The horses are relayed to the front wheels via the work of a continuously variable transmission.ĭon't look for excitement though, because you’ll be wasting your time. Output is 208 hp, which is enough for the purpose of this model. Under the hood of this Camry Hybrid is a 2.5L Atkinson-cycle 4-cylinder engine backed by two electric motors. In back, space is generous and those not six years old who are assigned to sit there won't ask you every five minutes if you've arrived at your destination. One wish for the next generation is that the screen be better integrated physically not its environment, because its positioning atop the console is not aesthetically pleasing.įor the rest, the seats are comfortable and make covering the miles a less tiring affair. Of course, for some functions, like applications and the phone, you do have to go through the screen. We liked being able to adjust the audio system and climate control with physical buttons rather than touchscreen buttons. Everything feels well-thought-out and well-built.

In addition to the big pile of equipment included with our version, most striking is the rigour brought to conceiving and putting together the interior. This is the word that comes to mind when you see the interior. Safety-wise, the Camry Hybrid benefits from Toyota's Safety Sense 2.5 suite, which really does pack in everything you need to drive with a clear head. And a good thing too, because at $37,390, Toyota isn't cutting you any slack. Including some of the amenities of the two aforementioned models, you get a sunroof, heated steering wheel, ventilated front seats, leather upholstery, auto-dimming rearview mirror, ambient lighting, 9-speaker JBL audio system, Toyota's connected services, wireless smartphone charging and 19-inch wheels. It gets much better with the next two variants (XLE and SE) and tops out with the all-inclusive XSE model. In base trim, you get the basics with things like 17-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights and lights, dual-zone climate control, heated front seats, keyless access, push-button start and dynamic cruise control that works at all speeds. In addition to the LE, XLE and SE models that were already available last year in a hybrid configuration, Toyota has added an XSE Hybrid model this year, and not surprisingly that’s the version Toyota lent us.

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Sounds great – but are there any flaws to this Camry Hybrid? Read on. And in hybrid configuration, which is what we tested, it combines business with pleasure by serving up on a platter a fuel economy rating that promises real savings. Still, for those who are still interested in a sedan, it represents the best of the best. Imagine if today’s excellent product was in a popular category, like the RAV4 for instance. The irony of course is that it dominated sales at a time when it was pretty dull to look at. For one thing, in a world where so many models seem to be merely passing through on their way to the dust bin, the Camry, available continuously since 1983, stands as a paragon of continuity.īut the larger picture is this: a model that’s by any measure better than ever is in a format that consumers just don’t want anymore, at least not in the numbers they used to. In the class of vehicles that need no introduction, the Toyota Camry is sitting near the front.

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