2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid
2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid ReviewThe 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid is, basically, the standard midsize Camry sedan with a different and far more frugal hybrid powertrain. Hybrids sell on fuel economy, and the 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid is rated by the EPA at 33 mpg city / 34 mpg highway, for a combined rating of 34 mpg. The Hybrid Synergy Drive system, used in the Prius and every other Toyota hybrid, is a "full hybrid" system, meaning it is capable of moving the car on electric power alone under some circumstances.
When I first drove a Camry Hybrid back in 2007, I averaged 30 miles per gallon, which made me very happy. The way I saw it, the Camry Hybrid had all the attributes that made the regular Camry America's favorite car, but it went about 20% farther on a gallon of gas than a regular 4-cylinder Camry -- and the only big trade-offs were a smaller trunk (link goes to photo) and a higher price.
First and foremost is Ford's new Fusion Hybrid. There may be better alternatives out there, but the Camry Hybrid is still a smart, solid choice.
The 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid receives revised front-end styling, a new instrument cluster and unique upholstery made of silk protein and synthetic fiber.
The 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid is the rare exception to that rule. The Camry Hybrid's sophisticated hybrid powertrain can run solely on electric power at low speeds and while coasting on the highway, and the electric motor provides a tangible kick during hard acceleration, particularly at higher speeds. Otherwise, though, the Camry Hybrid is virtually indistinguishable from a regular Camry. The 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid has a couple of new competitors this year in the Ford Fusion Hybrid and its more upscale corporate sibling, the Mercury Milan Hybrid. Overall, though, the Camry Hybrid remains one of the best hybrid deals going, offering an enviable combination of excellent fuel economy and familiar midsize-sedan goodness.
The Camry Hybrid is powered by a 2.4-liter four-cylinder gas engine working in concert with an electric motor. The Camry Hybrid can also run on electric power alone, but only under light throttle applications at speeds below 30 mph.
The 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid features standard front-seat side airbags, full-length side curtain airbags, a driver knee airbag, antilock disc brakes and stability control. Driving the 2010 Toyota Camry Hybrid can be a bit odd due to the CVT, electric motor and eerily quiet cabin at traffic lights. Unlike many other hybrids, though, the Camry Hybrid offers relatively brisk acceleration, meaning you don't necessarily have to sacrifice performance for good fuel economy.
