Toyota Camry Hybrid

The Camry Hybrid is a hybrid version of the popular Camry Sedan that was introduced in 2006. Sales in the U.S. are estimated at 60,000 per year-roughly 15% of total Camry sales. A four-cylinder engine combines with electric motors to produce 187 HP. Power steering, heater/air conditioning, and brakes are all electric, which gives the driver the option of operating the car fully on its electrical system.

The fuel economy is not the greatest thing in the world. At 40 mpg in the city, and 38 mpg on the highway, a measure of efficiency is left to be desired. The fuel efficiency of hybrid cars is still an area of debate with respect to fuel efficiency. You can expect this debate to be spear headed by the government in requiring manufacturers to state in plain language what the mileage expectations really are. Whether this hybrid is eligible to drive in car-pool lanes, due to stated gas mileage, may be a valid concern to consumers.

The warranty on the vehicle is excellent, and entails an 8-year/100,000 mile drivetrain and related component coverage on the policy. It can be noted that the warranty standards appear to match each other in various hybrid models, so you will not find much competition in this area. Emissions of the Toyota Camry Hybrid are 80% less than similar gasoline-only cars, and this is a big plus for the environment.

Upgrades for the Toyota Camry Hybrid are similar to other hybrid vehicles, and include extra batteries and solar panels. Finding the right Hybrid will take some detailed research. The more you know, the more informed your buying decision will be. As far as repairs are concerned, it is going to take the neighborhood repair shops a moment to catch up with the technology. Warranties should of course cover most problems, but there are always gray areas that will pop up that you should be aware of.