The Toyota Camry Hybrid is a hybrid version of Toyota's popular Toyota Camry sedan, to be introduced for the 2007 model year. The Camry Hybrid is expected to be available in late spring 2006. The recommended retail price is $25,900. However, Toyota has stated that the Camry Hybrid will slot under the Camry XLE. The Camry Hybrid will be Toyota's first hybrid assembled in the United States. Estimated production is 50,000 vehicles per year .
The Camry Hybrid will use a setup similar to that of the Highlander Hybrid and the Lexus RX 400h, which mates Toyota's 3MZ V6 with an electric motor. However, the Camry Hybrid will utilize a 4-cylinder gasoline engine as opposed to a V6, a setup that will produce 192 hp (143 kW). This configuration provides the power of the V6 that powered the previous-generation Camry.Specifications
- Fuel economy: 40 mpg city, 38 mpg highway
- LED taillights for energy efficiency
- Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
- 45 hp electric motor.
- 245 V battery
- 147 hp 2.4 L four-cylinder 2AZ-FXE Atkinson cycle gasoline engine
- Fuel tank: 17.2 gallons
- 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.
Notable facts
- Expected U.S. tax credit is $3,000 for purchases prior to June 30, 2006. After June 30, it will be approximately $1,500.
- Will not meet requirements to drive in carpool lanes.
- 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.
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