2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid

Versus the Prius, which allowing for its distinctive profile reasonably screams its eco-friendliness to passersby, the Camry Hybrid could be the the majority from unobtrusive of hybrid vehicles. Disguised though a run-of-the-mill combustion-engined Camry, the the majority of effective outward indication which on hand is the hybrid powertrain lurking under the surface is a little Hybrid Synergy Drive badge. Just prefer the Four Seasons automobile we tend to tested in 2007, about that Camry Hybrid is no longer concerning the driving experience less than about maximum efficiency. Fuel efficiency is a reasonably respectable Thirty-four mpg, there have a tendency to be just a several vehicles on the line nowadays that can either work or outperform it in that regard. Take, for instance, the Audi A3 TDI that could be currently in our fleet. That vehicle additionally returns 34 mpg, plus, whereas its base price is $4000 higher compared to that of a base Camry Hybrid, it brands up for it together with a added rewarding driving experience and more refinement. (Plus, the as-tested price of the A3 essentially are available in $2000 fewer than this loaded Camry Hybrid.) Hybrids are better experienced throughout moderate weather. It absolutely was once awfully cold over the weekend and that intended the hybrid took a very long previous point to become heat and was no longer ready to apply the electrical assist system kind of the maximum amount because it would possibly suffer from with temperatures on high of freezing. The transitions up of regular internal combustion power to electrical mode and keep were not as swish as I carry out not forget after it was hotter out of doors. Aside from the shudder I experienced both time the start/stop function was utilized, there really wasn't a lot else to alert you to the hybrid powertrain of the auto during ordinary driving. The reduced trunk space might be a priority for a own family of four shopping to head green. Vacations might call for a little more trunk room than this hybrid can supply, though two or three individuals would doubtless have more than just enough space for baggage. Of course the number of tangible shortcomings are nothing in comparison to the high-profile remembers happening at Toyota in recent times. There have been several brilliant reasons to go back with the Ford Fusion Hybrid prior to the recalls at Toyota started. Certain, the recalls don't return with the Camry Hybrid but I am wondering what percentage customers is enough to ask for the asterisk explaining why the Camry Hybrid isn't recalled. Like Phil, I realized that this Camry Hybrid is kind of rough when bringing the gas engine back from a forestall. It isn't atrocious, but is more noticeable than during the Fusion Hybrid or maybe the Prius.
Of course the actual reason why to purchase either of these different two hybrids would be his or her or him significantly higher fuel economy. The Camry Hybrid is rated at Thirty-three mpg in the city and 34 mpg on the highway. That could be certainly above par for a mid-size sedan, but the Fusion Hybrid does 41/36 mpg and the overall Prius is rated at 51/48 mpg. And Hyundai's new Sonata will do Thirty-five mpg on the highway while not the expensive hybrid hardware. It is simple to detect the simplest approach patrons can struggle with the braking systems on hybrids. The brakes are mostly imprecise and challenging to modulate, and the Camry Hybrid is not any or every one exception. At times, it looks like the braking effort noticeably shifts while the driving force maintains a relentless pressure on the pedal. It could also be irritating and unfriendly, but I need to be transparent that i am not calling this a security problem. Push the pedal a lot enough, and the brakes will do their job. Yep, the brakes work fine but they, like the ones on the recent Prius, do not feel like "normal" brakes. Toyota can and ought to do a smarter job of teaching its buyers about the simplest way the brakes work and the way they are thus going to feel. That said, I used to be curious to drive the Camry because it was the initial Camry I've driven because the Toyota gas-pedal issue surfaced.
On my drive home, I repeatedly shifted the car back into neutral. This entailed nothing more than grabbing the shift lever in my right hand and moving it forward slightly. Each and each and every time, the vehicle straight away started to decelerate. Each and every time, I hit the gas pedal and the engine simply raced; the engine was disengaged from the drive axle and the vehicle was slowing down.
Funny how that works.


2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid
Base price (with destination): $26,900
Price as tested: $33,204
Standard Equipment:
2.4L 4-cylinder engine
Electronic CVT transmission
Electric power steering
4-wheel regenerative disc brakes
Smart key with push button start
Front dual zone climate control
Auxiliary jack
Tilt/telescopic guidance wheel
Power windows/doors
Options on this vehicle:
Comfort and convenience cluster - $470
- Heated front seats and out of doors mirrors
Leather package - $1295
- Leather trimmed seats, door trim, center console
- Wooden grained style interior trim
Integrated front fog lighting - $130
Moonroof package - $890
- Power tilt/slide moonroof
- Dual illuminated visor mirrors
- Rear non-public reading lights
Upgrade package with DVD Navigation - $2960
- 16-inch alloy wheels
- Voice command DVD navigation system
- Backup camera
- JBL AM/FM 4-disc in-dash CD changer
- MP3/WMA playback capability
- Satellite radio
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Auto dimming rear-view mirror
- Leather wrapped steering wheel/shift knob
Carpet/Trunk mat determined - $200
V.I.P RS3200 plus security system - $359
Key features not on vehicle:
None
Fuel economy:
(city/hwy/combined)
33 / 34 / 34 mpg
Engine:
Size: 2.4L DOHC 16 valve 4-cylinder
Horsepower: 147 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque: 138 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Battery output: 40 hp
Hybrid system internet power: 187 hp
Drive:
Front-wheel
Transmission:
Electronically controlled CVT automatic
Weight: 3680 lbs
Wheels/tires:
16-inch 10-spoke alloy wheels
P215/60R16 Michelin Energy mxv4 s8 all-season tires
Competitors: Ford Fusion Hybrid, Mercury
Milan Hybrid, Nissan Altima Hybrid