<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0Zo8ym_0wOaTKpM00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0Zo8ym_0wOaTKpM00" width="1140" height="641" ></figure><p>The battle for midsize sedan supremacy continues in 2024. As the segment shrinks, the first to perish are those that sell in fewer numbers. Today, demand for these sedans has shrunk enough for them to be stable, and thus, all of what remains in this segment are midsize sedans from Asian automakers.</p><p>Midsize sedans are also adapting to changing times. Emission regulations continue to get stricter, and thus, electrification plays a bigger role than ever in keeping these cars relevant. But, if you aren't yet ready to make the fully electric splurge, hybrids are a perfect interim solution to your electrified needs. No need to think about charging whilst offering a boatload of efficiency benefits is exactly why hybrid vehicle sales in 2024 are taking off.</p><p>Among those that have top-notch driving dynamics in the segment include the Honda Accord Hybrid. There is another midsize hybrid sedan, however, that may not hold the same sporting legacy as the Accord Hybrid, but sales-wise, is the dominant hybrid player in the segment, trumping even the legend, that is the Accord.</p><h2>There's Newfound Dynamism In The Camry Hybrid </h2><p>Okay, so the Honda Accord Hybrid is mostly an appliance, but it's an appliance that has a bit of a sporty edge. However, for the 2025 model year, the Toyota Camry Hybrid aims to change that hierarchy. Mostly known historically to be boring and unexciting, the 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid aims to offer more emotion this time around to be more than just a midsize hybrid sedan that'll take you from A to B. </p><h2>Still An Appliance, But With Slightly More Emotion </h2><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0msbKz_0wOaTKpM00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0msbKz_0wOaTKpM00" width="1650" height="928" ><figcaption>Toyota</figcaption></figure><p>Now, don't go thinking that the Toyota Camry has become a sports sedan for the 2025 model year, because it is still pretty much an appliance. Its focus is still towards a comfortable and refined driving experience that fades into the background, but of course, delivered in typical Toyota hybrid efficiency and reliability. But, there have been improvements to make the Camry Hybrid incrementally better to drive this time around.</p><p>From our first-drive review article, our team has noted that the new Camry Hybrid, while still largely similar driving dynamics-wise from the previous model, exhibits more verve when going through corners.</p><p>The TNGA-K platform has been developed with more sharpness to its handling, and the new, fifth-generation 2.5-liter Toyota Hybrid System does a more refined and responsive job of delivering its power. The model that was driven is also the SE, which, together with the XSE, forms the sport-oriented family of the Camry lineup with their sport-tuned suspension.</p><h2>How It Fares Against The Honda Accord </h2><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0Ha6v6_0wOaTKpM00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0Ha6v6_0wOaTKpM00" width="1650" height="928" ><figcaption>Honda&nbsp;</figcaption></figure><p>We have yet to drive a current-generation Honda Accord Hybrid in order to validate our thoughts on the car, but historically, the Accord lineup has always offered a slightly sportier edge over the Toyota Camry. We've also had extensive experience with the CR-V Hybrid, in which its 2.0-liter hybrid drivetrain is the same as in the Accord Hybrid, and there are mechanical differences between it and the Camry Hybrid.</p><p>Both drivetrains have an e-CVT as their transmission, but that's only by name to simplify things, and not by how they actually work. Firstly, with Honda's implementation, that two-clutch system has two lock-up clutches, one for low-speed use and the other for high-speed use. As a result, when the engine wants to charge the Accord Hybrid's battery, it can charge independently and not power the wheels, thus driving much more smoothly when the engine is running at low speeds. This isn't possible with Toyota's planetary gear e-CVT, because whenever the engine is running to charge the battery, the planetary gear system means it is always connected to the wheels.</p><p>Now, at faster speeds or higher power demands, the lock-up clutch for high-power or high-speed use in the Accord Hybrid connects the engine to the wheels. Together with the pre-programmed Linear Shift Control, the Honda hybrid system offers linear, sportier acceleration since there's no engine droning from those pre-programmed shift points mimicking a traditional automatic. Engine droning is what Toyota's hybrid systems are notorious for, but on the upside, Toyota's planetary gear system offers more instantaneous response versus Honda's clutch-based system.</p><p><b>Toyota Camry Hybrid</b></p><p><b>Honda Accord Hybrid</b></p><p><b>Engine</b></p><p>2.5-liter four-cylinder hybrid</p><p>2.0-liter four-cylinder hybrid</p><p><b>Torque</b></p><p>N/A</p><p>247 lb-ft</p><p><b>Transmission</b></p><p>e-CVT</p><p>e-CVT</p><p><b>Base MSRP</b></p><p>$28,400</p><p>$33,655</p><h2>What Else A Camry Hybrid Offers </h2><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3BzsjB_0wOaTKpM00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3BzsjB_0wOaTKpM00" width="1650" height="928" ><figcaption>William Clavey/TopSpeed</figcaption></figure><p>Now that you know how the 2025 Toyota Camry drives and the mechanicals that helped it achieve those traits, here's everything else that you get in this hybrid midsize sedan.</p><h2>Sleeker Looks, Excellent Value </h2><p>The 2025 Toyota Camry has a lower base price than the Accord Hybrid, but that doesn't tell the full story. Spec-per-spec, the lower entry-level price of the Camry is because the base LE has fewer features and embellishments than the most affordable Accord Hybrid variant available. From the outside, the base Accord Hybrid Sport already looks as nice as a Camry XSE, with both models sporting two-tone wheels, full LED exterior lighting, smart entry with push-button start, among other features. This is all part of Honda's strategy of offering its hybrid versions to the mid- to high-trim variants. </p><p>If a base Accord Hybrid Sport is already too fancy for you, then that's where the Camry Hybrid becomes a perfect choice. It still looks relatively nice, though don't expect a lot of flash with the base LE. Climb up to the SE, and you now get 18-inch wheels, a sportier exterior design, all the while still costing less than a base Accord Hybrid Sport.</p><h2>Better Interior Appointments </h2><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3xOQIJ_0wOaTKpM00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3xOQIJ_0wOaTKpM00" width="1650" height="928" ><figcaption>TopSpeed</figcaption></figure><p>Likewise, receiving a significant redesign for the 2025 model year is the Camry Hybrid's interior. There's a completely new dash design that looks more stylish than before, and even the base LE for under $29,000 is well-kitted with stuff like two eight-inch screens (one as the digital gauges and the other being the Toyota Audio Multimedia infotainment), wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, push-button start, and automatic climate control. Again, while the LE isn't flashy, it's still reasonably modern for a lot of people already. </p><p>Stepping up to higher variants add synthetic leather upholstery, larger 12.3-inch screens for either the gauges, the main infotainment, or both, along with niceties like wireless charging, a JBL premium sound system, and a panoramic sunroof. Thanks to the Camry's broad price range, it's unsurprising that Toyota covers more ground and budget needs with the Camry Hybrid, thus solidifying its position as America's best-selling passenger car.</p><h2>Other Hybrid Midsize Sedan Alternatives </h2><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=24B2vk_0wOaTKpM00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=24B2vk_0wOaTKpM00" width="1650" height="928" ><figcaption>Toyota</figcaption></figure><p>This article focuses on a perfect midsize sedan hybrid alternative for the Honda Accord. However, while the Camry Hybrid is indeed the other safe choice in this space, there are two other hybrid midsize sedans that you're probably be interested in as well.</p><h2>A Posher Toyota Alternative </h2><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3XvPC2_0wOaTKpM00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3XvPC2_0wOaTKpM00" width="1650" height="928" ><figcaption>Toyota</figcaption></figure><p>If you've got the money to splurge, you may want to consider the Toyota Crown--a reinterpretation of the flagship sedan that's been blessed with crossover genes. It sits above the Camry Hybrid and thus, also has a higher base price of $41,440. Thankfully, that's matched with more features and tech to justify its price, but if you have the means, the range-topping Platinum with the 2.4-liter turbocharged Hybrid Max parallel hybrid system delivers copious amounts of power whilst still maintaining high levels of refinement. </p><p>All other variants, however, use the exact same fifth-generation 2.5-liter Toyota Hybrid System as the Camry Hybrid, though with electronic all-wheel drive (AWD) being fitted as standard. Whichever variant you choose, though, the Crown is practically a budget Lexus ES, but if you want a very stylish hybrid midsize sedan that's still relatively affordable, you might want to see what's coming up next. </p><h2>Or A Stylish K-Pop Star </h2><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1dTDW1_0wOaTKpM00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1dTDW1_0wOaTKpM00" width="1650" height="928" ><figcaption>Hyundai</figcaption></figure><p>Look towards South Korea, where K-Pop was born, and you'll appreciate the stylish interior and exterior of the 2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. Its hybrid system is also noteworthy because, unlike the series-parallel hybrid system of the Honda and Toyota, the Sonata uses a 2.0-liter parallel hybrid system, enabling them to use a traditional six-speed automatic that offers a more natural and linear driving experience. But perhaps its biggest piece-de-resistance is its design, because the Sonata Hybrid easily stands out on the road. </p><p>That's the same case when it comes to the interior, with the horizontal dash design, standard 12.3-inch infotainment, and digital gauges (an actual TFT color display in the case of the Limited), electronic column-mounted shifter, and the generous number of standard features that Hyundai has built a reputation for. It's likewise a value-packed option in the segment and if you place a high priority in style whilst still enjoying a combined 47 MPG, then the Sonata Hybrid that starts at $31,000 is also worth a look.</p></div></body>

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The battle for midsize sedan supremacy continues in 2024. As the segment shrinks, the first to perish are those that sell in fewer numbers. Today, demand for these sedans has shrunk enough for them to be stable, and thus, all of what remains in this segment are midsize sedans from Asian automakers.

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