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Toyota Camry Hybrid Review
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Favorite feature: |
Safety, great mileage, incredibly quiet, overall techno-fun |
Least favorite feature: |
Lacks elegance and driving feel of VW Passat |
Advice to buyer: |
Go for it |
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Safety: a top consideration for us, and the Camry is up with the best on crash test results; the Hybrid adds standard Dynamic Vehicle Management (aka Electronic Stability Control). Check the IIHS Web site for details. Mileage: we averaged about 37 mpg in mixed driving in moderate winter weather in Ohio. Then it got *really* cold (0 - 20 degrees typical) for several weeks, and mileage plunged to low 20's -- but that was mostly driving to work, 2 miles one way, so the car never really warmed up. The mileage is creeping up again as the weather improves. Quiet: Amazing. You have to hear it (or not hear it) to believe it, especially in a 'family sedan.' Fun: The display (the standard one, we don't have the fancy DVD one) is fascinating. Yes, we started changing driving habits to stay on battery power and otherwise doing eco-driving. You don't have to do so, of course -- but you probably will. Cost: Really not bad, considering the standard features. The JBL stereo (standard) sounds great; the climate controls are nice, and so on. Quality: Not quite up to the best, but we expect reliability to be very good. Only glitch so far was a malfunctioning seat belt assembly, repaired under warranty. Driving feel: We compared it to a VW Passat -- sorry, no comparison. The VW is a real driver's car. The Camry, though, handles decently and certainly isn't a chore to drive. |
Also considered: |
2007 Volkswagen Passat |
Vehicle purchased: |
2007 Toyota Camry Hybrid |
| About This Reviewer... | |
Location: |
Oxford, Ohio |
Other vehicles owned: |
2001 Volkswagen New Passat |
Review submitted: |
February 28, 2007 |
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