Summary:
On a scale of one to ten; reviewers of Toyota’s Camry Hybrid gave it a nine! Touted as a comfortable, well-appointed sedan, it is equipped with a variety of technology, from the economical hybrid propulsion system to a raft of standard in-car devices, including a Bluetooth interface and a premium audio system. However, on the downside, the Camry’s optional GPS navigation unit struggles with voice commands, and can lose its bearings when out of town. Alternating between power sources can lead to a jerky ride.
Given a rating of eight by consumers, the Camry is easy on the eyes and the pocketbook, user friendly and eco-friendly as well. It is a fitting front-runner in the new generation of hybrid sedans.
Engine:
Adopting Hybrid Synergy Drive technology, the Camry uses propulsion from its 105kW battery. It also has a 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine. Additional information on this new Hybrid is not available at this time.
MPG:
40 miles per gallon for city, and 38 miles per gallon for highway; and the Hybrid qualifies as a full hybrid, which means it can run only on gas, only on electric, or on a mixture of both
Interior:
Optional leather-trimmed seats are complemented by a leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift, lending the cabin a comfortable feel and a touch of class. Both front seats can be heated using toggle switches in the center console. Perhaps the most unique element of this car’s onboard technology, Plasma cluster works by artificially creating positive and negative ions that seek out and surround harmful airborne substances, such as mold spores, microbes, fungi, odor, germs, and bacteria.
Exterior:
Toyota’s latest hybrid family member looks very different from other Camry models; from the side, a fuller rear end and more lines will likely have passersby mistaking this car for something akin to the Mercedes-Benz. Toyota’s iconic Hybrid Synergy Drive logos on the tailgate and both fenders let the world know that this car is eco-friendly and, more important, acts as the ultimate alternative-cosmopolitan status symbol.
Safety Features:
As well as protecting the environment, the 2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid shields its driver and passengers with a decent array of safety features. The Camry Hybrid features Toyota’s Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management system, which picks up data from a series of sensors around the car and applies it to the car’s range of standard safety features. They include ABS, traction control, electronic brake-force distribution, and vehicle stability control. In situations where the sensors detect that the car is losing control, the VDIM reacts by automatically applying brake force, controlling steering inputs, and coordinating the safety systems to work in sync to maximize accident prevention.
Warranty:
The 2007 Camry Hybrid is covered by a three-year/36,000-mile warranty for repairs and replacements, a five-year/60,000-mile power train warranty, and an unlimited-mileage rust protection warranty. The Camry Hybrid also has an eight-year/100,000-mile warranty on all hybrid-related components, including the high-voltage battery, the battery control module, the hybrid control module, and the inverter.
