Cross shopped the Accord, Camry and Sonata. Things that made a difference: Gas hood struts versus a hood prop. Power Trunk where the hinges are enclosed. 6-Speed automatic instead of a CVT. Dashboard and controls are more streamlined and less obtrusive than many new vehicles. Moving the gear selector to the steering wheel and cleaning up the busyness that you find on many center consoles is nice. The driver assistance technology. Lane Keep Assist is the best I have experienced so far. IMHO, the redesign is a big improvement over the old Sonata with its "catfish" front end styling. The Sonata also has a lower drag coefficient. As you stated, the ride does feel Mercedes-like. Reliability was a concern for me, but I am hoping that because this is a refresh rather than a redesign, that the drivetrain has been vetted and refined by now. Time will tell.
@BrosFOURRSpeed
2 ай бұрын
Yeah all good points for sure!
@markt4605
29 күн бұрын
I bought the 2018 Sonata hybrid with the same drivetrain. No issues. That said I am at about 65k now. All in all I am happy with the Sonata Hybrid.
@BrosFOURRSpeed
29 күн бұрын
@@markt4605 oh nice!
@patriot0971
15 күн бұрын
Camry vs Sonata, no contest Camry. Hyundai has an awful reliability reputation and Toyota has upped its game as far as features and gadgets are concerned. From a resale perspective, I will leave that question hanging because everyone knows the answer.
@thelemonpepperdon
10 күн бұрын
@@patriot0971good old fashion Toyota reliability. Who else can put an engine out that grenades itself in a couple of months and still have their fan boys talking about "reliability" 😂
@alanjg1
2 ай бұрын
I traded my 2020 Sonata Limited for a 2025 Camry XSE a month ago. The Camry is quieter, gives a smoother ride and handles better than my Sonata did. Very happy with the trade.
@BrosFOURRSpeed
2 ай бұрын
Oh nice! Check out the new Sonata tho. Big upgrade from the previous generation
@patriot0971
15 күн бұрын
You made the correct choice.
@sandhawk60
Ай бұрын
Living in an area that benefits from AWD, having it available as a hybrid on the Camry is a big plus. Otherwise these two are pretty comparable and I'd be interested in seeing how the actual real world MPG shakes out for both of them. Nice job!
@BrosFOURRSpeed
Ай бұрын
Yeah I like the AWD option! I was getting close to 45 MPG in the Hyundai all week. So I'd assume the Camry can match that
@gee6924
Ай бұрын
Sonata for the Styles and Features The boring Camry for reliability
@BrosFOURRSpeed
Ай бұрын
lol I can see that. But the Camry has more power tho and a more sporty ride
@gee6924
Ай бұрын
@@BrosFOURRSpeed I wouldn’t buy a Camry for power/sporty ride, I would rather get a properly tuned Toyota or Honda with reliability
@Krissyfoxtrot
2 ай бұрын
I've been driving Hyundai's in Canada since 2003. Six of them. Four are still in my driveway. 2011 Sonata 2.0T with 155 000kms 2018 Elantra Sport 6spd manual with 95 000kms 2022 Sonata N-Line with 20 000kms And a ......... 2023 Elantra N 6spd manual with 25 000 kms. R.I.P. to my 2003 Elantra 5spd and 2006 Elantra Hatch 4 spd auto..
@BrosFOURRSpeed
2 ай бұрын
Cool, glad you enjoy them.
@filetofish7688
2 ай бұрын
If the Sonata had an updated engine it would easily win this comparison. But since it doesn't, you would have to narrow it down to whether the reliability + drivability of the camry matters more, or the looks and tech of the Sonata.
@BrosFOURRSpeed
2 ай бұрын
Yeah that's about what I concluded with these
@cerny4444
2 ай бұрын
Great video, well done!
@BrosFOURRSpeed
2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@shaheryarsaeed839
Күн бұрын
Camry: reliable hybrid system & resale Sonata: aggressive design, more comfortable , roomier. Better value for money.
@BrosFOURRSpeed
13 сағат бұрын
Yeah very true! Both are good options tho overall
@coniccinoc
29 күн бұрын
I traded my 2020 loaded Impala for a no option Camry LE. I loved my Impala. Getting rid of it felt like I lost a pet. After driving the Camry, I know it was a good call. The car feels refine and is likely to be low drama.
@BrosFOURRSpeed
28 күн бұрын
How’s a car “low drama”?
@coniccinoc
28 күн бұрын
@@BrosFOURRSpeed My Impala had 20 inch stock rims with low profile tires. I lost two tires in the past two months after hitting a pot hole. I picked the LE because of it's 16 inch wheels. Also, my Impala was about to run out of Powertrain warranty. I just had it in for a week for an oil leak and pretty sure my AC is going . AC on an Impala is a 12 hour job, they have to take out the IP. I am retired and can pretty much drive anything and I just want a comfortable car that hold it's value and won't leave me walking.
@herbydeslorge
2 ай бұрын
People always saying Toyota over any cars. Have you ever consider other cars? Many people reported that some of the Camry give problems although a Toyota usually beat an Hyundai but companies do better each year.
@BrosFOURRSpeed
2 ай бұрын
Yeah Toyota is still very well ranked at the top. However it does seem they are getting a bit sloppy lately with some issues
@SchmeaterPan
Ай бұрын
Looking to close on a Sonata this week after a month plus of Camry shopping and I've got to tip my cap to Hyundai for making buying way streamlined than Toyota. Even the XSE/XLE Camrys still have around $4k in optional packages needed in order to get the panoramic monitor, parking sensors, etc. The regional distributors are ridiculous about the port options as well. If you want the Premium Plus in a specific color, you're going to be waiting for your dealer to get an allocation. The Hybrid Limited Sonata in comparison is much more transparently priced. Two trims each for gas and hybrid versions, no packages, the biggest difference is the AWD not being available on the Sonata Hybrid but it's so much cheaper compared to a maxed out Camry that you can just use some of those savings on a set of primo winter tires.
@BrosFOURRSpeed
Ай бұрын
Yeah Hyundai makes things pretty easy and really does offer a lot of car for the money! Not a bad way to go for sure
@blackgold754
2 ай бұрын
Sonata because it has tech features I need and as for reliability, I’ll take chances in this
@BrosFOURRSpeed
2 ай бұрын
The extra features are very nice! I’m sure 100k miles should be worry free
@blackgold754
2 ай бұрын
@@BrosFOURRSpeedbesides, I’m sure I’ll eventually get tired after 100k miles anyway. Besides, there are people who say their Hyundais have lasted longer than that.nits just that I wanna get luxury for moneys worth. With Camry, you’re struggling with whether u get 360 cam, HUD or not
@BrosFOURRSpeed
2 ай бұрын
@@blackgold754 definitely good points. I haven’t had a car past even 50k miles aside from my first car lol. So I’m sure tons of buyers would trade in for something new every 5 years or so and never even hit 100k. The Sonata definitely gives you a lot for the money.
@blackgold754
2 ай бұрын
@@BrosFOURRSpeed what cars in your experience would you say haven’t crossed past 50k miles?
@BrosFOURRSpeed
2 ай бұрын
@@blackgold754 Cars that’s I’ve owned. I’ve just never owned a car past 50k since I sell my cars and move on to something else quite frequently. I seem to trade my cars out every year since it’s part of my business
@mynameisjeff5225
2 ай бұрын
the comparison ive been waiting for
@BrosFOURRSpeed
2 ай бұрын
Which one would you buy?
@mynameisjeff5225
2 ай бұрын
@@BrosFOURRSpeed I want to drive and feel like this 10:14
@BrosFOURRSpeed
2 ай бұрын
@@mynameisjeff5225 Yeah the Hyundai has a very good ride!
@topherinbr
2 ай бұрын
Always go with Toyota. Both are good looking cars though
@BrosFOURRSpeed
2 ай бұрын
Gotta will probably outlast the Sonata. But Hyundai really packs their cars with features!
@bernardlim4414
2 ай бұрын
Toyota for reliability.
@BrosFOURRSpeed
2 ай бұрын
Yeah I’m sure very long term the Camry will outlast the Sonata
@kennethsmith6899
2 ай бұрын
Both are reliable as long as you keep up with the maintenance
@kromahj
2 ай бұрын
Toyota reliability is not like you think, they having a lot issues
@newchannel1220
2 ай бұрын
@@kennethsmith6899 😂
@Ricky-mo6mv
2 ай бұрын
KIA for not falsifying safety data
@amill1563
2 ай бұрын
Easy, just split the two in half and weld together to form a CamNata.
@BrosFOURRSpeed
2 ай бұрын
haha that'd be fun
@kromahj
2 ай бұрын
That sonata is loaded compared to the Camry
@BrosFOURRSpeed
2 ай бұрын
Yeah lots of features!
@user-vr8nl9my5j
2 ай бұрын
Nothing beats Toyota's hybrid system.
@diegochavez49ers
2 ай бұрын
yeah, actually engine reliability issues, lol a lot of owners of the new camry have already reported it has issues.
@shutterKeebs1127
2 ай бұрын
@@diegochavez49erslike what?
@mervinprone
2 ай бұрын
I’m here for a good time. Not a long time.
@BrosFOURRSpeed
2 ай бұрын
Yeah they have a lot of experience with hybrids!
@bluepoint4342
2 ай бұрын
@@diegochavez49ers What issues?
@grunf0094
Ай бұрын
Ugly grey everywhere inside the Camry, boring really. The Hyundai multi tone colour scheme looks much better and upscale. Living with the nicer interior day to day makes a huge difference. Too many many manufacturers just give black or grey interiors. Here in Canada it seems like we have no choice other than black or black or black. Sucks really.
@cabi5999
2 ай бұрын
Was wondering I hear people complain about how it feels driving and how it sounds inside saying it’s loud inside as you hear everything.
@BrosFOURRSpeed
2 ай бұрын
Which car? I talk about ride quality while driving both
@Big.W.
Ай бұрын
No way you’re talking about the 2025 Camry… that car is almost Lexus quiet
@mervinprone
2 ай бұрын
It’s shocking how they all just copy each other. The protruding hood with slim headlights and grill, the huge lower air vents, the angular trim around the fog lights, the emblem on the hood, swoopy side windows.
@BrosFOURRSpeed
2 ай бұрын
Yeah lots of high volume cars end up lookin very similar these days
@abdulaziz-montana
2 ай бұрын
I go with the Sonata it's because the style is more sporty looking one ☝🏼😉
@BrosFOURRSpeed
2 ай бұрын
Pretty cool style for sure!
@newchannel1220
2 ай бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@cod4r
2 ай бұрын
I'm not happy with the interior of the Toyota, but who buys a car for its looks, lol.
@BrosFOURRSpeed
2 ай бұрын
In person it's pretty nice. But the Hyundai is more feature packed for sure
@amill1563
2 ай бұрын
Does the Hyundai still have a 100k mi warranty?
@kromahj
2 ай бұрын
Yupe
@BrosFOURRSpeed
2 ай бұрын
yup!
@tocreatee5736
2 ай бұрын
hyundai warranty is joke.
@BrosFOURRSpeed
2 ай бұрын
@@tocreatee5736 really? I’ve heard a lot of people say Hyundai honors the warranty pretty well
@vasisthasinghal8896
2 ай бұрын
I think a comparison of the XSE with the Sonata N line would be more interesting
@diegochavez49ers
2 ай бұрын
dude the hybrid limited offers more than the XSE , N line sonata will just own the XSE camry lmfaooooo
@BrosFOURRSpeed
2 ай бұрын
This is what I had to work with
@newchannel1220
2 ай бұрын
Never buy hyundai
@wulongchai
2 ай бұрын
wow. i am curious on this comparison
@BrosFOURRSpeed
2 ай бұрын
Cool cars to compare!
@YYMM626
Ай бұрын
I will choose toyota toyota hybrid system still best
@BrosFOURRSpeed
Ай бұрын
Yeah it's very proven for sure
@kromahj
2 ай бұрын
The Camry interior already look outdated 😮😮
@Ricky-mo6mv
2 ай бұрын
True, but it’s not bad for Toyota. The Sonata is certainly better though. And how can you trust a company that falsifies safety data? Makes you wonder what else they are sacrificing.
@kromahj
2 ай бұрын
@@Ricky-mo6mv I have own both sonata and Camry, never had issues with none, I drove my sonata for 9 years .my son driving it right now for his first car and I still moving.
@Ricky-mo6mv
2 ай бұрын
@@kromahj Yeah, they are both very nice!
@BrosFOURRSpeed
2 ай бұрын
Seems nice in person tho. Not fancy, but nice
@cod4r
2 ай бұрын
Someone may need to be let go. Haha.
@deancm9302
2 ай бұрын
You do realize you can get heated and ventilated seats and heads up display and around car camera and Birdseye view with the Camry XSE correct?
@BrosFOURRSpeed
2 ай бұрын
Yeah I think the first XSE I filmed a month or so ago had all that.
@Big.W.
Ай бұрын
Camry is bigger 2:42
@BrosFOURRSpeed
Ай бұрын
oh yeah
@richscott2483
Ай бұрын
Both 2025 Camry Hybrid and Sonata are crappy vehicles. Get a Mazda CX-5 or CX-50. The 11th Gen Honda Accord is a bad choice and has died in the last 2 years also it is worse than the 2025 Camry Hybrid.
@donb782
Ай бұрын
If Mazda had sedan maybe then you could make this comment. Comparing SUVs to sedans is fruitless
@johntclunie
27 күн бұрын
Mazda has the worst interior and overpriced for what you get.. Way under powered
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