Toyota
Camry Hybrid Vehicle
--> My
First Camry Hybrid Test Drive
The hybrid
version of the Camry offers a 2.4-liter,
4-cylinder gas engine which achieves 147 horsepower and
can receive a maximum boost of 45 horsepower from the
electric motor. Thus, the combined gas/electric system can
temporarily produce horsepower of 192, about
the same as the V-6 engine of today’s Camry.
The
continuously variable transmission Camry hybrid has been
estimated by the EPA to achieve 43 mpg in the city and
37 mpg on the highway. Still, these estimates are
probably higher than what real world mileage. For more
on fuel economy, check out our Camry
hybrid testimonials.
The Camry
hybrid is to be produced in Kentucky, making it the
first Toyota hybrid produced in the U.S. The
Kentucky plant will be capable of producing 48,000
hybrid Camrys per year, although some recent reports
suggest Toyota is now planning on producing up to 60,000
Camry hybrids per year. Based on the latest sales
figures of the Camry hybrid, this is probably a good
idea.
Recently,
I was hybrid shopping at a Toyota dealership and I found
a good selection of Camry hybrids to be available.
Unlike Toyota's other hybrids, the Camry didn't include
any Economic Savings Bonus discounts.
Still, if
you like the Prius, but need a bit of a more refined
ride, then the Camry hybrid is your hybrid.
I love the
moonroof on the Camry hybrid, unavailable on the Prius,
as well as the remote start.
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