8.3
2025 Toyota Camry SL review
This is the closest you’ll get to a Lexus without paying Lexus money – it’s the Toyota Camry SL HEV, and it’s really, really good..
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Matt Campbell
Toyota Camry vs BMW M3 Comparison
Toyota Camry
BMW M3
2024 Toyota
Camry
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2024 BMW
M3
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Based on the Toyota Camry SL HYBRID
Based on the BMW M3 COMPETITION TOURING M xDRIVE
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
Long distance driving
LuxuryFuel Efficiency
50L
200 km
59L
566 to 614 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$39,990 - $53,990
$153,500 - $249,900
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Tremendously simple to live with
- Super efficient in daily driving
- Spacious and well appointed
Misses
- Mid-50s for a Camry might be a bit much
- Wish it came as a wagon like the old days!
- Needs 95 RON premium unleaded now
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Fearsomely fast on road and track
- Extra wagon practicality
- Still comfortable enough to use as a family car
Misses
- Options get expensive, fast
- Aggressive looks still aren't to all tastes
- We've had to wait so long!
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Crystal Pearl Paint (+$575)
- Mica Metallic Paint (+$575)
- Metallic Paint (+$575)
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Colours Available
Non-metallic paint (no cost)
- Alpine White
- Sao Paulo Yellow
Metallic paint (no cost)
- Black Sapphire
- M Portimao Blue
- M Toronto Red
- M Isle of Man Green
- M Brooklyn Grey
- Skyscraper Grey
- Aventurine Red
BMW Individual paint
- Dravit Grey ($2500)
- Tanzanite Blue ($2500)
- Frozen Portimao Blue metallic ($5000)
- Frozen Pure Grey metallic ($5000)
- Frozen Black metallic ($5000)
- Frozen Orange metallic ($5000)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 2487 | 2993 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L | 3.0L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 6 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 24 | |
| Power | ||
| 138kW | 353kW - 405kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5700 | 6250 | |
| Torque | ||
| 221Nm | 550Nm - 650Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3600 | 2650 - 2750 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 14 | 9.3 | |
