Toyota Camry Hybrid

Toyota Camry Hybrid Review

Futurecars February 11, 2011

Toyota is the most trusted name in the automobile industry. It had marked its firm stand in sharp edged competition by offering the renewed models to match the expectations of its potential buyers. The conception of Toyota Camry was seen in year 1983.

This midsize sedan is now in the list of most successful cars. After step by step progress in its design and attributes, Toyota launched a hybrid version of Camry, which is most popular in the market and is known as Toyota Camry Hybrid. It is classified under a midsize sedan that is designed with spacious interiors and luxurious feel.

Toyota has given its hybrid version a slight facelift. The performance factor of Toyota Camry Hybrid ranks high than any other model of its class including the hybrid version of Ford Fusion. The success or failure of any vehicle revealed through its reviews. Similarly the Toyota Camry Hybrid review in all aspects and a test drive placed it on accurate rank.

The Toyota Camry Hybrid specs roots its rank high among its rivals in the industry. According to its mechanical specifications of Toyota Camry hybrid, the sedan carries a 2.4 liter 2AZ – FXE engine that has a capacity to produce 147 horsepower at 6000 RPM and a torque level of 138 pound feet. More power is added in association with 105KW electric motor. The combination of the two mechanisms leads to the generation of 187 horsepower.

According to Toyota Camry hybrid specs the sedan using electric motor can efficiently run up to 20 miles per hour. It is believed that the nickel metal battery package can sustain for over 150,000 miles. But the accommodation of battery has resulted in the reduction of trunk space up to 30%.

The Toyota Camry hybrid reviews are equally distributed among its pros and cons pan. When Toyota Camry hybrid works efficiently to offer equal balance of fuel efficiency and eco friendly nature, the cons shoots its head up. Unlike its Prius hybrid version, the Camry Hybrid fails to display the sync of the gas engine mechanism and electric motor. The driver cannot easily detect, when the electric motor is on or is kicked off. On the other hand, Camry Hybrid offers better performance of 33 miles per hour in city and 34 miles per second on highways. Along with some cons, the Camry fans have regarded it as one of the best hybrid models. The fuel efficiency oh Toyota Camry Hybrid meets the specified standards of ATPZEV also known as Advanced Technology Partial Zero Emission Vehicle.

In addition to these features, the Camry hybrid comes with warranty coverage for up to 8 years or 100,000 miles. With all the attributes and fuel efficient features the Toyota Camry Hybrid price shoots up high. The Toyota Camry hybrid price tag hangs around $26,150. Still it is the most preferred vehicle due to eco friendly nature and the luxurious touch with comfort feel. With all the benefits under its belt the midsize sedan achieved a respectable reputation in the industry.