Toyota Camry Hybrid 2007

The Toyota Camry Hybrid is a hybrid version of Toyota's popular Camry sedan, introduced for the 2007 model year in May 2006. It retails for US MSRP $25,900[1] + $580 delivery fee=$26,480. Estimated U.S. sales are 60,000 per year, or 15% of total Camry sales.[2]
The Camry Hybrid utilizes a four-cylinder gasoline engine together with electric motors to produce a peak of 187 HP (140 kW). The power steering, brakes, and heater/air conditioning are all electric, which allows the car to run on the electric motors only.



Specs
- Fuel economy: 40 mpg city, 38 mpg highway [3]
- LED tail lights for energy efficiency[citation needed]
- Hybrid Synergy Drive - An engine and transmission design with many similarities to a Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
- 2.4 L four-cylinder 2AZ-FXE Atkinson cycle gasoline engine with 147 horsepower and 138 lb-ft of torque
- 650V electric motors with 140 horsepower (105 kW) and 199 lb-ft of torque
- NiMH 245V traction battery with a maximum output of 40 horsepower (30 kW)
- Fuel tank: 17.2 gallons
- Electrically assisted rack-and-pinion steering
- Stability and traction control, brake Assist
- Split-folding rear seat
- Remote entry and and optional remote start (in some markets)
- Climate Control (HVAC) system can work when engine is off
- "ECO" button that limits energy consumption by the HVAC system and under certain conditions can help improve fuel economy
- Use of wheel spats and underbody pans resulting in a low coefficient of aerodynamic drag (Cd) of 0.27.
- Satin finished grille, "HYBRID" emblem behind front fenders, blue tinted headlight surrounds, HSD emblem in the rear decklid.

Interior

SE V6 interior shown in Dark Charcoal with available leather trim, heated front seats and voice-activated DVD navigation system

Smart Key System with Push Button Start standard on Hybrid and available on XLE V6

Multi-information display. Hybrid's ECO Drive Level shown

Hybrid energy monitor shown on available voice-activated.

CnA's Take: We prefer the Camry Hybrid to the Camry Sedan. It's somewhat more sporty looking. Looks way cooler.

(Source: Toyota.com and wikipidea)