Toyota Camry Hybrid

New model Toyota Camry Hybrid just like Prius and Highlander is provided with Toyota Hybrid Synergy Drive system that adds to integral-combustion engine, electric engine, and rechargeable batteries' set. Half of the engine is a 2.4-liter motor standard Camry features. It has Atkinson cycle and produces 147 hp.

The engines that feature Atkinson cycle delay intake valves' shutoff so that to improve engine's fuel economy while decreasing its power.

Here is when a 45-horsepower electric engine comes into play. This engine can independently set Camry Hybrid in motion with speeds reaching 50 km/h.

Camry Hybrid's creators state that it can do 0-100 km/h acceleration in less than 9 seconds. No doubts that 43/37 is a great rate for a family sedan however many expect more of hybrids even today.

Toyota representatives estimated that a fuel consumption of an old Camry provided with a hybrid engine on a route New York - Los Angeles (4200 miles) was 6.5 liters while new design is to improve this result. New Camry Hybrid looks more athletic, more elegant, more emotional, and that triggers "positive" emotional response and looks better than the previous model.

Extended wheelbase (by 5.6 cm) and 3 centimeters extended longitudinal wheels' offset allowed extending the saloon as well as legroom for the backseat passengers.

Camry Hybrid features the same suspension as its predecessor, that is, MacPherson in the front and a two-link independent suspension in the back. It was restyled so as to improve handling characteristics and preserve the riding comfort.

Base model's disks were changed (their minimal size was 15 inches and now it's 16 inches) while sports package SE features 17-inch disks.

All packages are provided with tire pressure control system, which is an example of high technologies.

What is more, the models features automatic halogen lamps' turn-off, extra outputs for MP3 players, Brake Assist, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution, and 7 airbags (double front ones, double side, and double window ones, as well as an airbag for driver's knees). Base package CE can boast of all those functions.

More expensive packages also have remote start, voice-activated DVD navigation system, and Bluetooth technology. Camry Hybrid boasts of a really noiseless and comfortable saloon, high quality interior and exterior design, and of nice assembly quality.