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Revision as of 14:53, 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.
Styles and Major Options
The Camry Hybrid's features include:
- 2.4 Liter VVT-i 4-Cylinder Engine with Hybrid Synergy Drive, producing 187 Horsepower.
- Dual Zone Automatic Climate Control that can run with the engine off
- A Super-Clean Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emissions Vehicle (AT-PZEV)
- Up to 80% fewer smog forming emissions than the average new vehicle.
Pricing
- The Camry Hybrid retails for MSRP $25,900 and carries a $580 delivery fee, giving it a base price of $26,480.
- Expected U.S. tax credit is $2,600 for purchases prior to Sept 30, 2006. After Sept 30, it will be approximately $1,300.
Gas Mileage
The Toyota Camry with Hybrid Synergy Drive offers an exceptional EPA-estimated rating of 40 MPG (City) and 38 MPG (Highway).
Actual mileage may vary.
Reliability
Safety
Photos
Colors
The 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid is available in the following colors:
- Jasper Pearl
- Super White
- Desert Sand Mica
- Titanium Metallic
- Barcelona Red
- Magnetic Grey Metallic
- Blue Ribbon Metallic
Main Competitors
Unique Attributes
- Because it does not achieve an EPA estimate of 45 mpg, it will not meet the requirements to drive in California carpool lanes. Virginia recently qualified Camry hybrids for HOV exemption, but they must be specially tagged by June 30 to be eligible for I-95 & I-395 exemption.
- Exemption for I-66 and Dulles Toll Road HOV usage continues even for registrations beyond June 30. Exemptions for other states unknown.
- Produces 80% less pollution (smog forming emissions) than similar gasoline-only cars.
- 8-year/100,000-mile drivetrain-related component coverage. Longer coverage in CA, MA, NY, NJ, VT, CT, ME, NH and RI: 15-year/150,000-mile coverage with the exception of the hybrid battery. The hybrid battery is warranted for 10 years/150,000 miles.
Resale Values
Design Quirks and Oddities
The Camry and Camry Hybrid share the same chassis with a few minor differneces.
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.
