Credit: $2,600
Status: Over the limit; Toyota Camry Hybrid tax credits will be cut to $1,300 in October 2006, and $650 in April, 2007.
Pros: Camry-like ride, comfort and convenience with hybrid sensibility, excellent gas mileage with above average performance. When a hybrid performs better than a four-cylinder and still gets four-cylinder gas mileage (39 combined, we achieved 33 mpg) that’s a winner.
Cons: Sticker price is $25,900, but real world price is closer to $30,000. California drivers should also take note that the Toyota Camry Hybrid fails to qualify for single-driver HOV access.