My MPG for my first tank was 45.9mpg. My 2nd tank was around 46.5. I am not doing anything to try to hyper-mile. Most of my driving is on the highway with the cruise control set to 65mph.

LE model is exciting with that potential monster MPG!

Why are people complaining about the price? The Toyota Camry is one of the best cars in every aspect. There are people who pay double for Chinese cars but then complain about the Camry, despite its price increase. This is a common trend nowadays, as the prices of all cars have risen.

Absolutely true that 16" wheels and tires + FWD instead of AWD makes all the difference in the World. Then if you also use low rolling resistance tires like Michelin Energy Saver A/S, highway fuel economy is boosted even more.

@rightlanehog3151

24 күн бұрын

In regard to the tires, do you save enough gas to justify the more frequent tire replacements compared to a Michelin Defender?

@0HOON0

24 күн бұрын

​@@rightlanehog3151For most people, no. The Defenders will also provide better handling and stopping distances. Vastly so in the winter. I'm a nutter though, so I like to risk the eco tires.

@4af

24 күн бұрын

@@rightlanehog3151 good question Defender 2, 80,000 mile tread warranty vs 65,000 for the energy saver a/s. 1-2 extra highway MPG for the energy saver a/s.

@James-il3tq

23 күн бұрын

Eco tires are fine in warm, dry climates. You do sacrifice some breaking distance and wet/snow/ice grip. For myself better grip for poor weather and emergency braking, etc worth slightly lower mpg.

@codincoman9019

23 күн бұрын

I prefer Bridgestone instead of Michelin for the better all-round performance, especially on wet and when braking. Bridgestone Potenza Sport (I had a bad experience with Michelin PS4) for the summer and Blizzak LM005 for the winter. Best quality/price ratio.

@Kirk, when I traded in my '17 Prius Prime, I still had 199.99MPG!😂

By far the best Camry review on the internet. You just set the bar VERY high. 👍👌

Crown owner here. Stay in the lower half of the eco portion of the radial and you’ll be electric only as long as you have 3 or more bars of electric power. You can find the perfect anchor spot for your foot and basically be pure electric till it’s empty if the road permits. The slow braking is absolutely it, that little part of the radial is great for keeping track. This is my first owned car and it’s been interesting learning the little nuances. I started with about 29.6 mpg in the xle trim…. So yea. I was heavy foot harry for a bit. I’ve climbed from this to now 38.2 mpg. If I reset the reader, I’m sure I could be at a consistent 43 or higher, but I enjoy ticking up slowly but surely. From 27 miles to 10.5k I can wholeheartedly say this hybrid system not only has some kick, but its efficiency is top notch. Next variants I just want more electric capability. Stronger motors for what would essentially be more wiggle room in the electric only driving speeds, larger capacity battery for obvious hopes, and the torque that comes with the additional strength is just gravy. Even just a plug in variant of the crown.

Toyota's technology is the future of the car industry

@kromahj

24 күн бұрын

😂😂😂

@James-il3tq

23 күн бұрын

Hybrids probably. EVs, not so much!

@spacemaster5206

22 күн бұрын

Not really Toyota has actually a huge fuel consumption

"Pulse and glide is the Bend and snap of fuel economy" YESSS, Kirk Woods! Lol As a female driver, who knows quite a bit about cars, it means a lot for you to use this reference! This week has been nothing short of validating- I worked w an incredible female sales person at Toyota, a first after buying 5 cars before this experience. It was awesome to talk about cars and share the love of cars from someone who doesn't hold a reservation about what I know and like in cars as a female person. Hope all your girls follow in your car-enthusiast footsteps, Kirk, just as I have w my Dad, who worked for Toyota! Can't wait to bring my 2025 Camry XSE home next week! Thanks, Kirk!

@KirkKreifels

24 күн бұрын

Congrats on your new Camry! Thanks for all the kind words :) Hoping at least one of my daughters gets in the "family" business one day!

I drove 210 miles yesterday at 65mph with the AC on in my 23 Rav 4 Ltd Hybrid. 46mpg. Its rated at 40.

@rightlanehog3151

24 күн бұрын

🙌🙌

@JamaicanMeCrazy

23 күн бұрын

Yessir....

@mikej238

23 күн бұрын

Just did the return 210 mile trip. Got 46.5 on the way back

@Big.W.

20 күн бұрын

How many cars passed you?

@mikej238

20 күн бұрын

@@Big.W. Speed limit was 65, 2 + 3 lane divided highway. I drive in the right lane pass in the left lane, which I did many times.

In other hybrid news, the CX-50 hybrid was announced and I'm very disappointed that the base trim CX-50 doesn't get the hybrid engine. The hybrid CX-50 will start at the preferred trim at $35k and you will be forced to go with a slow power lift gate...sigh Mazda c'mon. A base hybrid starting at $33k would've been such great value

@meowmeow2759

24 күн бұрын

Would have been too competitive with the RAV4 base price, while being far superior interior wise. I'm sure Toyota had some rules for using their hybrid system

@Unchainedmaple888

24 күн бұрын

@@meowmeow2759 I wouldn't be surprised if that were the case, but Mazda has also been making some pretty wonky decisions when it comes to trims and options for the last few years. Let's not even talk about the CX-70 debacle so yeah...dunno what Mazda is smoking sometimes

@jamesstever9820

22 күн бұрын

What’s the point? The preferred trim isn’t even leather lol

very good tips and info on regen in the beginning.

You're putting out the best Camry videos right now. Appreciate it!!

@KirkKreifels

24 күн бұрын

Sadly it's my last one until next year.... I had to give her back yesterday.

@RS-qz6by

24 күн бұрын

When you get it again, it would be awesome if you could get an LE this time. Would love to hear your thoughts and experiences with that one!

I’ve been averaging 56.5mpg over 1400mi in the LE. In my 22 Corolla hybrid I’ve been getting 63mpg over 59k miles. Florida driving, flat roads, calculated at the pump. I averaged 44mpg in my 07 Camry hybrid before it died with 427k miles.

@KirkKreifels

23 күн бұрын

Epic

That’s great and it’s not even broken in.

Another great review Kirk, you were not "HYPER mileing" the car, but just some great tips on how to squeeze the mileage, without being a jerk...Love it!! You essentially drove the worst trim level possible and still got 50 mpg, and to some people having the "best" looking/most features is important. If it is the car you drive every day and if you are like many of us, you will drive it for as many years as possible, you want that up scale feel. I agree with you on All Wheel Drive, unless it is absolutely needed I would save the $1500....

I just bought a blue 25 Camry LE and loving it. I just wanted to share that I took a 800 mile one way trip early May in my 22 Camry. Not a hybrid and was surprised to do 500 miles until putting in the first tank of gas.

@FlexRod

24 күн бұрын

I can confirm this as well, I have a 2019 SE trim and I have gotten over 500 miles in a single tank.

@threadoflife

21 күн бұрын

Thank you for this I was super curious about range on a full tank with it only being a 13 Gallon tank now! 500 miles is great news! Although you said that’s a 2022 so I’m curious what the range will be on a 2025 I saw about 473 with a full tank in the dash when test driving a FWD the other day! Not terrible I hope it will break that 500 range space after break in.

@FlexRod

19 күн бұрын

@@threadoflife that’s an estimate and can definitely beat it, most especially on long trips. The most mine has shown is 350.

excellent drive for economy tips and review of your test...thanks..

Kirk, you just sold me this Camry. But I am going to wait until my Local Toyota Dealership to stop Scalping them and inventory to go up a little more first.

New Camry is simply fantastic and keeps showing why its a class leader. while destroying it's rivals like A highly trained assassin 👑. (Sonata k5 accord Altima legacy ⚰️RIP)

picking up my SE this week, black on black. 50 mpg sounds like a dream for someone who travels 45 minutes to work one way...letttsss gooooo

i already got mine yesterday mine so happy to have it < 3

Prior to informing us of the 19 inch wheels, I guessed that was responsible for the relatively lower MPG.

Very good review and tips Kirk. Keep up the good work 👏👏

I rented a 2025 Camry LE in Alaska last week. Mostly drove highway. I drove the speed limit where possible and drove 918 miles. First tank was 52.93 MPG (I don’t know how full the tank was when I picked it up) and the second tank was 56.99 MPG. I use an app called “road trip” to keep track of my MPG on multiple cars. I loved driving that Camry! Great road manners, fairly quiet, the adaptive cruise is better than that on my 2 cars that have that feature, and it’s comfortable. When I sell my 2019 Prius I have that on top of my shopping list.

@RF-it7uv

20 күн бұрын

I switched from the 2021 Tesla Model Y to the Lexus RZ450e and use these techniques to achieve 4.5 miles/kWh - 6 miles/kWh (that’s 300 -420+ miles) - that’s way better than my old Tesla. My RZ has 18 inch wheels - smaller wheels make a huge difference in terms of improved ride quality AND efficiency. Lexus and Toyota have a brilliant adaptive regen + braking system that automatically slows down the car if the traffic ahead is slowing down, unlike Tesla where the aggressive regen requires accelerator to be constantly pressed to keep vehicle moving, which hurts Tesla’s efficiency. Lexus RZ450e also has paddles behind the wheel to “downshift” or “upshift” and change the regen setting on the fly.

Just did a 110 miles round trip, with half at highway speeds (60-70 mph, following traffic), some city, the rest country roads (45-50 mph), driving chill, at the speed limit, following traffic, air con and radio on, two people... 54 mpg. Damn, on a 1.5 ton vehicle with 200 bhp (Corolla Touring Sport 2.0L), that's really not bad. I don't think my old diesel with half the power would even do that.

@rightlanehog3151

24 күн бұрын

Is that 54 miles to the American gallon or Imperial gallon?

@0bzen22

24 күн бұрын

@@rightlanehog3151 US. 4.3 l / 100km. On country roads, I'm a low 4l / 100km (or even under sometimes), but highway, I was about 4.5, 4.7, which surprised me. Unless the computer is out of whack, but last time, it was out by about 0.2l / 100km. Long trips are usually more accurate.

@rightlanehog3151

24 күн бұрын

@@0bzen22 If we could buy the Corolla Touring Sports over here I think I would choose the 1.8 engine to get even better results. Having said that, the Japanese version offers all wheel drive. I don't know why an AWD option has not been made available in Europe.

@EsSav814

24 күн бұрын

Does the radio affect your mpg?

@Studio89Graphic

24 күн бұрын

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One of the most practical way to review hybrids. The vast majority buy hybrids for efficiency & anything else is just a bonus. I was gonna buy accord hybrid but I changed my mind after seeing the camry numbers and features.

Wow, that is an amazing fuel economy. Good work Kirk!

@KirkKreifels

24 күн бұрын

Thanks 👍

@RF-it7uv

20 күн бұрын

I switched from the 2021 Tesla Model Y to the Lexus RZ450e and use these techniques to achieve 4.5 miles/kWh - 6 miles/kWh (that’s 300 -420+ miles) - that’s way better than my old Tesla. My RZ has 18 inch wheels - smaller wheels make a huge difference in terms of improved ride quality AND efficiency. Lexus and Toyota have a brilliant adaptive regen + braking system that automatically slows down the car if the traffic ahead is slowing down, unlike Tesla where the aggressive regen requires accelerator to be constantly pressed to keep vehicle moving, which hurts Tesla’s efficiency. Lexus RZ450e also has paddles behind the wheel to “downshift” or “upshift” and change the regen setting on the fly.

great video. I think there's one more tip. On the gear shifter is a B mode. From what I read this is a heavy regen braking mode. It's not like the B gear in a traditional automatic transmission which was used for downhill slowing. So there's no danger of switching to B at any speed. You can essentially use B as a way to brake, lessening the need for the disc brakes. In fact, if you need to brake in a hurry like an emergency, switch to B while applying the disc brakes hard. It will stop fast. There is so little wear and tear on my brakes on my Prius C because of this.

AWD is the "spare tire" problem of people who say they don't like it deleted "just in case" they get blow out and they feel they will be safe and able to flip it out themselves - BUT if people wait and get used to the out of sight below floor storage they might decide it is really more a "driving" benefit not to mention carrying something that is big and heavy for no driving enjoyment benefit eh.

I would personally get the XSE AWD trim just because I want the handling, extra speed, leather seats, pano roof, and JBL speakers. You can always go on tirerack and get a new set of smaller wheels with michelin all season tires. That way it will still handle quite well because of the michelin tires despite the smaller wheels. The smaller wheels should be able to boost the mpg by 3-4. The camry is still the king when it comes to reliability and practicality. I find it funny that so many people still make fun of camrys and the people who drive them. Jokes on them when they have to deal with major repairs out of nowhere while the people who own camrys can put their money into savings, IRAs, and stocks and watch their money compound year over year.

@Tigerex966

24 күн бұрын

The bland styling accord gets the jokes now

Thank you for this video. I will use this technique in my Maverick!

Got 56 mpg on a 2.5-3 hr tour today in my 2025 XSE AWD.

Love this format! Btw, I have a 2022 Camry SE Nightshade with 12k miles, somehow I average about 42 mpg which I feel like is pretty good for a non-hybrid.

Just another excellent video. Thank you Kirk!

@KirkKreifels

24 күн бұрын

I had a blast with the new Camry!

Thank you for showing the gauge monitor while driving. It really shows how it works as you drive a hybrid. Thanks also for explaining in detail how to save fuel while driving. Incidentally, it’s the exact same way I drive my ICE car. I get good gas mileage doing so. I plan on trading for the Highlander Hybrid in the near future. Your video is very helpful.

Camry LE or SE all the way. The XSE is a fantastic car, but i really don't see the value add with 19" wheels

"I believe the "pulse and glide" you mentioned used to be known as "lifting." I had an '08 Prius and did some research on how to maximize mileage. I discovered that if you reached speeds ranging from 20 to 49 MPH, you could slightly release your foot from the accelerator and still maintain the same speed. I didn't come up with this term; I read about it." Love the video.

Overall good video, thanks. The comment section is excellent. The guys who brought got good deals and know value.

Yes, 50 mpgs for a large sedan is incredibly good. Camrys are nice cars. I've got a 2024 Venza, and in town, my trip computer shows over 50 mpgs. On the hwy, it shows around 45 mpgs. However, I haven't done the calculations on my own, but I will be doing that in the future. Excellent video, good job doing the purely highbred explanations.

Thanks, Kirk… This video answered one of my main questions when I get my XSE later this year. I was wondering how many miles you could get a fill up … mine will no doubt be a little lower because I am getting AWD. Very informative.

@KirkKreifels

24 күн бұрын

This XSE had the 19" and AWD... both sap fuel econ

@davidmarc876

24 күн бұрын

@@KirkKreifels I agree with you in your video for the best MPG go with the LE… I think it’s a superb. Why buy a Prius?… I did not go with the LE because I like a lot of features and the features that I wanted are in the premium plus package. I lease my new cars so I load them up however I did not opt for the $1500 optional wheels as I could not justify that price… I chose Accessories, some of which I had never had before on a car. In regards to people saying that $45K is a lot for a Camry, which I somewhat agree… Mine is just a tad over $43K… looking for tomorrow of your Camry videos ** I did order all-wheel-drive as I live in the north east and upstate New York and here is in necessity. I currently drive a 22 RAV4 SE hybrid this was my first SUV as I could not get another Camry during Covid because there were none available at the time

Not surprised at the MPG. I had a 2016 Prius that pulled down 70+ mpg at 50 mph with four adults aboard using the same techniques as you. Crazy !!

Excellent video, very informative.

I have a 2021 Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE and I get an average of 70 + MPG City, 62 MPG Highway. LOVE IT!

Great detailed video!

I do exactly how you do it and I get 60mpg on Prius XLE AWD 2023.

LE with sunroof and bigger screen, take my money 💰 👍🏼

at one point i actually got 49MPG on a drive back from work on my 25 SE so im pretty impressed by this new 5th gen hybrid system

Nice looking 4Runner LTD in the background when you stopped to calculate the MPG!

Nice tour of Naples and Bonita Springs - Tamiami Trail :)

We had a Base LE as a rental car this summer on our family vacation and over 700 miles of mixed driving averaged 58-59 mpg with a car full of 4 people + luggage. We drove over 520 miles on less than $30 of fuel all in perfect climate controlled comfort. It was amazing! I can say that the base LE 16" wheel and tire combo doesn't have much grip though. There were several turns the tires started complaining when I didn't feel like it was taking it all that quickly.

I do have to give a credit to Toyota for making current iteration of hybrids very efficient compares to even one generation back. I have the NX350h averaging right at 40mpg which is twice the previous RX350 at 19MPG and still have RX450h at 26MPG. .

Kirk, Yes indeed! The XSE's wide tires and big wheels are completely counterproductive in the pursuit of high mpg. This is just another reason why the LE on 16' wheels is the best bet. As a bonus, tire replacement costs with smaller rims will be a fraction of the cost over the life of the car and the ride will be smoother every single mile driven. 😁😁While we are on the subject of high mpg, just imagine what it must be like getting 70+ mpg in the Yaris Hybrids they sell in other markets. 🤩🤩

@RS-qz6by

24 күн бұрын

All facts

@0HOON0

24 күн бұрын

I hit a monster pothole with my LE on 16". No damage! I was sure that I had just blown $700-$1k. That extra inch of sidewall is worth a lot more than mpg.

@fr4ankyou2

24 күн бұрын

Does the width of the tire affect fuel economy? If I get 17" wheels that are the same diameter and width as the 19s, is there any gain in fuel economy?

@mrsj1417

24 күн бұрын

The big wheels still provide VERY high mpg. Just not as high as the other models might provide. It's RELATIVE. You make it sound like the big wheels end up getting 14 mpg, which isn't true.

@jeschr3462

24 күн бұрын

@@mrsj1417 Been there done that. Large wheels with low profile tires can be a serious nightmare. The roads where I live are crap and every time I hit a pothole especially after it rains, I start praying that I make it home once the tires start leaking air due to a bent rim. A new tire and wheel is also not cheap. I want nothing to do with large wheels and low profile tires ever again.

There were several reports (from car magazines & EPA) in the last few months that EV manufacturers, especially Tesla, consistently overstate their vehicles' (equivalent) MPG values while many Japanese manufacturers pretty much are spot on with their MPGs from actual driving. I hate to think what would happen to EV drivers forced to scramble to find the nearest charging station(s) due to the inflated MPGs claimed by their manufacturers. And we are even talking about driving in the winter.

Kirk-Close the sunshade when it's hot : )! AWD has no wheelspin or torque steer under acceleration like the FWD so for me I would only buy the AWD.I think the fuel economy is more affected by the 19 inch wheels than AWD.

@rightlanehog3151

24 күн бұрын

I agree. I would want AWD and 16" rims to get the best balance of traction and economy. 😁

I own a 2023 RAV4 Hybrid XSE, and here is another tip for better MPGs. This may sound counter-intuitive at first. Spend LESS time in EV mode, and more in "hybrid" mode. The hybrid mode is when both the ICE and battery are moving the car; go to 5:55 - 6:30 and see the energy flow meter (right circle). In hybrid mode, even when the ICE is running, the car is still doing around 60 instantaneous MPG (the white bar in the left circle). Also, keep the battery between 5-7 bars (out of 8) state of charge. The hybrid mode will run even more efficiently when the battery level is high. Since I started doing this in my RAV4 hybrid, my EV driving ratio has decreased, but my MPGs have increased by about 10%.

@mikej238

24 күн бұрын

You mean spend more time in ECO mode

I like the camera setup you have... And not having hills is definitely a plus. Up in Nashville where I do most of my driving there are hills everywhere. They kill the fuel economy. I definitely wish you could test this thing for an entire tank as well. For some reason that math doesn't seem right. My FWD XSE never comes out more than what the dash says, and the absolute best calculated I've gotten one time was 45 mpg(46 on the dash). Usually it's 38-40 calculated. I definitely feel it's partially on me, but the XSE is for sure much harder to get the advertised fuel economy in.

Great Video! Thank You!

Surprising results!

My 2018 Camry with 2.5l consistently gets 43 to 45 mpg on the highway. We bought it new. Since day one the average mpg is 32.1. Some may think this is odd but I use the cruise control as much as possible at all speeds 35 mph and above. Love my CAMRY.

great tips on regen breaking!

Great tips on driving. I love it

I was seriously thinking what you were going to think about the new Camry MPG. there is a TikTok video that went viral about a mom proving that the MPG stated by Toyota is false. At first, I thought she was BS’ing but now that I see your video, it just gives me more assurance.

I have a 2020 LE Camry with 52,000 miles. I often get 54 to 60 mpg in the summer and 48 to 54 in the winter. The mpg increases with more miles on the odometer.

I remember getting 525 miles per tank from the 2021 Avalon. I shouldn’t have sold it but got top dollar for it in early 2022.

You do such a great job and you’re very soft on the eyes.

I’m only averaging 36-37mpg in my 2014 Toyota Prius so I’m highly looking forward to this in my new 2025 Toyota Camry XSE Premium Plus Package AWD. I’m super stoked to pick it up early August 2025!

I’m a ‘14 Prius C driver, and I think you can take off in the “eco zone” and let everyone save some MPGs behind you.

I'm getting 45+ mpg in my 2021 Lexus ES300h effortlessly.

I get 47 to 48 MPG. No mountains here. Mostly city to rural driving. FWD version.

Really like the vids Huge fan Long time follower & 2024 Corolla Se Owner. As Toyota Hybrids are Great I'm considering buying one BUT I've got real concerns about excessive Radiation Inside the Hybrids during Real World Daily Driver Usage SO Could You PLEASE Do Some Vids With EMF / ELF Testing & RESULTS . I believe a lot of people are interested. Or should we be? Please find out for us all... & THANX

When the Prius first came out we had car pool lanes, they would either go below the speed limit or barely at it. Yeah we loved those guys.

RE: Highway on-ramps - It depends on where you live. Certainly, if the on-ramp is long and allows a leisurely acceleration to highway speed, go for it. But where I live, many of them are short af and require much harder acceleration to safely merge. Basically, "your mileage will very" on this particular tip. Be safe. Otherwise, love your videos man.

@rightlanehog3151

24 күн бұрын

True. Your mileage will vary very much depending on how you drive.

@markcoopers1930

24 күн бұрын

The short tight curve on-ramps are fun. Foot to the floor, tire squeal and pray the folks in the travel lane are leaving the proper space between cars: safer than going too slow and trying to merge 20 mph under the flow of traffic (or heaven forbid stop in the middle of the on-ramp).

@pyramidion5911

24 күн бұрын

Most people freak out and over accelerate anyway. 99.999% of the time you don't need a giant burst speed of to merge on the freeway. I have driven damn near everything on wheels in damn near every state, now I deliver in a large Metropolitan area for fun, trust when I say you don't need to slam on the gas to merge. Most people need to learn how to slow down when merging if anything.

I just drive and whatever i get is whatever i get. I obey speed limit and break slowly already so it just works. This new Camry is definitely a hit. Can’t wait to see reliability after 2 years.

For anyone wondering, at $4/gal of gas, the difference between 55mpg and 45mpg over 100K miles is $1600. Its neglibable and useless to worry about that if you are spending 30K+ on a new car. If you really care so much about saving money buy a used car. What im trying to say is buy whichever version you like

I got a Grand Highlander Hybrid Limited last August. We love the huge cabin, tech, cargo, AND it gets incredible gas mileage. My last 2193 miles took 55 gallons = 39.9 mpg and it's rated at 32 highway and 36 city. I'd say 70% of my miles were city highway driving. I just love how smooth Toyotas hybrid system runs. I live in MN and have been using AC. Kirk - do you know if the seat cooling system runs off EV battery too or does it run on engine? That seat cooling feels so nice after a workout or if seats hot.

@KirkKreifels

23 күн бұрын

The accessories in the car are run off the 12v battery iirc.

I don't understand how people are paying $45k for these. 🤦

@tinhinnh

24 күн бұрын

i dont understand how you dont understand about car prices these days 🤦🏻

@KirkKreifels

24 күн бұрын

Bad buy at $45k. LE at $31k with leather steering heated steering wheel is OP!!!

@Kev_D.

24 күн бұрын

Simple answer: it's a Camry (one of the most respected quality vechicles on the road) and that's the price.

@occckid123

24 күн бұрын

I mean you don't have to get all the options???

@Inobscurity-n7j

24 күн бұрын

​@@tinhinnhI picked up the SE with convenience and all weather packages for $31.087.

Top tier gas helps with fuel economy.

Kirk Can You get the Color Ocean Gem Exterior On Every Trim of the Camry? 😎 Can't Decide either LE or XLE. Probably Get FWD LE Ocean Gem Exterior with Black interior (Snow Tires). Boston MA 🇺🇲😎😊

thank you for saying that hyper milers are selfish! They are just being selfish and jerks. If they wanted to save the planet, they would drive normally so that the rest of the drivers don't get angry and accelerate to get around them (using more fuel). Great instructional video.

Good video, on how to drive a hybrid.

Thank You‼️🏁🏆

We were given a 2025 SE Camry for long term rental. The display in front if the driver can be changed to show a multitude of information including charging and power distribution. Just use the arrow buttons. The instant torque can ruin mpg because no Camry has been like that 😂

I bought a 2015 prius to try out the hybrid life and have been so impressed with the fuel milage. I think within a year ill trade this in for the new camry.

My son says a times he has made it to 60mpg on his 2025 XSE. So there’s that.

50mpg. Crushing it!

When you drive a hybrid for a long time and get good with the hybrid system, you'll soon find that around town you'll be in EV mode around 70% of the time. It's at that point you realise how amazing hybrids are and you'll be thinking as well, what's the bloody point of a full EV!

@BrianNC81

24 күн бұрын

I like getting a thrill out of driving, not just getting to my destination. I can definitely see the attraction to full EV especially performance models that can get to 100mph faster than a hybrid can get to 60. Get a little open stretch of highway or an on-ramp with no traffic mash it down and have some fun. Model 3 performance does 0-60mph in 3.1 seconds, 0-100mph in 8.2

@BrianNC81

24 күн бұрын

I would definitely be interested in this Camry if they came out with a TRD version that use the hybrid max powertrain. If they can get the 0 to 60 somewhere down in the mid 4-second range or even low 5 second, it would be a fun little car.

@henryhonda8408

23 күн бұрын

@@BrianNC81 who gives a dam how fast you can get 0 to 60mph. The whole idea of hybrids is to maximize your miles per gallon. If you need speed just go to a race track and knock yourself out...... public roads isn't the place to go for a joy ride!

@BrianNC81

23 күн бұрын

@@henryhonda8408 it's perfectly fine to find a mountain road in the middle of nowhere and have some fun behind the wheel in a high-performance car. You should try it sometime.