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The [[Toyota Camry]] is completely redesigned from the inside out for 2007. [[Toyota]] continues to maintain the dependability and safety that have becom synonomous with the "[[Toyota Camry|Camry]]." Most noticeably, the new [[Toyota Camry|Camry]] fashions a new front grille with sleeker, slanted headlights and raised, squared-off trunk with sloping talilights. | The [[Toyota Camry]] is completely redesigned from the inside out for 2007. [[Toyota]] continues to maintain the dependability and safety that have becom synonomous with the "[[Toyota Camry|Camry]]." Most noticeably, the new [[Toyota Camry|Camry]] fashions a new front grille with sleeker, slanted headlights and raised, squared-off trunk with sloping talilights. | ||
[[Toyota]] introduced the [[Toyota Camry|Camry]] Hybrid model in May of 2006 as a 2007 model to be sold alongside the 2007 [[Toyota Camry|Camry]]. The [[Toyota]] Camry Hybrid uses technology similar to that of the [[Toyota Prius]], [[Toyota Highlander Hybrid]] and [[Lexus RX 400h]]. | [[Toyota]] introduced the [[Toyota Camry|Camry]] Hybrid model in May of 2006 as a 2007 model to be sold alongside the 2007 [[Toyota Camry|Camry]]. The [[Toyota]] [[Toyota Camry|Camry]] Hybrid uses technology similar to that of the [[Toyota Prius]], [[Toyota Highlander Hybrid]] and [[Lexus RX 400h]]. | ||
Size of the '07 Camry has increased with a 2.2 inch longer | Size of the '07 [[Toyota Camry|Camry]] has increased with a 2.2 inch longer wheelbase and a 1.2 inch wider front and rear track, which increased the interior capacity to over 101 cubic feet. | ||
For more information see: [[Toyota Camry]]. | For more information see: [[Toyota Camry]]. | ||
==Design Quirks and Oddities== | |||
The [[Toyota Camry|Camry]] and Camry Hybrid share the same chassis with a few minor differneces. | |||
==Pricing== | ==Pricing== | ||
Revision as of 14:19, 16 June 2006
The Toyota Camry Hybrid is a hybrid version of Toyota's popular Camry sedan, introduced for the 2007 model year in May 2006. Estimated U.S. sales are 60,000 per year or 15% of total Camry sales.
The Camry Hybrid utilizes a four-cylinder gasoline engine together with electric motors to produce a peak of 187 HP (140 kW).
See WikiCars' comprehensive Toyota Camry Hybrid Review.
Recent Changes
The Toyota Camry is completely redesigned from the inside out for 2007. Toyota continues to maintain the dependability and safety that have becom synonomous with the "Camry." Most noticeably, the new Camry fashions a new front grille with sleeker, slanted headlights and raised, squared-off trunk with sloping talilights.
Toyota introduced the Camry Hybrid model in May of 2006 as a 2007 model to be sold alongside the 2007 Camry. The Toyota Camry Hybrid uses technology similar to that of the Toyota Prius, Toyota Highlander Hybrid and Lexus RX 400h.
Size of the '07 Camry has increased with a 2.2 inch longer wheelbase and a 1.2 inch wider front and rear track, which increased the interior capacity to over 101 cubic feet.
For more information see: Toyota Camry.
Design Quirks and Oddities
The Camry and Camry Hybrid share the same chassis with a few minor differneces.
Pricing
The Camry Hybrid retails for MSRP $25,900 and carries a $580 delivery fee, giving it a base price of $26,480.
Specifications
- Fuel economy: 40 mpg city, 38 mpg highway[3]
- LED tail lights for energy efficiency[4]
- Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
- 2.4 L four-cylinder 2AZ-FXE Atkinson cycle gasoline engine with 147 horsepower and 138 lb-ft of torque
- 650V electric motors with 140 horsepower (105 kW) and 199 lb-ft of torque
- NiMH 245V traction battery with a maximum output of 40 horsepower (30 kW)
- Fuel tank: 17.2 gallons
- Electrically assisted rack-and-pinion steering
- Stability and traction control, brake Assist
- Split-folding rear seat
- Remote entry and starting
- HVAC system can work when engine is off
- "ECO" button that limits energy consumption by the HVAC system and under certain conditions can help improve fuel economy
- Use of wheel spats and underbody pans resulting in a low coefficient of aerodynamic drag (Cd) of 0.27.
- Satin finished grille, "HYBRID" emblem behind front fenders, blue tinted headlight surrounds, HSD emblem in the rear decklid.
