- The redesigned Camry launches in the Middle East with both gasoline and hybrid options.
- The non-electrified 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine delivers 201 hp (150 kW / 204 PS).
- ICE-only Camrys are also available in China, albeit with a different 2.0-liter engine.
While the heavily revised 2025 Toyota Camry is a hybrid-only affair in the US, it’s not entirely waving goodbye to traditional powertrains elsewhere. Take the Middle East, for example, where the new Camry has debuted with a good old-fashioned gasoline engine, alongside its self-charging hybrid sibling.
The 2.5-liter VVTi four-cylinder engine churns out 201 hp (150 kW / 204 PS) and 240 Nm (177 lb-ft) of torque, mirroring the previous generation’s power. This is 26 hp (19 kW / 26 PS) shy of the hybrid’s combined output in the same market. Unlike the hybrid, this engine is paired exclusively with an eight-speed automatic, not the e-CVT.
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The ICE-only model is offered in the UAE, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia, where hybrids aren’t as popular as in North America. However, a 2025 Toyota Camry Hybrid option is also available, but only with FWD.
In terms of style and substance, the Middle-Eastern Camry mirrors its US counterpart with no major changes in exterior or interior design. The entry-level model rolls on 16-inch steel wheels, while the top-tier trims boast snazzier 18-inch alloys. Inside, even the base Camry comes with an 8-inch infotainment screen, but the 12.3-inch touchscreen is reserved for the higher trims.
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The Middle East is not the only place where the new Camry is available with an ICE powertrain. Over in China, the locally built GAC Toyota version also dabbles in non-hybrid power, albeit with a smaller 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine. It produces 170 hp (127 kW / 173 PS) and 206 Nm (152 lb-ft) of torque, making it the least potent ninth-gen Camry in the world. The Chinese model also boasts slightly redesigned bumpers, setting it apart from other members of the Camry squad.
In the United Arab Emirates, the 2025 Toyota Camry starts from AED 109,900 (equal to $29,922 at current exchange rates) in ICE-powered form, and from AED 123,900 ($33,734) for the hybrid. That’s a hefty premium compared to the US, where the standard hybrid starts at $28,400. For comparison, the Chinese-spec Camry with its modest gasoline engine starts at ¥179,800 ($25,241), proving that sometimes less really is more… or at least cheaper.
